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Steve Marcinuk
23 Jan 2026

The City of Amery, Wisconsin, is challenging common assumptions about rural development by combining regulatory reform, public-private partnerships, and strategic land management. Located about an hour from Minneapolis–St. Paul, this community of 3,000 is positioning itself as a practical alternative for developers and businesses looking beyond major cities. Alex Mansfield, City Administrator since early 2025, ...

Steve Marcinuk
23 Jan 2026

The Florida Keys luxury real estate market is entering a period of moderation as the post-pandemic surge fades. Still, the region’s unique constraints and international appeal continue to support steady demand. Despite national trends of slowing sales and price corrections at the high end, Key West remains a resilient outlier, shaped by limited inventory and ...

Steve Marcinuk
23 Jan 2026

While headlines highlight Florida’s insurance crisis and its chilling effect on real estate, St. Augustine stands out as an exception. In St. Johns County, agents report stable insurance access and growing buyer confidence, a sharp contrast to the difficulties seen in many other Florida coastal markets. Taylor Johnson, sales associate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida ...

Steve Marcinuk
23 Jan 2026

The real estate investment sector faces challenges and processes distinct from traditional residential sales, creating a specialized niche that few transaction coordinators can manage. Andrew Farnell, Director of Investor Transactions at Elite Closing Solutions, has built his career in this demanding environment, processing hundreds of investor transactions each year. His experience offers a rare look ...

Steve Marcinuk
22 Jan 2026

Northern New Jersey’s real estate market continues to defy national trends, maintaining intense competition and rising prices even as other regions cool. For agents and buyers in this densely populated corridor, the story remains unchanged mainly: limited inventory, persistent buyer demand, and premium pricing for homes in sought-after locations. Family Team Grows to $69 Million ...

Steve Marcinuk
22 Jan 2026

The boutique hotel industry is undergoing rapid change as more travelers seek distinctive, experience-driven stays instead of standardized accommodations. Blake Dailey, CEO and founder of Stayvest, has built an eight-property, $25 million portfolio by focusing on the often-overlooked middle tier of hospitality real estate – properties too large for individual investors but too small for ...

Steve Marcinuk
21 Jan 2026

The St. Augustine real estate market is now experiencing the same forces reshaping much of Florida: buyers need clear, compelling reasons to move amid higher interest rates and more cautious lending. As the market adjusts from the pandemic boom, distinct segments are emerging, each responding differently to these new conditions. From Rapid Growth to Market ...

Steve Marcinuk
21 Jan 2026

The 2022 collapse of Skid Row Housing Trust was widely seen as a turning point for California’s supportive housing sector. Policy experts say the episode revealed long-standing structural and funding challenges rather than failures of permanent supportive housing itself. As California continues to face high housing costs and persistent homelessness, providers of supportive housing are ...

Steve Marcinuk
21 Jan 2026

The surge in artificial intelligence infrastructure has created record demand for data centers, but traditional construction methods cannot keep up. Conventional data center builds often take 3 to 5 years from groundbreaking to operation, a timeline that does not align with the pace of AI development or the need to quickly monetize significant capital investments. ...

Steve Marcinuk
21 Jan 2026

The move from professional sports to real estate is not rare, but few can match Jed Weaver’s experience navigating both the heights of a Super Bowl win and the fallout of a market crash. After three years with the Miami Dolphins and a championship season with the New England Patriots, Weaver has spent the past ...

Steve Marcinuk
21 Jan 2026

The real estate industry is undergoing a significant change in how professionals are educated and prepared for the workforce. At Arizona State University’s Center for Real Estate and Finance, Executive Director Thomas Johnston is working to close the gap between traditional academic curricula and the practical skills now required in a rapidly evolving market. Johnston’s ...

Steve Marcinuk
20 Jan 2026

Florida’s real estate market is showing early signs of stabilization after three years of declining prices, hurricane disruptions, rising insurance costs, and shifts in buyer demand. Joe Murphy, a veteran broker and team leader at Coldwell Banker The Joe Murphy Team, reports that while challenges persist, several key indicators suggest the market may be nearing ...

Steve Marcinuk
20 Jan 2026

The Florida real estate market is showing signs of a gradual rebound, but moving a deal from contract to closing has become more complicated than ever. Fluctuating mortgage rates, stricter financing requirements, and new regulatory rules are increasing the workload for agents and buyers alike. Even experienced agents are struggling to keep up with the ...

Steve Marcinuk
20 Jan 2026

As the Hudson Valley continues to attract buyers looking for alternatives to city living, Greenwood Lake, a municipality within the Town of Warwick, stands out as a community that defies suburban expectations. Straddling the New York–New Jersey border, Greenwood Lake offers a real estate market shaped by its history as a seasonal retreat, distinct infrastructure, ...