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Steve Marcinuk
03 Feb 2026

As 2026 begins, Manhattan’s residential real estate market is defined by uncertainty and hesitation. While headlines often highlight volatility and dramatic swings, agents and investors working directly in the market see a more layered reality. Today’s environment presents both obstacles and openings for buyers, sellers, and investors who are willing to look past the noise ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Feb 2026

The Atlanta real estate market is approaching a pivotal moment, with local experts noting early signs of renewed momentum even as many buyers remain hesitant due to elevated interest rates. After years of volatility and rapid change, agents and investors report a gradual shift toward more stable conditions, though not without continued challenges. Adrian Provost, ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Feb 2026

Remote transactions are reshaping Miami’s luxury pre-construction real estate market, with a surge in cash buyers and a growing share of activity that does not appear in public sales data. Technology has enabled multimillion-dollar deals to be completed without in-person meetings, while shifts in buyer demographics and financing challenges are reshaping who can buy and ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Feb 2026

For years, real estate professionals have struggled to turn public government data into valuable intelligence. While vast amounts of information are technically available, the process of finding, interpreting, and applying it remains tedious and inefficient. This persistent challenge led to the founding of ReZone, a company that changed how the industry accesses local zoning and ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Feb 2026

While much of the country is seeing the housing market slow and buyers gain leverage, northern Bergen County remains under conditions that favor sellers. Local properties routinely sell above asking price, and inventory remains tight despite a slight increase in listings. These factors have kept the market competitive and prices rising, even as other regions ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Feb 2026

South Florida’s luxury real estate market is increasingly split between ultra-high-end properties that attract record-breaking prices and a mid-luxury segment struggling with rising interest rates, soaring insurance costs, and more selective buyers. This divide is most visible in Palm Beach County, where billion-dollar deals make headlines even as homes in the $2.5 million to $5 ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Feb 2026

The tokenization of real estate assets is moving from theory to practice as technical infrastructure improves and regulatory pathways become clearer. Institutional investors are beginning to consider blockchain-based property investments, and companies such as OFA Group are building the systems needed to support this shift. Thomas Gaffney, COO of NASDAQ-listed OFA Group, has worked in ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Feb 2026

The real estate staging industry has gained a determined advocate in Las Vegas, where Fiorenza Bilak, an interior design graduate and founder of Stage The Space, LLC, is building a business around a straightforward reality: most buyers cannot visualize how to use empty rooms. Bilak’s entry into home staging was unplanned. Seven years ago, her husband ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Feb 2026

Water scarcity has become a pressing concern for North American real estate developers. Rapid population growth in states like Florida and development slowdowns in Canadian municipalities due to limited water capacity are forcing the industry to confront infrastructure limitations. Graywater recycling technology, once a niche solution, is now gaining traction as both an environmental and ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Feb 2026

The healthcare real estate sector is attracting renewed lender interest as capital markets search for alternatives to traditional multifamily investments. With around $4 billion in annual transaction volume, Eastern Union has become a key player in this trend, mainly through its healthcare division led by Nachum Soroka. Eastern Union’s healthcare group, active for over eight ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Feb 2026

The multifamily development landscape in the New York metropolitan area presents significant challenges for small-scale developers, from complex regulations to rising construction costs. Yet some developers are finding ways to keep projects viable in what is now the world’s most expensive construction market. James Smithmeyer, founder of JMJ Contracting and Development LLC, has built a ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Feb 2026

Litchfield County’s real estate market has become a battleground between local working families and deep-pocketed second-home buyers. As high-income buyers from out of town drive up demand and prices, many year-round residents struggle to compete for a shrinking supply of homes. LeeAnn Asklar, a realtor with E.J. Murphy Realty, is using skills she honed over ...