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Steve Marcinuk
12 Aug 2025

A New Jersey municipality discovered nearly $1 million in missed revenue over just three years due to disconnected government record-keeping systems, highlighting a widespread problem that one tech company says is costing local governments nationwide. “We were working in the city of Orange, New Jersey, and by bringing all their systems together and cross-referencing things, ...

Steve Marcinuk
12 Aug 2025

The leader of a major build-to-rent housing company is pushing back against claims that institutional investors are squeezing out individual homebuyers, citing statistics that he says tell a different story about housing availability and affordability. “There’s a bit of misinformation in the industry,” says Richard Ross, CEO of Quinn Residences. “We’ve kind of gotten lumped ...

Steve Marcinuk
12 Aug 2025

The rise of artificial intelligence in real estate has sparked intense debate about the future role of agents, but according to Brad Weisman, a 33-year industry veteran and Keller Williams partner, the technology represents an opportunity rather than a threat for those who understand its proper place alongside human connection. The Human Touch Remains Essential ...

Steve Marcinuk
11 Aug 2025

The short-term rental industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in guest expectations, with design and aesthetics now playing a crucial role in booking decisions, according to Nisha Franklin, Co-Founder of From Where, a platform connecting vacation rental design with consumer shopping. “People aren’t just booking a place and looking for a place to sleep. They ...

Steve Marcinuk
08 Aug 2025

After two decades in Connecticut real estate, Jill Taylor has witnessed numerous market cycles. But the current environment presents a unique challenge she hasn’t encountered before: interest rates are fundamentally reshaping market behavior. “The fact that the rates are higher than what they currently have is holding people back from selling in order to move,” ...

Steve Marcinuk
08 Aug 2025

Nashville’s evolving luxury market is being reshaped by data-driven insights into coastal migration, according to one of the city’s top-producing agents who spotted early warning signs of the trend. “During COVID lockdown, I started seeing this data on my computer showing a lot of people in California were coming to Tennessee and looking at my ...

Steve Marcinuk
08 Aug 2025

The moving services industry is experiencing significant change as technology-enabled platforms improve how consumers manage one of life’s most stressful experiences. Move Concierge, a 16-year veteran in the space, is positioning itself at the forefront of this shift with major platform expansions and new service offerings designed to streamline the entire moving process. The company, ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

The master-planned community sector has changed notably over the past decade, driven by shifting demographics, evolving lifestyle preferences, and economic pressures. At the forefront of this change is W Land Development, where Lisa Clark brings four decades of industry experience to creating communities that emphasize partnership and long-term value. Lisa Clark’s approach to development reflects ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

The multifamily real estate sector has long struggled with a time-consuming, manual process that property managers and asset managers know all too well: the market survey. This critical exercise, which involves calling competing properties, checking websites, and gathering data from various sources into Excel spreadsheets, can consume hours of valuable time while delivering inconsistent results. ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

The Florida real estate market has experienced a significant shift since COVID-19, moving from a traditional seasonal destination to a year-round luxury haven that rivals California’s high-end markets. This change has altered buyer demographics, pricing structures, and market dynamics across the state’s most desirable communities. Michele Locke, Owner and President of Fine Living Realty of ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

The Idaho real estate market has undergone significant change over the past several years, driven by corporate migrations, changing demographics, and evolving investment strategies. At the center of this development is a growing community of investors seeking guidance and connection in an increasingly complex market environment. Jonna Weber, Founder of Idaho Real Estate Investor Network ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

Austin’s real estate market continues to attract out-of-state investors despite shifting dynamics, but success increasingly depends on finding agents who understand both local conditions and investment fundamentals. Shaun Duffenbach, a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties, brings a unique perspective shaped by military discipline and hands-on property management experience. The military background ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Aug 2025

The real estate industry stands at a crossroads. While 99% of buyers find properties online according to industry data, 94% still use traditional agents and pay full commissions. This disconnect between digital discovery and analog transactions has created an opening for technology-driven platforms to rethink how Americans buy and sell homes. Nico Jodin, CEO and ...