Monthly Archives: October 2025
Why the Fed’s Rate Cut Matters for Your Waterfront Property
Why the Fed’s Rate Cut Matters for Your Waterfront Property So here we are — the Fed is widely expected to ease monetary policy again today, cutting the benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point. If you’re in the luxury real-estate game (and you’d better be if you’re reading this blog), that little action might seem... Read More
How a Real Estate Boom Could Reshape the U.S. Economy — and What It Could Mean for Palm Beach
How a Real Estate Boom Could Reshape the U.S. Economy — and What It Could Mean for Palm Beach Few industries carry as much influence in the American economy as real estate. In fact, housing activity—everything from home sales and new construction to mortgage lending and remodeling—makes up an estimated 14% to 18% of the... Read More
What Zillow + ChatGPT Means for you
What Zillow + ChatGPT Means for You You may have heard that Zillow recently integrated with ChatGPT, allowing users to search for homes simply by asking questions in plain English — such as, “Show me 3-bedroom homes under $500K near great schools.” It sounds convenient, but I want to explain what this really means for... Read More
Investors Are Snapping Up More Homes — But Big Players Are Pulling Back
Investors Are Snapping Up More Homes — But Big Players Are Pulling Back Real estate investors are back in a big way. In the second quarter of 2025, investors—both individuals and institutions—purchased one-third of all single-family homes sold across the U.S., according to CNBC. That’s up from 27% in the first quarter, marking the highest... Read More
The Rise of “Accidental Landlords” in Today’s Housing Market
The Rise of “Accidental Landlords” in Today’s Housing Market In today’s real estate market, some homeowners are discovering an unexpected path: becoming landlords. Dubbed “accidental landlords,” these are homeowners who initially listed their property for sale but ultimately decided to rent it out instead of accepting a less-than-ideal offer. This trend isn’t just anecdotal. According... Read More