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 ...
North Florida’s luxury residential market is entering a period of slower sales and greater uncertainty, driven by affordability pressures, evolving buyer expectations, and shifting market strategies. While overall transaction volumes have declined and properties linger longer on the market, the underlying shifts reveal bigger changes in what buyers want, how sellers respond, and which properties ...
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 ...
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, ...
Florida’s condo market is facing what veteran realtor Ray Collins calls a “perfect storm” of pressures, forcing a rapid reassessment of coastal property values. Collins, an agent with Coldwell Banker Realty in Sarasota, points to a convergence of new regulations, rising insurance costs, and climate concerns that have sharply increased condo ownership costs and shifted ...
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 ...
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 ...
For the past five years, Société immobilière Bélanger has built one of Quebec’s most stable multifamily portfolios: nearly 4,000 rental units with a vacancy rate below 1%. The company is now expanding into Ottawa, Gatineau, Edmonton, and Calgary, with plans to achieve significant volume in each city. This move comes as elevated interest rates and ...
If you’ve tracked home or commercial sales in Reno over the past year, you’ve likely noticed a marked slowdown. Listings are down, closings are less frequent, and overall market activity has dropped. Despite appearances, the cause isn’t a lack of buyers or a collapsing market. The core issue is that deals don’t pencil out due ...
Tokenized real estate is often pitched as a breakthrough for investors: blockchain technology, the argument goes, allows you to buy and sell property shares instantly, unlocking liquidity in an asset class that’s usually locked up for years. But the reality is more nuanced. Tokenization does not automatically make real estate liquid, and understanding the real ...
After a sluggish start to 2024, Martin County’s housing market has shifted. Homes that lingered on the market earlier this year are now selling more quickly, and new listings are declining. The balance of power between buyers and sellers is changing, affecting how both sides should approach their next move. Current Market Conditions Martin County ...
Société immobilière Bélanger is planning a strategic expansion into Montreal, Gatineau, Ottawa, Calgary, and Edmonton. The multifamily investment landscape is experiencing a period of capital reallocation, creating a compelling window for well-capitalized private operators to expand into growth-oriented secondary markets. Société immobilière Bélanger is positioning itself to capitalize on this environment through a disciplined acquisition ...
After more than two decades in management, Scott Cooney has returned to active commercial real estate brokerage in Connecticut, bringing with him three decades of industry expertise and a network that is already generating substantial business. Cooney, who began his real estate career in 1995, resumed active brokerage in September 2025 after serving in management ...
