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Steve Marcinuk
07 May 2026

The narrative around South Florida real estate has long centered on Miami’s waterfront towers and celebrity-studded islands. But buyers seeking space, privacy, and value are increasingly looking to western Broward County, and developers are following them there. With 361 residential sales above $10 million recorded across South Florida in 2025, the second-highest annual total on ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
24 Apr 2026

National affordability headlines often overlook how high-equity coastal markets operate under different rules, according to a Southern California realtor who tracks transaction patterns in San Clemente. In San Clemente, California, about 40 percent of home sales are completed entirely in cash. Even among financed buyers, typical down payments range from 30 to 40 percent, making ...

Rudi Davis
14 Apr 2026

San Clemente, California, once a mostly local market, is now drawing a steady flow of investors and second-home buyers from Los Angeles, inland Orange County, and out of state. Recent deals include a Tustin doctor purchasing a four-unit property for part-time use while renting out the remaining units, and a Pasadena couple buying a small ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
09 Apr 2026

Just a few months ago, buyers looking at Richmond’s historic homes typically understood what came with owning a century-old property. They expected quirks like knob and tube wiring, lead paint, or asbestos insulation, and were prepared to tackle updates and repairs. But as 2026 approaches, a new wave of buyers is entering the market with ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
06 Apr 2026

Florida’s retirement communities are entering a new phase, as the frenzied, seller-driven environment of the pandemic gives way to a more balanced market. Nowhere is this transition more visible than in The Villages, the state’s largest and most recognized retirement community. Here, retirees moving from across the country are encountering a market that now favors ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
03 Apr 2026

A walk through Monterey, Carmel, or Pacific Grove now reveals a clear change: “For Sale” signs linger for weeks, sometimes months. Homes that once drew bidding wars within days are sitting quietly, waiting for buyers who can afford them—or buyers at all. The Monterey Peninsula, known for its oceanfront estates and Pebble Beach luxury, has ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
02 Apr 2026

In Scottsdale, where desert landscapes dominate, and summer heat regularly climbs above 100 degrees, homes with water views have always been rare and desirable. But over the past year, demand for lakefront properties has surged, outpacing even the once-dominant golf course homes. Buyers who previously focused on fairway views or gated enclaves now compete for ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

After a period of hesitation, international investors are returning to Colorado’s luxury resort market, especially in Vail, as market conditions stabilize and political uncertainty eases. Beatriz Martinez, an international real estate advisor at eXp Luxury Realty with 18 years of experience in Vail’s high-end sector, reports a marked increase in activity from wealthy Mexican buyers ...

Steve Marcinuk
24 Mar 2026

The Tampa Bay luxury real estate market is entering a new phase as high-end buyers shift their focus from lifestyle-driven purchases to more calculated, investment-oriented strategies. This change is reshaping how wealthy individuals approach property acquisition in Florida, driven by evolving economic conditions, hurricane impacts, and the realities of insurance and development. Carol Fasick, team ...

Steve Marcinuk
24 Mar 2026

The construction technology market is crowded with project management tools, but many companies are realizing that tracking tasks and schedules only solves part of the problem. The other half – managing the flow of money from budget planning to final payment – often remains fragmented across disconnected systems. This division can lead to inefficiencies, lost ...

Steve Marcinuk
24 Mar 2026

The scenic hills of Litchfield County, Connecticut, have long drawn weekenders and second-home buyers from New York City and Boston. After several years of tight inventory and changing buyer habits, the local real estate market is showing signs of new momentum as 2026 unfolds. Matt McElhone, a realtor with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, has ...

Steve Marcinuk
23 Mar 2026

The Monterey Peninsula, known for its dramatic coastline and high-profile residents, has become a prime example of California’s housing affordability crisis. Million-dollar starter homes are now standard, and even seasoned professionals are questioning how long the current market can last. Bryan Hermanson has seen the region’s real estate landscape change over decades. As a dual-licensed ...

Steve Marcinuk
23 Mar 2026

San Francisco’s real estate market has staged a rapid and pronounced comeback over the past six months, with buyers returning and properties once again attracting multiple offers—sometimes millions over asking price. After years of pandemic-driven uncertainty and high interest rates, the city’s housing market is experiencing a sharp turnaround, fueled by renewed local confidence and ...