New research reveals homeowners over 70 consistently receive lower sale prices than younger sellers in comparable properties. Two factors drive this pattern: deferred maintenance and private sale decisions. Scott Spelker of The Spelker Team at Coldwell Banker Realty in Madison, New Jersey, sees this dynamic regularly. His perspective combines 25 years of Wall Street financial ...
The New Jersey Shore real estate market is entering a new phase, with multiple-offer situations now rare after years of intense buyer competition. Steven Kozusko, a realtor with CENTURY 21 Thomson & Co. who serves Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex counties, says the difference is striking: “Four years ago, we would see 20 to 30 buyers ...
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 ...
Whiskey distilleries. Shuttered franchise restaurants. Closed bank branches. The assets turning up at commercial real estate auctions in 2026 tell a story that standard market data doesn’t — one about where distress is spreading, which lenders are most exposed, and why some of the hardest-hit sectors may not recover at all. Edward Durnil, president of ...
Florida’s real estate market has changed sharply over the past two years, with shifts extending beyond simple price movements. Professionals now face new challenges in buyer psychology, risk assessment, and the decision-making process itself. Melissa Connell, a broker with more than 20 years of experience at Palm & Pine Realty Group, has seen these changes ...
In today’s real estate market, saying no is becoming a competitive advantage. Louis Savinetti, a Tampa-based realtor with Three Avenues Group, says agents who challenge unrealistic client expectations on pricing and affordability are earning more trust — and closing more deals — than those who simply take every listing. Overpriced homes sit on the market ...
Buyers in South Jersey’s Atlantic County residential market have regained negotiating power over inspection contingencies and repair obligations, even as inventory remains low and home prices stay high. This marks a departure from the COVID-era market, when sellers could routinely demand as-is purchases and buyers had little say over property condition. “In the COVID market, ...
Mortgage rate psychology in Delaware’s residential market varies sharply by generation, with younger buyers and rate-locked sellers operating from fundamentally different baselines. This generational divide is shaping both inventory levels and buyer behavior across the state. Many homeowners are holding off on selling to avoid giving up low mortgage rates, but that explanation only partly ...
Secondary markets rarely make national headlines until the pressure is already built up. In Middle Tennessee and the adjacent Kentucky border region, that pressure is now visible in housing shortages, accelerating land development, and a steady stream of out-of-state buyers repricing local inventory. The forces behind this shift — job creation, affordability migration, and changing ...
The pandemic didn’t just change how people worked. It changed where they wanted to live. As lockdowns emptied Los Angeles and San Francisco, South Orange County became one of California’s most sought-after destinations. The region attracted relocating professionals, families, and high-net-worth buyers seeking more space, safety, and a higher quality of life. What began as ...
Boulder, Colorado, is defying broader market pressures, with a median home price of $1,022,500 and a median days-on-market of 15. These figures contrast sharply with the Denver metro area, where inventory has climbed, and buyer confidence has weakened. Steve deGuzman, Broker Associate at Orchard, attributes Boulder’s insulation from Denver’s challenges to recent short-term rental policy ...
Across the U.S., retail real estate vacancy has climbed to 10.8%, reflecting struggling shopping centers, empty big-box stores, and landlords offering steep concessions to fill space. But in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, the reality is the opposite. Vacancy sits below 5%, tenant demand is strong, and landlords are holding firm on rents. “Retail is thriving here,” ...
Institutional capital is flowing into small bay industrial acquisitions. Yet many investors are underestimating the true cost of converting older buildings, according to Patrick Rodgers, Chief Revenue Officer at RISE Commercial District. Many of these properties were not designed for small bay use, and retrofitting them often requires modifications that exceed original budgets. The core ...
Toronto’s spring real estate market, typically marked by a surge in new listings and buyer activity, is facing an unusual delay this year. An extended winter and broader economic uncertainty are keeping many sellers on the sidelines, disrupting the seasonal momentum that usually builds in March and April. Roopali Rajpal, a broker with Sutton Group ...
Sacramento’s new home construction boom is setting the region apart from the rest of California, with sales activity remaining steady even as other markets slow. According to Mark Patrick McDonough, team lead at Sacramento Real Estate Group, the region’s new-home pipeline is keeping buyers engaged despite rising interest rates, a stark contrast to markets like ...
