Contributors – Page 2 – Cantilever Real Estate

M&A: Run your business like it’s for sale, so it never has to be

February 14, 2025 by bp56691

Managing M&A Integration for mortgage companies is like being a wedding planner for arranged marriages. Not everyone is happy to be at this party, but I’ll be damned if they aren’t 1. impressed with the aesthetic and 2. dancing and laughing by the end of the night.

Risks and opportunities for real estate in Trump’s second term

January 20, 2025 by bp56691

Voters delivered a Republican trifecta in Washington, D.C., but a razor-thin House majority and the Senate filibuster will put some limits on what is legislatively possible for President Donald Trump and the GOP Congress. The President and financial regulators will have a greater ability to deregulate, though recent Supreme Court decisions could rein in those efforts to some degree.

Capitulation: Why buyers and sellers are ready to move

January 20, 2025 by bp56691

Inaction is easy. It’s quiet; unwritten; immune from critique. It sits undone; confidently static.
But if buyers and sellers were compelled to transcribe their inaction, it would read like a sociopath’s diary entry:
“We could have watched you grow up, but your grandpa and me weren’t willing to give up our 2.875% rate to move closer to you.”

Disband or rebrand DEI? Three considerations for your association or firm

December 24, 2024 by bp56691

Fair housing is not about earning it or being worthy of it. Fair housing is simply – to borrow from Constitutional language – an inalienable right. To codify this housing right, not only do we have the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 but we have several federal amendments and executive orders as well as state and local laws that insulate over 19 protected classes in various parts of the U.S., which include:

The power of gratitude in leadership

December 19, 2024 by bp56691

Great leadership isn’t about being the smartest person in the room or having all the answers— it’s about creating an environment where people feel valued, inspired, and empowered to do their best work. Gratitude is one of the most powerful tools a leader can use to build that environment. It costs nothing but has the potential to transform your team, your culture, and your results.

An unwavering commitment to protecting Americans’ property rights

November 29, 2024 by bp56691

The housing market had a tumultuous year marked by low inventory and high interest rates that pushed prices to record levels. Prospective first-time buyers are hoping it will turn around in 2025, and although there are some predictions that they could have an easier time getting into a home, much will depend upon the economic […]

Continued downward trend in agent mobility reflects ongoing challenges in real estate market

November 29, 2024 by bp56691

Key observations from October • Continued decline in agent movement: The seasonally adjusted AMI metric for October dropped to 86.2, marking another decrease in agent mobility and continuing the downward trend observed in recent months. • Factors influencing decline The Presidential election and the implementation of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement appear to have significantly impacted agents’ […]

Let capitalism cook: The case for repealing MLS clear cooperation rules

November 29, 2024 by bp56691

The rational case for repealing MLS Clear Cooperation rules. Does cc work? Do I benefit from it? Would I like it to stay in place? Yes. Is it best for consumers, (who anti-trust laws are designed to protect?) It depends. Are we comparing it to Compass’ gamesmanship ushering in a worst-case scenario where buyers need […]

States are making ADUs easier to build. Now it’s up to municipalities to follow suit.

November 11, 2024 by bp56691

The national housing shortage, the benefits of increased density, an ongoing shift in consumer tastes toward smaller homes closer to where the urban action is, and other factors have pushed state legislators to make it easier to build accessory dwelling units.