The credit bureaus’ practice of selling consumer mortgage application data without explicit consent represents a “categorically wrong” violation of privacy that needs immediate reform, according to Brendan McKay, Chief Advocacy Officer of the Broker Action Coalition. “The credit bureaus are private, publicly traded companies on stock exchanges, and they get to sell consumer data without ...
The Austin real estate market is in a period of adjustment. After an unprecedented surge during the pandemic years, activity has slowed and the landscape is shifting. Mike Martine, Vice President of Martine Properties, a family-owned real estate company that has served Austin since 1979, has witnessed these changes firsthand. “The market noticeably slowed after ...
Economic development in Chicago’s south suburbs is getting a refresh with a focus on local strength first. The Southland Development Authority (SDA) is challenging traditional approaches that prioritize outside investment, instead working from within to build a more sustainable foundation for growth. “Ask what they do in order to keep you, not what they will ...
Luxury lakefront living in Connecticut experienced a major surge during the pandemic, and demand has yet to fully subside. Kevin Donovan, a licensed real estate broker with Compass who specializes in waterfront properties, saw this shift unfold in real time. “When buyers could invest two million dollars for a property with a gorgeous backyard instead ...
“We’re repackaging geothermal technology to make it affordable upfront, which has taken eight years so far and will require more time, but we’ve reached that milestone,” says Kathy Hannun, Co-Founder and President of Dandelion Energy, a company advancing residential geothermal heating and cooling systems across the United States. From Google X to Geothermal Innovation Hannun’s ...
Florida’s real estate market may no longer be moving at breakneck speed, but that does not mean it is in decline. Shelly Trout, a Realtor with Dalton Wade who serves Brevard County and occasionally the Orlando area, sees a more balanced reality. “Houses are staying on the market longer than we’ve seen recently,” she explains. ...
Florida’s real estate market may be slowing in some regions, but on the Emerald Coast, agents are seeing a different story. Christina Hartley, a real estate agent with Dream Team Realty of NW Florida, has a clear message for those claiming the market is struggling. “You might want to soul search a little bit. Maybe ...
“The American dream used to be getting married, having kids, and buying your own house. Now we’re seeing families coming back together under one roof out of necessity and choice,” explains Jesica Beaulieu, realtor with Dave Jones Realty who’s witnessing a fundamental shift in Connecticut’s housing landscape. A Family Foundation in Real Estate For Beaulieu, ...
“This part of the world is performing differently, and perhaps unexpectedly, compared to Western markets,” explains Katarina Brydone, Managing Director at Colliers Czech Republic. In a real estate landscape where many global markets are experiencing significant volatility, the Czech Republic stands as a remarkably stable investment destination with unique characteristics that might surprise international investors. ...
“We are a project data hub,” explains Ron Nussbaum, Founder of BuilderComs, with the confidence of someone who’s found a critical gap in the market. “We collect all this data around the project, the information that is either sitting on your phone, sitting on your desk, or lost in your emails somewhere, we give it ...
“If you’re going to be in real estate, you have to learn to thrive through adversity,” says Bryn Stroyke, co-founder and broker at Stroyke Properties. With over $2 billion in sales in Manhattan Beach alone, Stroyke has weathered the industry’s unpredictable cycles for more than three decades, building one of the South Bay’s most respected ...
“There’s a significant distinction between a mobile home and a manufactured home, primarily based on when it was built. June of 1976-1978 marks the dividing line – anything built before that is classified as mobile, while homes built after that date are manufactured,” explains Renea Taylor, a real estate agent with Herron Real Estate specializing ...
“Buyers now believe that $50,000 below asking is the new norm,” says Sheila Clark, REALTOR® and Certified Luxury Specialist with the Sheila Clark Team at LPT Realty, describing the dramatic shift in buyer behavior on Florida’s Treasure Coast. Sheila’s journey from fashion stylist to real estate expert offers a unique lens on Florida’s rapidly changing ...
“I wanted my voice to be heard. That was my biggest priority,” says Nauz Magdaleno, Team Lead at 1Vision Real Estate, explaining her journey from law school graduate to real estate leadership. “I wanted to be able to say A, B, or C, and then see it actually put into action, and witness tangible results.” ...
“AI will be a major component in our industry,” says Annie Ives, CEO of Vesta Plus, reflecting on the future of Multiple Listing Services (MLS) and property data management. “I don’t think AI will replace the agent. AI will become your assistant, but on a high level, not on a smaller, lower level.” With nearly ...
