The real estate market operates in cycles, but timing those cycles requires experience and perspective. Few professionals have observed as many market shifts as Freddie Crespo, who has weathered California’s booms and busts, survived Florida’s foreclosure crisis, and now guides clients through today’s evolving conditions. From Acting Aspirations to Real Estate Crespo’s entry into real ...
The transition from analyzing investments to operating them can reveal uncomfortable truths about market dynamics. For Justin Ford, founder and CEO of Pax Properties, that realization came during the 2008 financial crisis, when his real estate portfolio went from significant value to underwater in a matter of months. “I woke up one morning in 2008 ...
The South Florida real estate market has become increasingly diverse, with agents finding success by serving communities that often lack representation. Nisachol DeVivo, a real estate agent with Marx Realty Group Inc, has established a unique niche as what she believes is the only Thai-English speaking agent in the region. DeVivo’s journey to real estate ...
Florida’s secondary and rural markets are undergoing a transition from the intense seller’s market of recent years to conditions increasingly favoring buyers. In counties such as Levy, Marion, Citrus, and Alachua, real estate professionals are shifting their strategies as inventory grows and homes remain on the market longer. Josée Lindner, a real estate agent with ...
South Florida’s real estate market has experienced many cycles over the past two decades, but 2025 brings a set of challenges that veteran agents are addressing with practical experience. Rising insurance costs, increased HOA fees, and ongoing interest rate pressures have created what one 23-year industry veteran calls the most difficult market of his career. ...
The St. Augustine real estate market continues to attract relocating buyers from across the country, thanks to its blend of historic charm, coastal access, and year-round warmth. For professionals in this market, understanding the relocation experience is essential, a lesson Kim Devlin of Fiv Realty Co. learned firsthand. From Wall Street to Real Estate After ...
The Wellington real estate market presents a blend of opportunities and challenges, shaped by factors ranging from seasonal events to Florida’s ongoing insurance concerns. For agents who have built their careers on local relationships and market knowledge, adapting to current conditions requires both flexibility and a clear understanding of what drives buyer and seller behavior. ...
The Florida Panhandle real estate market is undergoing significant changes, shaped by military base reconstruction and evolving buyer expectations in a higher interest rate environment. As the region continues to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Michael in 2018, new opportunities are emerging for investors and homebuyers who adapt their strategies. Military Base Reconstruction Sustains ...
The South Florida luxury real estate market is undergoing significant changes as inventory increases and buyer behavior responds to broader economic conditions. Shifts in migration patterns and evolving market dynamics are influencing how properties are marketed and sold, presenting new challenges and opportunities for buyers, sellers, and agents alike. The Evolution of Buyer Demographics South ...
The Colombian hospitality market has transformed over the past decade, moving from a landscape dominated by large international chains to one where boutique properties are setting new standards for tourism. At the forefront of this shift is Matias Maya Calad, General Manager at Hotel Operations Co, whose journey from startup lawyer to boutique hotel developer ...
Palm Beach County’s real estate market is known for luxury and high price tags, but one agent is challenging established norms with a business model that stands out in the industry. Jason Litt of LoKation, a nine-year real estate veteran who transitioned from ticket brokering, has built his practice around a 1% listing fee, a ...
Wellington’s residential market has shifted from the intense seller’s market of recent years to a more balanced environment, with both buyers and sellers adapting to new conditions. The Palm Beach County community, recognized for its equestrian heritage and family-friendly amenities, now contends with the same challenges seen across the country: higher interest rates, insurance concerns, ...
The real estate landscape in Florida’s smaller markets is undergoing a significant shift, moving from the seller-dominated environment of recent years to one that increasingly favors buyers. This trend is especially apparent in communities like Okeechobee, where changing market dynamics are influencing how both buyers and sellers approach transactions. Okeechobee County has seen average days ...
The move from corporate investment banking to residential real estate is uncommon, but for DJ Soucy a Principal Real Estate Agent of Compass it started with a straightforward realization: he believed he could do better. After spending years in cities like Boston, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Chicago, Soucy and his partner decided they were ...
South Florida’s luxury real estate market has seen significant changes over the past decade, with waterfront properties experiencing dramatic appreciation and older condominium buildings contending with regulatory shifts and rising costs. Ruth Abeckjerr Broker and Owner of Miami Connections Realty has observed this transformation throughout her 39-year career specializing in Aventura and Sunny Isles Beach ...
