Swimming pools have shifted from a minor home upgrade to a central factor that divides suburban housing markets, according to a veteran broker who says the pandemic caused one of the most significant changes in residential real estate valuation in recent memory. Matt Mobley, broker and owner of Hancock Realty Group in Clermont, Florida, says ...
The residential real estate market is stuck in a prolonged period of imbalance, as the gap between rental and ownership costs prevents the usual price correction, according to Matt Mobley, broker and owner of Hancock Realty Group in Clermont, Florida. Mobley argues that this disconnect is keeping home values from adjusting downward at the pace ...
Florida’s post-Surfside condominium safety reforms were intended to prevent another deadly building collapse. But according to Chad Cummings, a managing attorney at Cummings & Cummings Law, specializing in real estate law, the new inspection and reserve requirements have created an affordability crisis for elderly and retired residents on fixed incomes. “If your HOA dues were ...
While Sarasota’s lifestyle amenities and steady in-migration from other states continue to attract attention, one local real estate professional points to a less-discussed factor contributing to the area’s declining sales volume: the disappearance of Canadian buyers. Reeny Kaney, a top 3% producing realtor with RE/MAX Alliance Group in Sarasota, attributes the market’s slowdown to three ...
“New York hasn’t become particularly affordable now that we’ve essentially outlawed short-term rentals,” according to Bram Gallagher, Director of Economics & Forecasting at AirDNA, highlighting the disconnect between regulatory intent and actual outcomes. He contends that the focus on short-term rentals offers a quick fix for politicians but sidesteps the more difficult work of addressing ...
A year ago, Naples condos moved quickly, with buyers snapping up units amid steady demand and relatively predictable monthly costs. That dynamic has now reversed. While single-family home prices in Naples have risen 3.2% over the past year, median condo values have fallen 8%, as buyers grow more cautious and listings linger longer on the ...
Traditional sub-$300,000 resale homes in established neighborhoods have become scarce, forcing first-time buyers to reconsider what homeownership looks like in 2025. According to Donna Kreps, President of Residential Real Estate Services at F.C. Tucker Company, the main challenge is not high prices or elevated mortgage rates, but the disappearance of entry-level inventory in the locations ...
Flood zone designation now acts as a deal-breaker rather than a negotiation point, creating clear geographic divides in Florida’s coastal markets. Recent hurricane damage in Florida has changed the way buyers approach property purchases, according to Reeny Kaney, a top 3% producing realtor with RE/MAX Alliance Group in Sarasota. Kaney says location risk now weighs ...
Gerard Hagan, co-owner and agent at The Best Edmonton Real Estate Team, argues that the most costly mistakes real estate buyers make are emotional, not analytical. According to Hagan, buyers often become attached to properties and justify financial decisions after the fact, fixate on minor inspection issues that have little impact on long-term value, and ...
Gerard Hagan, co-owner and agent at The Best Edmonton Real Estate Team, argues that Edmonton’s housing market is shaped by forces that set it apart from most North American cities. Unlike markets driven primarily by population growth or employment diversity, Edmonton’s real estate sector is closely tied to oil prices and the performance of the ...
Picture this: you find the perfect waterfront condo in Fort Lauderdale, but your insurance quote comes back at $30,000 a year. That adds $2,500 to your monthly expenses, making the property suddenly unaffordable. For buyers and owners in Florida, skyrocketing insurance costs are now a central factor in homebuying decisions—sometimes stopping deals in their tracks. ...
Sarasota’s housing market is seeing renewed attention in several overlooked neighborhoods. After years of focus on barrier islands and downtown high-rises, buyers are expanding their searches to areas that offer value, walkability, and unique character. Local agents report increased interest in a handful of communities where new businesses are opening, more buyers are touring homes, ...
For years, Chicago’s parking requirements have blocked the construction of thousands of apartments citywide. The rule was straightforward: nearly every new apartment required a dedicated parking space. In practice, this meant that many buildings could not add more units, even when there was room, because there simply wasn’t space for additional parking. As a result, ...
Central Florida’s 55-and-over communities have long been a magnet for snowbirds – retirees who split their time between homes up north and a winter escape in places like Winter Haven and Lakeland. That pattern is now changing. Seasonal buyers are retreating, inventory is rising, and the profile of buyers is shifting. If you are considering ...
You find the perfect Naples home, make an offer, and go under contract. Then, two weeks later, you walk away. This scenario is becoming increasingly common in Naples real estate, and it’s not because buyers can’t secure financing. Instead, they’re backing out due to second thoughts or the lure of better deals. Mike Shoaff, a ...
