While many housing markets across the country are cooling, Ocean County, New Jersey, is seeing the opposite. In the Brick, New Jersey area, homes priced correctly are selling within hours rather than weeks, fueled by a surge in cash buyers and a shortage of available properties. This competitive environment contrasts with slowdowns reported in other ...
Atlantic County’s real estate market is undergoing significant change, challenging long-held assumptions about New Jersey’s shore communities. While many coastal markets across the state have struggled with rising interest rates and tight inventory, Atlantic County stands out for its seasonal demand, surge in new development, and shifting investor profile. Jessica Tolan, a sales associate at ...
The Santa Clarita Valley real estate market is returning to pre-pandemic fundamentals. Buyers are once again scrutinizing deals, conducting thorough inspections, and negotiating repairs. After several years of waived contingencies and rapid transactions, today’s buyers are more cautious. High interest rates and rising insurance costs are eroding purchasing power and reshaping what buyers can afford ...
The Albany residential market stands out from broader housing conditions, sustaining price growth even as home sales slow in many parts of the country. This stability is rooted in the region’s economic composition: government jobs, a robust healthcare sector, and expanding tech companies provide a steady employment base, supporting consistent housing demand despite broader volatility. ...
The commercial real estate market across upstate New York is experiencing significant changes, shaped by economic pressures, demographic shifts, and evolving business needs. While national trends such as rising interest rates and remote work have left their mark, upstate markets are responding with distinct strategies that reflect local strengths and challenges. Mercedes Brien, a 30-year ...
Silicon Valley’s real estate market is holding strong even as headlines report widespread slowdowns elsewhere. Linda Baker, founder of Milestone Realty and a 23-year veteran of the industry, offers a clear view of the current landscape in one of America’s most expensive and closely watched housing markets. Tech Wealth Powers Home Buying Silicon Valley’s housing ...
All-cash offers surged nationwide during the pandemic, as buyers with savings or home equity competed aggressively and often paid above asking prices. While most markets have cooled, South Jersey Shore communities such as Linwood, Northfield, and Ocean City remain exceptions. In early 2026, cash offers are common not just for vacation homes or investments but ...
The Bay Area’s commercial real estate lending market is undergoing a significant shift. Artificial intelligence companies are driving new apartment demand, while traditional office markets continue to face pressure. This divergence is creating opportunities for lenders and borrowers across the region. Marc Lipsett, Director of Loan Production at Walker Realty Capital, observes these trends from ...
San Francisco’s artificial intelligence sector is fueling a rebound in waterfront real estate, particularly in luxury condominiums. South Beach and Mission Bay, once marked by high vacancies and declining rents, are now seeing strong demand as high-earning AI professionals relocate to the city’s growing tech hubs. Mia Takami, founder of Takami Real Estate Group at ...
In Los Altos, California, where the average home price is now about $5.1 million, local real estate activity operates under different rules than the rest of the country. While interest rate fluctuations and tight inventory conditions shape most U.S. markets, this Silicon Valley community is driven by tech-sector wealth and stock market performance. Hiep Nguyen, ...
In Brevard County, the days of straightforward land development are over. What remains are projects requiring specialized knowledge, patience, and strategy. The regulatory environment has grown tougher, driven by rapid aerospace growth and increasingly complex approval processes. Kelly Delmonico, founder of Land Development Strategies, LLC, worked as a municipal planner before launching her consulting firm ...
After a period of hesitation, international investors are returning to Colorado’s luxury resort market, especially in Vail, as market conditions stabilize and political uncertainty eases. Beatriz Martinez, an international real estate advisor at eXp Luxury Realty with 18 years of experience in Vail’s high-end sector, reports a marked increase in activity from wealthy Mexican buyers ...
The Manhattan townhouse market operates as a distinct niche within New York City’s luxury real estate scene, where block-by-block differences outweigh citywide trends and every deal demands thorough due diligence and neighborhood expertise. Richard Pretsfelder, senior partner at Leslie J. Garfield & Co., has specialized in this segment for 25 years. His firm has built ...
Hudson County’s real estate market continues to stand out as one of the Northeast’s most reliable investment locations, even as rising interest rates and broader economic uncertainty prompt caution among buyers and developers. The region’s proximity to Manhattan and steady record of price appreciation continue to attract both individual homebuyers and institutional investors, though the ...
Sonoma County’s real estate market is seeing renewed activity as Bay Area tech wealth, particularly from the artificial intelligence sector, drives more buyers north. After a period of cooling and price resistance, both sellers and buyers are adjusting to new realities: sellers are pricing more competitively, and buyers are returning to the market despite high ...
