The journey from tracking tigers in Indian forests to becoming one of only 68 Certified International Property Specialists (CIPS) instructors worldwide is an uncommon career path. For Trisha Roy, founder of Open Spaces International in Gainesville, Florida, this trajectory highlights her commitment to embracing her identity and her understanding that real estate is fundamentally about connecting ...
For nearly five decades, the Pensacola real estate market has evolved through economic booms, recessions, and shifting buyer behaviors—but few professionals have thrived through every cycle quite like Alexis Bolin, a Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty Gulf Coast. Licensed since 1978, Bolin has closed more than 7,000 residential transactions and achieved national recognition as ...
The journey from selling handbags to transforming home staging may seem unconventional, but for Alex Ryden, founder and CEO of Guest House, it was a logical progression shaped by opportunity and customer needs. What started as a retail experiment in a Denver home has evolved into a technology platform that has helped facilitate the sale ...
What lies ahead for Central Florida’s housing market? Freddie Crespo, a realtor and broker with Investor’s Real Estate LLC, believes the region is nearing a pivotal transition that could alter the market by 2027 or 2028. In a recent interview, Crespo shared his perspective on emerging trends and what buyers and sellers should expect in ...
The Tampa Bay rental market is undergoing a notable correction, with prices falling 7-8% in many areas compared to last year, according to local property management expert Lei Cheng. In a recent interview, Cheng discussed how the end of remote work policies and an influx of former vacation homes are changing the local rental landscape. ...
Local real estate expert Veldin “Dean” Miskic, co-founder of Pelican Vista Realty, recently shared insights comparing waterfront and dry lot properties in Cape Coral, highlighting significant value differences that many buyers may overlook. In an exclusive interview, Miskic explained how water access leads to pricing disparities that can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars between ...
Local real estate expert Shawn Bhakta of RE/MAX Presidential recently shared insights comparing single-family homes and condominiums across Broward County. In an exclusive interview, Bhakta highlighted notable performance differences between property types that buyers and investors should consider in today’s market. “Some parts of Pembroke Pines and Miramar are still flying off the shelf in three ...
Ongoing political instability and rising safety concerns in New York are fueling a steady migration to South Florida, with local real estate professionals noting that many buyers are leaving behind deteriorating conditions in the nation’s largest city. Nisachol DeVivo of Marx Realty Group Inc. has seen this migration trend accelerate in recent years, with clients ...
While many real estate professionals concentrate on established markets like West Palm Beach, one local agent is focused on an often-overlooked area she believes is on the brink of significant transformation. Nisachol DeVivo of Marx Realty Group Inc. says Lake Worth Beach is the last undervalued opportunity in Palm Beach County, likely to change as ...
As Central Florida’s housing market adjusts to post-pandemic shifts and ongoing affordability concerns, potential buyers are weighing when to make their next move. Freddie Crespo, a realtor and broker with Investor’s Real Estate LLC, recently offered his perspective on market timing and opportunities, drawing from his experience through multiple real estate cycles since 1996. Market ...
Local real estate expert Veldin “Dean” Miskic, co-founder of Pelican Vista Realty, recently shared insights on key concerns in Cape Coral’s property market. In an exclusive interview, Miskic addressed common questions and clarified misinformation circulating among residents and investors via social media and national headlines. Market Status Overview “There’s a lot of false information out ...
The active adult housing market in Central Florida is expanding beyond traditional retirement hubs, as developers respond to demand for boutique communities that offer accessibility and natural surroundings. The Villages of Citrus Hills exemplifies this trend with the launch of Davis Reserve at Citrus Hills, a 400-home community targeting buyers aged 55 and older who ...
The Fort Myers real estate market is entering a period of recalibration following several years of dramatic change, says Olivia Kaplan, a second-generation property manager and real estate broker associate at Kaplan Pro Realty, LLC who brings over a decade of experience in Southwest Florida. After the pandemic-fueled surge that saw homes attracting multiple offers ...
While national headlines highlight slower sales and reduced demand, Amelia Island and Nassau County, Florida, present a different picture. Local market data shows a 20% increase in closed sales compared to the previous year, challenging the broader narrative of market weakness. Angie Heitzer, a real estate agent with SUMMER HOUSE REALTY who moved from commercial ...
The affordable housing market in Florida faces a significant supply shortage that developers are not addressing, despite broad recognition of the crisis, according to Justin Ford, Founder and CEO of Pax Properties, LLC. In a recent interview, Ford detailed the major barriers to workforce housing and described his approach to addressing the issue. “Everyone’s talking ...
