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Rudi Davis
10 Feb 2026

New York State’s scaffold law imposes a strict liability standard for gravity-related worker injuries, making property owners responsible regardless of fault. For small-scale multifamily developers, this law results in significantly higher insurance premiums that serve as a hidden regulatory tax, one that cannot be avoided through safer practices or better management. Insurance Premiums: A Hidden ...

Rudi Davis
10 Feb 2026

In Miami’s luxury pre-construction market, buyers are paying a clear premium for developments branded by well-known hospitality companies. At the same time, equally reputable non-branded projects often struggle to attract attention, even when they offer better value. This two-tier pricing structure is driven by brand psychology rather than hard differences in quality or investment fundamentals. ...

Rudi Davis
10 Feb 2026

Secondary markets across the country are changing their approach to industrial development: they are building warehouse and distribution space on a speculative basis, or risk being dismissed by companies before site visits occur. Ted Branson, SIOR Industrial Division Director at Landmark Commercial Real Estate in Wichita, says the old mode, waiting for tenant demand before ...

Rudi Davis
10 Feb 2026

As artificial intelligence and web scraping tools become more accessible, many assume that large technology companies with advanced AI capabilities will dominate the structuring of real estate data. Daniel Heller, CEO and co-founder of ReZone (recently acquired by Shovels AI), disagrees. She argues that the absolute advantage in real estate data lies not in computational ...

Steve Marcinuk
10 Feb 2026

Jackson Hole’s real estate market operates on a different set of rules than almost any other in the country. With 97% of Teton County owned by federal, state, or local entities and most of the remaining 3% either developed or protected by conservation easements, opportunities for new construction are nearly nonexistent. This extreme scarcity, combined ...

Steve Marcinuk
10 Feb 2026

The senior housing sector is entering a new phase as capital markets stabilize and institutional buyers renew their interest. After a period marked by high interest rates and limited lending, industry professionals are now seeing early signs of recovery that are changing how property owners approach exits. Brandon Chicotsky, Managing Principal at God Bless Retirement, ...

Steve Marcinuk
10 Feb 2026

Connecticut’s Greater Hartford metro area has become one of the nation’s most active housing markets, creating both opportunities and challenges for local leaders. As demand for housing outpaces supply, the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) is at the center of efforts to expand residential options and revitalize the city. With a mandate that spans real ...

Steve Marcinuk
10 Feb 2026

Connecticut’s shoreline communities are experiencing a surge in demand that contrasts with the cooling trends seen in many parts of the country. Driven by buyers prioritizing long-term wealth and exclusive access to waterfront amenities, the market remains firm for properties under $800,000, even as other regions slow. Nicholas Tarquino, a realtor with Carbutti & Co., ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Feb 2026

Manhattan’s residential real estate market is defying its usual seasonal slowdown, with activity surging since November and continuing through the typically quiet winter months. Ann Ferguson, principal broker and founder of Ann Ferguson LLC, a veteran Manhattan broker with 25 years of experience, says this year’s pattern stands out sharply from previous cycles. “Usually, the ...

Rudi Davis
09 Feb 2026

Recent changes in Manhattan’s political and tax environment are fueling a visible exodus of wealthy individuals from New York City, with many relocating to northern New Jersey and other lower-tax states. According to Christian Di Stasio at Christian Di Stasio Group, a broker associate specializing in luxury transactions up to $15 million, this migration is ...

Rudi Davis
09 Feb 2026

Falling mortgage rates are driving renewed activity in northern New Jersey’s real estate market, not only among homeowners seeking lower payments but also among investors reallocating funds from equities into property as rates stabilize. A Shift from Constraint to Catalyst After a period of high mortgage rates that slowed transaction volume and dampened confidence, the ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Feb 2026

The Greater Hartford metropolitan area has rapidly become one of the most active housing markets in the country, creating both new opportunities and complex challenges for development officials. The heightened demand is driving a wave of investment in residential construction, office-to-housing conversions, and infrastructure upgrades throughout Connecticut’s capital region. David Steuber, Executive Director of the ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Feb 2026

The Manhattan residential market is showing signs of renewed activity as mortgage rates fall from their recent highs, drawing cautious buyers back while inventory remains tight. After an extended slowdown through much of 2025, early 2026 indicators suggest a possible spring rebound for New York’s luxury residential sector. Emma Kerins, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker ...