The self-storage industry has changed rapidly in recent years, forcing operators to adjust their strategies in response to rising interest rates, more complex market dynamics, and higher investor expectations. For mid-market companies, the challenge is to find sustainable advantages while managing growth in a sector that demands operational sophistication. Sergio Altomare’s path from Federal Reserve ...
Palm Beach County’s residential real estate market is showing measurable signs of recovery, providing an early preview of trends that may soon reach other parts of the country. After several years of pandemic-fueled volatility, followed by a slowdown driven by higher interest rates, local data now indicate Florida’s housing sector is emerging from its slump ...
Tampa Bay’s luxury real estate market is attracting a new wave of buyers searching for value, lifestyle, and quality—positioning the city as a balanced alternative to Florida’s traditional high-end destinations. As cash transactions dominate and buyers prioritize experiences over investment returns, Tampa is emerging as a distinct market for sophisticated, experience-driven investors who understand what ...
Ocala, Florida’s horse country, is seeing a significant change in buyer preferences, as demand shifts from expansive acreage to smaller, move-in-ready equestrian properties. This trend is reshaping the local real estate landscape and reflects evolving priorities among both seasonal and year-round equestrian buyers. George DeBenedicty, owner of Pegasus Realty & Associates, Inc., has spent over ...
The American dream of homeownership is evolving. As housing affordability challenges intensify and economic uncertainties mount, a growing number of U.S. investors are exploring opportunities beyond domestic borders. Panama has emerged as a compelling destination for those seeking portfolio diversification, enhanced lifestyle options, and strategic residency pathways. From Personal Crisis to Professional Insight Steve Luther’s ...
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 ...
Broadcast towers are often viewed simply as technical infrastructure. Still, according to industry expert Roger Rafson, they function as valuable “vertical real estate” assets that generate steady lease revenue from cellular carriers, municipalities, and emergency services. This income stream is often overlooked in traditional radio station valuations, yet it can significantly impact a station’s overall ...
Edmonton’s real estate market is shaped by the city’s dependence on the energy sector and an ongoing push for greater urban density. Both factors create a unique mix of risks and opportunities for investors and homeowners, setting Edmonton apart from other Canadian cities. The Alberta capital’s housing market responds directly to changes in commodity prices, ...
Northern New Jersey’s housing shortage has escalated into a severe imbalance, with economic pressures and limited inventory making it increasingly difficult for families to buy homes in desirable communities. Real estate professionals working in these markets report that conditions have reached a level where traditional buyers face intense competition and shrinking opportunities. Ellen Gonik, a ...
The broadcast industry’s outlook for 2026 relies heavily on the expectation that Republican FCC leadership will relax ownership caps, which could spark a surge in consolidation. However, Roger Rafson, President of CMS Station Brokerage and Managing Director at Media Services Group, cautions that regulatory relief addresses only one part of a much larger and more ...
Over the past five years, roughly 30 to 40 companies have tried to tokenize real estate assets using blockchain technology. According to David Rose, founder and CEO of USREM and a fifth-generation real estate professional, all of these attempts have failed. Rose argues that the problem is not technical incompetence, but a fundamental misunderstanding of ...
Traditional banks are increasingly rejecting refinance applications from borrowers with perfect payment histories, even when those refinances would lower monthly payments and reduce lender risk. According to Michael Iuculano, founder of MJI Capital, this pattern is driving more experienced real estate investors to seek out private lenders who offer greater flexibility and faster approvals. Iuculano ...
Michael Iuculano, founder of MJI Capital, a private lender active in the Southwest and other fast-growing regions, says excessive leverage is now the top reason deals are declined. “I can’t blame somebody for wanting 100% financing. Why not?” Iuculano says. “But at the end of the day, we are a lender, we’re not a partner.” ...
Small-bay industrial properties across Florida are showing elevated bad-debt levels, with some rent rolls reporting non-payment rates of 11-12%. According to Daniel Levin, Senior Associate at CorePoint, the highest concentrations of bad debt are in properties with 15,000 to 35,000 square feet, where e-commerce and wholesale tenants account for a significant share of the occupancy. ...
Liberace’s former Los Angeles residence hit the market in early December at $3.195 million, having been under the same ownership for 22 years. For Jeff Biebuyck of Frontgate Real Estate at Compass, who specializes in Southern California’s luxury markets, these long-held properties offer a window into current market dynamics that extend beyond high-end real estate. ...
