Scott Spelker challenges conventional wisdom about seasonal real estate timing in New Jersey’s competitive suburban markets The real estate industry operates on deeply ingrained seasonal assumptions. Sellers wait for May when lawns look pristine and hanging baskets overflow with flowers. Buyers expect spring inventory surges. Yet this conventional timing may cost sellers both money and ...
When Rachel Clark became Executive Director of the Broker Action Coalition (BAC) earlier this year, she stepped into an organization with established advocacy efforts and a clear mission. The groundwork had been laid by previous leadership – brokers were engaged, campaigns were underway, and relationships with policymakers were developing. What 2025 brought was the momentum ...
Vintory’s Brooke Pfautz on how stacked data architecture solves the industry’s most expensive problem Vacation rental managers waste approximately $611 billion annually on poorly targeted marketing campaigns according to industry estimates. The culprit involves fundamentally flawed data acquisition strategies that prioritize cost savings over accuracy, creating what Brooke Pfautz of Vintory calls an expensive false ...
From Where has secured partnerships with many design and home goods brands, expanding the product selection available through its shoppable rental platform. The partnerships provide guests with direct access to purchase items they encounter during their stays while creating commission revenue for property hosts. “We’ve carefully curated relationships with brands that share our commitment to ...
The real estate technology landscape is raising fundamental questions about data ownership and client relationships. As platforms consolidate control over lead generation, brokerages are evaluating whether dependence on third-party lead sources aligns with their long-term business strategy. Biju Ashokan, CEO of Radius, a white-labeled real estate technology platform, has observed this shift firsthand. His company ...
Radius has launched escrow services in California, adding transaction closing capabilities to its AI-powered brokerage platform. The move consolidates services that agents typically access through multiple vendors into a single integrated system. Radius Escrow handles residential transactions, short sales, and land and mobile home purchases across California. The service integrates with Radius’s existing technology infrastructure, ...
Stephen Keighery’s journey from scaling an Australian tech company to revolutionizing distressed property investment in Louisiana reveals how systems thinking can humanize an industry – and rebuild communities one house at a time. Most real estate investors see distressed properties as transactions. Stephen Keighery sees them as complex human problems waiting for systematic solutions. This ...
A single frozen pipe in an Atlantic City casino mechanical room caused $5 million in damage. The insurance paid out. Then came the renewal notice: another $5 million in projected premium increases, with multiple carriers needed just to provide sufficient coverage capacity. This is the reality of water damage in hotel operations. The immediate crisis ...
For 14 years, Liat Arama managed properties the traditional way. She hired property management companies, paid their percentage-based fees, and watched as her investment properties became someone else’s profit center. The lack of control frustrated her. The misaligned incentives bothered her. And eventually, she decided to do something about it. Today, Liat is the CEO ...
The Tampa Bay rental market is undergoing a notable correction after years of pandemic-driven growth, with rents declining 7-8% in some areas as the region adjusts to new realities. This shift is presenting both challenges and opportunities for investors, property managers, and tenants. Lei Cheng, founder and broker at Service Near Realty, has seen this ...
The journey from tracking tigers in Indian forests to becoming one of only 68 Certified International Property Specialists (CIPS) instructors worldwide is an uncommon career path. For Trisha Roy, founder of Open Spaces International in Gainesville, Florida, this trajectory highlights her commitment to embracing her identity and her understanding that real estate is fundamentally about connecting ...
The journey from selling handbags to transforming home staging may seem unconventional, but for Alex Ryden, founder and CEO of Guest House, it was a logical progression shaped by opportunity and customer needs. What started as a retail experiment in a Denver home has evolved into a technology platform that has helped facilitate the sale ...
The independent hotel sector faces mounting pressure as major chains continue consolidating and operational costs rise across the industry. For boutique properties that want to maintain their unique character while competing effectively, a new model is emerging that harnesses collective purchasing power without sacrificing independence. Jennifer Barnwell has observed this challenge from multiple angles throughout ...
The long-term rental market is undergoing notable change as digital platforms adapt to evolving tenant needs and new technologies. Rentberry, a platform with nearly a decade of rental facilitation experience, is positioning itself at the forefront of this shift through AI-driven features and a partnership-focused strategy. Founded in 2015 by a team of Ukrainian entrepreneurs ...
The multifamily industry is learning that maintenance decisions made in a resident’s first 90 days can significantly affect lease renewals, with new research indicating that maintenance experience alone can shift churn rates by more than 13 percentage points. As rental markets face ongoing pressure and rent growth slows, property managers are focusing on operational factors ...
