The Atlantic County, NJ real estate market is facing a severe affordability crisis. Longtime residents and their children are increasingly unable to buy homes in the communities where they grew up. Jessica Tolan, Sales Associate at Farley & Ferry Realty, attributes this to limited land supply, strong demand from affluent second-home buyers, and investors seeking ...
A growing number of Chicago buyers are treating property purchases as investment opportunities rather than lifestyle decisions, according to Lourdes Fernando, a realtor with Keller Williams ONEChicago who specializes in veteran buyers and owns multiple multi-unit properties. Fernando says this change is reshaping how agents advise clients and structure deals. More buyers now prioritize rental ...
Material and labor cost increases in Idaho’s Treasure Valley have fundamentally changed the fix-and-flip and value-add real estate landscape. Since 2020, construction costs have risen 50 to 60 percent, pushing investors to abandon traditional cosmetic renovations in favor of deeper value-add projects that justify higher expenses. Chris Wolford, Team Leader at Green Pine Homes Idaho, ...
The Naples luxury real estate market presents a split reality: some segments are thriving, while others are stagnant. According to Renee Hahn, Luxury Real Estate Advisor at the market’s fragmentation by price point, property type, and geographic area is so pronounced that broad statements about “the market” are not just incomplete — they are misleading ...
California policymakers have promoted accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a solution to the state’s housing shortage. But Wendy Rawley, Team Leader at The Wendy Rawley Team, says most homeowners who have built ADUs are holding onto their properties, limiting the number of homes available for sale. This creates a mismatch between policy expectations and actual ...
The Santa Clarita Valley real estate market is returning to pre-pandemic fundamentals. Buyers are once again scrutinizing deals, conducting thorough inspections, and negotiating repairs. After several years of waived contingencies and rapid transactions, today’s buyers are more cautious. High interest rates and rising insurance costs are eroding purchasing power and reshaping what buyers can afford ...
The Albany residential market stands out from broader housing conditions, sustaining price growth even as home sales slow in many parts of the country. This stability is rooted in the region’s economic composition: government jobs, a robust healthcare sector, and expanding tech companies provide a steady employment base, supporting consistent housing demand despite broader volatility. ...
The commercial real estate market across upstate New York is experiencing significant changes, shaped by economic pressures, demographic shifts, and evolving business needs. While national trends such as rising interest rates and remote work have left their mark, upstate markets are responding with distinct strategies that reflect local strengths and challenges. Mercedes Brien, a 30-year ...
Silicon Valley’s real estate market is holding strong even as headlines report widespread slowdowns elsewhere. Linda Baker, founder of Milestone Realty and a 23-year veteran of the industry, offers a clear view of the current landscape in one of America’s most expensive and closely watched housing markets. Tech Wealth Powers Home Buying Silicon Valley’s housing ...
Touring a 100-year-old home in Richmond’s Fan District can feel like stepping into history. Intricate crown molding, gleaming hardwood floors, and classic facades draw buyers in, but beneath the surface, older homes often conceal costly problems. Many buyers focus on aesthetics and overlook issues that can turn a dream home into a financial headache. Christopher ...
If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Irvine, you’re entering a market undergoing rapid and noticeable changes. From new commission rules to falling mortgage rates and shifting buyer behavior, here are the three developments having the biggest impact right now. New Commission Rules For decades, California real estate transactions followed an unwritten rule: ...
As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates, many commercial real estate investors are not accounting for the risks it poses to tenant businesses and long-term property values, according to Elon Gerberg, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Vision Real Estate Advisors. While investors continue to focus on traditional indicators such as cap rates, occupancy, and rent growth, Gerberg ...
Insurance availability has become the main obstacle to closing mountain real estate transactions in Colorado, now outpacing financing and appraisal issues, according to Anne Skinner, team lead at The Skinner Team with Keller Williams Top of the Rockies. Properties located in wildland-urban interface zones often cannot secure insurance policies that meet lender requirements, and when ...
Mixed-use developments in Atlanta — walkable neighborhoods with apartments, shops, restaurants, and green spaces — are leasing up before construction even begins. In many cases, retail and restaurant spaces are fully committed months or even years ahead of opening. This surge is not simply developer optimism. Demand for integrated, walkable communities has changed the local ...
A walk through Monterey, Carmel, or Pacific Grove now reveals a clear change: “For Sale” signs linger for weeks, sometimes months. Homes that once drew bidding wars within days are sitting quietly, waiting for buyers who can afford them—or buyers at all. The Monterey Peninsula, known for its oceanfront estates and Pebble Beach luxury, has ...
