“Real estate is more stressful than being a cop,” says Garrett Decker, a former sheriff’s deputy who now serves as Broker Associate at NextHome Endless Summer. This surprising comparison immediately captures the intensity of today’s Florida housing market through the eyes of someone who has experienced both professions firsthand. From Badge to Broker: An Unconventional ...
“I don’t believe a tech platform should dictate how a brokerage operates,” states Michele Harrington, COO of FirstTeam® Real Estate, addressing the ongoing industry debate over listing transparency and off-market properties. “We are the industry leaders. We are the people servicing our clients. We are face to face with our sellers and our buyers every ...
While many Colorado mountain towns crack down on short-term rentals, Western Colorado’s market remains uniquely welcoming to Airbnb investors, according to one local real estate leader. “So far, we’re not seeing those bumps, as we know in many of the areas of Colorado, it’s becoming restricted,” says Johnny Pfeiffer, Broker at Spirit Bear Realty, describing ...
Austin’s multifamily market is grappling with significant oversupply, particularly in the luxury segment, as developers’ aggressive building programs have outpaced population growth, according to a veteran local property manager. “We built all these brand new units, and we just don’t have the population coming here now,” says Mike Martine, VP of Martine Properties, describing what ...
The Austin real estate market is in a period of adjustment. After an unprecedented surge during the pandemic years, activity has slowed and the landscape is shifting. Mike Martine, Vice President of Martine Properties, a family-owned real estate company that has served Austin since 1979, has witnessed these changes firsthand. “The market noticeably slowed after ...
The mortgage technology landscape is shifting toward integration and collaboration, and one recent acquisition exemplifies that trend. In a move that unites complementary tools aimed at improving the lending process, LoanPASS has acquired PMI Rate Pro, a platform known for simplifying the pricing of private mortgage insurance. “The industry is moving toward collaborative partnerships rather ...
After a historic run of rapid appreciation, the South Florida real estate market is beginning to cool. Larry Mastropieri, Broker and Owner of The Mastropieri Group, a boutique luxury brokerage serving the region, puts it plainly. “The real estate market is softening. That’s probably the most accurate, fair way to say what’s happening,” he says. ...
“We pride ourselves on our ability to create places and build communities,” says Rene Bello, Founder and CEO of BLDG Ventures, a Miami-based real estate development firm that’s bringing a fresh perspective to South Florida’s evolving landscape. Born in Cartagena, Colombia, and emigrating to the United States in the early 1990s, Bello’s journey to becoming ...
After weathering one of the most challenging periods in recent memory, Miami’s exclusive Key Biscayne real estate market has roared back to life in 2025, driven by stabilizing mortgage rates, renewed international investment, and pent-up demand from buyers who had been waiting on the sidelines. “People are tired of waiting out the mortgage rates. Rates ...
Florida’s affordable housing crisis has left many residents struggling to find viable options in a market dominated by rising prices and limited inventory. But Juan Ortega, Founder and CEO of Unity Development Investments, saw something others missed. “We discovered substantial land that was developed in Florida during the 40s, 50s, and 60s at very low ...
The aging of the Baby Boomer generation is reshaping the housing market like never before. Laurie Schultz, Principal and Co-Founder of Avenue Development, emphasizes the importance of language when she says, “Nobody wants to be called a senior. It’s not seniors. It’s Boomer housing.” Avenue’s Viva Bene project embodies this shift by offering an innovative ...
Michigan’s stable climate and abundant freshwater are turning heads in the real estate world, particularly among buyers thinking decades ahead. Andrew McCarthy, founder of Freshwater Development, sees the state as an increasingly attractive option for those weighing long-term risks like insurance affordability and climate resilience. “Michigan has a very moderate climate that remains stable. When ...
The Sarasota housing market is not what it was even a year ago. Homes sit unsold for months, price cuts go unanswered, and buyers are hesitant. Peter Liakakos, a 20-year-old realtor with Gulf Shores Realty, is watching the slowdown unfold in real time. “Houses that haven’t received a single showing in two months despite multiple ...
Despite economic uncertainties and recent market volatility, the Hamptons continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, with high-end properties moving quickly and often generating multiple offers. Terry S. Cohen, a 25-year veteran of the Hamptons real estate scene who sells properties ranging from $3 million to $100 million, offers a unique perspective on why this exclusive market ...
