After a historic run of rapid appreciation, the South Florida real estate market is beginning to cool. Larry Mastropieri, Broker and Owner of The Mastropieri Group, a boutique luxury brokerage serving the region, puts it plainly. “The real estate market is softening. That’s probably the most accurate, fair way to say what’s happening,” he says. ...
“We pride ourselves on our ability to create places and build communities,” says Rene Bello, Founder and CEO of BLDG Ventures, a Miami-based real estate development firm that’s bringing a fresh perspective to South Florida’s evolving landscape. Born in Cartagena, Colombia, and emigrating to the United States in the early 1990s, Bello’s journey to becoming ...
After weathering one of the most challenging periods in recent memory, Miami’s exclusive Key Biscayne real estate market has roared back to life in 2025, driven by stabilizing mortgage rates, renewed international investment, and pent-up demand from buyers who had been waiting on the sidelines. “People are tired of waiting out the mortgage rates. Rates ...
Florida’s affordable housing crisis has left many residents struggling to find viable options in a market dominated by rising prices and limited inventory. But Juan Ortega, Founder and CEO of Unity Development Investments, saw something others missed. “We discovered substantial land that was developed in Florida during the 40s, 50s, and 60s at very low ...
The aging of the Baby Boomer generation is reshaping the housing market like never before. Laurie Schultz, Principal and Co-Founder of Avenue Development, emphasizes the importance of language when she says, “Nobody wants to be called a senior. It’s not seniors. It’s Boomer housing.” Avenue’s Viva Bene project embodies this shift by offering an innovative ...
Michigan’s stable climate and abundant freshwater are turning heads in the real estate world, particularly among buyers thinking decades ahead. Andrew McCarthy, founder of Freshwater Development, sees the state as an increasingly attractive option for those weighing long-term risks like insurance affordability and climate resilience. “Michigan has a very moderate climate that remains stable. When ...
The Sarasota housing market is not what it was even a year ago. Homes sit unsold for months, price cuts go unanswered, and buyers are hesitant. Peter Liakakos, a 20-year-old realtor with Gulf Shores Realty, is watching the slowdown unfold in real time. “Houses that haven’t received a single showing in two months despite multiple ...
Despite economic uncertainties and recent market volatility, the Hamptons continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, with high-end properties moving quickly and often generating multiple offers. Terry S. Cohen, a 25-year veteran of the Hamptons real estate scene who sells properties ranging from $3 million to $100 million, offers a unique perspective on why this exclusive market ...
As housing affordability challenges persist nationwide, New York’s evolving approach offers valuable insights for real estate professionals across the country. Recent legislative changes have created a powerful combination of tax benefits and zoning bonuses that could transform the city’s residential landscape. “Fifteen years ago, no new development in New York City happened without some sort ...
The shadow of the 2021 Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside continues to reshape Florida’s condo market, creating both challenges and opportunities for savvy investors. Loodmy Jacques, a 17-year veteran of Southeast Florida real estate with a team on track to handle approximately 100 transactions this year, offers valuable insights into this market in transition. ...
While housing affordability dominates headlines and rectangular apartment blocks multiply across urban landscapes, one development firm is charting a different course. Cedar Street Partners is prioritizing thoughtful design, mixed-use functionality, and community benefits in ways that serve multiple stakeholders simultaneously. “We’re focused on creating places that people will enjoy and savor. We don’t have enough ...
As Chicago considers expanding its Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program citywide, the question remains: can this housing strategy make a meaningful impact in one of America’s densest urban environments? While cities like Los Angeles have embraced ADUs aggressively, permitting over 7,000 in 2022 alone, Chicago’s more cautious pilot program has yielded just 109 approvals during ...
More homebuyers are turning their attention to western Colorado, drawn by its scenic beauty, slower pace, and growing communities that offer space without sacrificing convenience. Spirit Bear Realty’s new office in historic downtown Montrose positions the firm to meet rising demand from buyers looking beyond the state’s more developed regions. “Western Colorado offers what many ...
With office vacancy rates nearing 20% and many older buildings failing to draw tenants, Washington, D.C. is confronting a major commercial real estate challenge. At the same time, city officials and developers see potential to rethink and repurpose parts of the nation’s capital. “Real estate evolves over time. It changes. It shouldn’t be something that ...
