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Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

The Manhattan townhouse market operates as a distinct niche within New York City’s luxury real estate scene, where block-by-block differences outweigh citywide trends and every deal demands thorough due diligence and neighborhood expertise. Richard Pretsfelder, senior partner at Leslie J. Garfield & Co., has specialized in this segment for 25 years. His firm has built ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

Hudson County’s real estate market continues to stand out as one of the Northeast’s most reliable investment locations, even as rising interest rates and broader economic uncertainty prompt caution among buyers and developers. The region’s proximity to Manhattan and steady record of price appreciation continue to attract both individual homebuyers and institutional investors, though the ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

Sonoma County’s real estate market is seeing renewed activity as Bay Area tech wealth, particularly from the artificial intelligence sector, drives more buyers north. After a period of cooling and price resistance, both sellers and buyers are adjusting to new realities: sellers are pricing more competitively, and buyers are returning to the market despite high ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

The Buffalo-Niagara region is attracting steady interest from buyers seeking affordability and a higher quality of life, reshaping the area’s real estate market. Once seen as a declining Rust Belt city, Buffalo is now drawing residents from high-cost metropolitan areas who want to stretch their dollars without sacrificing amenities or lifestyle. Enas Latif, founder of ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

Central Florida’s luxury real estate market operates under different conditions than the broader housing market. While rising interest rates and economic uncertainty are slowing activity in lower price segments, the region’s high-end properties remain largely insulated. For Bent Danholm, broker and co-owner of DANHOLM COLLECTION, this stability has enabled a highly targeted and data-driven approach ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

Over the past two decades, real estate has changed rapidly, with top agents adapting their business models to keep pace with evolving market demands. In New Jersey’s shore market — where home prices have doubled since the pandemic and new construction remains strong — operational discipline and strategic thinking are now essential for long-term success. ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

The Maui real estate market is undergoing a reset as new regulations, rising costs, and the aftermath of the August 2023 wildfires reshape the buying and selling process. Emergency responses in Lahaina have triggered broader changes affecting property values, investment strategies, and housing supply across the island. Short-Term Rental Rules Change Bill 9, emergency legislation ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
31 Mar 2026

If you’ve been buying or selling a home in Florida recently, the process may feel smoother than ever: sharper listings, more relevant search results, and property matches that seem almost intuitive. But that efficiency comes with a trade-off. Increasingly, artificial intelligence is shaping which homes buyers see — and which listings sellers struggle to surface. ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

The real estate development finance sector has faced significant disruption over the past two years, but specialized lenders are finding openings as traditional banks step back from construction and development loans. For firms focused on this niche, the current market combines new risks and fresh opportunities, with relationship-driven capital providers stepping into gaps left by ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

While national headlines continue to highlight the struggles of the retail sector, Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is experiencing steady retail growth that stands apart from broader market patterns. Located between New York City and Philadelphia, the region has become a retail bright spot, marked by low vacancy rates and strong tenant demand. Seth Lacey, Vice President ...

Rudi Davis
30 Mar 2026

The Department of Defense relocates approximately one-third of its personnel every three years. Service members arriving at new duty stations receive no institutional guidance on local real estate markets. Nic Williams, founder of The Real Estate Collective in Fairbanks, Alaska, says this administrative gap leaves military families relying on social media or selecting agents at ...

Rudi Davis
30 Mar 2026

High fire-zone insurance costs are creating a significant affordability challenge in suburban Los Angeles markets, with some homeowners in Santa Clarita, California, paying up to $9,000 annually for coverage. This adds up to $750 to monthly housing costs and is slowing home appreciation relative to neighboring areas. Michelle Alonso, a Realtor with The Alonso Team ...

Rudi Davis
30 Mar 2026

Industrial tenants across the Puget Sound region of Washington State are using the current market slowdown to target new Class A distribution centers at prices that reflect those of older, lower-quality properties. This strategy is meeting landlord resistance. According to Joe Scalzo, Principal and Broker at Neil Walter Company, in Washington State, tenants are increasingly ...

Rudi Davis
30 Mar 2026

Independent operators and institutional landlords entering flexible workspace often design spaces around hot desks and open collaboration areas, overlooking the product that generates the most revenue and retention: private offices. The coworking industry is built on a misconception about its core product, according to Jamie Russo, Founder and CEO of Everything Coworking, based in Dallas. The ...