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Alejandra Rodriguez
03 Apr 2026

A studio apartment in Edgewater that once rented for $900 now costs at least $1,500, even without updates. Across Chicago, renters are facing steep increases as rents outpace wage growth, forcing many long-term residents to reconsider where – or if – they can afford to live in the city. “Affordable for a studio used to ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Apr 2026

If you’ve been watching the Mount Olive, New Jersey, housing market, you’ve likely seen a new pattern: sellers in certain price ranges are cutting prices by $25,000 or even $50,000 after weeks on the market. While not every listing is affected, the trend is clear in one segment – and it’s creating new opportunities for ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Apr 2026

Walk into an open house in San Marino or Pasadena today, and you’ll likely find not a crowd, but a handful of serious buyers ready to make an immediate offer. In California’s San Gabriel Valley, a persistent shortage of homes for sale has created a market in which well-priced properties under $2 million attract multiple ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

All-cash offers surged nationwide during the pandemic, as buyers with savings or home equity competed aggressively and often paid above asking prices. While most markets have cooled, South Jersey Shore communities such as Linwood, Northfield, and Ocean City remain exceptions. In early 2026, cash offers are common not just for vacation homes or investments but ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

The Bay Area’s commercial real estate lending market is undergoing a significant shift. Artificial intelligence companies are driving new apartment demand, while traditional office markets continue to face pressure. This divergence is creating opportunities for lenders and borrowers across the region. Marc Lipsett, Director of Loan Production at Walker Realty Capital, observes these trends from ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

San Francisco’s artificial intelligence sector is fueling a rebound in waterfront real estate, particularly in luxury condominiums. South Beach and Mission Bay, once marked by high vacancies and declining rents, are now seeing strong demand as high-earning AI professionals relocate to the city’s growing tech hubs. Mia Takami, founder of Takami Real Estate Group at ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

In Los Altos, California, where the average home price is now about $5.1 million, local real estate activity operates under different rules than the rest of the country. While interest rate fluctuations and tight inventory conditions shape most U.S. markets, this Silicon Valley community is driven by tech-sector wealth and stock market performance. Hiep Nguyen, ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

In Brevard County, the days of straightforward land development are over. What remains are projects requiring specialized knowledge, patience, and strategy. The regulatory environment has grown tougher, driven by rapid aerospace growth and increasingly complex approval processes. Kelly Delmonico, founder of Land Development Strategies, LLC, worked as a municipal planner before launching her consulting firm ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
02 Apr 2026

In Scottsdale, where desert landscapes dominate, and summer heat regularly climbs above 100 degrees, homes with water views have always been rare and desirable. But over the past year, demand for lakefront properties has surged, outpacing even the once-dominant golf course homes. Buyers who previously focused on fairway views or gated enclaves now compete for ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

Homebuyers searching in northern New Jersey often start with established names like Montville, Morristown, or Summit. But as prices in these sought-after towns climb, buyers are expanding their searches into less obvious areas. Locals and agents report growing activity in towns that were once overlooked, drawn by better amenities, new development, and more attainable prices. ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
02 Apr 2026

The self-storage industry’s pandemic boom has ended. Rents are declining, and supply now exceeds demand in many markets. Yet some operators are outperforming peers, not by slashing prices, but by aggressively improving operational efficiency. Rather than focusing solely on filling units, successful operators are investing in back-office systems that save time and reduce waste. This ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
02 Apr 2026

Starter homes in several Jersey Shore neighborhoods are now selling for 20 to 40% more than just a few years ago, as investors and first-time buyers target properties that were once overlooked. Homes that sat neglected or needed work are attracting new attention, with buyers betting on sweat equity and continued price growth in these ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
02 Apr 2026

Walk into an open house in northern New Jersey today, and you’ll see a housing market defined by scarcity. In towns where 80 homes might have been for sale in the past, there are now just two or three listings. In Ramsey and Wyckoff, inventory has dropped to only two homes each. But this shortage ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
02 Apr 2026

Rising interest rates were expected to slow affordable housing projects in Florida, and to some extent, they have. But according to Miles Alexander III, founder and principal of Alexander Goshen, the biggest obstacles facing these developments are not just financing challenges. Instead, persistent community opposition and high construction costs are proving to be the main ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
02 Apr 2026

Anyone searching for a home in Westport, Connecticut, lately has faced a stark reality: inventory has collapsed. The number of active single-family listings has fallen from a peak of 300 to just 50 — a drop of over 80 percent that has persisted since 2021. This sharp reduction means buyers have fewer options and intense ...