Tampa Bay now leads the nation in foreclosures, with distressed properties hitting the market at rates not seen in years. Yet, in a sharp contrast, new home construction is thriving. Builders are selling homes, buyers are gaining equity at closing, and deals are proceeding despite headlines about distress and default. The numbers challenge the assumption ...
Across Spring Lake and the wider Jersey Shore, the real estate market is sending mixed signals. Homes are sitting on the market longer than last year, and price reductions are appearing more frequently in listings. Yet, closed sales are still setting new price records. The result is a confusing environment for both buyers and sellers. ...
A sharp increase in equity requirements is making it difficult for buyers to close deals in Tallahassee, Florida, in the commercial property market. Banks are now demanding down payments of 35 to 40 percent on investment properties, according to Fernanda Biselli, a broker associate at Harrison Commercial Properties. This threshold excludes many prospective buyers who ...
John Farrell, a licensed associate broker with EXIT Realty Homeward Bound, says Binghamton, New York’s Good Cause Eviction law, combined with zoning restrictions on student housing, is constraining the city’s investment property market beyond rental operations. These local rules, intended to protect tenants and preserve neighborhood character, are making it harder for property owners to ...
Selling an investment property for a profit often means facing a hefty tax bill. But with a properly executed 1031 exchange, you can defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds into another investment property. While this strategy can save thousands of dollars, the process is complex, tightly regulated, and unforgiving of mistakes. John Paul ...
High fire-zone insurance costs are creating a significant affordability challenge in suburban Los Angeles markets, with some homeowners in Santa Clarita, California, paying up to $9,000 annually for coverage. This adds up to $750 to monthly housing costs and is slowing home appreciation relative to neighboring areas. Michelle Alonso, a Realtor with The Alonso Team ...
Industrial tenants across the Puget Sound region of Washington State are using the current market slowdown to target new Class A distribution centers at prices that reflect those of older, lower-quality properties. This strategy is meeting landlord resistance. According to Joe Scalzo, Principal and Broker at Neil Walter Company, in Washington State, tenants are increasingly ...
Independent operators and institutional landlords entering flexible workspace often design spaces around hot desks and open collaboration areas, overlooking the product that generates the most revenue and retention: private offices. The coworking industry is built on a misconception about its core product, according to Jamie Russo, Founder and CEO of Everything Coworking, based in Dallas. The ...
Ask residents of Victoria, British Columbia where to find the city’s next rising neighborhood, and you’ll hear a range of opinions. Still, a handful of areas are appearing more often in conversations, open house tours, and buyer shortlists. These neighborhoods are drawing attention for their increased activity, new development, and, in some cases, better value ...
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 ...
