Investors buying vacation rental condominiums on the Gulf Coast pay higher fees and face longer approval times when using national lending platforms or out-of-state lenders. Local real estate professionals say financing for income-producing condos is fundamentally different from primary residence mortgages, and lenders without regional experience often struggle to meet specific requirements efficiently. Kristy Bushaw, ...
Across the New York metropolitan region, higher interest rates are making it harder for traditional commercial real estate investors to justify acquisitions, slowing investment sales and changing who is driving transactions. Jason Horowitz, Broker of Record at Triforce Commercial Real Estate, says many properties that once attracted investor demand no longer produce viable returns at ...
For decades, real estate professionals have controlled access to detailed property data, leaving buyers and sellers with only limited public listings. A new platform, No Agent List, aims to change that by providing advanced property intelligence directly to consumers. Set to launch in late spring 2026, the company plans to expand to Florida and California, ...
Most property management firms are laser-focused on the top line. Frank Gervasio, Director of Finance at OneWall Communities, says that’s exactly where they go wrong. Here’s a number that should make any property owner pause: a single lost lease, just $1,000 a month, can cost five times that amount to recover. Yet many ownership groups ...
Miami’s residential development market is entering a phase where the difference between committed developers and those seeking short-term gains will become clear, according to industry leaders preparing for a softer sales environment. After several years of pandemic-driven demand and rapid migration, the market has shifted decisively in favor of buyers. Experienced developers do not see ...
The tri-state area’s real estate market operates on sharp, predictable seasonal cycles. Still, recent political and economic shifts are disrupting these patterns and forcing investors and agents to rethink their strategies. Lilly Shamam, a veteran realtor with Keller Williams Realty East Monmouth, brings over 30 years of experience in both appraisal and sales, including opening ...
Extended delays in Brevard County’s planning process are forcing developers to commit to land purchases long before they know if their projects will be viable under future market conditions. The result is a growing mismatch between when developers sign purchase agreements and when they can actually break ground. This challenge is reshaping how deals are ...
South Carolina is at the center of the Southeast’s ongoing population boom, attracting buyers from across the country with its lower taxes, strong schools, and recreational amenities. The Columbia-Lexington area highlights this trend, where luxury homes are selling as quickly as entry-level properties, defying the national slowdown in high-end real estate. Wendell Arsi, founder of ...
The South Jersey real estate market is moving away from its extreme seller-driven phase, with buyers beginning to reclaim negotiating ground. After several years in which buyers routinely accepted unfavorable terms and shouldered extra costs just to secure a home, the balance is shifting back toward more conventional negotiations. This adjustment is most visible in ...
International real estate developers entering the US market face a capital access barrier unrelated to their financial strength or project quality. The main obstacle is not underwriting standards but the relationship-driven nature of US lending, which prioritizes local track record and trust over foreign credentials. US lenders evaluate foreign developers as unproven operators, regardless of ...
San Clemente, a coastal city in Southern California, is experiencing a sharp divide in its real estate market. Homes priced under $1.2 million are selling within days, often above asking price. In comparison, luxury properties above $2.5 million linger on the market for months and require multiple price cuts to attract buyers. This clear split ...
The Bay Area real estate market is splitting in two. Silicon Valley’s housing story is being written by artificial intelligence wealth, surging stock portfolios, and a widening gap between luxury homes and entry-level properties. The result is a market where high-end single-family homes are climbing in value and selling fast, while condos and starter homes ...
Scottsdale’s luxury real estate market is undergoing a decisive shift in what buyers value most. Location now eclipses traditional metrics like square footage and bedroom count. Kevin Weil, Associate at RE/MAX Excalibur, reports that affluent buyers are paying premiums for homes near urban centers such as Old Town and Kierland. At the same time, properties ...
The business case for rural vertiport infrastructure just received unexpected validation from an unlikely source: Walmart’s expansion of drone delivery services into Texas and Georgia communities where traditional last-mile logistics face geographic and economic constraints. Lisa Wright, Founder and CEO of Landings, sees Walmart’s move as confirmation of the thesis underlying her company’s 2,000+ location ...
In much of Connecticut, $400,000 no longer stretches very far — especially in cities like Bridgeport or Danbury, where that budget often falls short of a spacious single-family home. In Waterbury, however, buyers can still find a 2,500-square-foot house in a solid neighborhood, with good schools nearby, and sometimes even have money left over. Lynn ...
