Long Beach Island, an 18-mile barrier island off the coast of New Jersey, is seeing home prices approach $2 million, nearly double what they were just a few years ago. This surge stands out even as many coastal markets across the U.S. face slower sales, rising interest rates, and affordability concerns. The reasons behind Long ...
As 2026 begins, Manhattan’s residential real estate market is defined by uncertainty and hesitation. While headlines often highlight volatility and dramatic swings, agents and investors working directly in the market see a more layered reality. Today’s environment presents both obstacles and openings for buyers, sellers, and investors who are willing to look past the noise ...
The Atlanta real estate market is approaching a pivotal moment, with local experts noting early signs of renewed momentum even as many buyers remain hesitant due to elevated interest rates. After years of volatility and rapid change, agents and investors report a gradual shift toward more stable conditions, though not without continued challenges. Adrian Provost, ...
After several uncertain years, Tampa Bay’s residential market is regaining strength as both buyers and sellers reenter the market. In Wesley Chapel and neighboring Pasco County communities, new construction is meeting the demand of a diverse group of homebuyers seeking affordability and modern amenities. Market Activity Picks Up in Early 2026 The start of 2026 ...
Remote transactions are reshaping Miami’s luxury pre-construction real estate market, with a surge in cash buyers and a growing share of activity that does not appear in public sales data. Technology has enabled multimillion-dollar deals to be completed without in-person meetings, while shifts in buyer demographics and financing challenges are reshaping who can buy and ...
While much of the United States has become more favorable to buyers, Bergen County, New Jersey, remains one of the country’s strongest seller’s markets. This dynamic is creating unique hurdles and opportunities for both buyers and sellers in one of the region’s most competitive real estate environments. Cheryl Cooper, team leader of The Cheryl Cooper ...
While much of the country is seeing the housing market slow and buyers gain leverage, northern Bergen County remains under conditions that favor sellers. Local properties routinely sell above asking price, and inventory remains tight despite a slight increase in listings. These factors have kept the market competitive and prices rising, even as other regions ...
South Florida’s luxury real estate market is increasingly split between ultra-high-end properties that attract record-breaking prices and a mid-luxury segment struggling with rising interest rates, soaring insurance costs, and more selective buyers. This divide is most visible in Palm Beach County, where billion-dollar deals make headlines even as homes in the $2.5 million to $5 ...
The tokenization of real estate assets is moving from theory to practice as technical infrastructure improves and regulatory pathways become clearer. Institutional investors are beginning to consider blockchain-based property investments, and companies such as OFA Group are building the systems needed to support this shift. Thomas Gaffney, COO of NASDAQ-listed OFA Group, has worked in ...
The real estate markets in Florida and New York are undergoing significant adjustments as the pandemic’s effects fade and local forces regain influence. Grace Folias, Owner & Team Lead at the Modern Approach Real Estate, in both Queens, New York, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sees these changes firsthand and describes how each region is now ...
Litchfield County’s real estate market has become a battleground between local working families and deep-pocketed second-home buyers. As high-income buyers from out of town drive up demand and prices, many year-round residents struggle to compete for a shrinking supply of homes. LeeAnn Asklar, a realtor with E.J. Murphy Realty, is using skills she honed over ...
While headlines focus on Brooklyn’s soaring median prices, the real action in New York real estate is happening at the ground level, where the pace of deals is outstripping what most buyers – and even some agents – expect. Patrick Dominique, a realtor at One Stop Agency specializing in Queens, Nassau County, and Brooklyn, says ...
Bergen County, New Jersey, stands apart from other suburban markets, maintaining strong home prices despite broader affordability pressures. The key factor is its unmatched proximity to Manhattan, which creates demand that neighboring regions cannot match. According to Paula Clark, a 30-year real estate veteran and team leader at The Paula Clark Group, this geographic advantage ...
The Florida Keys luxury real estate market is showing a counterintuitive trend: sales of canal-front homes have surged nearly 59% over the past year, even as average prices have dropped by 9%. At first glance, this divergence might suggest distress or weakening demand. But according to Michaela Walters, Broker Associate at Walters Luxury Group, the ...
Rising inventory in Northeast Florida has changed how real estate agents approach pricing, according to Shelby Hodges, team leader at The Shelby Hodges Group in St. Augustine. Instead of setting a firm listing price based on their expertise, agents now present sellers with a data-driven price range and allow them to choose the final number, ...
