Out-of-state buyers leaving high-cost markets are rapidly altering San Antonio’s real estate landscape, creating a split market that could threaten the city’s longstanding affordability advantage. The Coastal Exodus Arrives in San Antonio San Antonio has become a leading destination for homebuyers moving away from expensive coastal regions, according to Jerry Newman, a realtor with Brown ...
A significant demographic change is underway along Florida’s coast, as migration patterns shift established norms of where affluent buyers settle. According to Stephen Dutcher, a broker associate with Illustrated Properties who has worked in Martin County real estate since 1983, buyers from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties are moving north to Martin and St. ...
Florida’s coastal real estate markets are experiencing a supply problem that isn’t driven by construction capacity or a lack of land. Instead, according to veteran broker Stephen Dutcher, homeowners with low pandemic-era mortgage rates are economically trapped in their homes, creating an artificial inventory shortage that distorts the market in ways previous cycles have not. ...
Santa Monica, long considered one of Los Angeles’ most desirable rental markets, is experiencing a surge in luxury multifamily construction that is testing the limits of local demand. The influx of new, high-end apartment buildings has prompted questions about whether the area can support both the volume of new units and the steep rents being ...
Since the Surfside condo collapse, Miami’s condominium market has divided sharply between older buildings and new construction. According to Nayla Benitez, associate broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty, new mandatory safety regulations have not reassured buyers as intended. Instead, she says, they have deepened skepticism toward older properties and accelerated a local affordability crisis. ...
Chicago’s three-to-twelve unit multifamily properties occupy a distinctive niche in the city’s real estate landscape, offering a stable investment option for individuals while remaining largely outside the focus of institutional investors. As new construction slows to a decade low and regulatory hurdles persist, this segment continues to attract buyers looking for reliable returns amid broader ...
The launch of Mundi Group in New York City signals a broader shift in how experienced luxury agents are approaching team building and brokerage partnerships. Founded by Jorge Lopez, the venture represents a growing trend of established agents seeking platforms that combine operational support with technological capabilities, rather than traditional brokerage structures. Lopez, who built ...
In an industry where artificial intelligence threatens white-collar jobs but can’t replace skilled trades, Kelvin Enfinger Jr. offers a refreshing perspective on what the future of construction really needs: leaders who understand the work from the ground up. As Vice President of Greenhut Construction and the 2025 Chair of ABC Florida – the state’s largest ...
Market timing sounds logical in theory: wait for the bottom, buy at the lowest possible price, and maximize your return. In many real estate markets, this approach can occasionally work. In Vail, however, it consistently fails. Decades of market cycles show that even sophisticated buyers struggle to time it correctly. Mark Gordon from Christiania Realty ...
Vero Beach, a barrier island community on Florida’s Treasure Coast, is emerging as a strong alternative to the high-priced coastal markets of South Florida. As new direct flights make the area more accessible and the market recovers from a recent slowdown, Vero Beach is drawing increased attention from buyers seeking value, privacy, and a distinctive ...
Connecticut’s commercial real estate market is experiencing record activity, fueled by an influx of New York buyers and growing interest from institutional investors. Amid this surge, boutique brokerages are proving they can compete with national firms by emphasizing exclusive tenant representation and personalized service. Kravet Realty LLC, led by Jeff Kravet, exemplifies how smaller firms ...
Inventory glut and weak buyer demand have created a two-tier market in Jacksonville, where only sellers willing to cut prices are closing deals, according to Jan Rice, a licensed realtor with Momentum Realty Jacksonville. As of November, about 11,000 homes are listed on the MLS, with roughly 8,000 of those sitting unsold for more than ...
The idea that vacant office buildings can be easily turned into apartments has become a common refrain in real estate discussions. With office vacancies rising, the supposed solution is to convert underused buildings into much-needed housing. But according to Carlo Batts, Principal & CEO of Reduxx Group and a commercial appraiser specializing in Philadelphia, the ...
Commercial real estate has faced a sharp slowdown as higher interest rates disrupt decades-old valuation models. Cap rates have risen, deal volume has dropped, and investors have pulled back. Yet Carlo Batts, Principal & CEO of Reduxx Group, who appraises hundreds of properties across the Philadelphia region, says the real story is not about weak ...
BAC’s Chief Advocacy Officer recognized among the world’s most influential mortgage leaders for 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Brendan McKay, Broker/Owner of McKay Mortgage Company and Chief Advocacy Officer of the Broker Action Coalition (BAC), has earned a place on Mortgage Professional America’s prestigious 2025 Global 100 list, which recognizes the world’s most impactful mortgage industry ...
