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Rudi Davis
05 Nov 2025

The residential market in Southwest Florida is undergoing what local expert Billee Silva describes as a necessary correction, following the extraordinary buying activity during the pandemic. In a recent interview, Silva shared her perspective on how this market adjustment is changing the real estate landscape and why many sellers are finding it difficult to adapt. ...

Chris Caggiano
05 Nov 2025

At first glance, small-bay industrial and self-storage centers look almost identical – low-rise boxes lined up along a highway, quietly collecting rent. But the similarities end there. The two sectors serve very different customers and are reacting in very different ways to today’s economy. Small-bay industrial centers, or “flex space,” cater mainly to tradespeople and ...

Steve Marcinuk
04 Nov 2025

The industrial real estate market in Phoenix is seeing a sharp rise in off-market transaction activity, with buyers outpacing sellers in what has become a clear buyer-driven environment, according to Alex Bluth, Vice President of Investments at Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate. In a recent interview, Bluth discussed the notable shift in market dynamics and ...

Steve Marcinuk
04 Nov 2025

The land market in Phoenix is experiencing a significant supply-demand imbalance, creating challenges for developers while benefiting cash-rich landowners, according to Alex Bluth, Vice President of Investments at Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate. In a recent interview, Bluth explained how this dynamic is reshaping development economics across the metro area. “Land is really tricky in ...

Steve Marcinuk
04 Nov 2025

The commercial real estate industry has seen a surge of AI-powered tools that claim to transform how professionals handle documents and data. Yet, according to Oded Noy, Chief Technology Officer at Crexi, most of these solutions overlook a key aspect of user behavior that is hindering widespread adoption. “Chat is awesome, but cannot be where ...

Steve Marcinuk
04 Nov 2025

The commercial real estate industry, long focused on extracting data from documents, is on the verge of a major shift as artificial intelligence advances. Oded Noy, Chief Technology Officer at Crexi, predicts that the next phase of AI development will center on document generation, fundamentally changing real estate workflows. “If the last five years were ...

Steve Marcinuk
04 Nov 2025

Miami’s luxury real estate market in the $2-5 million range is showing notable stability compared to lower-priced properties, according to Kateryna Pierova, Broker/Owner of Realestatika, LLC. In a recent interview, Pierova discussed how current market conditions are creating a distinct divide between price segments in Miami’s real estate scene. “In luxury real estate, many clients ...

Steve Marcinuk
04 Nov 2025

Miami’s luxury real estate market appears to be thriving, with price per square foot reaching record levels, but local expert Sep Niakan says these statistics are misleading. In a recent interview, Niakan, owner and broker of Blackbook Properties with 20 years of experience in Miami real estate, explained how statistical anomalies are masking actual price ...

Steve Marcinuk
04 Nov 2025

While Miami’s luxury resale market faces price declines, the pre-construction segment is showing notable resilience, highlighting a clear split in the market, according to local expert Sep Niakan. In a recent interview, Niakan discussed how new development sales are operating in a different environment from existing inventory. “Luxury pre construction is doing fairly well, and ...

Steve Marcinuk
04 Nov 2025

Recent shifts in active adult buyer preferences are highlighting trends toward privacy, maintenance-free living, and boutique community experiences, according to Jessica Quillen, Chief Marketing Officer at The Villages of Citrus Hills. In a recent interview, Quillen shared insights on how evolving consumer demands are influencing the retirement housing landscape in Florida. “We are more positioning ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Nov 2025

The common perception of Florida’s cash buyers often involves wealthy out-of-state newcomers fleeing high-tax states, bringing Silicon Valley fortunes with them. However, Shane Burgman, team leader at The Burgman Group, says the reality in Brevard County is more complex and challenges assumptions about who is driving cash transactions in the area. “Contrary to what a ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Nov 2025

While most homebuyers prefer multiple in-person showings before making offers, a distinct segment of the Space Coast market is purchasing homes without ever setting foot inside. Shane Burgman, team leader at The Burgman Group, sells 10 to 15 properties each year to buyers who rely solely on detailed video tours. “It’s not uncommon, for any ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Nov 2025

While vacation rental markets across Florida grapple with oversupply and falling returns, St. Augustine Beach stands apart thanks to a regulatory approach that has unintentionally turned the area into one of the state’s most exclusive short-term rental investment locations. The city’s choice to cap transient rental licenses at 100 units has created a scarcity-driven market ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Nov 2025

Local real estate expert Lance Willard recently provided insights comparing property performance across Tampa Bay’s distinct market segments. In an interview, Willard discussed the differences between luxury homes, entry-level properties, and flood zone real estate, factors that buyers and investors should weigh carefully. “It’s interesting, the sectors of the market that are really strong: homes ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Nov 2025

While much of Sarasota’s real estate market faces price corrections and inventory constraints, two property segments are outperforming the rest, according to Joey Lamielle, team leader at RE/MAX Alliance Group. Acreage properties and new construction communities are attracting the most buyer interest in the current market. Market Segmentation Analysis “Acreage properties are thriving right now. ...