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 ...
Three years ago, buying a Jersey City condo meant rushing to make an offer, waiving inspections, and competing with multiple bidders. Today, buyers are moving more deliberately: touring several properties, requesting seller credits, and taking days–not hours–to decide. The urgency that defined the pandemic housing market has faded. Across Hudson County, buyers and sellers are ...
Three years ago, Bay Area property owners would have dismissed the idea of celebrating a 6 percent mortgage rate. But in early 2025, many are doing exactly that, driving a wave of refinancing that is quietly changing the local lending landscape. The main reason: many apartment owners who locked in low fixed rates during the ...
During the pandemic, Big Bear vacation rentals became unusually profitable. The Southern California mountain town surged to the top of Airbnb’s global rankings in 2020 and 2021, as city dwellers flocked to open spaces and remote work made weeklong escapes possible. For a brief period, owners enjoyed record occupancy and rental income that often covered ...
Ask New Jersey residents where to find the next up-and-coming neighborhood, and opinions will vary. Yet a handful of areas consistently come up in local conversations and open house talks, drawing attention from buyers and investors seeking more value and potential than in the usual hotspots. Over the past year, several neighborhoods have shifted from ...
For years, real estate investors and homebuyers have overlooked the Mississippi Gulf Coast in favor of flashier markets. Jon Lester, Head of Growth and Operations at Home Buyer Mississippi, is here to change that narrative. After years of sharpening his skills in one of the country’s most demanding real estate markets in New Orleans, Jon ...
Toronto’s condominium market is facing a sharp collapse in new supply. Pre-construction starts have plunged from around 35,000 units annually to just 500, according to Andy Taylor, Senior Vice President of Sales at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. This 98.6 percent decline is the direct result of overlapping government policies aimed at cooling affordability pressures and ...
Atlantic City’s residential real estate market is changing, moving beyond its casino image to offer new opportunities for middle-class buyers. Eric Millstein, Real Estate Associate at Soleil Sotheby’s International Realty, points to a surge of new construction projects that make waterfront and bayfront living possible at price points previously out of reach for most buyers. ...
After several years of rapid growth, markets along the Texas Hill Country corridor are entering a more measured phase. Inventory has increased, sales cycles have lengthened, and buyers now have greater leverage — but demand remains intact, supported by steady in-migration and regional economic strength. The shift is less about decline than about adjustment, as ...
Out-of-state migration is transforming buyer behavior and market dynamics in Las Vegas. While much of the country faces cooling demand and price corrections, the local market shows a clear divide: steady activity at the median price point and increasing pressure at the high end. This split reflects the growing influence of out-of-state buyers, who often ...
Navigating real estate investment in New York City requires a deep understanding of local tax law. City-specific regulations present challenges that often surface only after transactions are underway. For both investors and practitioners, mastering the city’s unique tax structure is now a prerequisite for closing deals without costly surprises. Jarrett Kalish, founder of Kalish Law ...
The European hotel investment market staged a strong comeback in 2025, with transaction volumes reaching €23.6 billion, according to data from Savills. This marks a rebound from subdued activity in recent years, driven by improved market conditions and more realistic pricing expectations. Liquidity has improved in both equity and debt markets, making it easier to ...
