While much of the country’s housing market is cooling, the San Gabriel Valley stands out for its continued strength. In this region east of Los Angeles, multiple offers remain common, and inventory is tight, defying expectations of a buyer’s market that dominates national headlines. Janice Lee, a 41-year real estate veteran and luxury property director ...
The South Jersey real estate market is moving away from its extreme seller-driven phase, with buyers beginning to reclaim negotiating ground. After several years in which buyers routinely accepted unfavorable terms and shouldered extra costs just to secure a home, the balance is shifting back toward more conventional negotiations. This adjustment is most visible in ...
While real estate markets across the country are cooling and buyer activity is declining, northern New Jersey stands out as a region where demand remains strong, and competition among buyers is intense. The area’s luxury market continues to attract qualified buyers, with many properties receiving multiple offers above the asking price. Armene Abbattista, team leader ...
The luxury real estate market on California’s Monterey Peninsula is entering 2026 with renewed activity following a year of historically low sales. William Smith, broker and leader of the Carmel Luxury Group at Coldwell Banker Realty, has tracked these changes closely. With 36 years in the industry, Smith’s perspective is shaped by decades of navigating ...
International real estate developers entering the US market face a capital access barrier unrelated to their financial strength or project quality. The main obstacle is not underwriting standards but the relationship-driven nature of US lending, which prioritizes local track record and trust over foreign credentials. US lenders evaluate foreign developers as unproven operators, regardless of ...
San Clemente, a coastal city in Southern California, is experiencing a sharp divide in its real estate market. Homes priced under $1.2 million are selling within days, often above asking price. In comparison, luxury properties above $2.5 million linger on the market for months and require multiple price cuts to attract buyers. This clear split ...
The Bay Area real estate market is splitting in two. Silicon Valley’s housing story is being written by artificial intelligence wealth, surging stock portfolios, and a widening gap between luxury homes and entry-level properties. The result is a market where high-end single-family homes are climbing in value and selling fast, while condos and starter homes ...
As artificial intelligence becomes capable of replicating voices, generating content, and creating convincing digital personas, real estate professionals with authentic personal brands and industry credibility hold a clear advantage that AI cannot easily duplicate. James Huang, Managing Director of Commercial Real Estate at RESAAS Services Inc., says the rise of AI-generated content is making trust ...
Scottsdale’s luxury real estate market is undergoing a decisive shift in what buyers value most. Location now eclipses traditional metrics like square footage and bedroom count. Kevin Weil, Associate at RE/MAX Excalibur, reports that affluent buyers are paying premiums for homes near urban centers such as Old Town and Kierland. At the same time, properties ...
For 15 years, Steve Marcinuk worked in digital media and PR technology, helping companies tell their stories to established media outlets. He analyzed hundreds of millions of articles flowing through the media ecosystem. He saw companies with strong stories struggle to get coverage. And eventually, he concluded he was solving the wrong problem. Marcinuk’s experience ...
The Broker Action Coalition (BAC) and the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) have announced a groundbreaking event partnership that will reshape how the mortgage broker industry engages with policymakers. The two organizations will co-host their first-ever joint advocacy fly-in event this spring, titled “Advocacy in Action: Better Together,” bringing independent mortgage brokers from across ...
The business case for rural vertiport infrastructure just received unexpected validation from an unlikely source: Walmart’s expansion of drone delivery services into Texas and Georgia communities where traditional last-mile logistics face geographic and economic constraints. Lisa Wright, Founder and CEO of Landings, sees Walmart’s move as confirmation of the thesis underlying her company’s 2,000+ location ...
Many Houston homeowners are facing a sudden spike in monthly housing costs due to sharply higher insurance premiums and property taxes. Even if you haven’t changed anything about your home, you might find yourself paying hundreds more each month than you were a year ago. For landlords, especially those with just one or two properties, ...
In much of Connecticut, $400,000 no longer stretches very far — especially in cities like Bridgeport or Danbury, where that budget often falls short of a spacious single-family home. In Waterbury, however, buyers can still find a 2,500-square-foot house in a solid neighborhood, with good schools nearby, and sometimes even have money left over. Lynn ...
National trends shape the real estate market in Northwest New Jersey, but it retains its own distinct features. As buyers become more discerning and sellers adjust to new realities, local agents are finding success by combining technology with in-depth local knowledge. Tara Lauterbach, a sales associate with RE/MAX Heritage Properties in Mount Olive, exemplifies this ...
