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 ...
While Trump’s tariffs dominate headlines, ACME Real Estate’s Courtney Poulos says interest rates and pandemic-era pricing dynamics are the real story. The real estate industry loves a narrative. Right now, everyone’s selling “2026: The Great Housing Reset.” But Courtney Poulos, founder and CEO of ACME Real Estate in Los Angeles, isn’t buying the hype. “Everyone’s ...
As we start 2026, I’m seeing South Florida real estate continue its transition from pandemic-era extremes toward more balanced market conditions. Inventory is up about 30% across Palm Beach County, and that’s changing the dynamics for both buyers and sellers. The most important thing to understand is that South Florida is not one market. What ...
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. ...
The impact of historically low mortgage rates from 2020-2021 extends beyond typical market dynamics of reduced inventory and limited transactions. Real estate professionals report that the lock-in effect influences household decisions about relocation, divorce, and major life transitions in ways that compound over multiple years. Scott Spelker of The Spelker Team with Coldwell Banker in ...
Alex Mayer shares why preparation makes all the difference when moving to Minnesota. Rochester, Minnesota, attracts professionals from across the country for career opportunities, quality of life, and its reputation as one of the best places to live in the United States. Whether you’re relocating for Mayo Clinic, another employer, or simply seeking a change, ...
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 ...
BAC’s Chief Advocacy Officer recognized among the world’s most influential mortgage leaders for 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Brendan McKay, Broker/Owner of McKay Mortgage Company and Chief Advocacy Officer of the Broker Action Coalition (BAC), has earned a place on Mortgage Professional America’s prestigious 2025 Global 100 list, which recognizes the world’s most impactful mortgage industry ...
Investment sales brokers are experiencing heightened year-end transaction activity as buyers pursue bonus depreciation benefits before 2025 closes, with recent federal legislation restoring 100% bonus depreciation for specific commercial real estate categories, including automotive-related properties. Brittany Megrath, CCIM and principal of M Square Commercial, reports that tax strategy rather than market timing is driving the ...
Baby boomers aged 60 and older represent the largest demographic of home sellers in Northeast markets, creating distinct inventory patterns and transaction characteristics, according to Ryan Bruen, founder of The Bruen Team operating in Morris County, New Jersey. “Most home sellers in our area are baby boomers making lifestyle moves,” Bruen explains. “Understanding what drives ...
Connecticut’s residential real estate market is showing signs of normalization after years of volatility, with gradual interest rate reductions and stabilized inventory levels creating what market participants characterize as a healthier transactional environment. Rob Marucci, broker-owner of Better Living Realty LLC, reports that the Connecticut market has moved away from the multiple-offer scenarios and rapid ...
Despite widespread caution about traveling to the United States, Canadian interest in U.S. real estate remains resilient. Recent data reveals that travel hesitancy has not resulted in reduced property acquisition activity. According to the National Association of Realtors, Canadians are the top foreign buyers of U.S. residential real estate, accounting for 14% of foreign purchases ...
The South Florida luxury market is compressing transaction timelines through a format gaining traction among high-end sellers: competitive auctions. Properties that historically spent months on the market are now closing within weeks as auction houses attract pre-qualified buyers to bidding events. Larry Mastropieri, who tracks regional real estate developments through The Mastropieri Group, observes that ...
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 ...
In an industry known for calculating the exact return on new countertops or carpet, most commercial real estate owners have no idea what their digital infrastructure is worth – or that they don’t actually own it. Bill Douglas, CEO of OpticWise, has spent over three decades witnessing a peculiar phenomenon: commercial real estate is the ...
