Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood could soon become a testing ground for a new model of climate-resilient development financing, as city officials prepare to vote on a proposal that would require developers to pay per-unit fees into a “resilience trust fund” in exchange for dramatic density increases. The Miami planning and zoning appeals board has crafted a ...
Geography is destiny in real estate, and one Miami-based operator believes he’s identified a geographic arbitrage opportunity that most investors are missing: the compressed distance between wealth and affordable housing in Palm Beach County. Alejandro Gershanik of BM2 Realty, who has been heavily investing in Palm Beach area properties throughout 2025, argues that the physical ...
The real estate playbook says to trade up: sell smaller properties, buy bigger ones, chase institutional-grade assets with stable cash flows. Alejandro Gershanik of BM2 Realty, is tearing up that playbook entirely. The Miami-based operator, who manages around 680 units across South Florida, has spent 2025 doing exactly the opposite of what most investors pursue. ...
The luxury real estate market has undergone a fundamental shift that most agents haven’t fully grasped, according to Rod Watson, founder of Distinct Concierge Real Estate. His recent $18.8 million deal closure demonstrates how data-driven negotiation strategies are outperforming traditional approaches in today’s buyer’s market. Watson says homes in Beverly Hills’ ultra-luxury market are now ...
When Erik Hayden’s real estate development firm Urban Catalyst was forced to lay off 75% of its staff and move operations into a plumbing company office, it crystallized a harsh reality about the development business: macroeconomic forces beyond any developer’s control can destroy even well-positioned companies. Global macroeconomic pressures – including the pandemic and elevated ...
International investors are flooding into U.S. luxury real estate markets as geopolitical instability and stock market concerns drive capital flight from overseas, according to Rod Watson, founder of Distinct Concierge Real Estate. His recent experience with Indonesian buyers reflects a broader trend that could reshape luxury property demand. Foreign buyers have recently funneled nearly $56 ...
The real estate industry’s obsession with aggregate market data is leading to fundamentally flawed analysis of Miami’s luxury market, according to a veteran agent who has spent over two decades navigating South Florida’s complex property landscape. Joelle Oiknine, a Senior Global Real Estate Advisor at One Sotheby’s International Realty, emphasizes that Miami’s real estate market ...
Chicago’s condo deconversion market operates in a recurring cycle that often confuses investors, according to Kevin Rocio, founder of ROC Advisory Group. With 14 years in commercial real estate and multifamily deals, Rocio has observed the process by which buildings convert from apartments to condos, then revert back to apartments, creating a pattern that runs ...
Municipal planning decisions have traditionally relied heavily on subjective judgment and community input, but according to one planning expert, a quiet revolution is underway as departments increasingly turn to sophisticated data analysis to inform zoning and development decisions. John Weller, Director of Planning & Zoning at West Whiteland Township, says planning departments are rapidly adopting ...
The housing shortage debate often focuses on zoning restrictions and community opposition, but according to one municipal planning expert, the real constraint on development may be hiding underground in aging infrastructure systems that weren’t designed for today’s housing demand. John Weller, Director of Planning & Zoning at West Whiteland Township, argues that municipalities across the ...
Chicago’s south and southwest neighborhoods are facing a sharp correction as speculative development during the pandemic era collides with rising property taxes and stagnant rents. Kevin Rocio, founder of ROC Advisory Group and a multifamily specialist with 38 deals closed this year, warns that these areas are now suffering from overvaluation, with property tax increases ...
The real estate development industry has a predictable problem, according to Erik Hayden, founder of Urban Catalyst, when market conditions shift, the biggest players move in lockstep, creating opportunities for those willing to think differently. Hayden notes that institutional developers and major homebuilders often move in unison during market downturns, following each other’s actions rather than ...
Downtown Buffalo has the key ingredients for successful office-to-residential conversions, including vacant buildings, transit access, and proximity to major institutions. Yet, despite these advantages, many projects remain stalled. Michael Puma, Principal and Project Manager at Preservation Studios, attributes the delay not to regulatory or financial issues but to a structural coordination problem: potential developers and ...
The premium real estate market in Rhode Island’s most desirable coastal towns operated more like an exclusive club than a competitive marketplace until recently, according to one broker who successfully challenged the status quo. Matthew Antonio, broker/owner at Corcoran Chart House Realty, says that when he entered Barrington’s premium market in 2018, nearly 90% of ...
Miami’s transformation from seasonal playground to permanent home base represents a fundamental shift that’s reshaping luxury real estate demand patterns in ways most industry observers are still underestimating, according to a veteran agent tracking the migration firsthand. Joelle Oiknine, a Senior Global Real Estate Advisor at One Sotheby’s International Realty, says Miami’s pandemic-era influx of ...
