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 ...
While coastal real estate markets experience dramatic swings in pricing and investor sentiment, Kansas City has emerged as a model of stability, offering a combination of steady fundamentals and substantial financial incentives that keep development projects viable even during periods of economic uncertainty. Chris Sally, owner and broker at Iconic Development LLC, has spent more ...
The Miami commercial real estate market has shifted from the rapid pace of recent years to a more disciplined, strategic environment. Elevated interest rates and increasingly selective buyers have changed how brokers structure deals, forcing them to refine their approach and focus on precise, data-driven strategies. Jamie Maniscalco, President and Managing Broker at The Alpha ...
The Prescott, Arizona, real estate market is undergoing a sharp correction, with 43% of listings requiring price reductions and median home prices falling from $699,000 to $585,000 over the past year. For Erin Carmona, a veteran agent at Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert, this shift marks a necessary return to market fundamentals after a period ...
The Tampa Bay land market is undergoing a marked adjustment as developers and institutional investors react to higher interest rates and changing demand. After several years of rapid expansion fueled by pandemic migration, land brokers in the region now report more deliberate acquisition strategies and longer deal timelines. Bill Eshenbaugh, founder of Eshenbaugh Land Company, ...
Pinellas County’s coastal real estate market is undergoing a period of rapid adjustment, shaped by new regulations, hurricane impacts, and changing economic conditions. For investors and industry professionals, understanding these shifts is essential to identifying both risks and emerging opportunities in a market that has moved far from its recent post-pandemic highs. Mark Hartman, leader ...
Upstate South Carolina is undergoing rapid growth as developers and investors seek new opportunities away from crowded coastal markets. With Greenville nearly out of available land and neighboring areas like Spartanburg attracting increased interest, the region has become one of the most active commercial real estate corridors in the Southeast. Migration Patterns Fueling Demand Significant ...
Texas commercial real estate is undergoing rapid change, with data centers now leading development activity in major metropolitan areas. This surge is not just a byproduct of rising digital demand—it is fundamentally altering how developers, property owners, and service providers operate in the state’s most influential markets. Sergio Grado, a second-generation builder and founder of ...
The Tampa Bay real estate market is undergoing a period of adjustment as buyers and sellers contend with the lingering effects of recent hurricanes, rising insurance costs, and uncertain economic conditions. Local agents describe a market defined by cautious optimism, selective buyer activity, and evolving pricing patterns. Hurricane Impact Leaves Ongoing Market Challenges The hurricanes ...
Florida’s real estate market is contending with a wave of regulatory changes that are altering how developers, investors, and property owners approach projects. From sweeping condominium reforms following the Surfside collapse to debated affordable housing mandates, these laws are creating both hurdles and new opportunities across the state. A Virtual Law Practice in a Changing ...
San Antonio’s real estate market is stabilizing after two decades of dramatic ups and downs, according to Jerry Newman, a veteran agent with Brown Realty & Property Management. With 23 years in the business, Newman has seen the city move from an inventory-heavy buyer’s market in the early 2000s to the frenzied seller’s market that ...
The short-term rental industry has changed sharply since the pandemic, moving from what Emir Dukic, CEO and co-founder of Rabbu, describes as a “free-for-all” into a more structured, hospitality-focused business. This shift has raised the bar for investors and operators, making the market more competitive and demanding higher standards. From Garage Apartment to Data-Driven Platform ...
In real estate, where market reports often serve as sales tools, Jonathan Miller stands out as a rare neutral voice. As President and CEO of Miller Samuel Inc., the New York-based appraisal and consulting firm he co-founded in 1986, Miller has built his reputation on delivering unvarnished market analysis—whether the news is favorable or not. ...
