Edmonton’s condo prices dropped nearly 6% in December 2025, while single-family homes remained stable. The reason townhouses and apartments are lingering on the market across this Alberta city isn’t about location or property quality. It’s about buyer hesitation — specifically, the fear of unpredictable condo fees. Sarju Ranjit, associate realtor with eXp Realty in Edmonton, ...
Nassau County on Long Island has become one of the most competitive housing markets in the country, driven by a wave of buyers relocating from Brooklyn and Queens in search of more space and better value. While many U.S. markets have cooled, Nassau’s combination of tight inventory, steady price growth, and frequent bidding wars has ...
Jeffrey Decatur, Licensed Associate Broker at RE/MAX Capital in Albany, New York, says New York State’s regulatory environment significantly increases the cost of building homes compared to other states, contributing to the persistent inventory shortage in the Albany market. New York Regulations Raise Construction Costs Decatur describes New York as one of the most heavily ...
Supply chain disruptions that began during the pandemic continue to affect rural real estate markets in Western Montana, with brokers reporting ongoing difficulties securing building materials and reliable labor. These persistent challenges are extending project timelines and complicating deals across residential, commercial, and agricultural real estate. Theresa Lunn, Owner and Managing Broker at United Country ...
Washington, DC’s strict building regulations keep the city’s residential market supply-constrained, setting it apart from other major metros. While cities such as Miami, Phoenix, and Austin have expanded housing through large-scale developments, DC’s height restrictions, historic preservation requirements, and protective zoning rules limit supply growth that typically moderates prices during downturns. Daryl Judy, a luxury ...
Home purchases in Denver are increasingly collapsing just before closing, as buyers lose jobs in sectors once considered stable. This pattern is shifting the main barrier to homeownership from high monthly payments to concerns about income stability. Michael Brassem, broker associate and co-founder of 4S Residential Group at Coldwell Banker Realty, reports that failed transactions ...
Silicon Valley’s housing shortage is not solely a product of high construction costs or zoning restrictions. Linda Baker, founder of Milestone Realty in Silicon Valley, California, points to an overlooked factor: the federal capital gains exclusion, which has remained unchanged for 23 years. This policy is trapping aging homeowners in properties they cannot maintain or ...
Mercedes Brien, president of the New York State Commercial Association of Realtors and a commercial broker with Yaman Commercial, says out-of-state investors regularly pass on upstate New York commercial real estate because of the state’s reputation for high taxes, often without understanding what those taxes fund or how they support the fundamentals that make properties ...
Real estate developers now face challenges raising equity capital as private credit funds offer investors current-pay returns of 10% to 15%. These returns nearly match projected equity returns, with lower risk and faster payouts. Ryan Reich, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Mountain Shore Properties, calls this “not a particularly attractive environment for raising equity ...
Investment activity in Denver’s residential market is rising, but experienced investors are avoiding the city’s best-known neighborhoods. Instead, Denver investors are focusing on adjacent areas that offer better risk-adjusted returns and lower entry prices than established neighborhood centers. Athena Brownson, Associate Broker at Your Castle Real Estate in Denver, says investor interest has grown even ...
San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco has redesigned its Novato, California project after a 40% cost increase since 2019 made the original plan financially unworkable. The changes, prompted by rising lumber prices, higher labor costs, and regulatory fees now totaling millions per project, show how cost drivers directly shape affordable ...
South Florida’s condo market has entered a downturn, pushing many affluent buyers toward single-family homes. Jerry Lechter, sales associate at Stellar Communities Realty LLC, says the financial case for condo ownership has weakened and no longer appeals to buyers seeking long-term wealth. Rising costs, limited ownership rights, and structural disadvantages are driving this shift. These ...
High-end home sales in South Orange County, California, are holding steady, even as rising interest rates make it harder for most buyers to afford lower-priced homes. According to CaLee McManus, founder of Monarch Real Estate, luxury buyers in South Orange County are largely insulated from the financing challenges that have slowed the broader market. Luxury ...
Extended lease-up periods for newly constructed self-storage facilities are creating a mismatch between construction-loan expectations and the realities of securing permanent financing, according to David Smyle, Vice President at Pacific Southwest Realty Services in California. What was once an 18-to-24-month stabilization period has now stretched to 24-to-36 months. Developers are adjusting financing models and, in ...
Major hotel companies such as Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt are increasingly expanding by acquiring established boutique hotel chains rather than developing new properties. This strategy allows brands to quickly increase their room count and market presence, avoiding the lengthy and costly process of ground-up construction. Ryan Reich, Founder and CIO of Mountain Shore Properties, explains ...
