San Francisco’s luxury housing market, once notorious for bidding wars and lightning-fast sales, has entered a new phase. Today, buyers — especially those at the high end — have more leverage and access than they have in years. But this shift is not a typical market cooldown. Instead, it’s a market defined by record-setting prices, ...
Atlanta needs more housing. But the biggest obstacle to building it isn’t financing, construction costs, or a shortage of builders. It’s neighborhood opposition. Kyle Williams, founding partner of Williams Teusink LLC, has spent more than 20 years practicing real estate law throughout Metro Atlanta — handling rezoning disputes, development contracts, and land-use battles. He keeps ...
Just a few years ago, healthy building certification was primarily the domain of high-end office buildings. Developers and corporate tenants competed to offer better air quality, natural light, and wellness features to attract top talent. Today, the strongest and fastest-growing demand for these certifications is coming from student housing — a shift that has reshaped ...
Many Minneapolis homeowners opened their property tax bills this year to find a bigger number than expected. While city spending often gets the blame, Steve Brandt, president of the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation, says the real drivers are more complex — and less easily fixed. “It’s not just government spending that drives your ...
You find the perfect waterfront home in St. Pete, but when the insurance quote arrives, it’s double what you expected. Suddenly, your monthly payment jumps by hundreds of dollars, putting the deal at risk. For buyers and owners across the Gulf Coast, insurance has become a central concern — often determining whether a transaction moves ...
Headlines about a cooling real estate market are everywhere: listings are staying on the market longer, buyers are holding back, and rents in many cities have stopped rising. But beneath these broad trends, a different dynamic is playing out in workforce housing — and it’s creating opportunities that many investors and landlords are missing. Amy ...
After several years of steady progress, affordable housing development in Michigan has come to a near standstill. Projects that were moving forward just two years ago are now on indefinite hold, with developers unable to break ground due to financial constraints. For Michigan residents hoping for more affordable rental options or homes, a new supply ...
Just a few years ago, borrowing to buy UK commercial property was straightforward. Interest rates hovered below 3%, property values were rising, and private lenders were eager to fund deals. Now, heading into 2026, borrowers face a very different landscape: interest rates above 6% on most loans, lower property values, and looming loan maturities with ...
Albuquerque’s real estate market has fractured into two distinct realities. In some neighborhoods, homes in desirable school districts attract multiple offers and sell well above asking price. Just a few miles away, similar properties linger on the market with little or no interest. For buyers and sellers, understanding which side of this divide you’re on ...
Most buyers focus on price per acre when shopping for Colorado ranch land. It’s the figure highlighted in listings, negotiations, and headlines. But according to Matt LaFontaine, acquisitions manager for the Colorado State Land Board, this single metric leaves out the factor that matters most for long-term value: water rights. After years of evaluating ranches ...
Austin’s housing market is defying expectations this spring. High-end properties, which many expected to linger, are selling in days, while entry-level homes — traditionally the most competitive segment — are staying on the market much longer. Buyers searching for homes under $500,000 in Austin now face less competition and more options than in recent years. ...
After the rapid run-up in home prices during the 2021–2022 housing boom, Guelph, Ontario’s real estate market has undergone a sharp correction followed by a period of stabilization. For homeowners who bought at the peak, the past two years have brought a reality check, with some now facing negative equity and longer timelines to sell. ...
Walk into any open house in Hoboken right now, and you’ll see a familiar scene: plenty of interested buyers, but few actual offers. Many have mortgage pre-approvals in hand and down payments ready, with a clear sense of what they want. Yet, most are holding back from making a purchase. Michael Klein, a licensed REALTOR-Associate ...
When housing affordability makes headlines, institutional investors are often blamed. The common argument is straightforward: large companies buy up homes, edge out regular families, and drive prices higher. The solution seems simple — stop investors from buying, and home prices will fall. But in Las Vegas, this narrative doesn’t fit the facts. Even if every ...
If you’ve been following Greater Boston home prices, the headline numbers might suggest continued growth. But a closer look at the condo market in areas like East Boston and Chelsea reveals a different story: prices have stalled, inventory is rising, and some recent buyers are struggling to break even just two years after their purchase. ...
