The Golden Goose and the Economy of Real Estate Sales
Why the broker remains the catalyst in a landscape of industry bloat. The image of pigs at a trough is a bit on the nose, isn't it? But it captures a sentiment currently vibrating through every high-end brokerage today. After thirty years in this business, I’ve seen cycles come and go, but we are st
Private Listings, Pocket Networks, and a Question for Our Industry
Are We Moving Forward — or Quietly Going Backward? Word Count ~ 1,040 words | Estimated Read Time 4 minutes I’ve been selling real estate long enough to remember when private listing networks weren’t controversial. They were just how things worked. And the funny thing is, the MLS was created to solv
AREAA Luxury Summit 2025: 10 Trends Shaping the Future of Luxury Real Estate
Resilience, Innovation, and Adaptability are the Keys to the Future. By Craig Hogan Last week, I had the honor of speaking on the lead panel at the AREAA Luxury Summit 2025. The event brought together economists, real estate leaders, and innovators to explore what’s next for luxury real estate. The
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