I was on a recent real estate M&A’s panel discussing the usual stuff like, how’s the market; what to look for in deals; what are the pricing multiples today, etc., when someone asked a refreshing question: “What are the top deal killers?” Price and terms are usually the first thing out of someone’s mouth when
Is it Possible to Buy a Contingent House?
November 10, 2021 by
Is Buying a Contingent Home Possible? It can take a long time to find your perfect home, but just when you think your search is over, you might discover that it is listed as a contingent house. So can you still offer on a contingent home, or have you missed the chance to buy your
Second Mortgage | 5 Important Facts to Know About
November 3, 2021 by
If you find you need a source of extra income, the equity you have in your home could be the solution. A second mortgage will release some of the money you’ve put into your home when you need it the most, but there are some negatives to consider. There are some common mortgage questions to
How to develop a valuation for your real estate brokerage?
August 8, 2021 by
I am often asked, “what is the multiple for valuing my company?” Most are generally surprised and somewhat annoyed when I respond simply with — “it depends.” There are numerous factors that impact value, no single, simple and accurate multiple is applicable. Even within the same market, comparable brokerages may vary greatly in value. Multiples
Luxury Real Estate Agent Jaime Brown Explains Why The Reimagined Stovall House Revives More Than Bayshore’s Architectural History
February 11, 2021 by
The Stovall House is being transitioned from a dusty historic residence to a lively modern-day social club. But the transformation revives much more than iconic architecture; it also marks the emergence of Tampa as a mecca for community innovation. The gorgeous Gulf Coast city of Tampa continues to rank as one of the leading cities
Will COVID-19 kill the handshake for good?
May 6, 2020 by
Shaking hands has been customary in business meetings for as long as we can remember, but some experts believe the tradition could soon die out as a result of COVID-19. In 2019, a study published in the Journal of Personality of Social Psychology concluded that handshakes are perceived as an intent to cooperate, and lead
Kevin Hobbs, Toronto executive, comments: intersection of real estate and blockchain tech
March 28, 2020 by
You’d be hard-pressed to find an industry that has not been influenced by technology. Cryptocurrencies have made a strong impact on payments, ICOs are challenging stock investing and even real estate is being disrupted by the use of blockchain technology. From the way property owners receive rent payments to the way blockchain can provide an
How will no-deal Brexit impact the Proptech market?
October 1, 2019 by
As we loom at the tipping point of the Brexit saga, the economic consequences of which are still not fully apparent, the sector at the intersection of London’s tech scene and property market may have some unexpected gains. London is Europe’s leading city for Proptech in terms of adoption and the city, with a historically
On Crete – Success and Profit Follows Smartness and Boldness
January 14, 2019 by
SeaScape Luxury Residences will be expanding for 2019 owing to the successes of 2018 in a competitive Greek market of luxury accommodations.
Maine and the Delicate Sustainabile Developmental Situation
December 30, 2018 by
Twenty years ago the primeval forests of Maine were endangered by investors aiming for short-term wins. Today, these same forests are once again in danger.
