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Steve Marcinuk
18 Jul 2025

The Pacific Northwest real estate market has undergone significant change in recent years, with Oregon emerging as a compelling case study in urban recovery and innovative housing solutions. While national headlines have focused on challenges facing Portland and other major cities, local market dynamics tell a more nuanced story of adaptation, opportunity, and legislative innovation. ...

Steve Marcinuk
17 Jul 2025

The real estate industry has changed significantly over the past three decades, creating new challenges for academic institutions tasked with preparing students for careers in an increasingly complex field. At DePaul University’s Real Estate Center, the emphasis has always been on delivering a blend of practical skills and theoretical knowledge. But in the fast-paced world ...

Steve Marcinuk
17 Jul 2025

The hospitality industry is navigating a complex landscape of economic uncertainty while discovering new pathways to profitability through strategic shifts in guest experience and property development. Despite broader economic concerns, industry veterans are observing that travel and hospitality may be operating as a distinct economic sector, largely insulated from traditional market pressures. Glenn Haussman, host ...

Steve Marcinuk
17 Jul 2025

The Atlanta real estate market is experiencing a unique convergence of factors that’s creating compelling opportunities for investors, from individual buyers to family offices. While institutional players dominate many markets, Atlanta maintains a distinctive balance that still offers significant potential for smaller-scale investors. Juli St. George, host of The Perfect Property Podcast and broker with ...

Steve Marcinuk
17 Jul 2025

The multifamily industry faces mounting pressures from rising interest rates, insurance costs, and regulatory constraints that limit traditional revenue optimization strategies. In markets like California, where rent control measures and tenant protection laws continue to expand, property owners are increasingly focused on controlling what they can: operating expenses. This shift has created significant opportunities for ...

Steve Marcinuk
17 Jul 2025

The Washington DC metropolitan area is experiencing a significant shift as office buildings sit vacant and investors seek new opportunities in a changing market. With federal workforce changes and shifting demand patterns, the region presents both challenges and opportunities for real estate professionals and investors. Chris Ott, real estate agent with the Keri Shull Team ...

Steve Marcinuk
16 Jul 2025

The Canadian real estate investment landscape is experiencing significant shifts as interest rate pressures and overleveraged portfolios create opportunities for nimble investors. Virtus Diversified REIT, under the leadership of President Josh Will, has positioned itself to capitalize on these market dislocations through a patient, resourceful approach that differentiates it from larger competitors. Founded in 2020 ...

Steve Marcinuk
16 Jul 2025

The San Francisco office market has weathered significant challenges over the past few years, but emerging investment strategies are revealing opportunities that many market observers have overlooked. While headlines continue to focus on the city’s struggles, a closer examination reveals a more nuanced picture of recovery and strategic positioning that could reshape perceptions of urban ...

Steve Marcinuk
16 Jul 2025

The real estate industry has seen significant consolidation over the past decade, with major franchises and national brands dominating market share across most regions. Yet in coastal Maine, Newcastle Realty has taken a different approach, maintaining its independence for nearly 60 years while building a thriving business that spans three generations. Dennis Hilton, President of ...

Steve Marcinuk
16 Jul 2025

The commercial real estate industry has long struggled with data fragmentation and inefficient research processes. While consumer-facing platforms have evolved to offer more intuitive search experiences, the professional side of the market has remained largely unchanged, forcing analysts and investors to gather information from multiple sources to make critical investment decisions. Relm AI, a startup ...

Steve Marcinuk
16 Jul 2025

The self storage sector is experiencing renewed momentum as developers and investors capitalize on favorable tax policies and identify opportunities in previously challenging markets. With bonus depreciation returning to 100% and strategic tax abatement programs creating new development pathways, industry professionals are positioning for increased activity through the remainder of 2025. Hans Hardisty, Founder and ...

Steve Marcinuk
16 Jul 2025

The mobile home park investment sector is experiencing a significant shift as institutional capital increasingly dominates the market, leaving smaller operators to navigate a changed landscape. With approximately 44,000 mobile home parks across the United States, the challenge for individual investors has become finding viable opportunities in an increasingly competitive environment. Jonathan Tuttle, host of ...

Steve Marcinuk
14 Jul 2025

While many retail properties struggle with e-commerce competition, one surprising segment is attracting major institutional capital: unanchored shopping centers. According to George Wommack, CEO of Headwall Investments, these centers’ heavy concentration of service-based tenants makes them uniquely positioned to thrive in the digital era. The Service-Retail Shield “Over 90% of these portfolios are service retailers, ...

Steve Marcinuk
10 Jul 2025

“You don’t need thousands of doors. You just need a few houses that can cash flow $1,000 each, and you’re making meaningful progress,” says Craig Curelop, founder of The FI Team at eXp Realty, who has developed a real estate investment strategy that’s solving housing affordability while delivering impressive returns. Curelop’s approach, buying large single-family ...