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Steve Marcinuk
12 Aug 2025

The leader of a major build-to-rent housing company is pushing back against claims that institutional investors are squeezing out individual homebuyers, citing statistics that he says tell a different story about housing availability and affordability. “There’s a bit of misinformation in the industry,” says Richard Ross, CEO of Quinn Residences. “We’ve kind of gotten lumped ...

Steve Marcinuk
11 Aug 2025

A veteran Australian real estate investor who has operated in multiple global markets argues that U.S. real estate benefits from unique structural advantages that many American investors may take for granted. The Fixed-Rate Advantage “Most Americans take it for granted. They don’t realize that America is the only country in the world with 30-year fixed ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

The global data center industry faces an unprecedented challenge that could determine which nations emerge as leaders in the artificial intelligence economy. As demand for AI computing power surges, the fundamental constraint isn’t land, capital, or even technology, it’s electrical power infrastructure. Stephen Beard, Head of Data Centres at Knight Frank, has witnessed this shift ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

“The construction industry hasn’t seen meaningful productivity gains in decades, while costs and timelines continue to balloon,” notes Seyfihan Usarer, CEO of Algoma. “We’re changing that by bringing automation to pre-construction, reducing feasibility studies from weeks to just 48 hours.” Born in Harvard’s Innovation Labs, Algoma is revolutionizing how buildings get designed and approved. The ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

The Idaho real estate market has undergone significant change over the past several years, driven by corporate migrations, changing demographics, and evolving investment strategies. At the center of this development is a growing community of investors seeking guidance and connection in an increasingly complex market environment. Jonna Weber, Founder of Idaho Real Estate Investor Network ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

Austin’s real estate market continues to attract out-of-state investors despite shifting dynamics, but success increasingly depends on finding agents who understand both local conditions and investment fundamentals. Shaun Duffenbach, a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties, brings a unique perspective shaped by military discipline and hands-on property management experience. The military background ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

The real estate industry stands at a crossroads. While 99% of buyers find properties online according to industry data, 94% still use traditional agents and pay full commissions. This disconnect between digital discovery and analog transactions has created an opening for technology-driven platforms to rethink how Americans buy and sell homes. Nico Jodin, CEO and ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

The financial advisory landscape is undergoing a significant shift as high-net-worth investors increasingly seek specialized expertise beyond traditional stock and bond portfolios. This change has created opportunities for professionals who understand the complexities of real estate investment and capital gains tax planning, particularly for those managing substantial asset exits. Brett Swarts, host of the Expert ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

The luxury real estate market in Sarasota, Florida, is navigating significant challenges following back-to-back hurricanes that struck the region nine months ago. What emerged from the storms is a landscape where opportunity meets devastation, creating unique market dynamics that are changing how high-end properties are bought and sold. Daniel Matusiak, luxury real estate consultant and ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

The current real estate investment landscape presents a complex web of challenges and opportunities. While institutional capital remains largely sidelined, waiting for the right moment to deploy, experienced operators are finding ways to manage the uncertainty and identify compelling investment opportunities across multiple asset classes. Y Street Capital, a development firm active across nine U.S. ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

The commercial real estate industry has long struggled with a fundamental communication problem. While technology has improved nearly every aspect of business operations, the way complex deals are presented to investors remains stuck in the 1990s. Avi Solomon, CEO of Pulse, experienced this frustration firsthand during his years as a commercial real estate equity broker, ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Jul 2025

The commercial real estate landscape across the Midwest and Southeast is showing signs of activity as investors emerge from post-election uncertainty and adapt to persistent interest rate challenges. Market participants are reporting increased deal flow and a greater willingness among buyers and sellers to find common ground after months of cautious positioning. Jaidyn Smith, Senior ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Jul 2025

The Southeast’s land markets are experiencing significant growth as agricultural families sell high-value properties in Central and South Florida to reinvest in more affordable farmland across North Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. This migration pattern, combined with institutional investment in agricultural assets and demographic shifts, is affecting rural land values throughout the region. Bryant Peace, Senior ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Jul 2025

The federal government’s real estate portfolio faces a significant challenge as post-pandemic occupancy rates drop to historic lows, creating opportunities for taxpayer savings through strategic asset disposal. Recent analysis reveals that some federal buildings in Washington D.C. are operating at occupancy rates as low as 12%, with one facility costing taxpayers $180,000 annually per occupied ...