Building a luxury mountain home is a long, complex process that requires years of planning, permitting, and construction. Unlike suburban developments that can be completed quickly, mountain projects demand patience and careful execution. Developers in places like Telluride and Steamboat Springs know that rushing the process often leads to homes that look dated before the ...
Five years ago, Palm Beach County buyers focused on square footage and pools. Today, those features are still on the list, but they’re no longer the first questions asked. According to Raymond Fernandez, a sales associate and relocation specialist with eXp Realty who has sold hundreds of new-construction homes across South Florida, buyers now walk ...
Lucas Piper, owner of Five Star Vacation Home Rentals in Austin, has seen many short-term rental owners spend thousands on upgrades that fail to increase bookings. Despite investments in new furniture, complete repaints, or landscaping, some properties remain vacant for weeks. In contrast, owners who focus on a handful of targeted, inexpensive improvements consistently secure ...
London’s Holborn district has a new player in flexible workspace, and it’s built on hard-won lessons from the WeWork era. Alex Passler, who previously led WeWork’s Asia Pacific and The America’s Real Estate teams, has opened Vallist‘s flagship location at Finlaison House – a 30,000-square-foot space that challenges how the industry thinks about flex office ...
As we start 2026, I’m seeing South Florida real estate continue its transition from pandemic-era extremes toward more balanced market conditions. Inventory is up about 30% across Palm Beach County, and that’s changing the dynamics for both buyers and sellers. The most important thing to understand is that South Florida is not one market. What ...
When a home hits the market, price per square foot is often treated as the deciding factor in how quickly it will sell. Buyers use it to compare listings, sellers use it to justify asking prices, and agents rely on it to anchor negotiations. It’s simple, familiar, and easy to defend. But price per square ...
Five years ago, Jacksonville homebuyers prioritized square footage and school ratings. Today, those factors still matter, but they’re no longer the top priorities. Jan Rice, a realtor with Momentum Realty Jacksonville who has worked with military families and first-time buyers for six years, says buyers now walk into showings with a checklist of specific features ...
Santa Monica is experiencing a surge in luxury apartment construction, with new towers rising along Broadway and Lincoln. These developments offer studios for over $3,000 a month and penthouses at $10,000 or more, targeting affluent renters and institutional investors seeking high-end, well-located assets. However, the volume of new supply has raised concerns about whether the ...
In Martin County’s condo market, a surprising trend has emerged: high-end waterfront units are selling almost instantly, while more affordable over-55 condos are piling up with little buyer interest. This reversal challenges the common assumption that entry-level properties move faster than luxury listings. The forces behind this divide offer critical insights for both buyers and ...
Step into one of Brickell’s newest high-rises and you’ll see buyers moving quickly, often submitting offers before units officially hit the market. Cross the street to a decades-old building and the picture changes: listings linger, price reductions accumulate, and sellers scramble to offer incentives. Miami’s condo market has divided sharply, and understanding which side of ...
In several Miami neighborhoods, million-dollar mansions now stand beside modest 1950s bungalows. Two blocks away, newly built luxury homes tower over rows of single-family houses that haven’t been updated in decades. A drive through these areas reveals a striking pattern: developers are investing heavily in neighborhoods that were ignored, mainly just a few years ago, ...
Edmonton’s condo market has lagged behind the city’s single-family home sector for years, with prices that remain below their peaks from over a decade ago. Despite some recovery in other segments of the housing market, many Edmonton condos have not regained their lost value, and there are few signs of a rapid turnaround. Gerard Hagan, ...
If you’ve been waiting for mortgage rates to return to the record lows of 2020 and 2021 before buying a home, it may be time to reconsider. While lower rates seem appealing, those years of ultra-cheap borrowing actually made housing less accessible for most buyers. Hoping for another period of rock-bottom rates could mean missing ...
Across major U.S. cities, a surprising trend has emerged: single-family homes are selling quickly, while condominiums are lingering on the market. Traditionally, condos have served as the more affordable entry point for first-time buyers, but current market dynamics are turning that expectation upside down. Buyers are finding more condo options and less competition, while sellers ...
A year ago, homes in Palm Harbor were selling within days. Today, many listings linger for 30 to 90 days or more before attracting serious buyers. Home prices across Pinellas County have dropped 4.7% year-over-year, forcing both buyers and sellers to adjust their expectations and strategies. If you were previously priced out of the Tampa ...
