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Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

Hudson County’s real estate market continues to stand out as one of the Northeast’s most reliable investment locations, even as rising interest rates and broader economic uncertainty prompt caution among buyers and developers. The region’s proximity to Manhattan and steady record of price appreciation continue to attract both individual homebuyers and institutional investors, though the ...

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

The Maui real estate market is undergoing a reset as new regulations, rising costs, and the aftermath of the August 2023 wildfires reshape the buying and selling process. Emergency responses in Lahaina have triggered broader changes affecting property values, investment strategies, and housing supply across the island. Short-Term Rental Rules Change Bill 9, emergency legislation ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

In the Bay Area, where the median home price is $1.6 million, affordable housing efforts often focus on rentals. Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is working to expand homeownership for families earning between 50% and 80% of the area median income. The organization combines partnerships, sweat equity, and financing strategies to make ownership possible ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

The real estate development finance sector has faced significant disruption over the past two years, but specialized lenders are finding openings as traditional banks step back from construction and development loans. For firms focused on this niche, the current market combines new risks and fresh opportunities, with relationship-driven capital providers stepping into gaps left by ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

The New Jersey coastal real estate market illustrates how local conditions can differ sharply from widely reported data. In Spring Lake, an affluent seaside community, experienced agents are seeing buyer and seller behavior that contradicts what national platforms and zip code data suggest about coastal property values. A Family Brokerage Competes Through Local Knowledge Dylan ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
30 Mar 2026

Ask residents of Victoria, British Columbia where to find the city’s next rising neighborhood, and you’ll hear a range of opinions. Still, a handful of areas are appearing more often in conversations, open house tours, and buyer shortlists. These neighborhoods are drawing attention for their increased activity, new development, and, in some cases, better value ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

The mixed-use development sector in Atlanta is experiencing record demand as more residents and businesses seek integrated environments that combine living, working, shopping, and leisure. This surge is altering the landscape for developers and tenants alike, raising expectations for what makes a successful retail or restaurant concept and creating a supply shortage that is shaping ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

For most of the country, buying a home in 2026 looks roughly like it always has: find a neighborhood, get pre-approved, make an offer, negotiate. Nationally, the housing market is projected to remain steady this year, with minimal price growth and slow sales. But in certain markets, the picture is much more dynamic. In Hartford, ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
30 Mar 2026

Nassau County on Long Island has become one of the most competitive housing markets in the country, driven by a wave of buyers relocating from Brooklyn and Queens in search of more space and better value. While many U.S. markets have cooled, Nassau’s combination of tight inventory, steady price growth, and frequent bidding wars has ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

Central New Jersey’s real estate market is facing pressures that go beyond the usual explanations of interest rates or local demand. Kevin Ward, a veteran broker with Coldwell Banker Realty who has spent 37 years navigating market cycles, says the real story behind today’s housing shortage is rooted in changes to who owns America’s homes ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

The New Jersey real estate market is undergoing rapid change as investor activity intensifies, especially in counties near New York City. Rising interest rates, shifting buyer psychology, and the legacy of the pandemic boom are redefining how deals are done and who is driving market momentum. Nowhere is this more visible than in Essex County ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Mar 2026

The short-term rental industry has moved far beyond its origins of spare bedrooms and informal weekend stays. As the market matures, larger operators are working to professionalize the sector while preserving the authenticity that initially drew travelers away from traditional hotels. AvantStay, which has grown from 10 properties in California’s Coachella Valley to 3,000 homes ...