The common belief that rising interest rates are keeping homeowners from moving may overlook a key reality, according to David Newcombe, Co-Founder and Associate Broker at Compass Arizona. Newcombe says many homeowners who locked in low mortgage rates have since taken on additional debt through home equity lines and other borrowing, raising their effective debt ...
In Monmouth County, New Jersey, sellers are increasingly unwilling to negotiate on repairs or price reductions, causing deals to fall apart when buyers expect the leverage they had two years ago. Paul Kaminski, a broker associate with Keller Williams Sports + Entertainment, recently lost a transaction after a buyer requested concessions for mold remediation. Kaminski ...
Persistent inventory shortages in desirable suburban areas are changing how homebuyers approach the market, with many abandoning traditional comparison shopping. Instead of touring multiple homes and weighing options over several weeks, buyers are forced to make quick decisions and settle for any property that meets their basic criteria. Yann Rousseau, a REALTOR® with eXp Realty ...
The New Jersey Shore real estate market is seeing a widening divide between properties that sell easily and those in distress, where sellers lack the funds to meet regulatory requirements or prepare their homes for sale. Gina Corbisiero, broker-salesperson with Century 21 Solid Gold Realty, says the divide is becoming more pronounced, with distressed sellers ...
New construction homes are the most sought-after segment in the Palm Beach County, Florida, real estate market, but inventory remains limited due to high building costs and scarce land. These constraints have persisted even as buyer demand for new homes remains strong, according to Alex Fink, a realtor with Team Fink Real Estate who specializes in custom ...
Atlanta’s condominium market is under pressure as aging buildings require major repairs and the cost of ownership climbs beyond the reach of many buyers. Jeremy Smith, a condominium specialist with Engel & Völkers Atlanta, has spent 15 years focusing on the city’s high-rise sector and describes a market facing challenges distinct from the broader residential ...
The self-storage industry built its reputation on simplicity: rent out a unit, collect a payment, repeat. But as new supply outpaces demand and margins compress across North America, technology vendors are making the case that the industry’s low-tech traditions are becoming a liability — a claim that mid-market operators are weighing with cautious interest. Luke ...
The largest residential brokerage consolidation in American history is raising a practical question for agents and clients: does scale improve the experience, or flatten it? Compass now controls roughly 340,000 agents after absorbing Anywhere Real Estate, bringing under one roof brands that include Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Coldwell Banker ...
The Scottsdale real estate market is diverging by price points, with entry-level condos and homes under $400,000 losing value. At the same time, luxury properties in Paradise Valley and other high-end communities continue to appreciate. Jennifer Wilson, a Realtor at describes this widening gap as a direct response to rising interest rates and affordability pressures ...
Policy uncertainty and shifting market forces are slowing U.S. construction activity, even as companies across the industry report healthy balance sheets. Developers are holding off on new projects, waiting for clearer signals on economic and regulatory policy before breaking ground. Eric Gaus, chief economist at Dodge Construction Network, has tracked this shift using an extensive ...
There is a particular kind of traveler for whom the friction of arrival matters as much as the destination itself. For that person – the one who measures journeys in efficiency and values the seamless transition from tarmac to front door – the middle Florida Keys have quietly become one of the most compelling propositions ...
For years, Miami’s real estate spotlight has focused on Brickell and downtown, where prices have soared, and competition remains fierce. But as affordability becomes a bigger hurdle, buyers and investors are expanding their searches. According to local agents and residents, several neighborhoods just outside the city’s core are attracting renewed interest with solid construction, improving ...
Commercial real estate is undergoing a rapid shift away from decades-old manual processes toward sophisticated digital platforms. While the industry has long lagged behind the residential sector in technology adoption, that gap is closing at an unprecedented pace as firms face mounting pressure to modernize. James Huang, Managing Director of Commercial Real Estate at RESAAS ...
The Tampa Bay luxury real estate market is entering a new phase as high-end buyers shift their focus from lifestyle-driven purchases to more calculated, investment-oriented strategies. This change is reshaping how wealthy individuals approach property acquisition in Florida, driven by evolving economic conditions, hurricane impacts, and the realities of insurance and development. Carol Fasick, team ...
Florida’s workforce housing crisis has reached a critical point. Essential workers – teachers, firefighters, police officers, and others vital to daily life – are increasingly priced out of the communities they serve, facing long commutes or settling for inadequate housing. For Miles Alexander III, founder and principal of Alexander Goshen, this affordability gap prompted a ...
