With rates going up, the pandemic slowing down and people returning to the office, the resort market has seen a significant shift. Many resort markets that were experiencing a boom a couple of years ago have seen a decline, but that doesn’t mean there are no opportunities for agents.    How did the pandemic directly impact both the resort and traditional markets? Is the real estate market going to boom again? What happens if we are faced with another wave of the pandemic? Are our businesses more prepared to handle a shift?   In this episode, musician, rockstar and Realtor Paul "Black" Marmorstein joins us to talk about what exactly is going on in the resort market. Gene also shares some active steps to take for those who want to break into a brand new market. You’ll also learn; Is this a great time for buyers? Mortgages from a lending perspective The split between resort and traditional markets Turning buyers into sellers Having resources doesn’t necessarily mean resourcefulness   Guest Bio   Paul "Black" Marmorstein grew up in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in a large, active, fun-loving family. He moved to Hollywood to pursue a successful music career under the stage name Paul Mars Black, earning two platinum albums, touring the world and eventually returning to college to earn a film composition degree at CSUN. Shortly after graduation he added licensed real estate agent to his list of accomplishments.   Several years ago when friends introduced him to the San Bernardino mountains, it reminded him of the gold rush country when he was raised. After finding the house of his dreams, Paul relocated to Lake Arrowhead and pursued his passion of helping others find their ideal vacation homes. His entertainment experience and love of meeting new people makes him the perfect agent to provide a unique personal home buying experience.   Paul is currently active in all regions of California and has developed a network of top agents all across the country which he works with to help his clients relocate or expand by investing in other markets.   Find Paul on Facebook @PaulMarsBlack   Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you!