As the housing market moves through the second half of 2025, conditions remain stubbornly static. Demand for homes is still strong, but the number of listings has fallen to near-record lows. While rising interest rates have dominated headlines since early 2022, the forces keeping homeowners from selling run much deeper. Higher insurance premiums, escalating property ...
The United States is in the midst of a sweeping communications infrastructure overhaul that many property owners have yet to fully appreciate. After more than a century of copper wire dominance, the nation is undergoing a transition to fiber optic networks, a shift that is creating both obstacles and opportunities for real estate professionals across ...
Southwest Florida’s real estate landscape is experiencing a significant shift as the nation’s aging population converges with changing market dynamics. With seniors representing 58% of sellers nationwide in 2024, up from 51% the previous year, and 35% of buyers, the intersection of demographic trends and market conditions is creating new opportunities and challenges for real ...
The Tampa Bay area’s proximity to MacDill Air Force Base has long attracted military families, but rising costs in urban markets are prompting many to seek alternatives. Victoria Perez, a military spouse and real estate professional with Tropic Shores Realty, has built her business on helping these families find the benefits of Hernando County, a ...
The Pensacola real estate market offers a clear example of how local factors can diverge from national trends. With a substantial military presence, a growing short-term rental sector, and its reputation as one of Florida’s more affordable coastal markets, Pensacola faces challenges that require adaptive strategies from real estate professionals. Christina Leavenworth, who leads the ...
Central Florida’s real estate market is undergoing what Matthew Buckley describes as a “correction” rather than a crash, a distinction that matters for both buyers and sellers navigating today’s environment. As leader and founder of The Buckley Group at LPT Realty, Buckley has seen the market shift from the intense pandemic-era buying frenzy to a ...
The American dream of homeownership now faces significant obstacles. In the 1970s, the average home price was just under twice the median income. Today, that ratio has risen to around six times annual income, making homeownership difficult not only for first-time buyers but also for dual-income professionals and even doctors. Kent Keirsey, co-founder of Acre ...
Courtney Poulos launches The Clean Close, a weekly news show cutting through industry noise with direct commentary on lawsuits, policy changes, and the future of the profession. The real estate industry has no shortage of podcasts. What it’s been missing is someone willing to say the quiet part out loud. Enter The Clean Close (hosted ...
Market expert warns that stubbornly overpriced listings are masking true inventory levels and damaging agent credibility. Matthew Buckley, Founder of The Buckley Group at LPT Realty, argues that a significant portion of Florida’s housing inventory isn’t really “available” at all, it’s trapped in what he calls “wasted inventory” where sellers remain fixed on unattainable prices, ...
The days of needing substantial cash reserves to enter real estate investing are over, according to Matthew Buckley, Founder of The Buckley Group at LPT Realty. He argues that modern financing options and investment strategies have dramatically lowered barriers to entry while potentially increasing returns. The Evolution of Real Estate Investment “The old school way ...
Real estate developers and property owners need to dramatically extend their infrastructure planning horizons, according to one industry expert who argues that today’s technology decisions will impact property competitiveness for decades to come. Glenn Meyer, President of Pavlov Media, says the traditional approach to property technology infrastructure needs a complete rethink. “Really thinking about what ...
The vacation rental industry’s most comprehensive ranking reveals which companies are truly leading – and why the metrics that matter are changing. The vacation rental management industry has long operated in the shadows when it comes to hard data. While companies tout their success and market presence, objective performance metrics have remained elusive. That’s changing ...
The property insurance industry stands at an inflection point. As traditional carriers tighten underwriting criteria and with some retreating from high-risk properties, innovative insurers are pioneering prevention-based risk assessment models. At the center of this transformation: partnerships with smart building monitoring companies that turn properties from passive risk exposures into active risk mitigation partners. Placing ...
The affordable housing sector has long struggled with a disconnect between how residents prefer to pay rent and how property managers collect it. While luxury apartment complexes have adopted advanced payment platforms and tenant engagement tools, affordable housing communities have largely been overlooked by fintech innovation, leaving both residents and property managers frustrated with outdated ...
The New York City luxury real estate market continues to demonstrate resilience despite broader economic uncertainties, with boutique brokerages finding new ways to compete through strategic partnerships and specialized service offerings. Recent data shows high-end properties maintaining momentum even as interest rate concerns affect other segments. Ashley Monaco, licensed real estate salesperson at Compass, exemplifies ...
