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Heather Hook
23 Dec 2025

Alex Mayer shares what separates effective negotiation from empty claims in Rochester’s competitive market. In real estate, “negotiation expert” is a claim many real estate agents make. But according to Alex Mayer, a four-time winner of Rochester’s Best Real Estate Agent with over 300 five-star reviews, effective negotiation requires far more than experience alone. “True ...

Heather Hook
23 Dec 2025

Alex Mayer shares why preparation makes all the difference when moving to Minnesota. Rochester, Minnesota, attracts professionals from across the country for career opportunities, quality of life, and its reputation as one of the best places to live in the United States. Whether you’re relocating for Mayo Clinic, another employer, or simply seeking a change, ...

Heather Hook
19 Dec 2025

Most multifamily developers think about amenities as checkbox items: pool, gym, lounge, maybe a golf simulator if the budget allows. TAY Investments founder Yuval Shram saw an opportunity to think differently. That philosophy led to TAY’s signature sanctuary amenity concept – a fully integrated wellness package that goes far beyond standard multifamily offerings. Now operational ...

Heather Hook
19 Dec 2025

Comparent sees 80% month-over-month increase in AI-driven referrals as search habits shift The way property owners find vacation rental managers is changing faster than most in the industry realize. According to Brooke Pfautz, Founder and CEO of Comparent and Vintory, his platforms are experiencing an 80% month-over-month increase in traffic from ChatGPT. “We always knew ...

Heather Hook
19 Dec 2025

Natural Light Than Square Footage The wellness real estate market has long been positioned as an exclusive amenity for luxury buyers. From Miami penthouses with private cold plunge pools to high-end developments featuring infrared saunas and advanced air filtration systems, health-conscious design has typically carried a premium price tag that places it beyond the reach ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Dec 2025

Student housing operators entering 2026 are prioritizing renewal foundations and wellness-focused amenities as pre-leasing momentum for fall 2026 shows consistency with previous years despite earlier holiday period timing. HH Red Stone, which manages student housing properties across university markets, reports that retention strategies have become central to lease-up success as operators navigate market conditions requiring ...

Steve Marcinuk
18 Dec 2025

The launch of Mundi Group in New York City signals a broader shift in how experienced luxury agents are approaching team building and brokerage partnerships. Founded by Jorge Lopez, the venture represents a growing trend of established agents seeking platforms that combine operational support with technological capabilities, rather than traditional brokerage structures. Lopez, who built ...

Steve Marcinuk
18 Dec 2025

In an industry where artificial intelligence threatens white-collar jobs but can’t replace skilled trades, Kelvin Enfinger Jr. offers a refreshing perspective on what the future of construction really needs: leaders who understand the work from the ground up. As Vice President of Greenhut Construction and the 2025 Chair of ABC Florida – the state’s largest ...

Steve Marcinuk
18 Dec 2025

Market timing sounds logical in theory: wait for the bottom, buy at the lowest possible price, and maximize your return. In many real estate markets, this approach can occasionally work. In Vail, however, it consistently fails. Decades of market cycles show that even sophisticated buyers struggle to time it correctly. Mark Gordon from Christiania Realty ...

Heather Hook
17 Dec 2025

In New Orleans real estate, most investors want move-in ready properties. Stephen Keighery actively seeks out the ones others won’t touch – and that difference in perspective reveals everything about how value is actually created. Walk into a house with Stephen Keighery, and you’ll witness something peculiar. While most people recoil at peeling paint, structural ...

Steve Marcinuk
17 Dec 2025

BAC’s Chief Advocacy Officer recognized among the world’s most influential mortgage leaders for 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Brendan McKay, Broker/Owner of McKay Mortgage Company and Chief Advocacy Officer of the Broker Action Coalition (BAC), has earned a place on Mortgage Professional America’s prestigious 2025 Global 100 list, which recognizes the world’s most impactful mortgage industry ...

Rudi Davis
15 Dec 2025

From Where has released a curated holiday-focused storefront collection featuring products that have proven popular with both short-term rental hosts and their guests throughout the year. The collection addresses dual markets: hosts seeking to upgrade their properties and guests purchasing items for their own homes after experiencing products during stays. The timing capitalizes on ongoing ...

Rudi Davis
12 Dec 2025

Ultra-luxury oceanfront buyers in Palm Beach pursue two distinct strategies according to Loodmy Jacques of The Jacques Team: acquiring turnkey estates requiring minimal personalization, or securing substantial oceanfront holdings that provide foundations for creating fully customized legacy compounds. The 911 North Ocean Boulevard property at $185 million represents what Jacques characterizes as a canvas opportunity, ...

Chris Caggiano
12 Dec 2025

By tracking on- and off-market performance in real time, listing services can now give agents concrete evidence to guide clients weighing private sales against full public visibility. Off-market listings have always existed, but the rise of private brokerage networks and pocket listings has pushed the trend into new territory. Some large businesses now encourage sellers ...

Chris Caggiano
12 Dec 2025

The real estate and construction fields have long shaped the places where people live their lives. Increasingly, many in the industry see their work as extending beyond the jobsite. Developers, contractors, tradespeople, and suppliers are taking on more sustained roles in community support, shifting from occasional donations to ongoing, mission-driven efforts that meet people where ...