Opinion – Page 3 – Cantilever Real Estate

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.

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.