The Long Island real estate market stands apart from the national housing landscape, marked by a severe inventory shortage that has persisted for nearly six years. Unlike many areas of the country, where high mortgage rates have slowed demand and cooled prices, Long Island’s challenge is more fundamental: there are not enough homes for the ...
Commercial real estate in smaller southern Illinois markets is experiencing rapid growth, driven by workforce availability, infrastructure, and demand for new technologies. BARBERMURPHY, a regional commercial real estate firm, recently closed its strongest year on record with $141 million in gross sales, underscoring the potential in markets often bypassed by larger national firms. This success ...
Panama’s luxury real estate market is entering its strongest phase in nearly 20 years, fueled by a new wave of international buyers seeking second residences and portfolio diversification. After enduring multiple economic cycles, the Central American nation now stands out as a preferred destination for North American, European, and, increasingly, Asian investors seeking both lifestyle ...
Victoria’s residential real estate market has reached a period of relative stability, with conditions that industry veteran Tony Joe describes as balanced, a notable change from the rapid swings of the previous few years. After 35 years in Victoria’s real estate community, Joe, team leader at The PRIME Real Estate Team, sees reason for optimism ...
The real estate market has entered a period of recalibration after the rapid pace and bidding wars of the early 2020s. Buyers and sellers must now adjust to a more measured environment, where negotiation and preparation play a larger role in closing deals. This change is not just about slower demand; it marks a shift ...
Connecticut’s real estate market spans a wide range – from Bridgeport’s affordable neighborhoods to the high-end estates along Greenwich’s Gold Coast. Yet, as Ruth Fiske-Ratner and Sam Ratner, top-producing brokers at CTproperties with Keller Williams Realty, point out, the most successful transactions across all price points share one essential element: a strategic pricing approach, not ...
Manhattan’s real estate market is charting its own path in 2025, diverging from national trends dominated by rising mortgage rates and affordability concerns. Instead, the city’s unique co-op structure, high percentage of cash buyers, and neighborhood-specific dynamics are shaping a market that remains active and competitive, especially at the upper end. Trina Cooper, a licensed ...
After several years of pandemic aftershocks, inflation, and changing consumer habits, the restaurant real estate sector is beginning to show early signs of recovery. While the industry has faced some of its most difficult challenges in decades, commercial real estate professionals specializing in restaurant site selection are cautiously optimistic that the market is stabilizing. David ...
The Long Island residential market is defined by constraints and pressures that set it apart from the broader U.S. housing landscape. Unlike areas with ample land for expansion or populations willing to relocate, Long Island’s tight geography and strong local ties create a market where inventory remains scarce, and competition is intense. These conditions shape ...
After several years of rapid sales and bidding wars, the Jersey Shore real estate market is settling into a new rhythm defined by caution, strategy, and a more analytical approach from both buyers and investors. This change is altering how deals are made and the expectations of everyone involved in the region’s coastal housing market. ...
The Long Island real estate market is grappling with the same inventory shortages and economic uncertainty seen nationwide, but with distinct local characteristics — especially in its cooperative housing segment. Agents and buyers alike are adjusting to a landscape defined by limited supply, evolving affordability, and shifts in buyer priorities. Abraham Kanfer, a realtor with ...
New England’s real estate market is showing resilience as 2026 begins, even as high interest rates continue to challenge buyers and sellers. Agents across the region are adapting to a landscape that remains fundamentally different from the pandemic-era boom, advising clients to make decisions based on current conditions rather than waiting for rates to return ...
Wilmington, North Carolina’s rental market is experiencing steady growth, driven primarily by small-scale property investors rather than large institutional buyers. Even as coastal insurance costs rise and rapid development brings new hurdles, individual landlords remain the main force behind local rental housing. Catherine Huffman, owner of Keyrenter Wilmington, a property management company in North Carolina, ...
While much of Florida’s traditional real estate market has slowed in 2024, short-term rental (STR) investment along the Gulf Coast remains robust. Rich Clover, a realtor with Savvy STR Agents who works exclusively with short-term rental properties, closed 20 transactions last year in the Bradenton area. Nineteen of those buyers were from out of state, ...
The high cost of housing in New York City continues to push buyers into the suburbs, redrawing the real estate map north of the city and creating new opportunities for agents who closely track migration trends. Rummy Dhanoa, who leads a 150-agent team at eXp Realty and has spent two decades in the region, has ...
