The commercial real estate market across upstate New York is experiencing significant changes, shaped by economic pressures, demographic shifts, and evolving business needs. While national trends such as rising interest rates and remote work have left their mark, upstate markets are responding with distinct strategies that reflect local strengths and challenges. Mercedes Brien, a 30-year ...
As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates, many commercial real estate investors are not accounting for the risks it poses to tenant businesses and long-term property values, according to Elon Gerberg, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Vision Real Estate Advisors. While investors continue to focus on traditional indicators such as cap rates, occupancy, and rent growth, Gerberg ...
Mixed-use developments in Atlanta — walkable neighborhoods with apartments, shops, restaurants, and green spaces — are leasing up before construction even begins. In many cases, retail and restaurant spaces are fully committed months or even years ahead of opening. This surge is not simply developer optimism. Demand for integrated, walkable communities has changed the local ...
Homes in South Jersey are now sitting on the market for about 30 days—noticeably longer than the near-instant sales of the past few years. While some properties still sell quickly, most sellers are experiencing a slower, more deliberate pace. The urgency that defined the post-pandemic housing market has faded, replaced by increased negotiation and more ...
A studio apartment in Edgewater that once rented for $900 now costs at least $1,500, even without updates. Across Chicago, renters are facing steep increases as rents outpace wage growth, forcing many long-term residents to reconsider where – or if – they can afford to live in the city. “Affordable for a studio used to ...
All-cash offers surged nationwide during the pandemic, as buyers with savings or home equity competed aggressively and often paid above asking prices. While most markets have cooled, South Jersey Shore communities such as Linwood, Northfield, and Ocean City remain exceptions. In early 2026, cash offers are common not just for vacation homes or investments but ...
The Bay Area’s commercial real estate lending market is undergoing a significant shift. Artificial intelligence companies are driving new apartment demand, while traditional office markets continue to face pressure. This divergence is creating opportunities for lenders and borrowers across the region. Marc Lipsett, Director of Loan Production at Walker Realty Capital, observes these trends from ...
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 ...
In Los Altos, California, where the average home price is now about $5.1 million, local real estate activity operates under different rules than the rest of the country. While interest rate fluctuations and tight inventory conditions shape most U.S. markets, this Silicon Valley community is driven by tech-sector wealth and stock market performance. Hiep Nguyen, ...
In Scottsdale, where desert landscapes dominate, and summer heat regularly climbs above 100 degrees, homes with water views have always been rare and desirable. But over the past year, demand for lakefront properties has surged, outpacing even the once-dominant golf course homes. Buyers who previously focused on fairway views or gated enclaves now compete for ...
The self-storage industry’s pandemic boom has ended. Rents are declining, and supply now exceeds demand in many markets. Yet some operators are outperforming peers, not by slashing prices, but by aggressively improving operational efficiency. Rather than focusing solely on filling units, successful operators are investing in back-office systems that save time and reduce waste. This ...
Starter homes in several Jersey Shore neighborhoods are now selling for 20 to 40% more than just a few years ago, as investors and first-time buyers target properties that were once overlooked. Homes that sat neglected or needed work are attracting new attention, with buyers betting on sweat equity and continued price growth in these ...
Walk into an open house in northern New Jersey today, and you’ll see a housing market defined by scarcity. In towns where 80 homes might have been for sale in the past, there are now just two or three listings. In Ramsey and Wyckoff, inventory has dropped to only two homes each. But this shortage ...
Rising interest rates were expected to slow affordable housing projects in Florida, and to some extent, they have. But according to Miles Alexander III, founder and principal of Alexander Goshen, the biggest obstacles facing these developments are not just financing challenges. Instead, persistent community opposition and high construction costs are proving to be the main ...
You’ve found the right house in the Hudson Valley: ideal location, renovated kitchen, and a price you can justify. The home inspector signs off, you close, and settle in. But a few months later, you’re hit with an unexpected $15,000 bill for septic repairs. This scenario is becoming more common in the Hudson Valley, especially ...
