Quote from @Jon Martin: Quote from @Collin Hays: The thing about the electric fireplace is, yeah, they look pretty cool, but there's a fair amount of technology and moving parts in these things - think video game with a heater - that can go kaput on you.

I’ve seen some lenders offering higher leverage lately—sometimes covering both purchase and rehab costs for flips.

Technology advances are making matters worse as the wealth divide will continue to grow.

Prospects have endless options, attention spans are shrinking, and technology makes it easy for them to reach out to multiple agents or businesses at the same time.

Hey everyone,I’ve been following a lot of the recent discussions about AI in real estate—and I 100% agree: technology is no substitute for genuine, in-person connections.

With 30+ years at the intersection of technology, real estate, and business development, I’ve helped organizations innovate, scale, and thrive.

I started advertising, improved security, invested in better lighting, added automation, and implementing technology which made doing business easier for the customer.

It's not about being lazy; it's about being smart and leveraging the tools available to us to be more productive.

Real estate has been a learning curve, but it’s also been rewarding — every challenge has come with a new skill.Right now, I’m focused on exploring opportunities in commercial real estate and learning more about how technology is shaping property valuation and deal timelines.

The Cloud-Based/National BrokerageThese brokerages have gained immense popularity for their flexibility and technology.