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Steve Marcinuk
26 Jan 2026

Midwestern cities long dismissed as declining industrial centers are now drawing national investment, and Fort Wayne, Indiana, stands out as a leading example. Once marked by a struggling downtown and stagnant growth, Fort Wayne has steadily repositioned itself as a city where major developers now compete to take on high-profile projects. The recent response from ...

Steve Marcinuk
26 Jan 2026

Recent challenges in the real estate industry have highlighted the difference between agents who achieve lasting results and those who rely on short-term trends. As transaction volumes decline and competition intensifies, only a subset of professionals continues to outperform the market. Their advantage lies not in flashy tactics but in disciplined execution of fundamentals that ...

Steve Marcinuk
26 Jan 2026

The luxury real estate market in Weston, Florida, continues to outperform broader trends, with steady buyer demand and a clear advantage for sellers who invest in preparation and realistic pricing. Despite national headwinds and economic uncertainty, local agents report that activity remains robust, but only for properties that meet heightened buyer expectations. Rose Sklar, leader ...

Steve Marcinuk
26 Jan 2026

Florida’s real estate market offers both opportunity and risk, especially for investors coming from high-regulation states like New York. As political and economic changes drive capital out of traditional markets, experienced operators are finding that success now depends on disciplined analysis and patience rather than quick speculation. Aaron Manoucheri, Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Manoucheri ...

Rudi Davis
25 Jan 2026

The net lease development market is facing a sharp correction as oversupply in key tenant categories collides with higher interest rates and a more cautious buyer pool. Projects underwritten in the low-rate environment of 2022 and early 2023 are now struggling to sell at prices that provide any meaningful developer profit, leaving legacy inventory to ...

Rudi Davis
24 Jan 2026

The senior housing sector is experiencing its strongest demand and occupancy rates since before the pandemic. Still, many investors remain anchored to outdated narratives of distress, according to Allison Irwin, VP of Seniors Housing M&A at Evans Senior Investments. While headlines have long focused on pandemic-era struggles, current data shows a sharp turnaround, with occupancy, ...

Rudi Davis
24 Jan 2026

The automotive retail segment is quietly regaining favor in the net lease market as investor concerns about electric vehicle (EV) disruption subside and buyers focus on the proven strength of established operators. This renewed confidence, according to one industry expert, highlights a broader trend: after a period of hype-driven anxiety, investors are returning to fundamental ...

Steve Marcinuk
23 Jan 2026

The City of Amery, Wisconsin, is challenging common assumptions about rural development by combining regulatory reform, public-private partnerships, and strategic land management. Located about an hour from Minneapolis–St. Paul, this community of 3,000 is positioning itself as a practical alternative for developers and businesses looking beyond major cities. Alex Mansfield, City Administrator since early 2025, ...

Steve Marcinuk
23 Jan 2026

The Florida Keys luxury real estate market is entering a period of moderation as the post-pandemic surge fades. Still, the region’s unique constraints and international appeal continue to support steady demand. Despite national trends of slowing sales and price corrections at the high end, Key West remains a resilient outlier, shaped by limited inventory and ...

Rudi Davis
23 Jan 2026

Wichita’s housing market has reached a new milestone, with the average home price climbing to $277,000 in 2025, up from $255,000 in 2023. The $22,000 increase signals steady growth and has drawn attention from buyers and investors beyond Kansas, including those from Arizona and California, attracted by Wichita’s affordability compared with coastal cities. Joseph Hamer, ...

Rudi Davis
23 Jan 2026

Ohio homeowners facing steep property tax bills will soon see relief after state lawmakers approved a $2.4 billion package aimed at slowing the pace of tax increases following recent property reappraisals. The measures, included in House Bill 186 and House Bill 305, focus on residential property owners whose home values have risen sharply in recent ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
23 Jan 2026

As Nashville continues to attract new residents and real estate investors, buyers are discovering that the true cost of purchasing property extends well beyond the listing price. In a market shaped by steady population growth and rising demand, closing costs, prepaid expenses, and overlooked fees can add thousands of dollars to the final bill. For ...

Heather Hook
23 Jan 2026

Fully approved 12-unit townhome site offers shovel-ready opportunity in high-demand rental corridor. A 1.73-acre development site in West Palm Beach has completed all zoning, engineering, and approval processes required for 12 townhome-style units, creating what Loodmy Jacques of The Jacques Team characterizes as an unusual opportunity for small-scale multifamily developers seeking to avoid entitlement risk ...