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Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

The New Jersey coastal real estate market illustrates how local conditions can differ sharply from widely reported data. In Spring Lake, an affluent seaside community, experienced agents are seeing buyer and seller behavior that contradicts what national platforms and zip code data suggest about coastal property values. A Family Brokerage Competes Through Local Knowledge Dylan ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

The mixed-use development sector in Atlanta is experiencing record demand as more residents and businesses seek integrated environments that combine living, working, shopping, and leisure. This surge is altering the landscape for developers and tenants alike, raising expectations for what makes a successful retail or restaurant concept and creating a supply shortage that is shaping ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

For most of the country, buying a home in 2026 looks roughly like it always has: find a neighborhood, get pre-approved, make an offer, negotiate. Nationally, the housing market is projected to remain steady this year, with minimal price growth and slow sales. But in certain markets, the picture is much more dynamic. In Hartford, ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
30 Mar 2026

Nassau County on Long Island has become one of the most competitive housing markets in the country, driven by a wave of buyers relocating from Brooklyn and Queens in search of more space and better value. While many U.S. markets have cooled, Nassau’s combination of tight inventory, steady price growth, and frequent bidding wars has ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

Central New Jersey’s real estate market is facing pressures that go beyond the usual explanations of interest rates or local demand. Kevin Ward, a veteran broker with Coldwell Banker Realty who has spent 37 years navigating market cycles, says the real story behind today’s housing shortage is rooted in changes to who owns America’s homes ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

The New Jersey real estate market is undergoing rapid change as investor activity intensifies, especially in counties near New York City. Rising interest rates, shifting buyer psychology, and the legacy of the pandemic boom are redefining how deals are done and who is driving market momentum. Nowhere is this more visible than in Essex County ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

The South Jersey shore real estate market is outpacing national trends, operating under conditions that set it apart from most residential sectors. While many U.S. markets slow under the weight of high interest rates and affordability concerns, this coastal region continues to see strong demand and rising prices, driven by dynamics specific to its status ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

The short-term rental industry has moved far beyond its origins of spare bedrooms and informal weekend stays. As the market matures, larger operators are working to professionalize the sector while preserving the authenticity that initially drew travelers away from traditional hotels. AvantStay, which has grown from 10 properties in California’s Coachella Valley to 3,000 homes ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

More than two years after the Lahaina fires, Maui’s real estate market continues to feel the effects of the disaster. While the physical destruction was immediate, the longer-term impacts—ranging from regulatory changes to insurance costs and shifting buyer sentiment—are still reshaping the island’s housing landscape. Ken Smith, team leader of The Smith Team at Coldwell ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

The Ottawa residential real estate market is entering the spring season with renewed confidence. After months of uncertainty caused by fluctuating interest rates and broader economic concerns, both buyers and sellers are now engaging more actively. This shift reflects growing acceptance of the current rate environment and suggests that Ottawa is on track for an ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

The Denver real estate market is undergoing a significant change as technology-driven companies introduce new methods for buying and selling homes. At the core of this shift is an increased reliance on data analytics and flexible transaction models designed to address persistent challenges for both buyers and sellers. Steve deGuzman, a broker associate with Orchard, ...