Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Real Estate - 2014 and Beyond – A Short Series of Predictions and Truths





It is the time for us to move forward without hesitation OR current events will freeze your ambition and dampen your will to succeed in the real estate industry.


                       
StakeholdersSpecial interest groups have become embolden by being allowed at the table with a voice without reason.
Majority right – minority rules -Political correctness gone a stray

The real estate industry has always reacted to the negative voice of stakeholders since those in need of affordable homes or reasonable lease rates are not represented at the table.

Home buyers, renters or small business owners are represented by the perceived self interest voice of the builder/developer. The momentum is in the wrong direction especially when a project is designed and approved by a committee of self interest groups.  It is always a good practice to invite neighboring citizen to an informational meeting before a public hearing but special interest groups that have an agenda – not so much. Unfortunately, many local jurisdictions require an open process.

The market no longer dictates the product. Do you remember when “exterior design or materials” were not issues but are now included in subdivision regulations.

We have to do what we have always done --- differently!

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