Residential Real Estate

Local investor Sergio Aguinaga argues Detroit’s most profitable investment opportunities now exist in a specific price band, challenging conventional wisdom about the market’s recovery. Detroit’s real estate market has transformed dramatically over the past decade, but according to Sergio Aguinaga, founder of Michigan Houses for Cash, the most attractive investment opportunities aren’t necessarily where most ...

Real estate expert Jessica Randolph is challenging one of the industry’s most sacred principles. “It’s not location, location, location, it’s Price, Condition, Location,” says the founder of How To Buy A House Class, arguing that this shift in thinking could be the key for buyers struggling in today’s market. Breaking Down the New Formula According ...

The Midwest multifamily market has undergone a dramatic transformation over three decades, evolving from a fragmented, locally-owned market to one that now attracts sophisticated institutional capital, according to Steve LaMotte, Managing Director at Walker & Dunlop. Market Sophistication “30 years ago, when I began in this business, it was very different than it is today, ...

A veteran multifamily operator says shifting institutional strategies are creating new opportunities for specialized property managers, particularly in the workforce housing sector. Ron Kutas, Chief Executive Officer of OneWall Communities, says he noticed a significant shift in institutional real estate investment about three years ago. “A lot of the institutional capital started bringing in their ...

The definition of luxury real estate has undergone a fundamental transformation, with traditional metrics like price points and square footage no longer telling the complete story, according to Carolyn Fugere, Co-President and Chief Sales Officer of Sotheby’s International Realty. The Shifting Definition of Luxury “The definition of luxury has evolved significantly. It’s no longer just ...

Midterm rental specialist reveals how 30-day furnished rentals are changing residential investment strategies in urban markets. When Shona Lepis evaluates rental property returns in Portland’s competitive market, she sees a stark contrast: While traditional long-term rentals might generate $200 monthly cash flow per door, her midterm rental portfolio commands rates two to three times higher ...

The head of a major workforce housing operator argues America’s declining community connections are creating both challenges and opportunities for multifamily owners. Ron Kutas, Chief Executive Officer of OneWall Communities, says his experience growing up in Israel revealed a stark contrast with American residential life that shapes his current approach to property management. “In Israel…you ...

Marketing leader explains why national approaches fail in real estate’s hyper-local digital landscape . The assumption that digital house-hunting behavior is consistent across markets has led many real estate developers astray, according to Alyssa Soto, Co-Founder of development marketing firm Powered by DMT, who points to dramatic differences between New York and Florida buying patterns. ...

40-year industry veteran observes fundamental change in American housing preferences. The traditional American dream of a large home with a spacious yard is giving way to a new vision focused on quality over quantity, according to Lisa Clark, Senior Vice President of Master Planned Communities at W Land Development, who has observed this shift over ...

Outdoor amenities now trump density in community planning, according to 40-year development expert. The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally shifted what homebuyers want from master-planned communities, with outdoor spaces and nature access now taking precedence over traditional amenities, according to Lisa Clark, Senior Vice President of Master Planned Communities at W Land Development. The Shift Toward ...

A surge in new construction is forcing existing home sellers to significantly adjust their pricing strategies in Central Florida, according to Michael Dorman of Elevate Real Estate Brokers, who sees a fundamental shift in buyer preferences. The New Construction Challenge “With the new construction taking off, they’re having to come down to be competitive with ...

Recent zoning changes in Boise have created new opportunities for alternative housing development, with both ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) and co-living arrangements gaining traction among investors, according to Jonna Weber, founder of the Idaho Real Estate Investor Network. Regulatory Shifts Drive Opportunity “Boise recently revamped their whole code, zoning codes, and so it’s making it ...

A stark divide is emerging in Florida’s housing market between sellers who can afford to wait out challenging conditions and those forced to make aggressive price cuts, according to veteran real estate agent Jacqueline Coleman of Coldwell Banker. The Market Bifurcation “I have a seller who has increased that price where most people are reducing, ...

Industry expert argues rising costs are forcing innovation in transaction fee structures. The convergence of record-high home prices and mortgage rates has created an unprecedented affordability crisis that’s driving demand for alternative transaction models, according to Nico Jodin, CEO of digital real estate platform Beycome. The Affordability Squeeze “The price of housing never be that ...

The next generation of electrical contractors is transforming their traditional business model by embracing smart home technology, according to Dan Ross, VP at smart home technology company Brilliant. This shift represents both a cultural change and a significant business opportunity in an industry historically focused on basic wiring installations. The New Face of Electrical Contracting ...