After several years of volatility marked by rapid cap rate increases and declining buyer activity, the net-lease investment market is showing clear signs of stabilization. Industry professionals, while cautious, see reasons for optimism as the sector heads toward 2026. Dave Wirgler, Vice President at Sands Investment Group, leads the firm’s developer services platform and has ...
While many U.S. housing markets face affordability challenges and declining transaction volumes, the Fort Collins area stands out for its stability and consistent growth. Local data show both inventory and sales rising year over year, even as high interest rates persist. This resilience sets northern Colorado apart from national trends, where headlines often highlight slowing ...
Florida’s coastal markets, especially Sarasota, are seeing a surge in new-home construction, altering both the supply landscape and investment opportunities. Ray Collins, a realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty, describes a development scale that is reshaping how buyers and investors approach market timing and property selection. “There’s a lot of new construction going on right now ...
Many commercial real estate investors are sidelining themselves by holding out for double-digit cap rates that are nearly impossible to find, according to Larry Gotcher, owner and principal agent at Resource Realty Group in Michigan. Gotcher, who closes between $100 million and $150 million in income-producing property transactions annually, says outdated return expectations are preventing ...
Walk into a Sunday open house in Key West’s historic Old Town, and you’ll see a different scene than just two years ago. Instead of buyers lining up outside Victorian cottages and bidding over the asking price, most listings now see just a few showings each weekend. Homes that once sold in under a week ...
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, continues to attract new residents at a rapid pace, defying expectations for a city known for harsh winters and unpredictable weather. People are moving in from the coasts, large metropolitan areas, and smaller towns throughout the Midwest. They come for job opportunities, affordable living, and a strong sense of community that ...
You’ve found the ideal lot in Kansas City. Zoning is in order, the numbers work, and your architect has drawn up the plans. But before construction begins, there’s a hidden obstacle that could halt your project – and it’s not related to permits or financing. In several Kansas City neighborhoods, neighborhood associations wield significant influence. ...
When Intel announced its multi-billion-dollar semiconductor facility in Licking County, Ohio, the impact quickly spread beyond the factory’s footprint. Neighboring townships, once expecting only gradual growth, are now facing a surge in demand for housing, data centers, and commercial buildings. These communities are rushing to update zoning laws and infrastructure plans, all while trying to ...
The Pittsburgh real estate market is undergoing a measurable shift as the intense seller’s market of recent years begins to moderate. Local agents are reporting changes in buyer behavior, evolving inventory patterns, and a gradual normalization of pricing expectations. These developments suggest the market is moving toward more balanced conditions, though persistent inventory constraints and ...
New Jersey’s affluent suburbs are bucking national trends of real estate slowdowns. While national headlines point to cooling markets and hesitant buyers, agents working in the state’s most desirable communities report a different reality: homes are still selling quickly and, in many cases, above asking price when priced and presented correctly. Strategic pricing and a ...
The Great Smoky Mountains region has long attracted vacation rental investors seeking steady returns, but market dynamics are shifting. Occupancy rates in Gatlinburg have fallen sharply, from pandemic-era highs of 80% in 2021 to about 53% today, forcing agents and investors to adjust their strategies amid greater competition and more selective travelers. Deanna Workman, a ...
The Boise retail market is charting its own course, maintaining steady activity and tenant demand even as national data points to rising vacancies and slower leasing elsewhere. While the U.S. retail sector has logged six consecutive quarters of increasing vacancy, the Treasure Valley continues to attract both new tenants and expansions, reflecting a blend of ...
The self-storage industry has changed rapidly in recent years, forcing operators to adjust their strategies in response to rising interest rates, more complex market dynamics, and higher investor expectations. For mid-market companies, the challenge is to find sustainable advantages while managing growth in a sector that demands operational sophistication. Sergio Altomare’s path from Federal Reserve ...
Palm Beach County’s residential real estate market is showing measurable signs of recovery, providing an early preview of trends that may soon reach other parts of the country. After several years of pandemic-fueled volatility, followed by a slowdown driven by higher interest rates, local data now indicate Florida’s housing sector is emerging from its slump ...
North Florida’s luxury residential market is entering a period of slower sales and greater uncertainty, driven by affordability pressures, evolving buyer expectations, and shifting market strategies. While overall transaction volumes have declined and properties linger longer on the market, the underlying shifts reveal bigger changes in what buyers want, how sellers respond, and which properties ...
