Stress in commercial real estate lending is not distributed evenly across the banking sector. Institutions with assets between $2 billion and $50 billion are generating a disproportionate share of distressed asset liquidation mandates in the Midwest and Southeast, according to Edward Durnil, President and CEO of Tranzon Asset Advisors. The pattern suggests that a lender’s ...
Kirk Hudson, Broker at Baird & Warner, reports a significant increase in LGBTQ+ individuals relocating to Chicago from other states, citing safety, representation, and legal protections as the primary reasons. Unlike previous years, most new arrivals are choosing to rent before considering homeownership, a pattern Hudson attributes to the uncertainty of moving for safety rather ...
Property tax hikes and landlord business practices are pushing qualified renters out of Chicago neighborhoods, making it harder for residents to move from renting to owning, according to Kirk Hudson, Broker at Baird & Warner. The resulting barrier to homeownership is driven by rental inflation, not mortgage rates. How Chicago’s 2024 Property Tax Increases Pushed ...
The belief that self-storage is a simple, low-maintenance real estate investment is both inaccurate and increasingly risky, according to Luke Shardlow, CEO of Ai Lean. Shardlow argues that the business requires sophistication across collections, regulatory compliance, pricing, and risk management, factors that are becoming critical as the industry consolidates and competition intensifies. “There is a ...
Banks re-entered the construction lending market in 2025 with compressed spreads and competitive terms. Still, developers report that a shortage of available equity, not debt, remains the main obstacle to new construction starts. Despite easier access to financing, capital remains tied up in existing projects that have not yet been sold or refinanced, preventing investors ...
The pandemic triggered a sharp divide in San Francisco’s housing market: single-family homes gained value while condos lost ground, according to Tim Gullicksen, Team Lead at Gullicksen Group, Corcoran Icon Properties. The divide persisted through 2025 and only began to reverse in early 2026, revealing a lasting shift in what buyers prioritize in urban housing. ...
Rising construction costs are forcing affordable housing developers in Florida to pause or abandon projects that were financially viable just 18 months ago. Miles Alexander III, Founder and Managing Partner at Alexander Goshen, says higher material prices, persistent labor shortages, and elevated interest rates are making it difficult to bring new affordable units to market. ...
Real estate agents who avoid tough pricing conversations with sellers are creating problems that extend well beyond a single failed deal, according to Nicholas Christopher, Team Leader at Christopher Property Group. In New Jersey, sellers who do not understand current market conditions often chase falling prices with repeated reductions, spend unnecessarily on marketing, and ultimately ...
National media outlets frequently report on real estate trends using broad statistics that have little bearing on specific local markets. The gap between what consumers see on cable news and the realities in their neighborhoods is creating confusion, according to Nicholas Christopher, Team Leader at Christopher Property Group. Christopher says buyers and sellers in South ...
In Northern New Jersey, tighter bank lending standards have steered developers away from speculative single-family homes and toward projects with reliable rental income. According to Robert Abbott, President and Broker of Record at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Abbott Realtors, banks in Bergen and Rockland counties are now reluctant to finance projects without a built-in rental income ...
Workforce housing developers continue to face strong resistance from existing residents who often misunderstand what modern affordable housing projects actually provide, according to Miles Alexander III, Founder and Managing Partner at Alexander Goshen. The firm, which develops mixed-use and multifamily projects across Florida, Texas, and Georgia, reports that community opposition remains one of the most ...
Real estate listings have become sharper and more responsive, with better photos, clearer descriptions, and faster replies. But the impact of AI in real estate goes far beyond surface improvements. Behind the scenes, AI is altering who can participate in major development projects, how quickly deals close, and even which types of properties reach the ...
Just a year ago, buyers in Southwest Florida who offered below the asking price risked being ignored. Today, starting negotiations well under list price is not only accepted but often effective. Mary Bartos, team leader of The Bartos Group at Premiere Plus Realty, recently helped a buyer secure a home after starting negotiations $350,000 below ...
Just a year ago, first-time buyers in North Florida faced a punishing market. Bidding wars, waived inspections, and offers above asking price were common, shutting out many who hoped to buy their first home. At the same time, luxury properties sold quickly, often to cash buyers or investors who could close in days. Now, the ...
