The American dream of homeownership is evolving. As housing affordability challenges intensify and economic uncertainties mount, a growing number of U.S. investors are exploring opportunities beyond domestic borders. Panama has emerged as a compelling destination for those seeking portfolio diversification, enhanced lifestyle options, and strategic residency pathways. From Personal Crisis to Professional Insight Steve Luther’s ...
Michigan-based platform brings hands-free referral tracking to real estate professionals nationwide. Independent real estate brokers and agents now have a new tool for managing referrals on the go. Realay, a Michigan-based real estate referral platform, has launched a mobile application that combines voice-activated AI technology with comprehensive referral tracking. The app, now available on the ...
As institutional capital remains in debt markets and affordability concerns mount, real estate development firms face a choice: build systems to reach retail investors or risk competitors capturing all the capital. Transaction volumes rose 13% in 2025, signaling recovery after years of pain. But Mor Milo, co-founder of Relli, sees something more significant happening beneath ...
Teddy Abdelmalek on why consistent execution of fundamentals beats flashy strategies every time Everyone in student housing is searching for the secret formula. The magic bullet that will drive occupancy, boost NOI, and solve operational challenges overnight. But according to Teddy Abdelmalek, Senior Vice President of Business Development at HH Red Stone, there is no ...
Liberace’s former Los Angeles residence hit the market in early December at $3.195 million, having been under the same ownership for 22 years. For Jeff Biebuyck of Frontgate Real Estate at Compass, who specializes in Southern California’s luxury markets, these long-held properties offer a window into current market dynamics that extend beyond high-end real estate. ...
Better Living Realty‘s broker adds specialized certifications to eliminate common closing delays and reduce costs for clients Rob Marucci didn’t get mold and lead certified because he wanted to expand into remediation work. He did it because a kitchen sink was holding up a closing. The scenario is common enough: during a routine appraisal, an ...
While Trump’s tariffs dominate headlines, ACME Real Estate’s Courtney Poulos says interest rates and pandemic-era pricing dynamics are the real story. The real estate industry loves a narrative. Right now, everyone’s selling “2026: The Great Housing Reset.” But Courtney Poulos, founder and CEO of ACME Real Estate in Los Angeles, isn’t buying the hype. “Everyone’s ...
London’s Holborn district has a new player in flexible workspace, and it’s built on hard-won lessons from the WeWork era. Alex Passler, who previously led WeWork’s Asia Pacific and The America’s Real Estate teams, has opened Vallist‘s flagship location at Finlaison House – a 30,000-square-foot space that challenges how the industry thinks about flex office ...
As we start 2026, I’m seeing South Florida real estate continue its transition from pandemic-era extremes toward more balanced market conditions. Inventory is up about 30% across Palm Beach County, and that’s changing the dynamics for both buyers and sellers. The most important thing to understand is that South Florida is not one market. What ...
With a background in traditional insurance at AIG, Matan Slagter, CEO and Co-Founder at Armadillo, recognized a hard truth the industry had long ignored: home warranty companies were primarily responsible for their own poor reputations. The industry’s poor track record isn’t speculation – it’s evident in online reviews where countless homeowners share negative experiences. The math is stark. ...
Real estate professionals continue deploying “I have a buyer for your home” marketing despite evidence the tactic frequently results in sellers leaving substantial value on the table. The approach offers immediate execution and reduced commission, creating the perception of a favorable outcome while potentially costing hundreds of thousands in foregone bidding competition. Scott Spelker, who ...
Commercial real estate has a communication problem. The industry is awash in PropTech solutions, AI promises, and digital transformation rhetoric – but most property owners and operators struggle to translate the noise into actionable strategy. OpticWise CEO Bill Douglas recognized this gap and created the Peak Property Performance podcast to bridge it. “We try to ...
While large national chains and luxury facilities dominate the senior living landscape, a Florida-based operator is challenging the assumption that quality care requires premium pricing. Elevated Estates, founded in early 2022, has carved out a distinctive niche by serving what the company identifies as a chronically underserved market: residents who can’t afford $8,000-$12,000 monthly rents ...
The average downsizer reduces their living space by just 100 square feet – a statistic that surprises most people considering a move, according to Ryan Bruen of The Bruen Team at Coldwell Banker Realty in Morristown, New Jersey. “When I share that statistic with clients, the reaction is always the same: confusion, followed by skepticism,” ...
The impact of historically low mortgage rates from 2020-2021 extends beyond typical market dynamics of reduced inventory and limited transactions. Real estate professionals report that the lock-in effect influences household decisions about relocation, divorce, and major life transitions in ways that compound over multiple years. Scott Spelker of The Spelker Team with Coldwell Banker in ...
