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Affinity Real Estate Media (DBA Think Realty) Acquired by Scott Ward, CEO of Thee Network LLC
Transition Effective September 10, 2025 [Kansas City, MO] — September 15, 2025 — Affinity Real Estate Media, doing business as Think Realty, today announced its acquisition by Thee Network LLC, led by CEO Scott Ward, CRO Joel Hansen, and CTO Vladimir Breygin. The ownership transition, effective immediately, positions Think Realty ...
Win Tenants Before They Walk In
From solar lights to fenced yards, these smart exterior upgrades can make renters fall in love right from the curb. When it comes to attracting high-quality tenants, first impressions are everything. Your marketing plays a big part in these impressions, but the place it really starts is with your rental ...
Kitchens are the heart of a home for both design and function. Even in small spaces, this centerpiece should meet all needs. Kitchens are the gathering place of the home. It’s no wonder, then, that kitchen islands have become the “must have” for most homebuyers. Although kitchens are still a ...
Think Realty Magazine September-October 2025
+WHAT'S INSIDE Design | Bring the Party to the Island • Win Tenants Before They Walk In Operations | Cut Taxes With Short-Term Rentals • Find Your Next Deal for Far Below Market Value • Market Shifts Mean Momentum • 100% Bonus Depreciation Is Here to Stay Market & Trends |There Are ...
Welcoming pets is good for business when everyone knows the rules. For many renters, pets are more than animals. From playful pups to laid-back cats, they’re beloved members of the family. As more renters adopt pets, the demand for pet-friendly rentals is skyrocketing. This creates both an opportunity and a ...
Think Realty Magazine July-August 2025
+WHAT'S INSIDE Design | Hood Ideas That Turn Up the Heat Investment Strategy | Want to Invest Like a Pro? Take Lessons From the Field Market & Trends |Find Predictability in an Evolving Rental Landscape • The Market Has Shifted. Have You? Funding |Kiavi Breaks Records, Again • Avoid the Top 3 ...
Hood Ideas That Turn Up the Heat
No longer content to blend in, today’s range hoods take center stage and give kitchens a bold new identity. It’s time to find the perfect hood design for your next project–and trust me, this is a must in today’s kitchen design. A bold, stylish hood instantly gives any kitchen that ...
Pricing, prep, and presentation are make-or-break factors—fix them to fill your vacancy. You’ve listed your rental property, posted the photos, and waited for the applications to roll in—but it’s still sitting vacant. A vacant property means lost income, and the longer it sits empty, the more frustrating it gets. So, ...
How Home Staging Can Transform Your Space and Accelerate Your Sale
In today's competitive real estate market, the difference between a home that sits on the market for months and one that sells quickly often comes down to presentation. Home staging—the art of preparing a residence for sale by making it appealing to the broadest range of potential buyers—has evolved from ...
create a brand that instills trust, comfort, and competency by leaning into (your audience’s) emotions. It is surprising to still see real estate marketing that looks as exciting as a permission slip. Logos with generic roofs, websites flagged by Google’s SEO gods for crimes against page speed, pitch decks slapped ...
Think Realty Magazine May-June 2025
+WHAT'S INSIDE Operations | It’s All About the Feels • Empire-Building Starts with Design • Ditch the Annual Plan: Win the Year in 12 Weeks • Federal Rule Reshapes Real Estate Closings • Now is the Time to Leverage • So, Your Property Won’t Rent Design | Light Wisely • Design for ...
Design With an Outside-In Strategy
Sticking to a home’s essential elements will help you create a more salable product. Designing a house for investment purposes must be planned well. Every interior element must be purposefully selected to create a balance with the home’s exterior features; in other words, the home must be designed from the ...
Think real estate is slowing down? Think again. With the right insights and tools, 2025 could be your most profitable year yet. Rates are still high and housing inventory is still tight, but many experts suggest 2025 will be an opportune period for property investors. Let’s explore some tips and ...
What if the key to building a profitable real estate portfolio isn’t just about buying properties—but about managing them the right way? Eddie took a dive deep into the strategies, tools, and insights that can take your portfolio to the next level with Mike Steward from Real Property Management. What ...
Think Realty Magazine March-April 2025
+WHAT'S INSIDE Operations | Stop Trying to Anticipate the Market • Time Your Strategy to Market Cycles • The IRS Rule That May Cost You 15% • Maximize Profits, Minimize Uncertainty Investment Strategy | Your Shortcut to Energy Asset Ownership • Build Wealth After Service • Market-Proof Your Strategy Market & Trends |Stable ...
Why “Authorized Users” Are Rarely Worth the Risk
This credit tool is best saved for a few case-specific scenarios. Most people don’t realize how harmful it can be to add someone as an authorized user to your account. Likewise, becoming an authorized user on someone else’s account might not help your credit score or future loan approvals. In ...
Winterizing your rental property pays for itself in tenant safety and prevents costly repairs. As winter approaches, it’s important for rental property owners and managers to proactively prepare for the many challenges colder weather brings. This is especially true if your property is in an area that experiences extremely cold ...
Sustainable Interiors Shape 2025 Design Trends
Biodegradable materials, smart energy systems, and air-purifying plants are the cornerstone of modern design. As the world’s focus on climate change and environmental consciousness grows stronger, sustainability in interior design is evolving rapidly. By 2025, sustainability will be fundamental to how people shape their living spaces. Home interiors are being ...
The right tile style and color transform any space, seamlessly blending interior design with the architectural essence of your home. With the growing variety of tile options available, choosing the right one for your next project can feel overwhelming. Key decisions like selecting the material and size must come before ...
Think Realty Magazine January-February 2025
+WHAT'S INSIDE Design | Tile Talk! • Sustainable Interiors Shape 2025 Design Trends Funding | Improve Your Balance Sheet With Portfolio Financing • Economic Trends Shape Investment Property Loan Rates • Flip More, Risk Less with 100% LTC Financing • Why “Authorized Users” Are Rarely Worth the Risk Investment Strategy | Dig ...
From Paper to Pixels: The Rise of Data-Driven Lending Platforms
The Shift To Data-driven Digital Lending Platforms Is Enhancing The Mortgage Process. Mortgage lending companies have adapted to an increasingly online customer base. Despite rapid technological advancements, the lending process has largely remained traditional, relying heavily on paperwork and phone calls. However, the industry is now experiencing a shift toward ...
Why Veterans Should Invest In Rentals
As a veteran, you have a unique set of skills and background experience that can make rental real estate investing a great fit. In fact, the discipline and resilience you developed during your military service are the same qualities that contribute to success as a rental property owner. What is ...
Liquid Logics Unveils Game-Changing Tech for Investors and Lenders
Liquid Logics is transforming the real estate sector with unprecedented access to capital and streamlined property analysis for investors and lenders. The real estate landscape constantly evolves, presenting lenders, investors, and borrowers with new tools and metrics to enhance their decision-making. The gift of enhancements in technology can come as ...
Creating Solid Designs With Natural Stone
Natural stone transcends temporary trends to offer timeless elegance and durability in interior design. Strong, stunning, and timeless interiors come from the materials you include in your design. Although there’s an endless selection of trendy options available, incorporating nature by using natural stone can help you keep your design timeless ...
What to Do If Your Tenant is a Hoarder
Dealing with a tenant who hoards can be a situation that is both very challenging and delicate for any rental property owner and manager. In recent years, hoarding has been recognized as a psychological disorder that can affect people in every age range, income level, and demographic. This makes it ...
