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Heather Hook
06 Jan 2026

While large national chains and luxury facilities dominate the senior living landscape, a Florida-based operator is challenging the assumption that quality care requires premium pricing. Elevated Estates, founded in early 2022, has carved out a distinctive niche by serving what the company identifies as a chronically underserved market: residents who can’t afford $8,000-$12,000 monthly rents ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Jan 2026

A clear pattern is developing in mature suburban real estate markets around major cities, according to Sarah Peters, Team Leader at eXp Luxury Realty. Walkability has moved beyond a lifestyle perk to become a decisive factor in pricing, changing the competitive landscape and limiting access for some buyers. “We’re seeing major trends with baby boomers ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Jan 2026

The Florida Keys present a real estate scenario that often confuses investors: the same historic preservation guidelines and zoning restrictions that create long permitting processes and costly restoration requirements also underpin the market’s resilience during downturns, according to Ellen Gvili, global real estate advisor at Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty. “The Key West market is one ...

Rudi Davis
05 Jan 2026

The real estate industry faces a serious data challenge, according to Jeff Beggins, Chief Evolution Officer at CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises. Market reports that claim Tampa is “down modestly” or that Pinellas County prices have dropped 12% year-over-year, he argues, do not reflect what buyers and sellers actually experience on the ground. “I don’t think ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Jan 2026

The Sarasota real estate market is dividing sharply along geographic lines, with planned communities like Lakewood Ranch continuing to attract buyers and investment while outlying areas that surged during the pandemic are now seeing prices fall. This divergence marks a significant shift from the broad-based appreciation that characterized the market just a few years ago. ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Jan 2026

The industrial outdoor storage (IOS) sector has attracted significant institutional capital over the past 18 months, with $1.7 billion raised and several high-profile acquisitions. Despite these headline numbers, market participants are encountering challenges that complicate the sector’s narrative of steady growth and resilience. Daniel Levin, Senior Associate at CorePoint Real Estate and a specialist in ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Jan 2026

Phoenix’s Camelback corridor and surrounding luxury neighborhoods are experiencing a surge in high-end real estate transactions, fueled by the technology sector’s expansion and an ongoing influx of California buyers. Recent sales data show that while the ultra-luxury market remains resilient, mid-tier segments are more sensitive to interest rate changes, creating distinct dynamics across price points. ...

Steve Marcinuk
05 Jan 2026

The healthcare real estate sector is undergoing measurable changes as demographic shifts and new care models reshape demand and investment strategies. Arizona, with its large retiree population, offers a clear view into these trends, illustrating both the opportunities and challenges facing the industry nationwide. Arizona’s healthcare real estate market demonstrates how an aging population is ...

Heather Hook
04 Jan 2026

The impact of historically low mortgage rates from 2020-2021 extends beyond typical market dynamics of reduced inventory and limited transactions. Real estate professionals report that the lock-in effect influences household decisions about relocation, divorce, and major life transitions in ways that compound over multiple years. Scott Spelker of The Spelker Team with Coldwell Banker in ...

Rudi Davis
04 Jan 2026

Nashville’s commercial real estate market is facing distress that far exceeds the challenges seen in the residential sector, according to Moren Adenubi, owner and managing broker at Crown Realty Experts. Adenubi, who specializes in both commercial and residential real estate, says the current divergence signals structural changes in how commercial space is used, not just ...

Steve Marcinuk
04 Jan 2026

Nashville’s distressed property market is showing early signs of a significant increase, even as overall market activity remains subdued for the holidays. According to Moren Adenubi, owner and managing broker at Crown Realty Experts, the underlying numbers point to a growing wave of bank-owned properties that most market observers have yet to notice. In December ...

Rudi Davis
04 Jan 2026

Construction cost inflation has been a central concern for the industry over the past three years. Still, Jim Roland, Senior Vice President of Arizona Operations at Alcorn Construction, says a key factor is being overlooked: labor costs show no signs of returning to pre-pandemic levels. Roland explains that wage increases driven by the 2021-2022 inflation ...

Steve Marcinuk
04 Jan 2026

Arizona’s West Valley industrial market has become one of the nation’s busiest logistics corridors. Still, rapid growth is exposing a critical weakness: the region’s power grid cannot keep up with demand, risking delays to future projects. Jim Roland, Senior Vice President of Arizona Operations at Alcorn Construction, says power infrastructure has become the single biggest ...