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RSS Feed for Keycrew.coJanuary 22, 2026 — Something unexpected is happening in Sarasota’s luxury real estate market. While much of Florida grapples with inventory challenges and buyer hesitation, Vlado Konatar of Kona Realty is seeing a demographic shift that signals a fundamental change in who’s buying high-end properties and why.
January 21, 2026 — From Where has released a comprehensive mattress guide for 2026 that addresses the most frequent product inquiry short-term rental hosts receive from guests: where did you get that mattress? The guide features 10 mattresses selected based on customer reviews, expert rankings, and long-term durability tests, with particular attention to performance in high-turnover rental environments.
January 21, 2026 — Dallas real estate expert Darwin Stephens explains how shifting market realities are redefining homeownership timelines, and why it’s never too late to start. The traditional American Dream timeline, graduate college, land a career, buy a home by 30, retire comfortably, no longer reflects reality for millions of Americans.
January 16, 2026 — The American dream of homeownership is evolving. As housing affordability challenges intensify and economic uncertainties mount, a growing number of U.
January 16, 2026 — Michigan-based platform brings hands-free referral tracking to real estate professionals nationwide. Independent real estate brokers and agents now have a new tool for managing referrals on the go.
January 13, 2026 — While Trump’s tariffs dominate headlines, ACME Real Estate’s Courtney Poulos says interest rates and pandemic-era pricing dynamics are the real story. The real estate industry loves a narrative.
January 13, 2026 — London’s Holborn district has a new player in flexible workspace, and it’s built on hard-won lessons from the WeWork era. Alex Passler, who previously led WeWork’s Northern Europe operations, has opened Vallist‘s flagship location at Finlaison House – a 30,000-square-foot space that challenges how the industry thinks about flex office economics.
January 13, 2026 — As we start 2026, I’m seeing South Florida real estate continue its transition from pandemic-era extremes toward more balanced market conditions. Inventory is up about 30% across Palm Beach County, and that’s changing the dynamics for both buyers and sellers.
January 9, 2026 — With a background in traditional insurance at AIG, Matan Slagter, CEO and Co-Founder at Armadillo, recognized a hard truth the industry had long ignored: home warranty companies were primarily responsible for their own poor reputations. The industry’s poor track record isn’t speculation – it’s evident in online reviews where countless homeowners share negative experiences.
January 7, 2026 — Real estate professionals continue deploying “I have a buyer for your home” marketing despite evidence the tactic frequently results in sellers leaving substantial value on the table. The approach offers immediate execution and reduced commission, creating the perception of a favorable outcome while potentially costing hundreds of thousands in foregone bidding competition.
January 5, 2026 — The average downsizer reduces their living space by just 100 square feet – a statistic that surprises most people considering a move, according to Ryan Bruen of The Bruen Team at Coldwell Banker Realty in Morristown, New Jersey. “When I share that statistic with clients, the reaction is always the same: confusion, followed by skepticism,” Bruen says.
January 4, 2026 — The impact of historically low mortgage rates from 2020-2021 extends beyond typical market dynamics of reduced inventory and limited transactions. Real estate professionals report that the lock-in effect influences household decisions about relocation, divorce, and major life transitions in ways that compound over multiple years.
January 2, 2026 — While national real estate coverage focuses on Florida’s cooling market, Sarasota’s high-end new construction sector is experiencing something entirely different. Vlado Konatar of Kona Realty recently closed over $11 million in deals, mainly in properties above $3 million, and he’s seeing patterns that contradict the prevailing narrative.
December 29, 2025 — Teddy Abdelmalek’s journey from UMKC Resident Assistant to SVP at HH Red Stone reveals why people-first leadership drives better property performance. Most real estate executives come from finance or property management.
December 19, 2025 — Student housing operators entering 2026 are prioritizing renewal foundations and wellness-focused amenities as pre-leasing momentum for fall 2026 shows consistency with previous years despite earlier holiday period timing. HH Red Stone, which manages student housing properties across university markets, reports that retention strategies have become central to lease-up success as operators navigate market conditions requiring more sophisticated approaches than pre-pandemic cycles.
December 18, 2025 — In an industry where artificial intelligence threatens white-collar jobs but can’t replace skilled trades, Kelvin Enfinger Jr. offers a refreshing perspective on what the future of construction really needs: leaders who understand the work from the ground up.
December 18, 2025 — Market timing sounds logical in theory: wait for the bottom, buy at the lowest possible price, and maximize your return. In many real estate markets, this approach can occasionally work.
December 17, 2025 — BAC’s Chief Advocacy Officer recognized among the world’s most influential mortgage leaders for 2025 WASHINGTON, D. C.
December 11, 2025 — Proposals for 50-year mortgage products as housing affordability solutions face skepticism from real estate finance professionals who argue extended terms undermine homeownership’s wealth-building function despite reducing monthly payment burdens. Scott Spelker, founder of The Spelker Team operating in real estate markets, analyzed the equity implications of extending mortgage terms beyond the standard 30-year structure currently dominating residential lending.
December 11, 2025 — Investment sales brokers are experiencing heightened year-end transaction activity as buyers pursue bonus depreciation benefits before 2025 closes, with recent federal legislation restoring 100% bonus depreciation for specific commercial real estate categories, including automotive-related properties. Brittany Megrath, CCIM and principal of M Square Commercial, reports that tax strategy rather than market timing is driving the urgency, particularly for completed single-tenant net lease assets.