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Steve Marcinuk
20 Jan 2026

As the Hudson Valley continues to attract buyers looking for alternatives to city living, Greenwood Lake, a municipality within the Town of Warwick, stands out as a community that defies suburban expectations. Straddling the New York–New Jersey border, Greenwood Lake offers a real estate market shaped by its history as a seasonal retreat, distinct infrastructure, ...

Steve Marcinuk
20 Jan 2026

The South Florida real estate market has entered a period of recalibration following the pandemic surge, with buyers and sellers in Boca Raton and Delray Beach adapting to higher inventory, longer listing times, and increased scrutiny of pricing and property conditions. This shift is producing a more competitive, data-driven environment where successful transactions depend on ...

Steve Marcinuk
20 Jan 2026

Ventnor, New Jersey’s evolution from a pass-through beach town to a sought-after destination began with a simple street bench. Mayor Tim Kriebel, Mayor and Commissioner of Public Safety at Ventnor City Go, recalls seeing a makeshift seat fashioned from two trash cans and discarded lumber – a moment that sparked a decade-long effort to overhaul ...

Steve Marcinuk
20 Jan 2026

The short-term rental (STR) investment market is shifting from projection-based decisions to data-driven analysis. Buyers now emphasize verified historical performance over seller-provided estimates, addressing a persistent weakness for STR investors: reliance on unverified, often inflated, revenue projections. Stefan St. Marie, Founder of Revnest, has a background in both the vacation rental industry at Vacasa and ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

The Manhattan office market is undergoing significant changes as companies respond to post-pandemic workplace dynamics. Tenant improvement budgets and space planning requirements are evolving to meet new business priorities. Michael Rait, founder and president of BR Design Associates, has spent four decades designing corporate interiors in New York City and has seen firsthand how current ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

Over the past two decades, Vero Beach’s real estate market has seen significant price increases, reshaping the area’s luxury landscape. Properties that once sold for $400,000 to $500,000 now routinely fetch close to $1 million as teardowns, while renovated homes typically trade between $1 million and $2 million. This rapid appreciation has redefined what qualifies ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

The Bay Area’s commercial real estate market is contending with stricter lending standards and new expectations for workspace use. However, transactions are still moving forward for borrowers who understand the current requirements. Jenna Williams, Vice President and Relationship Manager at BMO, works with middle-market clients generating $10 million to $100 million in revenue across the ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

After more than two years of rising interest rates, higher construction costs, and softening rents, the San Diego multifamily market is showing early signs that prices may have stabilized. Market veterans who weathered the last significant downturn now see familiar patterns emerging, with some investors returning to the hunt for value amid cautious optimism. Aaron ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

The Tampa Bay real estate market presents a complex picture that defies national headlines and generalized predictions. While media coverage often highlights broad market downturns or recovery narratives, experienced professionals like John Hoffman, team leader at Tampa Home Group, see a reality shaped by local dynamics, inconsistent agent expertise, and persistent supply-demand mismatches. Hoffman, licensed ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

After several years of volatility marked by rapid cap rate increases and declining buyer activity, the net-lease investment market is showing clear signs of stabilization. Industry professionals, while cautious, see reasons for optimism as the sector heads toward 2026. Dave Wirgler, Vice President at Sands Investment Group, leads the firm’s developer services platform and has ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

While many U.S. housing markets face affordability challenges and declining transaction volumes, the Fort Collins area stands out for its stability and consistent growth. Local data show both inventory and sales rising year over year, even as high interest rates persist. This resilience sets northern Colorado apart from national trends, where headlines often highlight slowing ...

Steve Marcinuk
16 Jan 2026

The Pittsburgh real estate market is undergoing a measurable shift as the intense seller’s market of recent years begins to moderate. Local agents are reporting changes in buyer behavior, evolving inventory patterns, and a gradual normalization of pricing expectations. These developments suggest the market is moving toward more balanced conditions, though persistent inventory constraints and ...

Steve Marcinuk
16 Jan 2026

New Jersey’s affluent suburbs are bucking national trends of real estate slowdowns. While national headlines point to cooling markets and hesitant buyers, agents working in the state’s most desirable communities report a different reality: homes are still selling quickly and, in many cases, above asking price when priced and presented correctly. Strategic pricing and a ...

Steve Marcinuk
16 Jan 2026

The Great Smoky Mountains region has long attracted vacation rental investors seeking steady returns, but market dynamics are shifting. Occupancy rates in Gatlinburg have fallen sharply, from pandemic-era highs of 80% in 2021 to about 53% today, forcing agents and investors to adjust their strategies amid greater competition and more selective travelers. Deanna Workman, a ...