From Where has released a comprehensive mattress guide for 2026 that addresses the most frequent product inquiry short-term rental hosts receive from guests: where did you get that mattress? The guide features 10 mattresses selected based on customer reviews, expert rankings, and long-term durability tests, with particular attention to performance in high-turnover rental environments. The ...
Rochester, MN, real estate agent Alex Mayer explains how attraction-based marketing and strategic staffing create more client access than traditional team structures. Large real estate teams frequently market themselves on availability, claiming that multiple agents ensure clients always have someone to call. But according to Alex Mayer, a Rochester agent committed to client availability and ...
Michigan-based platform combines organization, standardization, documentation, and monetization to level the playing field. Independent real estate brokers face a persistent challenge that national franchises solved decades ago: how to handle client referrals when people relocate outside their market. While Coldwell Banker or Berkshire Hathaway agents can simply call a sister office across the country, independent ...
Michigan-based platform brings hands-free referral tracking to real estate professionals nationwide. Independent real estate brokers and agents now have a new tool for managing referrals on the go. Realay, a Michigan-based real estate referral platform, has launched a mobile application that combines voice-activated AI technology with comprehensive referral tracking. The app, now available on the ...
As institutional capital remains in debt markets and affordability concerns mount, real estate development firms face a choice: build systems to reach retail investors or risk competitors capturing all the capital. Transaction volumes rose 13% in 2025, signaling recovery after years of pain. But Mor Milo, co-founder of Relli, sees something more significant happening beneath ...
Teddy Abdelmalek on why consistent execution of fundamentals beats flashy strategies every time Everyone in student housing is searching for the secret formula. The magic bullet that will drive occupancy, boost NOI, and solve operational challenges overnight. But according to Teddy Abdelmalek, Senior Vice President of Business Development at HH Red Stone, there is no ...
With a background in traditional insurance at AIG, Matan Slagter, CEO and Co-Founder at Armadillo, recognized a hard truth the industry had long ignored: home warranty companies were primarily responsible for their own poor reputations. The industry’s poor track record isn’t speculation – it’s evident in online reviews where countless homeowners share negative experiences. The math is stark. ...
Commercial real estate has a communication problem. The industry is awash in PropTech solutions, AI promises, and digital transformation rhetoric – but most property owners and operators struggle to translate the noise into actionable strategy. OpticWise CEO Bill Douglas recognized this gap and created the Peak Property Performance podcast to bridge it. “We try to ...
While large national chains and luxury facilities dominate the senior living landscape, a Florida-based operator is challenging the assumption that quality care requires premium pricing. Elevated Estates, founded in early 2022, has carved out a distinctive niche by serving what the company identifies as a chronically underserved market: residents who can’t afford $8,000-$12,000 monthly rents ...
Jeff Biebuyck, Southern California founder, reveals what’s really happening in high-end markets as insurance challenges add to growing uncertainty Jeff Biebuyck is candid about the state of today’s luxury real estate market. As co-founder of Frontgate Real Estate at Compass and a consistent top 1 % producer nationally, he has built and scaled a 60+ ...
Transaction volumes are up, but capital markets remain cautious. Discover why this creates the perfect storm for fundamental industry change. Commercial real estate closed 2025 with transaction volumes up 13%, signaling a corrugated recovery after years of turbulence. But Mor Milo, co-founder of Relli, sees this as the calm before a reckoning. As institutional investors ...
tZERO CEO Alan Konevsky says real estate tokenization is operational, with projects trading and assets moving, but the market remains limited to niche alternative trading systems and specialized use cases. The technology has proven viable, but widespread adoption remains elusive. According to Konevsky, the industry now faces a different challenge: moving from boutique infrastructure to ...
Most multifamily developers think about amenities as checkbox items: pool, gym, lounge, maybe a golf simulator if the budget allows. TAY Investments founder Yuval Shram saw an opportunity to think differently. That philosophy led to TAY’s signature sanctuary amenity concept – a fully integrated wellness package that goes far beyond standard multifamily offerings. Now operational ...
Comparent sees 80% month-over-month increase in AI-driven referrals as search habits shift The way property owners find vacation rental managers is changing faster than most in the industry realize. According to Brooke Pfautz, Founder and CEO of Comparent and Vintory, his platforms are experiencing an 80% month-over-month increase in traffic from ChatGPT. “We always knew ...
The launch of Mundi Group in New York City signals a broader shift in how experienced luxury agents are approaching team building and brokerage partnerships. Founded by Jorge Lopez, the venture represents a growing trend of established agents seeking platforms that combine operational support with technological capabilities, rather than traditional brokerage structures. Lopez, who built ...
