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Steve Marcinuk
07 Apr 2026

The listing photos are polished. The price estimate on the three-bedroom Carmel cottage arrived before you even called an agent. Your mortgage pre-approval took eleven minutes. None of that happened by accident — and none of it involved a human being. Artificial intelligence has moved into California’s coastal real estate market, and in 2026, it’s ...

Steve Marcinuk
07 Apr 2026

Connecticut’s residential real estate market faces one of its worst inventory shortages in decades. The primary cause is homeowners’ unwillingness to give up the low mortgage rates they secured during the pandemic. This lock-in effect is reshaping how buyers approach deals, how agents structure offers, and what both parties expect. Michael Calabro, broker/owner and REO ...

Steve Marcinuk
07 Apr 2026

South Florida continues to attract investors despite rising interest rates, tighter lending, and economic uncertainty across the U.S. The tri-county region—Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties—remains a magnet for capital, with compressed cap rates and intense competition for limited properties. Elon Gerberg, co-founder and managing director of Vision Real Estate Advisors, has seen this momentum ...

Rudi Davis
05 Apr 2026

Residential deal cancellations in Connecticut have increased 20 to 25 percent year over year, according to Michael Calabro, Broker/Owner & REO Director at Coldwell Banker Calabro & Associates. Unlike previous years, the primary driver is buyer psychology rather than financing or appraisal issues. In a competitive, low-inventory market, buyers are waiving inspections and stretching their ...

Steve Marcinuk
04 Apr 2026

Technology and generational wealth are driving major changes in Orange County’s real estate market, altering how homes are bought, sold, and inherited. Buyers and sellers have access to more information than ever, while a historic wave of property inheritance creates new challenges. Navigating this environment successfully requires agents to combine technological tools with deep expertise ...

Rudi Davis
03 Apr 2026

Most commercial real estate (CRE) firms are experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI), but few have integrated it into their daily operations. Eglae Recchia, Chief Operating Officer at Keyway, points to a recent survey of about 150 CRE firms. While 45% are piloting AI solutions, only 9% have successfully put them into production workflows. This wide ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Apr 2026

Silicon Valley’s real estate market is holding strong even as headlines report widespread slowdowns elsewhere. Linda Baker, founder of Milestone Realty and a 23-year veteran of the industry, offers a clear view of the current landscape in one of America’s most expensive and closely watched housing markets. Tech Wealth Powers Home Buying Silicon Valley’s housing ...

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 ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
02 Apr 2026

House hunting in the New York metro area once meant endless scrolling, slow paperwork, and unpredictable pricing. Now, artificial intelligence is quietly changing the process — speeding up some steps, cutting costs in others, but also introducing new risks and uncertainties. If you’ve seen listings with highly polished photos or instant project renderings, AI is ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
01 Apr 2026

Buying or selling a home once meant endless scrolling, slow paperwork, and unpredictable pricing. Now, artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping that process – speeding up some steps, lowering costs, but also introducing new risks and uncertainty. If you’ve seen listings with flawless photos, received instant loan pre-approvals, or noticed price estimates that seem unusually precise, ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
01 Apr 2026

You’ve just closed on your first house. You have the keys, the mortgage, and a list of projects to tackle. But most new homeowners overlook one critical step: planning for when something breaks. While it’s easy to focus on choosing furniture, picking paint colors, and improving curb appeal, few new owners prioritize organizing documents, scheduling ...

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 ...