Property tax hikes and landlord business practices are pushing qualified renters out of Chicago neighborhoods, making it harder for residents to move from renting to owning, according to Kirk Hudson, Broker at Baird & Warner. The resulting barrier to homeownership is driven by rental inflation, not mortgage rates. How Chicago’s 2024 Property Tax Increases Pushed ...
The belief that self-storage is a simple, low-maintenance real estate investment is both inaccurate and increasingly risky, according to Luke Shardlow, CEO of Ai Lean. Shardlow argues that the business requires sophistication across collections, regulatory compliance, pricing, and risk management, factors that are becoming critical as the industry consolidates and competition intensifies. “There is a ...
Rising construction costs are forcing affordable housing developers in Florida to pause or abandon projects that were financially viable just 18 months ago. Miles Alexander III, Founder and Managing Partner at Alexander Goshen, says higher material prices, persistent labor shortages, and elevated interest rates are making it difficult to bring new affordable units to market. ...
The pandemic triggered a sharp divide in San Francisco’s housing market: single-family homes gained value while condos lost ground, according to Tim Gullicksen, Team Lead at Gullicksen Group, Corcoran Icon Properties. The divide persisted through 2025 and only began to reverse in early 2026, revealing a lasting shift in what buyers prioritize in urban housing. ...
In Northern New Jersey, tighter bank lending standards have steered developers away from speculative single-family homes and toward projects with reliable rental income. According to Robert Abbott, President and Broker of Record at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Abbott Realtors, banks in Bergen and Rockland counties are now reluctant to finance projects without a built-in rental income ...
If you’ve ever wondered why some developers always seem to build in the right place at the right time, it’s not just about deep pockets or industry connections. The real edge is access to information that, while technically public, is difficult for most people to find or interpret. Daniel Heller witnessed this dynamic firsthand during ...
Real estate listings have become sharper and more responsive, with better photos, clearer descriptions, and faster replies. But the impact of AI in real estate goes far beyond surface improvements. Behind the scenes, AI is altering who can participate in major development projects, how quickly deals close, and even which types of properties reach the ...
Just a year ago, buyers in Southwest Florida who offered below the asking price risked being ignored. Today, starting negotiations well under list price is not only accepted but often effective. Mary Bartos, team leader of The Bartos Group at Premiere Plus Realty, recently helped a buyer secure a home after starting negotiations $350,000 below ...
Amery, Wisconsin, about an hour from Minneapolis–St. Paul is one of many small cities actively seeking housing and business development. Unlike rural towns that merely express interest in growth, Amery is putting land and incentives directly on the table. The city owns nearly 20 acres of developable land within its limits, fully serviced with water, ...
A house listed for $599,000 in Wayne, New Jersey, recently drew a line of buyers out the door. When offers closed, it sold for over $700,000, more than $100,000 above the asking price. Far from being an outlier, this kind of bidding war has become the norm in northern New Jersey’s residential market. While much ...
Most buyers are looking for a mountain getaway. Whether as an investment or a personal retreat, focus on the basics: square footage, number of bedrooms, and price per night or per square foot. But after six years spent buying and renovating eight boutique hotels, Blake Dailey, CEO and Founder of StayVest, has found that these ...
After several years of rising home prices, Jacksonville homeowners are rethinking their next move. Instead of selling, many are choosing to become landlords, a trend that is adding new inventory to the city’s rental market. Property manager Joseph Keshi, founder of Keshman Property Management in Jacksonville, reports that more owners are opting to rent out ...
Just a few years ago, oceanfront condos in Vero Beach, Florida, were in high demand, selling quickly and often at a premium. Today, many of those same units are lingering on the market, and some sellers are cutting prices to attract buyers. In contrast, single-family homes in Vero Beach continue to sell quickly, often for ...
Relli’s COO explains why real estate syndications desperately needed the same analytical tools that stock investors take for granted. Real estate has always been touted as one of the best investments, but it’s also one of the least accessible when it comes to education and comparison tools. Ross Iannarelli, Co-founder and COO of Relli, built ...
South Florida’s condo market is experiencing a sharp divide: aging oceanfront buildings are losing value and sitting on the market, while new luxury towers — often starting above $2 million — are selling out at a rapid pace. This split is changing how buyers, sellers, and investors approach the market in 2025 and could mean ...
