Join TRET for it's 18th episode, as Stephon discusses the practical side of the NAR Settlement .
Friday, July 12, 2024
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Digitization and the Real Estate Professional
There is no denying that the role and purpose of a real estate professional has changed over the past five years. From advances in artificial intelligence, to the popularity of digital real estate, to the presence of large full service real estate companies in the market, like Zillow 2024, this market is very different from that of 2019. Add to this mix the weakening of real estate professional organizations, like the National Association of Realtors via the NAR settlement and it becomes even more apparent that the real estate service market is in a state of change. Given the current state of flux in the market, some have begun to question the role of a real estate professional. It has therefore become imperative that real estate professionals recognize their current competitive advantages in order to thrive.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Origin of the 6% Commission Standard
The recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) Settlement is in the process of changing how many real estate brokers and salespeople conduct business. The terms of the settlement all but abolish cooperative compensation amongst brokers. Although this may not be a substantial change for markets in which every buyer offers through a Buyer's Broker and every seller is automatically represented by a Seller’s Broker, the effects will be greatly felt in other markets. Some of the larger real estate markets have developed complex systems of agency that will now be simplified by one premise--in a residential real estate transaction, a buyer will now have to pay a Buyer’s Broker and seller will have to pay a Seller’s Broker.
Monday, April 15, 2024
Shrinkflation In the Real Estate Market
Inflation has been a reality for the past couple of years. As a result, many companies have decided to respond to the rise in prices and the weakening of the dollar by shrinking the size of their products without reducing their price. This practice has been given the name “Shrinkflation,” which is defined as “the practice of reducing a product's amount or volume per unit while continuing to offer it at the same price.” Shrinkflation started to become apparent during the pandemic, but was so craftily employed that many doubted that it was even happening. Now, however, it is well acknowledged that just about everything is smaller, but more expensive. Shrinkflation has so integrated itself in today's reality that it has made its way into the real estate market.
Friday, March 29, 2024
The Mortgage Solution and the Refinance Trap: Why the Lender Always Wins with a Mortgage
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Blockchain Real Estate: Some Things to Consider
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Flourish in New Beginnings: Navigating Life in a Different City
Friday, December 29, 2023
2023 Recap (No Clever Title This Time)
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Strategic House Flipping as a Gateway to Adult Education Funding
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
There’s No Place Like Home For the Holidays: A Look At The Multifamily Market
Friday, November 10, 2023
Ready, Set, Invest! Your Guide to Buying Your First Investment Property
By Sharon Wagner
Investing in real estate is undoubtedly one of the smartest ways to boost your earnings and create wealth. With the potential for significant returns on investment, whether you're looking for an extra source of income or a path to becoming a full-time investor, purchasing your first investment property is a major undertaking. To help you make the most out of your investment, The Real Estate Think Tank has compiled some essential steps to follow when purchasing and managing your first investment property.
Monday, October 30, 2023
Industrial Real Estate: A Normal Market for a Somewhat Normal Time
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Unlocking Retirement Wealth: A Senior’s Blueprint to House Flipping Success
By Sharon Wagner
Please enjoy this article from guest author, Sharon Wagner. TRET will return next month with another article continuing its series on property types.
Navigating the world of house flipping can be an exciting and
profitable journey for seniors who are seeking an active and rewarding
retirement. While the venture promises lucrative gains, it also calls for
strategic planning, unwavering dedication, and tactical execution.
The following are indispensable guidelines aimed at assisting mature adults in carving out a successful career in the house-flipping arena, while also enjoying a balanced lifestyle. The Real Estate Think Tank explores these crucial facets in detail.
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Retail Real Estate Is Thriving, But How?
Friday, July 21, 2023
Is the American Office Market Dead?
The necessity of office space was at one point unquestioned and tenants were readily available. Space considerations were for the most part limited to whether the location was large enough and had enough amenities or services to meet the tenants needs. Leases were easy to enter, easy to renew and easy to understand. For owners, office properties offered many of the benefits of owning a commercial property with fewer of the complexities that come with other property types.
Saturday, January 1, 2022
2021: What A Year
2021 marked 10 years since I published the first post on this blog. At the time I was real estate agent and teacher who was about to begin law school and was looking for ways to better understand real estate modeling and real estate finance. I hoped to create a community of like-minded people so that we could explore ways to better value real estate properties and mortgages and discuss the market. Ten years and many experiences later this blog has grown and transformed into a general forum on all things real estate and I am amazed at the direction it has taken. 2021 has been an amazing year for TRET, so let’s take a look at the year in review.
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The End of Summer
Stephon Martin
Monday, August 23, 2021
Moving to a Bigger House to Start a Business: How to Do It
Suzie Wilson
To succeed in finding the right home for your business and prepare for future expansion, The Real Estate Think Tank offers the following tips below.
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Press ‘Home’ — Selling Properties With Smart Tech
Please enjoy this article from guest author Suzie Wilson of Happierhome.net
There are many advantages to home automation:
ease of use, better accessibility, and let’s face it — there’s something cool
about a fireplace that starts up when you clap. What you may not have foreseen,
however, are the benefits that technology provides when selling a property.
The Role of Tech