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Steve Marcinuk
12 Feb 2026

While many U.S. housing markets have cooled or shifted toward buyers, Bergen County, New Jersey, remains one of the few high-priced suburban areas where sellers continue to hold the advantage. This persistent seller’s market, in contrast to broader national trends, highlights how local factors such as proximity to New York City, strong demand from commuters, ...

Steve Marcinuk
11 Feb 2026

Central Jersey’s residential real estate market is moving away from the extreme seller’s advantage that defined the past several years. This shift is creating new options for buyers who had been sidelined by intense competition and high prices. While headline statistics still point to a strong market, changes in inspection negotiations, buyer composition, and investor ...

Steve Marcinuk
11 Feb 2026

The Brooklyn industrial real estate market is recalibrating as higher interest rates and tighter lending conditions prompt buyers and sellers to rethink their strategies. After several years of strong growth, the sector now faces a more complicated environment, marked by reduced access to credit and a greater reliance on alternative financing. From Film Post-Production to ...

Steve Marcinuk
10 Feb 2026

The homeowners association (HOA) management industry is undergoing a significant shift as technology enables more communities to move away from traditional property management companies. With an estimated 370,000 HOAs nationwide and 5,000 to 10,000 new associations forming each year, this trend is creating a substantial market for technology providers focused on self-managed communities. Clayton Thompson, ...

Steve Marcinuk
10 Feb 2026

Jackson Hole’s real estate market operates on a different set of rules than almost any other in the country. With 97% of Teton County owned by federal, state, or local entities and most of the remaining 3% either developed or protected by conservation easements, opportunities for new construction are nearly nonexistent. This extreme scarcity, combined ...

Steve Marcinuk
10 Feb 2026

The senior housing sector is entering a new phase as capital markets stabilize and institutional buyers renew their interest. After a period marked by high interest rates and limited lending, industry professionals are now seeing early signs of recovery that are changing how property owners approach exits. Brandon Chicotsky, Managing Principal at God Bless Retirement, ...

Steve Marcinuk
10 Feb 2026

Connecticut’s Greater Hartford metro area has become one of the nation’s most active housing markets, creating both opportunities and challenges for local leaders. As demand for housing outpaces supply, the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) is at the center of efforts to expand residential options and revitalize the city. With a mandate that spans real ...

Steve Marcinuk
10 Feb 2026

Connecticut’s shoreline communities are experiencing a surge in demand that contrasts with the cooling trends seen in many parts of the country. Driven by buyers prioritizing long-term wealth and exclusive access to waterfront amenities, the market remains firm for properties under $800,000, even as other regions slow. Nicholas Tarquino, a realtor with Carbutti & Co., ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Feb 2026

South Florida’s approach to mixed-use development is changing rapidly, shaped by new consumer expectations, economic pressures, and lessons from international markets. Developers in the region are adopting more complex strategies to respond to regulatory shifts and adapt to a market that now demands more than a blend of residential, retail, and office space. Nicolas Pinzon, ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Feb 2026

Manhattan’s residential real estate market is defying its usual seasonal slowdown, with activity surging since November and continuing through the typically quiet winter months. Ann Ferguson, principal broker and founder of Ann Ferguson LLC, a veteran Manhattan broker with 25 years of experience, says this year’s pattern stands out sharply from previous cycles. “Usually, the ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Feb 2026

The Greater Hartford metropolitan area has rapidly become one of the most active housing markets in the country, creating both new opportunities and complex challenges for development officials. The heightened demand is driving a wave of investment in residential construction, office-to-housing conversions, and infrastructure upgrades throughout Connecticut’s capital region. David Steuber, Executive Director of the ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Feb 2026

The Manhattan residential market is showing signs of renewed activity as mortgage rates fall from their recent highs, drawing cautious buyers back while inventory remains tight. After an extended slowdown through much of 2025, early 2026 indicators suggest a possible spring rebound for New York’s luxury residential sector. Emma Kerins, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker ...