Market Analysis & Policy

Most people think of Palm Beach County as a place to retire, vacation, or escape the cold. But for a small group of everyday investors, the western part of the county is quietly becoming one of the more interesting places in Florida to put money to work – and the opportunity has nothing to do ...

Not all of New Jersey is moving at the same speed. In some parts of the state, a well-priced home sells before the open house. In others, listings sit for 80 days, and buyers can negotiate. Knowing which market you’re in changes everything about strategy. Jolie Doyle, a REALTOR® with Signature Realty NJ who works ...

Here’s something that surprises almost everyone who hears it: in Pittsburgh right now, the buyers moving fastest and with the most confidence are shopping at the top of the market. Meanwhile, first-time buyers and entry-level shoppers, the people you’d expect to be snapping up affordable homes in one of the country’s most reasonably priced cities, ...

If you’ve been watching the Wayne, New Jersey housing market and wondering why homes seem to vanish before you can even schedule a showing, you’re not imagining things. Inventory is at historic lows, buyers are aggressive, and sellers are walking away with far more than they expected, if they price things right. Joseph Simone, a ...

A year ago, buyers along the Jersey Shore were stuck in wait-and-see mode, holding out for interest rates to drop and hoping the market would drift back to pre-pandemic prices. That moment never came. Now, buyers have stopped waiting, and the market is picking up again. Jenya Parvanova, a real estate associate with RE/MAX Coastal ...

If you’ve been watching the Los Angeles housing market and feeling confused, you’re not alone. The market itself is sending mixed signals, and what’s happening in one neighborhood can look completely different from what’s happening ten minutes away. Tamar Asken, founder of Parasol Realty Group and one of the few brokers in LA who is ...

If you’ve been watching Dallas real estate from the sidelines, waiting for prices to crash or competition to cool, here’s the truth: it hasn’t happened. But the market has quietly adjusted in ways that matter, especially if you’re buying or selling right now. Rising interest rates and increased inventory in surrounding suburbs have added nuance ...

While many mid-sized American cities are struggling to attract investment amid economic uncertainty, McAllen, Texas, is moving in the opposite direction. Situated along the U.S.-Mexico border at the southern tip of Texas, the city is posting steady growth in jobs, retail activity, and industrial development, even as the broader economy cools. Isaac Tawil, City Manager ...

If you’ve been watching homes in Northern Virginia lately, you’ve probably noticed something contradictory. Some houses are flying off the market with multiple offers, while others are sitting for weeks with price cuts. Both are happening simultaneously, and which side of that line a buyer or seller lands on makes all the difference. Meg Czapiewski, ...

Walk through an open house in South Jersey right now, and you might notice something strange. One home down the street has a sold sign after a single weekend. Another, just a few blocks away, has been sitting for weeks with a price cut and no takers. Same market. Totally different stories. The split comes ...

Nobody wants to hear the word “foreclosure.” But if you’re a homeowner, a buyer watching the market, or someone who owns a rental property, a quiet buildup of pressure in the mortgage world right now could affect home values, inventory, and your options in ways most people aren’t tracking yet. Sapan Bafna, founder and CEO ...

Walk through an open house in Northeast Portland on a Sunday afternoon, and you might see something that’s been rare for a while: a handful of serious buyers, genuine competition, maybe a few offers by Monday morning. Drive out to the suburbs, and the picture is different. Homes are sitting. Sellers are cutting prices. Days ...

Not all Austin real estate is moving at the same pace. Buyers shopping for a traditional single-family home in a strong school district will find real competition. But those eyeing a condo — whether a downtown high-rise or a small complex on the east side — have more time, more leverage, and more options than ...

There’s a quiet but telling pattern at open houses across northwestern Vermont. A buyer walks in, glances at the dated kitchen, peeks at the bathroom, and – without saying much – moves on. No offer. No callback. Just a polite exit and a mental note to keep looking. With more inventory available than at any ...

Rhode Island’s housing market remains tilted toward sellers heading into spring 2026. Still, the dynamics have shifted enough that sellers relying on 2022 or 2023 strategies are watching their homes sit on the market. Inventory is still historically low, and demand from out-of-state buyers continues to push prices up in key areas. Buyers have grown ...