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Steve Marcinuk
19 Feb 2026

The Village of Indiantown, a small municipality in western Martin County, Florida, is facing a challenge that’s become common in fast-growing parts of the state: how to support new development when basic infrastructure can’t keep up. For Indiantown, which was incorporated in 2017, the answer lies in careful planning, pursuing state funding, and setting clear ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Feb 2026

West Palm Beach’s ultra-luxury waterfront real estate market is experiencing its strongest momentum in more than a decade, with veteran agents reporting record-setting sales and heightened demand. This surge is part of a broader shift: high-net-worth buyers increasingly choose South Florida as a primary residence rather than a seasonal escape. Hilary Musser, CEO of Hilary ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
19 Feb 2026

Anyone considering buying or selling property in Texas is entering a market that looks very different from how it did just a few years ago. Downtown office towers in Houston are sitting vacant and being considered for apartment conversions, large-scale data center projects are driving up demand for land near power infrastructure in Houston and ...

Steve Marcinuk
18 Feb 2026

The New Jersey shore market, particularly Monmouth County, offers a clear example of how local factors can override national real estate trends. While national headlines focus on interest rates, Monmouth County’s real estate story is defined by a severe shortage of homes for sale, shifting buyer and seller psychology, and new economic developments reshaping demand. ...

Steve Marcinuk
18 Feb 2026

The Northeast Florida real estate market in early 2026 presents a mixed landscape, with inventory stabilized but persistent affordability challenges for many prospective buyers. Beth Clark, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Premier Properties who has spent two decades working in the region, offers a perspective that challenges the common belief that interest rates are the ...

Steve Marcinuk
18 Feb 2026

The commercial real estate industry is reaching a tipping point as climate risk data becomes more accessible, yet most transactions continue to overlook its importance. While technology now enables rapid, detailed analysis of environmental hazards, many deals still rely on outdated due diligence practices that fail to account for the growing threats posed by climate ...

Steve Marcinuk
18 Feb 2026

The commercial real estate market is in a period where capital access is sharply divided. Family offices and private funds with strong balance sheets and established banking relationships are taking advantage of opportunities that traditional investors cannot pursue, due to ongoing lending constraints. This split is giving well-capitalized players a clear edge as the market ...

Steve Marcinuk
17 Feb 2026

The New Jersey Shore real estate market is experiencing persistent buyer activity, driven by migration from higher-cost areas, particularly New York. This influx is reshaping pricing and inventory in Ocean and Monmouth counties, creating a seller’s market that shows no sign of slowing. Johnny Guan, team leader at The JG Team with Real Broker LLC, ...

Steve Marcinuk
17 Feb 2026

The Austin real estate market has seen one of the sharpest booms and corrections in recent memory, moving from explosive pandemic growth to what many now call the nation’s most corrected market. Few agents have experienced this cycle as directly as Soomin Kim of Soomin Kim Group, who moved from Southern California to Austin in ...

Steve Marcinuk
17 Feb 2026

Commercial real estate in smaller southern Illinois markets is experiencing rapid growth, driven by workforce availability, infrastructure, and demand for new technologies. BARBERMURPHY, a regional commercial real estate firm, recently closed its strongest year on record with $141 million in gross sales, underscoring the potential in markets often bypassed by larger national firms. This success ...

Steve Marcinuk
17 Feb 2026

Panama’s luxury real estate market is entering its strongest phase in nearly 20 years, fueled by a new wave of international buyers seeking second residences and portfolio diversification. After enduring multiple economic cycles, the Central American nation now stands out as a preferred destination for North American, European, and, increasingly, Asian investors seeking both lifestyle ...

Steve Marcinuk
17 Feb 2026

Victoria’s residential real estate market has reached a period of relative stability, with conditions that industry veteran Tony Joe describes as balanced, a notable change from the rapid swings of the previous few years. After 35 years in Victoria’s real estate community, Joe, team leader at The PRIME Real Estate Team, sees reason for optimism ...

Steve Marcinuk
13 Feb 2026

Manhattan’s real estate market is charting its own path in 2025, diverging from national trends dominated by rising mortgage rates and affordability concerns. Instead, the city’s unique co-op structure, high percentage of cash buyers, and neighborhood-specific dynamics are shaping a market that remains active and competitive, especially at the upper end. Trina Cooper, a licensed ...