While coastal real estate markets often make headlines for dramatic price swings and speculation, Wichita, Kansas, has steadily established itself as a destination for investors focused on stable, long-term returns. The city’s diversified economy and affordable housing continue to attract out-of-state buyers seeking reliable cash flow and minimal volatility amid broader market uncertainty. Joseph Hamer, ...
Matt Mobley’s path from teaching algebra to running a $20 million real estate business in Central Florida is unusual, but his analytical skills and focus on relationships have helped him build a resilient brokerage in Lake County’s competitive market. Mobley, now the owner of Century 21 Hancock in Clermont, Florida, first arrived in the Orlando ...
The ongoing artificial intelligence boom is fueling a surge of ultra-high-net-worth buyers in Silicon Valley, generating record activity in the region’s luxury real estate market. At the same time, most other segments show clear signs of slowing. As AI company valuations soar, the influx of new wealth is pushing prices higher at the top end, ...
South Florida’s real estate market is undergoing a significant transformation as remote work and shifting business priorities redraw the map of American migration. Once known primarily as a retirement destination, the region now attracts professionals, remote workers, and companies seeking alternatives to traditional hubs such as New York and Chicago. Raymond Fernandez, or simply “Ray”, a Realtor at ...
Omaha’s rising profile is drawing national interest, with Forbes recently naming it the number one city to move to in the United States. But while headlines highlight a wave of Midwest migration, the day-to-day reality on the ground is more complex. Nicki Headen, a leading agent at eXp Realty and one of Nebraska’s top producers, ...
New York City’s commercial real estate market processes about 50 million square feet of lease transactions each year, a scale unmatched in other U.S. cities. Norman Bobrow, founder of Norman Bobrow & Co., has spent 45 years building a brokerage business that stands out by following a strict rule: represent only tenants, never landlords. “I can’t ...
The Phoenix metropolitan area has rapidly evolved from a relatively quiet city in the 1990s into one of the nation’s most active construction markets. Jim Roland, Senior Vice President of Arizona Operations at Alcorn Construction, has worked in the region for nearly three decades and has seen firsthand how Phoenix has attracted national and international ...
The Indianapolis real estate market is outperforming national expectations, maintaining stability and growth even as rising interest rates and limited inventory weigh on the housing sector nationwide. Despite mortgage rates ranging from 6.5% to 7% and persistent supply constraints in some price brackets, local data and agent reports indicate that Indianapolis is weathering current economic ...
The short-term rental market has reached a turning point after several years of volatility. Key performance metrics have stabilized, and investment conditions are improving for the first time since the pandemic-driven boom. Industry data shows occupancy rates have stopped their multi-year decline, while cash flow metrics for new acquisitions have recovered to their highest levels ...
The Florida real estate market has changed significantly over the past forty years, and few have observed its cycles as closely as Stephen Dutcher. Beginning his career at 19 in 1983, the Illustrated Properties broker associate has weathered booms and busts while building a practice focused on Martin County’s waterfront homes. A Family Start in ...
The Sarasota real estate market remains active despite recent disruptions from Hurricane Milton, elevated interest rates, and changing buyer demographics. Local real estate agents report that demand continues, especially among those drawn to the region’s lifestyle amenities, but market dynamics have shifted noticeably in recent months. Lifestyle Anchors Sarasota’s Appeal Sarasota’s enduring appeal is rooted ...
The Wood River Valley presents a distinctive commercial real estate environment that stands apart from other resort destinations. Unlike major markets such as Aspen or Vail, this Idaho region operates under different economic and demographic conditions, presenting both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses. Geographic Isolation Shapes Market Fundamentals The valley’s geographic isolation is ...
Downtown Akron is in the midst of a development surge, with 700 to 800 residential units in various stages of planning and construction across six major projects. City leaders are aiming to add 1,200 new downtown housing units by 2030, a target that, if met, would significantly reshape the urban core. Christopher Hardesty, Executive Director ...
Ohio is confronting its housing and development challenges with an unusual advantage: State Representative Brian Lorenz, the only professional planner in the Ohio General Assembly, is using his expertise to reshape the state’s approach to growth, regulation, and property taxes. From City Council to Statewide Policy Lorenz’s political career began with frustration over his own ...
For decades, public construction contractors have bid on projects with little reliable data to inform their pricing, leading to inconsistent bids and lost revenue. Some contractors underbid by hundreds of thousands of dollars, leaving money on the table, while others overbid and fail to secure contracts entirely. This lack of pricing transparency has been a ...
