The Chicago residential market shows stability in early 2026. Affordability concerns and slower sales affect housing markets nationwide. However, local agents report steady buyer interest, especially among cash buyers. Low inventory continues to shape buyer and seller behavior. Local Market Knowledge Kevin Burke, realtor and team lead at The Kevin Burke Team at RE/MAX 10, ...
California’s housing market highlights the challenges first-time homebuyers face. In the 1990s, Josh Lewis, owner of BuyWise Mortgage and host of The Educated Home Buyer podcast, closed his first purchase loan for a $40,000 condominium in Anaheim. Today, similar properties sell for $700,000 to $900,000. This price increase has forced mortgage professionals like Lewis to ...
The real estate and mortgage industries have long been fragmented, forcing consumers to juggle multiple platforms, repeatedly enter the same information, and endure slow, transactional processes. Despite acquisitions and partnerships by major firms, the core challenge persists: legacy systems are built for isolated transactions rather than ongoing customer relationships. Industry veterans note that, unlike sectors ...
Toronto’s luxury real estate market is at a turning point, shaped by government policies, global economic volatility, and changing attitudes among wealthy buyers. After nearly two decades of rapid appreciation, the market is now experiencing what some industry observers call a necessary correction. Andy Taylor, founding member of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, has spent 23 ...
Hawaii’s commercial real estate market is changing rapidly due to evolving consumer behaviors, work patterns, and generational preferences. Some trends mirror those on the mainland, but Hawaii’s unique geography, demographics, and investment patterns produce distinct results. After years of steady demand from international and mainland investors, the pandemic accelerated shifts that are now reshaping the ...
The Des Moines, Iowa, real estate market stands out for its steady performance. It offers a clear example of how Midwest cities can remain stable even as national housing trends become volatile. Transaction volumes have returned to levels last seen in 1997, and appreciation has held steady. Des Moines avoids the dramatic price swings and ...
Leaving the city does not mean leaving city prices behind. In the counties and communities within commuting distance of Manhattan, including Westchester to the north and Hudson County and surrounding New Jersey suburbs to the west, proximity to the city and access to established school districts keep prices consistently high. Buyers expecting relief from Manhattan ...
Construction companies face a sharp rise in insurance costs, with premiums now taking up about 6% of total project budgets for major builders. Climate-related losses and inflation are driving these increases, pushing companies to adopt technology tools to manage compliance and reduce risk. Nyasha Gutsa, co-founder and CEO of Billy, a construction insurance and compliance ...
Something shifted in Denver’s housing market, and sellers are still catching up. Buyers who would have overlooked a dated kitchen or an aging roof a few years ago are now walking away — not just from big problems, but from small ones. Paint color. Appliance age. Anything that signals work ahead. Michael Brassem has watched ...
The South Jersey Shore real estate market has shifted from the intense, fast-paced environment of recent years to a slower, more deliberate climate. Buyers and sellers are recalibrating their expectations as new development projects signal lasting changes for the region. Albert Casalnova, a licensed realtor with Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Shore who has worked the ...
After several years of rapid growth, markets along the Texas Hill Country corridor are entering a more measured phase. Inventory has increased, sales cycles have lengthened, and buyers now have greater leverage — but demand remains intact, supported by steady in-migration and regional economic strength. The shift is less about decline than about adjustment, as ...
The coworking industry has become a fixture in conversations about the future of work, with headlines touting flexible office models and the supposed decline of traditional leases. But for independent operators trying to build viable businesses, the reality is far more complicated than the popular narrative suggests. Jamie Russo, founder and CEO of Everything Coworking, ...
Out-of-state migration is transforming buyer behavior and market dynamics in Las Vegas. While much of the country faces cooling demand and price corrections, the local market shows a clear divide: steady activity at the median price point and increasing pressure at the high end. This split reflects the growing influence of out-of-state buyers, who often ...
The Charlotte, North Carlina metropolitan area continues to draw new residents, but local real estate professionals are seeing clear changes in buyer preferences and inventory patterns. As pandemic-era conditions fade, buyer priorities in Charlotte mirror national trends. Demand is strongest for move-in-ready homes, while properties needing updates linger on the market. Turnkey Homes Draw Higher ...
Navigating real estate investment in New York City requires a deep understanding of local tax law. City-specific regulations present challenges that often surface only after transactions are underway. For both investors and practitioners, mastering the city’s unique tax structure is now a prerequisite for closing deals without costly surprises. Jarrett Kalish, founder of Kalish Law ...
