A notable shift in seller attitudes is changing the tone of listing appointments across Sarasota, with about half of potential sellers now acknowledging market conditions at the outset, according to Joey Lamielle, team leader at RE/MAX Alliance Group. This marks a significant change from the seller confidence that prevailed just two years ago. “Over the ...
Gainesville real estate leader Dustin Sims of Bosshardt Realty Services, argues that recent changes to real estate commission structures are bringing unprecedented transparency to transactions, despite initial industry concerns. “What I love most about these changes is that everything is now very black and white regarding expectations,” Sims explains. The new rules, which took effect ...
A combination of rising insurance costs and increasing HOA fees has turned Jacksonville Beach’s oceanfront condos from sought-after investments into difficult properties to sell, according to David Corbitt, a local real estate agent with 1 Percent Lists First Coast. The shift demonstrates how external cost pressures can quickly reshape a property market. The Condo Crisis ...
Healing Realty Trust has expanded rapidly in the medical real estate sector, growing its portfolio from $12 million to $26 million in assets over nine months, according to Cody Shandraw, President of the company. The firm’s strategy centers on leveraging proprietary data analytics and targeting a market segment often overlooked by larger competitors. “The company ...
While many real estate markets are only starting to favor buyers, Southwest Florida has been in buyer territory for nearly two years, according to Brett Ellis, owner of Ellis Team – Keller Williams Realty Fort Myers. Ellis cautions that a significant wave of “shadow inventory” is poised to alter the region’s market dynamics, potentially surprising ...
The lines between traditional hotels and short-term rentals are rapidly blurring, according to Guesty CFO Gil Vassoly, who points to a surprising evolution in hospitality operations. “There are contactless hotels now where there’s no one. You book it online, you get access key, go in, communicate with the chatbot, and everything happens automatically. This is ...
As homeowners in Pacific Palisades contend with the aftermath of January’s fires, opportunistic investors are targeting vulnerable residents with low offers for their burned properties, often conducting these sales off-market to avoid fair competition. Helen Kaye, Partner at Phoenix Equity Partners, has seen this exploitation firsthand while assisting fire-affected families. Her experience points to a ...
Local real estate expert Irina Roth of Dalton Wade Inc recently provided insights on pressing questions about Tampa Bay’s property market. In an exclusive interview, Roth addressed concerns about market timing, hurricane impacts, and the viability of vacation rentals, topics on the minds of many residents and investors. “So today the market is balanced. I ...
The national media’s portrayal of Cape Coral as one of America’s most distressed housing markets is inaccurate, according to local real estate expert Carleen Murone. In a recent interview, Murone disputed the widespread characterization of the market as underwater and struggling, arguing that outdated reporting has created a misleading picture of the Southwest Florida city’s ...
Josée Lindner, a real estate agent at Young Real Estate, recently discussed the real estate market across Florida’s Marion, Levy, Citrus, and Alachua counties. In a recent interview, Lindner addressed current market dynamics, shifts in buyer behavior, and the ongoing movement from Florida’s metropolitan areas to rural counties. “Homes are staying on the market anywhere ...
The wine country real estate market in California is facing significant challenges that threaten the industry’s traditional structure, according to Daria Walker, Principal at Walker Realty Capital. In a recent interview, Walker outlined the main obstacles affecting the wine country landscape and raised concerns about potential consolidation. “The listings aren’t moving, because I think that ...
What’s ahead for the residential market in Tampa Bay? According to Lance Willard, founder of the Willard Home Team, the market is moving toward stabilization after bottoming out, with notable inventory changes and evolving buyer behavior on the horizon. In a recent interview, Willard shared his perspective on emerging trends and what participants should expect ...
SmartPixel, a digital twin visualization company, is working to change how pre-construction real estate sales are conducted, according to founder Hadrien Laporte. In a recent interview, Laporte discussed the company’s approach to property visualization and how it addresses challenges in the industry. “I come from an artistic background. My family were painters, sculptors. I’ve always ...
Gainesville real estate leader Dustin Sims of Bosshardt Realty Services, reports an unexpected equilibrium emerging between luxury and starter home segments, marking a significant shift from earlier market conditions. “Looking at the snapshot from what I see boots on the ground daily, it is truly even right now between market segments,” Sims observes. This balance ...
Pensacola-based real estate investor Mike Hamby says his dual role as both cash buyer and licensed agent allows him to offer sellers a more transparent choice, though most still opt for speed over maximum price in today’s market. “What I do is different because I’m also a real estate agent. I present both options to ...
