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Rudi Davis
19 Feb 2026

Real estate sales operate differently from other high-value transactions, according to Jason Madison, a licensed real estate salesperson with Stevens Real Estate. He spent 16 years in automotive sales before moving into real estate in 2022. Madison says real estate clients expect a relationship before discussing a transaction. “There’s nobody I’ve met who will let ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Feb 2026

Commercial real estate companies have long struggled to accurately and efficiently document large-scale properties, especially when managing multiple locations. Traditional surveying methods remain expensive and slow, often requiring coordination with several local providers. Advances in 3D scanning technology are changing how businesses approach property documentation and analysis, delivering faster, more consistent results across national portfolios. ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Feb 2026

Florida’s luxury real estate market continues to attract high-net-worth buyers from around the world — but few firms have scaled with the clarity and discipline of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. With a footprint now stretching from Miami to the Georgia border, the brokerage is focused on thoughtful expansion, elevated agent service, and specialized divisions designed ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Feb 2026

The hotel transaction market has endured one of the most dramatic interest rate increases in recent memory. Still, industry veterans now see signs of stabilization as buyers and sellers adjust their expectations. After the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate from 3.25% to 8.5% in just 14 months, starting in March 2022, pricing and ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Feb 2026

America’s housing affordability crisis is forcing both tenants and investors to seek alternatives to traditional rental models. As margins shrink and costs rise for conventional rentals, co-living has emerged as a practical solution, one that offers higher returns for property owners and relief for renters struggling to keep up with housing costs. Clara Arroyave, founder ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Feb 2026

West Palm Beach’s ultra-luxury waterfront real estate market is experiencing its strongest momentum in more than a decade, with veteran agents reporting record-setting sales and heightened demand. This surge is part of a broader shift: high-net-worth buyers increasingly choose South Florida as a primary residence rather than a seasonal escape. Hilary Musser, CEO of Hilary ...

Rudi Davis
19 Feb 2026

Micro-market differences in the lower Hudson Valley are creating buying opportunities many house hunters overlook, according to Jason Madison, a licensed real estate salesperson with Stevens Real Estate who covers Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster counties. What appears to be one market is actually a patchwork of distinct local economies separated by short drives. “In the ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Feb 2026

According to a local realtor, inspection findings are the most common reason home sales fall through at the Jersey Shore, as buyers regain leverage and refuse to accept unresolved property defects. After years when financing and appraisal shortfalls dominated real estate headlines, Dylan Smith, a realtor with Chris Smith Realty in Spring Lake, New Jersey, ...

Rudi Davis
19 Feb 2026

A realtor with a corporate pricing background says many agents rely on intuition rather than formal pricing methods. She argues this can lead to overpricing and lower seller proceeds, especially as markets normalize. Carly Ringer, a realtor with Keller Williams Realty Spring Lake who spent 13 years analyzing pricing and advertising for major corporations before ...

Rudi Davis
19 Feb 2026

A new pattern is taking hold in Jersey Shore real estate: sellers are increasingly willing to walk away from deals during the inspection period, confident that backup buyers are ready to step in. But Carly Ringer, a realtor with Keller Williams Realty Spring Lake and 13 years of corporate pricing analytics experience, says the strategy ...

Rudi Davis
19 Feb 2026

Within a 100-mile stretch of Florida’s Gulf Coast, rules for short-term rentals vary so widely that identical properties can operate legally in one county and be banned in the next, leaving investment outcomes dependent on local regulations rather than property quality. The Regulatory Patchwork Florida’s short-term rental market is divided by local regulations that can ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
19 Feb 2026

Anyone considering buying or selling property in Texas is entering a market that looks very different from how it did just a few years ago. Downtown office towers in Houston are sitting vacant and being considered for apartment conversions, large-scale data center projects are driving up demand for land near power infrastructure in Houston and ...

Rudi Davis
19 Feb 2026

After a difficult 2023, the commercial real estate lending market has rebounded. Lenders are actively competing for deals again, and transaction volume has surged. However, according to Brandon Chicotsky, Managing Principal at God Bless Retirement, this recovery has come with a lasting change in how assets are evaluated and financed. Chicotsky describes the shift simply: ...

Rudi Davis
18 Feb 2026

A mountain pass separating Wyoming from Idaho marks more than a geographic boundary. It reflects a 6.5% tax difference, influencing where affluent real estate buyers invest. Traditionally, real estate agents in vacation markets have advised clients based on lifestyle factors such as recreation, scenery, and amenities. Samuel Haack, associate broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Brokers ...