The numbers tell a stark story. America’s 74 million millennials are competing for roughly 800,000 homes available for sale at any given time. That’s nearly 100 millennials for every home on the market. For a generation entering their prime homebuying years, this supply-demand dislocation represents not just a market inefficiency but a fundamental breakdown in ...
The conversation around portfolio diversification typically focuses on asset classes: stocks versus bonds, growth versus value, domestic versus international equities. Yet one diversification strategy remains surprisingly underutilized by American investors despite offering tangible benefits that paper assets cannot provide. Geographic real estate diversification addresses risks that domestic-only portfolios inherently carry, regardless of how well-balanced they ...
The city of Baltimore is offering houses for one dollar. This is not a marketing gimmick — the city is actually selling vacant row homes for $1 each as part of a targeted effort to revive blocks that have suffered from years of abandonment and population loss. The program prioritizes Baltimore residents who commit to ...
Distressed properties requiring substantial renovation are now among the most reliable sources of meaningful returns for real estate investors in competitive suburban markets, according to Fiona Dogan, Global Real Estate Advisor at Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty in Westchester County, New York. Standard homes in these areas command premium prices, leaving little room for ...
Daven Henry, a licensed real estate specialist at LPT Realty, says Tampa’s most profitable investment opportunities are no longer in the city’s established neighborhoods. Henry points to overlooked areas near major development projects that are still under construction. His core argument: once a neighborhood’s appeal becomes obvious, the biggest gains are already gone. “You gotta ...
Private lenders are reporting a growing mismatch between how real estate investors finance acquisitions and how long they actually hold properties. Many borrowers structure deals expecting rising values to resolve leverage problems before the debt matures. This approach carries significant risk. H. Jack Miller, president and CEO of Gelt Financial, says the problem goes beyond ...
Skyrocketing insurance premiums in Florida are wiping out cash flow on rental properties that would otherwise be sound investments. John Bastidas, President and Founder of DSCR Investor Loanz, says the insurance crisis has changed the investment landscape in one of the country’s busiest real estate markets. For many investors, the numbers no longer work. They ...
Real estate investors entering the New York City market often encounter tax rules that differ from those in other states. Jarrett Kalish, founder of Kalish Law LLC and former New York City tax judge, identifies the city’s unincorporated business tax on partnerships as one of the most unexpected costs for non-local investors. “The entity-level tax ...
Germany’s hotel investment market remains stalled at about half its pre-pandemic transaction volume, as the country’s traditional lease-based operating model faces mounting financial strain. Thomas Emanuel, Head of Hospitality Thought Leadership, EMEA at Savills, notes that Germany historically matched the UK in annual hotel transaction volume at roughly 5 billion euros. Volumes have since settled ...
A national private lender is deliberately avoiding major urban markets, citing regulatory and political conditions that make lending more challenging. H. Jack Miller, President and CEO of Gelt Financial, says the firm now focuses on suburban and smaller urban markets where local laws and regulations are less burdensome. “The big cities are very anti-lender,” Miller ...
Toronto’s luxury real estate market is at a turning point, shaped by government policies, global economic volatility, and changing attitudes among wealthy buyers. After nearly two decades of rapid appreciation, the market is now experiencing what some industry observers call a necessary correction. Andy Taylor, founding member of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, has spent 23 ...
Hawaii’s commercial real estate market is changing rapidly due to evolving consumer behaviors, work patterns, and generational preferences. Some trends mirror those on the mainland, but Hawaii’s unique geography, demographics, and investment patterns produce distinct results. After years of steady demand from international and mainland investors, the pandemic accelerated shifts that are now reshaping the ...
The Des Moines, Iowa, real estate market stands out for its steady performance. It offers a clear example of how Midwest cities can remain stable even as national housing trends become volatile. Transaction volumes have returned to levels last seen in 1997, and appreciation has held steady. Des Moines avoids the dramatic price swings and ...
Leaving the city does not mean leaving city prices behind. In the counties and communities within commuting distance of Manhattan, including Westchester to the north and Hudson County and surrounding New Jersey suburbs to the west, proximity to the city and access to established school districts keep prices consistently high. Buyers expecting relief from Manhattan ...
After months of steady activity, Long Island’s real estate market has moved decisively in favor of sellers. Listings are moving quickly, bidding is competitive, and inventory remains tight across Nassau and Suffolk counties. For homeowners who have been waiting to sell, this is the strongest market in years. Across Long Island, homes are attracting multiple ...
