While much of Florida’s real estate market grapples with declining sales and price corrections, one segment remains remarkably resilient according to local experts: properties near military installations. “Military stays really, really solid. If you’re an agent that works with military, you’re still doing really well,” says Olivia Catanese, team leader at Coldwell Banker‘s 30A division. ...
A new wave of nature-integrated hospitality is emerging as the next major trend in hotel development, according to Glenn Haussman, host of No Vacancy and longtime industry observer. “One of the things I’m seeing right now is outdoors, nature, sustainability as being the next big area,” Haussman says, pointing to a growing movement that’s reshaping ...
The travel economy is increasingly disconnected from broader economic conditions, operating as “almost a separate component than the overall general economy,” according to Glenn Haussman, host of No Vacancy and veteran hospitality industry analyst. Shifting Consumer Priorities Haussman argues that a fundamental shift in American consumer behavior is driving this decoupling. “Since the great recession in ...
The future of real estate technology may be digital, but human connection remains crucial even for remote-first companies, according to Katie Hill, CEO of property platform UNLISTED, who recently hosted her company’s first in-person gathering since its founding. The Power of Personal Connection “We just had our first off-site meeting where we were all together ...
A dramatic shift toward new construction is reshaping Florida’s real estate market, driven largely by buyers seeking to avoid escalating insurance costs on older properties, according to one local expert. “What we’re seeing is people, families want new construction, they want lower insurance,” says Olivia Catanese, team leader at Coldwell Banker‘s 30A division. “With these ...
Editorial Note: Updated on August 25th, 2025 with clarifying language at REtokens’ request. The fractional real estate investment landscape reached a significant milestone in late June when REtokens received FINRA approval for its digital broker dealer and Alternative Trading System (ATS) licensing. This regulatory achievement positions the company to address one of the most persistent ...
The real estate industry is experiencing a significant shift in how agents approach client relationships, moving away from transactional interactions toward deeper, consultative partnerships. Leading this change at Brown Harris Stevens is Jared Antin, Executive Director and Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker at Brown Harris Stevens, who recently joined the 150-year-old firm after 15 years ...
While many independent brokerages struggle to compete in an increasingly digital real estate landscape, one Maine firm has found success by combining traditional community presence with cutting-edge technology, and refusing acquisition offers from national franchises. “We’re one of those independent firms that loves Main Street foot traffic in a day when everything is digital,” says ...
A remarkable trend is emerging in Dearborn, Michigan, where local coffee shops are rapidly expanding into national franchise operations, according to Angela Fortino, Deputy Director of Economic Development at the City of Dearborn. “We are self-proclaimed the coffee capital. We have over 35 unique coffee roasting and cafe businesses,” Fortino says, highlighting how one local ...
Investment executive reveals how high-touch management is transforming shopping center operations. The key to successful retail property investment isn’t just about location anymore, it’s about creating true partnerships with tenants, according to one industry veteran who says many property owners are missing crucial opportunities by maintaining an arms-length approach to management. “We believe the tenants ...
The real estate investment landscape has changed significantly over the past two decades, with specialized niches emerging to serve distinct professional communities. Among these, physician-focused real estate investing has gained traction, driven by the unique financial profiles and challenges facing medical professionals. Brett Riggins, co-founder of Physician Wealth Systems, represents this shift. His journey from ...
The luxury real estate market is experiencing a significant shift as ultra-high net worth individuals increasingly seek “real estate without borders,” creating new opportunities and challenges for top-tier professionals serving this exclusive clientele. This trend toward global mobility is changing traditional luxury markets and creating concentrated wealth hubs in unexpected locations. According to recent analysis ...
The real estate industry’s productivity crisis isn’t about a lack of time, it’s about failing to implement systematic approaches to time management, according to industry coach David Greenspan. The CEO of MindShare101 argues that technology and constant connectivity are creating unprecedented challenges for real estate professionals. “People are not leveraging time the right way, and ...
The surge in real estate professionals launching podcasts has revealed a critical flaw in how many approach the medium, according to Tomás Fonseca, CEO of Icons of Real Estate, who warns that lack of clear vision is derailing many would-be podcasters before they begin. “We always like to attach an objective to the podcast. We ...
The retail landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as developers find innovative ways to repurpose vacant retail spaces, according to one commercial real estate expert who’s witnessing the trend firsthand across multiple markets. “A lot of developers are kind of repurposing the spaces,” says Jaidyn Smith, Senior Advisor at Legacy Real Estate Advisors. “One of ...
