Buyers in South Jersey’s Atlantic County residential market have regained negotiating power over inspection contingencies and repair obligations, even as inventory remains low and home prices stay high. This marks a departure from the COVID-era market, when sellers could routinely demand as-is purchases and buyers had little say over property condition. “In the COVID market, ...
Mortgage rate psychology in Delaware’s residential market varies sharply by generation, with younger buyers and rate-locked sellers operating from fundamentally different baselines. This generational divide is shaping both inventory levels and buyer behavior across the state. Many homeowners are holding off on selling to avoid giving up low mortgage rates, but that explanation only partly ...
The pandemic didn’t just change how people worked. It changed where they wanted to live. As lockdowns emptied Los Angeles and San Francisco, South Orange County became one of California’s most sought-after destinations. The region attracted relocating professionals, families, and high-net-worth buyers seeking more space, safety, and a higher quality of life. What began as ...
Boulder, Colorado, is defying broader market pressures, with a median home price of $1,022,500 and a median days-on-market of 15. These figures contrast sharply with the Denver metro area, where inventory has climbed, and buyer confidence has weakened. Steve deGuzman, Broker Associate at Orchard, attributes Boulder’s insulation from Denver’s challenges to recent short-term rental policy ...
Toronto’s spring real estate market, typically marked by a surge in new listings and buyer activity, is facing an unusual delay this year. An extended winter and broader economic uncertainty are keeping many sellers on the sidelines, disrupting the seasonal momentum that usually builds in March and April. Roopali Rajpal, a broker with Sutton Group ...
Sacramento’s new home construction boom is setting the region apart from the rest of California, with sales activity remaining steady even as other markets slow. According to Mark Patrick McDonough, team lead at Sacramento Real Estate Group, the region’s new-home pipeline is keeping buyers engaged despite rising interest rates, a stark contrast to markets like ...
In today’s residential construction market, real estate professionals are increasingly stepping in to catch functional flaws in home designs, problems that often go unnoticed by architects before construction begins. Justin Bosak, owner and partner at RE/MAX Revolution and The Ocean’s Six Group, has spent nearly 20 years working with builders in New Jersey’s coastal markets. ...
If you’ve been searching for a home on Long Island recently, you’ve likely seen a clear divide: some properties attract crowds and sell within days, while others linger on the market despite price reductions. This split isn’t just anecdotal – it reflects how a prolonged inventory shortage is driving both urgency and selectivity among buyers. ...
After years of limited inventory and stagnant prices, Panama’s luxury real estate market has entered a period of rapid growth and renewed buyer interest. International buyers who once faced a narrow selection of dated resale units are now seeing a wave of new developments with features that set them apart. Developers are responding to this ...
Many first-time homebuyers in Connecticut wait longer than necessary because of outdated beliefs about what it takes to buy a house. The most persistent myths – from needing perfect credit to saving a 20% down payment – continue to keep qualified buyers on the sidelines. Kerie Choiniere, a real estate salesperson with Venture Real Estate ...
If you’ve owned your Long Island home for years, watched your equity grow, and considered downsizing or relocating, you’re not alone. Many longtime homeowners are sitting on significant gains, but with interest rates near 7% and economic uncertainty in the air, most have hesitated to make a move. Abraham Kanfer, a realtor with Daniel Gale ...
Buying a co-op in New York is often pitched as a smart move: lower prices, established neighborhoods, and a way in for first-time buyers. But once you start, the process is far more complex than buying a standard home. Buyers quickly encounter extensive paperwork, lengthy board approvals, and unexpected delays. Abraham Kanfer, a realtor with ...
After months of slow activity, buyers in West Palm Beach are back, and the pace of sales has accelerated sharply. Properties that lingered for weeks last year are now going under contract in days, especially those near the water. For anyone watching the market and waiting for a sign, the shift has arrived. Hilary Musser, ...
For years, owning a single-family rental seemed like a reliable way to build wealth. But rising insurance costs, unpredictable vacancies, and shrinking margins have made it harder for small landlords to turn a steady profit. If your tenant leaves, months of cash flow can vanish while you scramble to find a replacement, and every year, ...
Saskatchewan’s farmland market has delivered some of the strongest price gains in Canada over the past decade, with values rising nearly 13% last year alone. That surge nearly doubled Alberta’s 7.75% gain, driven by high crop revenues and farmers with cash to invest. But by mid-2024, the landscape has changed: commodity prices have dropped, inventory ...
