The luxury real estate market in Weston, Florida, continues to outperform broader trends, with steady buyer demand and a clear advantage for sellers who invest in preparation and realistic pricing. Despite national headwinds and economic uncertainty, local agents report that activity remains robust, but only for properties that meet heightened buyer expectations. Rose Sklar, leader ...
Lenders are changing the way they finance short-term rental (STR) properties, shifting from evaluating buyer creditworthiness to assessing property income performance. This change is altering which STR investments can access institutional capital and how quickly deals can close. Stefan St. Marie, Co-Founder and CTO of Revnest, explains that more lenders are now using debt service ...
After two years of mortgage rates hovering near 7%, Bucks County’s real estate market is showing early signs of increased activity. Buyers who had been waiting on the sidelines returned to open houses in December, while some homeowners with low-rate mortgages began exploring selling options. Sarah Peters, team leader at eXp Luxury Realty in Bucks ...
As Nashville continues to attract new residents and real estate investors, buyers are discovering that the true cost of purchasing property extends well beyond the listing price. In a market shaped by steady population growth and rising demand, closing costs, prepaid expenses, and overlooked fees can add thousands of dollars to the final bill. For ...
While headlines highlight Florida’s insurance crisis and its chilling effect on real estate, St. Augustine stands out as an exception. In St. Johns County, agents report stable insurance access and growing buyer confidence, a sharp contrast to the difficulties seen in many other Florida coastal markets. Taylor Johnson, sales associate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida ...
The real estate investment sector faces challenges and processes distinct from traditional residential sales, creating a specialized niche that few transaction coordinators can manage. Andrew Farnell, Director of Investor Transactions at Elite Closing Solutions, has built his career in this demanding environment, processing hundreds of investor transactions each year. His experience offers a rare look ...
The Northern Virginia real estate market is showing early signs of renewed buyer activity as mortgage rates moderate and policy changes point to further relief. After two years marked by high interest rates and slower sales, local agents report growing optimism as 2026 begins. Desiree Rejeili, a 17-year real estate veteran and owner of Desiree ...
Low mortgage rates from prior years are trapping homeowners in place and fueling a severe inventory shortage in desirable suburban housing markets. Ellen Gonik, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who has worked in Essex County, New Jersey, for 17 years, says this “rate lock-in” effect is preventing the normal turnover of homes, creating ripple ...
Nearly half of all new construction buyers in Miami’s luxury real estate market are international, according to Uri Sefchovich, a realtor with Coldwell Banker who focuses on properties above $1 million. This surge marks a decisive shift in how global capital is flowing into Miami, moving beyond the usual seasonal or vacation-home trends. International Buyers ...
Uri Sefchovich, a luxury real estate agent with Coldwell Banker in Miami, warns that investors seeking distressed properties and high rental returns are relying on outdated assumptions that no longer apply in today’s market. Distressed Inventory Has Disappeared Miami’s residential market no longer offers the distressed inventory that defined previous investment cycles. Sefchovich states that ...
South Florida’s real estate market remains a magnet for investment, even as national conditions tighten. Community banks play a pivotal role in financing development projects that larger banks often overlook. Centennial Bank’s recent $73 million-plus construction loan for the 341-unit Flamingo Village in Hialeah illustrates how relationship-driven lending is enabling new projects in areas previously ...
Florida’s residential real estate market has diverged sharply in 2024, with luxury properties above $1 million continuing to appreciate while mid-tier condominiums face oversupply and price declines. This split is driven by strong economic growth, tax incentives, and a steady influx of affluent buyers into South Florida, especially Miami, creating opportunities for investors and agents ...
The Florida real estate market is showing signs of a gradual rebound, but moving a deal from contract to closing has become more complicated than ever. Fluctuating mortgage rates, stricter financing requirements, and new regulatory rules are increasing the workload for agents and buyers alike. Even experienced agents are struggling to keep up with the ...
The short-term rental (STR) investment market is shifting from projection-based decisions to data-driven analysis. Buyers now emphasize verified historical performance over seller-provided estimates, addressing a persistent weakness for STR investors: reliance on unverified, often inflated, revenue projections. Stefan St. Marie, Founder of Revnest, has a background in both the vacation rental industry at Vacasa and ...
The Bay Area’s commercial real estate market is contending with stricter lending standards and new expectations for workspace use. However, transactions are still moving forward for borrowers who understand the current requirements. Jenna Williams, Vice President and Relationship Manager at BMO, works with middle-market clients generating $10 million to $100 million in revenue across the ...
