Connecticut’s shoreline communities are experiencing a surge in demand that contrasts with the cooling trends seen in many parts of the country. Driven by buyers prioritizing long-term wealth and exclusive access to waterfront amenities, the market remains firm for properties under $800,000, even as other regions slow. Nicholas Tarquino, a realtor with Carbutti & Co., ...
The Hudson Valley real estate market is moving away from the extremes of the pandemic era and settling into a more balanced environment. After several years marked by intense buyer competition and rapid sales, the region is now characterized by longer listing times, increased negotiation, and a return to traditional buying and selling practices. Christina ...
Matt Territo, team leader of Team Territo, shows that his path from construction to real estate sales in St. Augustine marks more than a career change; it reflects a shift in priorities shaped by family and the realities of building in a demanding coastal market and years of overseeing complex construction projects, where hundreds of ...
South Florida’s approach to mixed-use development is changing rapidly, shaped by new consumer expectations, economic pressures, and lessons from international markets. Developers in the region are adopting more complex strategies to respond to regulatory shifts and adapt to a market that now demands more than a blend of residential, retail, and office space. Nicolas Pinzon, ...
The North Jersey real estate market has entered a new phase, as higher interest rates and increased inventory are reshaping the dynamics between buyers and sellers. After nearly a decade of steady price appreciation and rapid sales, buyers now hold more negotiating power than they have in years. Agents, investors, and homeowners are adjusting to ...
Manhattan’s residential real estate market is defying its usual seasonal slowdown, with activity surging since November and continuing through the typically quiet winter months. Ann Ferguson, principal broker and founder of Ann Ferguson LLC, a veteran Manhattan broker with 25 years of experience, says this year’s pattern stands out sharply from previous cycles. “Usually, the ...
The Greater Hartford metropolitan area has rapidly become one of the most active housing markets in the country, creating both new opportunities and complex challenges for development officials. The heightened demand is driving a wave of investment in residential construction, office-to-housing conversions, and infrastructure upgrades throughout Connecticut’s capital region. David Steuber, Executive Director of the ...
The Manhattan residential market is showing signs of renewed activity as mortgage rates fall from their recent highs, drawing cautious buyers back while inventory remains tight. After an extended slowdown through much of 2025, early 2026 indicators suggest a possible spring rebound for New York’s luxury residential sector. Emma Kerins, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker ...
While many Connecticut markets have slowed, Waterbury and its surrounding area continue to see steady real estate activity. Lynn LaForme, a top-producing agent at Showcase Realty with over $120 million in career sales across nearly 1,000 transactions, has watched the local market shift from the fast-paced pandemic years to today’s more measured environment. “Many markets ...
Miami’s luxury real estate market is entering a new phase as stricter regulations and shifting buyer priorities reshape deal-making. After years of rapid appreciation and intense demand, the market is now defined by more selective buyers, expanded due diligence, and a widening gap between the highest-end properties and the rest of the market. How Miami ...
The residential construction industry faces a widespread quality issue that most homebuyers do not anticipate. Many buyers assume that a new home guarantees high quality, but in reality, standard construction often falls short, and a growing group of builders is working to change that. Cary DeCamp, Managing Director of Kala Performance Homes in Kansas City, ...
Bergen County’s real estate market stands out for its persistent strength, but that very success is creating new barriers for many would-be buyers. Home values keep rising, and available listings remain scarce, yet the upward price trajectory is pushing the next generation further out of reach. This tension defines the current landscape for agents and ...
With rapid appreciation no longer a given, investors are shifting their focus to dependable income and the equity gained through disciplined amortization. The era of effortless real estate appreciation, fueled by historically low interest rates and post-pandemic fervor, has definitively ended, forcing a painful but necessary philosophical reset among investors. For years, many sought wealth ...
Oversupply, rising costs, and tougher regulations have exposed how fragile the short-term rental model really was – and why so many investors are now facing losses, foreclosures, or a forced reset. Short-term rentals (STRs) were once the darling of residential investment, offering seemingly endless returns during the post-COVID boom. But that trend has shifted profoundly ...
Long Beach Island, an 18-mile barrier island off the coast of New Jersey, is seeing home prices approach $2 million, nearly double what they were just a few years ago. This surge stands out even as many coastal markets across the U.S. face slower sales, rising interest rates, and affordability concerns. The reasons behind Long ...
