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Tokenized real estate is often pitched as a breakthrough for investors: blockchain technology, the argument goes, allows you to buy and sell property shares instantly, unlocking liquidity in an asset class that’s usually locked up for years. But the reality is more nuanced. Tokenization does not automatically make real estate liquid, and understanding the real ...
Santa Monica is experiencing a surge in luxury apartment construction, with new towers rising along Broadway and Lincoln. These developments offer studios for over $3,000 a month and penthouses at $10,000 or more, targeting affluent renters and institutional investors seeking high-end, well-located assets. However, the volume of new supply has raised concerns about whether the ...
In cities like Montreal and Quebec, new apartment towers are increasingly marked by “Two Months Free Rent” banners, signaling vacant units and sluggish demand. Meanwhile, older apartment buildings—some decades old—are leasing up quickly, often at full price and without incentives. This contrast is reshaping how investors approach multifamily real estate in Quebec, as established properties ...
Investors who acquired Class A industrial properties in Atlanta’s top submarkets as recently as four months ago are now facing immediate valuation losses of 20% or more, according to a broker directly involved in current transactions. These price declines are already evident in live deal data, though they have not yet been reflected in published ...
Industry veteran Jeff Beggins warns that a combination of federal and state policy shifts will soon drive a surge in demand for Florida residential real estate, leaving investors with fewer opportunities to buy at current prices. Florida’s residential real estate market is approaching a turning point, according to Jeff Beggins, Chief Evolution Officer at CENTURY ...
Florida’s coastal real estate markets follow a consistent recovery timeline after hurricanes, according to Jeff Beggins, Chief Evolution Officer at CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises. Beggins says this pattern creates a specific window for investors willing to act before the data confirms a rebound. “Typically, it’s 18 to 24 months after hurricane impact that you get ...
The real estate industry faces a serious data challenge, according to Jeff Beggins, Chief Evolution Officer at CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises. Market reports that claim Tampa is “down modestly” or that Pinellas County prices have dropped 12% year-over-year, he argues, do not reflect what buyers and sellers actually experience on the ground. “I don’t think ...
The Sarasota real estate market is dividing sharply along geographic lines, with planned communities like Lakewood Ranch continuing to attract buyers and investment while outlying areas that surged during the pandemic are now seeing prices fall. This divergence marks a significant shift from the broad-based appreciation that characterized the market just a few years ago. ...
Nashville’s commercial real estate market is facing distress that far exceeds the challenges seen in the residential sector, according to Moren Adenubi, owner and managing broker at Crown Realty Experts. Adenubi, who specializes in both commercial and residential real estate, says the current divergence signals structural changes in how commercial space is used, not just ...
Nashville’s distressed property market is showing early signs of a significant increase, even as overall market activity remains subdued for the holidays. According to Moren Adenubi, owner and managing broker at Crown Realty Experts, the underlying numbers point to a growing wave of bank-owned properties that most market observers have yet to notice. In December ...
Wichita-based real estate investor Joseph Hamer of ReeceNichols South Central Kansas, says medium-term rentals are gaining traction as a practical alternative to both traditional long-term leases and the increasingly regulated short-term rental market. By focusing on tenants who stay one to six months – mainly travel nurses, aerospace workers, and corporate relocations – Hamer reports ...
As residential real estate in Pinellas County faces rising insurance costs, regulatory hurdles, and unrealistic seller expectations, one commercial sector has remained resilient: industrial properties located on high-traffic corridors. According to Mark Hartman, team leader at Charles Rutenberg Realty and a veteran of both commercial and residential markets, the contrast between these property types is ...
Investors evaluating resort markets such as Aspen, Vail, or Park City often apply the same criteria to newer destinations like Idaho’s Wood River Valley. According to Matthew Gelso, Associate Broker at Paul Kenny and Matt Bogue Commercial Real Estate, this approach overlooks critical differences created by geographic isolation and lower development density, which shape investment ...
Upstate South Carolina’s commercial real estate market faces a growing challenge: large amounts of vacant office space that may never attract tenants again. But according to Maggie Steck, broker-in-charge at Freedom Commercial, these empty buildings offer a practical solution to the region’s severe housing shortage by converting them to residential use. “Office is not doing well ...
“A big chunk of my borrowers are self-employed. They just do not fit the banker box because of how they report their income or manage their finances,” says Geoff Ball, president of HD Lending, LLC in Arizona. He explains that many self-employed borrowers have substantial equity in their properties and legitimate business income. Still, the ...
