From Where has released a curated list of Best Boutique Hotels across major US cities, expanding the platform’s Shop the Space™ model beyond short-term rentals to include the boutique hospitality sector. The directory features properties in metropolitan markets selected through stringent selection criteria evaluating design quality, guest reviews across multiple platforms, and adherence to boutique ...
Social media has become the primary way travelers discover hotels, reshaping which properties can command premium pricing and what guests actually value. As major chains continue to standardize offerings across markets, a growing segment of travelers is actively seeking experiences tied to place and community rather than interchangeable comfort. This shift is changing how properties ...
The investment landscape in Northern New Jersey real estate has shifted significantly over the last 18 months, according to Artur Tyszka, co-lead of the Tyszka Team at Keller Williams in Wayne. While inventory remains tight and prices continue to rise, the traditional formula of buying, renovating, and selling properties no longer guarantees strong returns. Investor ...
The widely repeated narrative that wealthy New York and California residents are flooding into South Florida is not supported by most resale transactions, according to Fiona Barone, a realtor with eXp Realty who closed 98 units in South Florida in 2025. “I think it’s exaggerated,” Barone says of the migration storyline. “When I’m looking at ...
Florida’s residential real estate market has relied heavily on the influx of remote workers over the past several years. However, this foundation may be less stable than it appears, according to John Richardson, Global Real Estate Advisor at ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. The state’s appeal, driven by its no-state-income-tax policy, warm climate, and lower living ...
Manhattan’s residential inventory has fallen to its lowest point since early 2016, setting the city apart from national trends and potentially positioning it for price appreciation while much of the country faces a correction, according to Jared Antin, Executive Director at Brown Harris Stevens. “If you look at the supply dynamic, you have to go ...
Healthcare real estate, particularly skilled nursing facilities, is attracting new capital as lenders recognize a deposit advantage that multifamily and office properties cannot match, according to Nachum Soroka, Vice President of the Healthcare Group at Eastern Union. Regional banks, debt funds, and alternative life insurance companies are increasingly interested in senior housing. This is driven ...
Rental prices in the Hudson Valley have compressed so close to mortgage payments that prospective tenants are increasingly saving for down payments instead of renting, according to Christina Wilger, a licensed real estate salesperson with RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group. The Hudson Valley rental market has entered a period of stagnation, diverging from the region’s generally ...
Miami’s rental market saw unprecedented demand last summer. Properties leased within days, rents rose almost every month, and investors scrambled to acquire assets. But over the past five months, rental rates have eased, luxury condos are taking longer to lease, and some investors who bought at the peak are reconsidering their approach. Joseph Hunike, COO ...
The return of buyer protections in real estate transactions is revealing a growing disconnect between seller expectations and current market realities, according to Christina Wilger, a licensed real estate salesperson with RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group in New Windsor, New York. Wilger says the primary reason deals fall apart today is inspection disputes. “Sellers are still ...
Connecticut’s real estate market spans a wide range – from Bridgeport’s affordable neighborhoods to the high-end estates along Greenwich’s Gold Coast. Yet, as Ruth Fiske-Ratner and Sam Ratner, top-producing brokers at CTproperties with Keller Williams Realty, point out, the most successful transactions across all price points share one essential element: a strategic pricing approach, not ...
Manhattan’s real estate market is charting its own path in 2025, diverging from national trends dominated by rising mortgage rates and affordability concerns. Instead, the city’s unique co-op structure, high percentage of cash buyers, and neighborhood-specific dynamics are shaping a market that remains active and competitive, especially at the upper end. Trina Cooper, a licensed ...
After several years of pandemic aftershocks, inflation, and changing consumer habits, the restaurant real estate sector is beginning to show early signs of recovery. While the industry has faced some of its most difficult challenges in decades, commercial real estate professionals specializing in restaurant site selection are cautiously optimistic that the market is stabilizing. David ...
The Long Island residential market is defined by constraints and pressures that set it apart from the broader U.S. housing landscape. Unlike areas with ample land for expansion or populations willing to relocate, Long Island’s tight geography and strong local ties create a market where inventory remains scarce, and competition is intense. These conditions shape ...
The biggest shift behind “agentic AI” in real estate isn’t happening on computer screens – it’s happening in the data pipes lying beneath. The flashy interfaces and chat windows get the attention, but they’re only the surface layer of a much deeper shift in how information moves through real estate systems. What truly matters is ...
