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RSS Feed for Keycrew.coJanuary 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 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.
December 11, 2025 — Baby boomers aged 60 and older represent the largest demographic of home sellers in Northeast markets, creating distinct inventory patterns and transaction characteristics, according to Ryan Bruen, founder of The Bruen Team operating in Morris County, New Jersey. “Most home sellers in our area are baby boomers making lifestyle moves,” Bruen explains.
December 10, 2025 — In New Orleans real estate, most investors want move-in ready properties. Stephen Keighery actively seeks out the ones others won’t touch – and that difference in perspective reveals everything about how value is actually created.
December 10, 2025 — Real estate professionals are discussing fee disclosure practices as the industry continues implementing changes following recent settlements and regulatory updates. Various state associations are developing disclosure forms and guidance documents as agents and brokerages adapt to new negotiation frameworks where buyers and sellers directly negotiate compensation with their respective agents.
December 9, 2025 — Connecticut’s residential real estate market is showing signs of normalization after years of volatility, with gradual interest rate reductions and stabilized inventory levels creating what market participants characterize as a healthier transactional environment. Rob Marucci, broker-owner of Better Living Realty LLC, reports that the Connecticut market has moved away from the multiple-offer scenarios and rapid price appreciation that defined recent years, settling into patterns more familiar to agents who entered the business before pandemic-era disruptions.
December 9, 2025 — The workforce housing sector is experiencing a capital availability crisis despite maintaining sound demographic fundamentals, creating opportunities for operators with institutional systems and repositioning expertise. OneWall Communities, which manages over 5,000 workforce housing units across the Northeast and expanding Southern markets, is positioned to capitalize on distressed situations where operators lack access to recapitalization sources or exit liquidity.
December 9, 2025 — South Florida municipalities are deploying public-private partnerships to execute development projects that local budgets cannot support independently, with land sales reaching $3. 56 billion in early 2025 across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
December 2, 2025 — New Jersey-based TAY Investments has closed on its largest acquisition to date, securing a fully approved development site at 212-230 Culver Avenue in Jersey City’s West Side neighborhood. The deal marks a significant milestone for the vertically integrated developer and underscores growing confidence in one of the region’s most rapidly transforming corridors.
November 24, 2025 — Teddy Abdelmalek reveals which technologies deliver real returns versus expensive distractions Property technology (PropTech) continues to flood the market with promises of operational transformation. For owners, the challenge is simple but critical: how do you separate genuine ROI solutions from costly gimmicks?
November 12, 2025 — As construction costs surge and financing tightens, many real estate developers find themselves squeezed between rising expenses and tenant expectations for premium features. Yuval Shram, founder of TAY Investments, has charted a different path through strategic vertical integration and disciplined market selection.
October 27, 2025 — By: KeyCrew Marketing Studio With median prices at $2. 075 million and limited inventory, this downtown neighborhood represents rare infill opportunity in South Florida’s hottest market DELRAY BEACH, FL – October 27, 2025 – Larry Mastropieri has watched South Florida buyers adjust their expectations over the past year.