During the early pandemic, two architects found most of their jobs on hold. It was time to get creative.

Leveraging partnerships in real estate can greatly enhance your offerings and provide added value to your clients. Here are some ways to build and utilize powerful partnerships: 1. Partner with Local BusinessesCollaborate with Furniture Stores: Offer exclusive discounts or staging deals through partnerships with local furniture or home decor stores...

A Georgian Revival house in San Francisco, a contemporary home in Los Angeles and a house near the ocean in Long Beach.

Welcome to the Spruce House in Finland, where macabre jokes about the end of the world are built into a comfortable island cabin.

The co-op has to protect the safety of everyone in the building. But it also must comply with its own bylaws.

In real estate, photography is one of the most powerful tools for capturing attention and attracting potential buyers. High-quality images can be the difference between a listing that gets noticed and one that gets overlooked. Here's how to harness the power of photography to maximize your real estate success: 1. Invest in Professional Photography ...

The southern coast of the Central American nation offers beachfront villas, amenity-filled gated communities and activities near Panama City.

The townhouse, on West 11th Street, was the childhood home of the author Isabel Fonseca and, earlier, the residence of the sculptor Daniel Chester French.

Why professional designers swear by supermarket décor.

A recent retiree toured condos of all stripes in Minneapolis and St. Paul, looking for something he could get excited about. Here’s what he found.

This week’s properties are in Midtown, the West Village and Williamsburg.

Orlando, Florida, is known for its vibrant attractions, but many people seek the quieter, family-friendly atmosphere of its suburbs. The surrounding areas offer a mix of great schools, parks, and a sense of community while still providing easy access to the city's attractions. Here are some of the most popular and desirable suburbs of Orlando: 1. W...

This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Redding, Conn., and a three-bedroom in Point Lookout, N.Y.

There’s financial help to relocate to West Virginia (and elsewhere).

A 19th-century brick house in Freeport, an 1839 home with Federal and Greek Revival elements in New Bern and a 1941 Colonial Revival house in Asbury Park.

It isn’t easy or fast, but it can be done. Here’s what worked for one couple.

Wander through the best-selling author’s palatial riverfront home in North Carolina.

Colorado Springs, located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, has a variety of appealing suburbs that offer unique living environments, from family-friendly communities to quiet retreats near nature. Here are some notable suburbs around Colorado Springs: 1. MonumentVibe: A peaceful, small-town feel with access to great schools and a strong sense of...

How the founding partners of Washington D.C.’s Coalition Properties Group built a community of real estate leaders and a culture of impact

In the fast-paced world of real estate, the importance of collaboration often gets overlooked. Yet, collaboration isn’t just a strategy for Harrison Beacher, Ryan Butler, and Keith James — the founding partners of Coalition Properties Group (Keller Williams® Capital Properties) —  it’s the bedrock of their success. With a mission centered on serving communities in the Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Richmond markets, they’ve established themselves as industry leaders and secured their position as the second spotlight in our new hit series Real Estate Role Models.

Forming Strong Partnerships

The seeds of Coalition Properties Group were sown long before its official inception in 2019. Harrison and Ryan, who met as freshmen at Georgetown University in 2004, cultivated a friendship that would blossom into a formidable business partnership that now spans over 20 years. Their early bond set the stage for a collaboration that would change the trajectory of their careers.

Ryan recalls his journey into real estate with a clear vision: “I always knew I was going to be in real estate. I just didn’t know how.” Growing up in a small town in Mississippi, he first caught the real estate bug at the age of seven after a conversation with a cousin about flipping homes. Shortly after graduating from Georgetown with a computer science degree, he bought his first property — a purchase that would lead to almost a dozen personal transactions and valuable experience renovating and flipping homes. His desire to help others achieve homeownership became a driving force in his career, and by 2016, Ryan had become a licensed real estate agent.  

Harrison followed a more circuitous route. After a stint as a D.J. and bartender, he recognized his entrepreneurial spirit needed an outlet. Encouraged by a family friend, Harrison earned his real estate license in 2009. He burst onto the D.C. scene with an extensive network, a knack for nurturing relationships, and a hunger to help his friends buy and sell real estate. Harrison ended his first year in the industry with five closed deals totaling just under $1M in volume. Although he was a successful solo agent, he knew his business could benefit from better systems. He began to think about what was next. 

Ryan found himself in a similar situation. “I saw my plateau coming,” said Ryan, “and I thought, man, that’s going to be as good as I can get for a while. I knew I had to grow and develop, and I knew I wanted some friends to grow with me.”

A Homeowners' Association (HOA) is a private organization that manages and regulates a residential community, often in subdivisions, condominiums, or planned neighborhoods. HOAs are designed to maintain property values, enforce rules and covenants, and manage shared amenities like parks, swimming pools, and common areas. Here's a breakdown of key a...