The Florida Panhandle real estate market is experiencing a market correction after years of pandemic-driven appreciation, with sellers facing compressed margins while military buyers emerge as the primary source of stable demand. This shift marks a reversal from the seller-favorable conditions that dominated the region during COVID-19. Edson Gene Hurd, broker and owner of Hurd ...
The Florida Keys residential market is entering a period of stabilization after dramatic growth during the pandemic years. Once considered a quiet area, the Keys have become a destination attracting celebrities, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals seeking accessible paradise without the ferry rides required for other exclusive coastal markets. Margie Casey, a broker associate with Florida ...
The Jacksonville real estate market is experiencing a significant shift from the pandemic-era boom, with inventory levels reaching their highest point in more than a decade while buyer demand has dropped to historic lows. This change is creating notable challenges for both sellers and agents navigating what has become a highly divided market. Market Fundamentals ...
Leading Gulf Coast real estate expert reveals why many short-term rental investors are facing disappointing returns and how specialization could be the key to survival. The short-term rental gold rush that swept through Florida’s Gulf Coast is facing a reality check, according to Christina Leavenworth, a prominent Pensacola real estate agent with Levin Rinke Realty. ...
Churches across Southern California are discovering an unexpected solution to their challenges: their own parking lots and unused land. According to Martin Porter, Founder and CEO of Logos Faith Development, this real estate represents an opportunity to simultaneously address multiple community needs while securing their own financial future. “Churches want to be a part of ...
Industry veteran argues independent brokers are being sidelined at public companies in favor of predictable revenue streams The commercial real estate industry is witnessing a fundamental shift in brokerage models, with major firms increasingly prioritizing corporate services over traditional broker-led business, according to Eric Paulsen, Chief Operating Officer of Kidder Mathews. The Broker-Corporate Divide “Our ...
Real estate investment expert Brett Swarts argues that traditional financial planning is failing high-net-worth property investors, pointing to a critical gap between conventional wealth management and the complex needs of real estate entrepreneurs. “Most financial advisors are stocks, bonds and mutual funds, where I’m really smart is real estate investment advising, whether it be brokering, ...
For more than a year, investors have been waiting for the commercial real estate market to stabilize. Rising interest rates have driven up borrowing costs, cut into returns, and forced sellers to cling to outdated valuations. A vast reserve of investor capital has been waiting for the right moment – often called “dry powder,” a ...
As the housing market moves through the second half of 2025, conditions remain stubbornly static. Demand for homes is still strong, but the number of listings has fallen to near-record lows. While rising interest rates have dominated headlines since early 2022, the forces keeping homeowners from selling run much deeper. Higher insurance premiums, escalating property ...
The United States is in the midst of a sweeping communications infrastructure overhaul that many property owners have yet to fully appreciate. After more than a century of copper wire dominance, the nation is undergoing a transition to fiber optic networks, a shift that is creating both obstacles and opportunities for real estate professionals across ...
The commercial real estate legal landscape is undergoing significant change as market conditions create new challenges and opportunities for investors, developers, and legal practitioners. From changing deal structures to emerging regulatory hurdles, the industry is adapting to a complex environment that demands innovative approaches to traditional legal services. The Rise of Boutique Legal Services The ...
Southwest Florida’s real estate landscape is experiencing a significant shift as the nation’s aging population converges with changing market dynamics. With seniors representing 58% of sellers nationwide in 2024, up from 51% the previous year, and 35% of buyers, the intersection of demographic trends and market conditions is creating new opportunities and challenges for real ...
The commercial real estate landscape in Northeast Florida presents a notable contrast to national market trends, with local professionals reporting sustained activity and stable pricing despite broader economic headwinds. This regional strength reflects unique market dynamics that are creating opportunities for both traditional sales and alternative transaction methods. A Unique Market Position St. Johns County ...
The generational wealth transfer happening across America presents a significant opportunity that many real estate professionals are overlooking. While agents focus on residential and commercial property transactions, a parallel market exists where business owners are struggling to find buyers for companies they’ve spent decades building. Kristi May, owner of The K Team, recently acquired J&E ...
Central Florida’s real estate market is undergoing what Matthew Buckley describes as a “correction” rather than a crash, a distinction that matters for both buyers and sellers navigating today’s environment. As leader and founder of The Buckley Group at LPT Realty, Buckley has seen the market shift from the intense pandemic-era buying frenzy to a ...
