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Steve Marcinuk
20 Jan 2026

As the Hudson Valley continues to attract buyers looking for alternatives to city living, Greenwood Lake, a municipality within the Town of Warwick, stands out as a community that defies suburban expectations. Straddling the New York–New Jersey border, Greenwood Lake offers a real estate market shaped by its history as a seasonal retreat, distinct infrastructure, ...

Steve Marcinuk
20 Jan 2026

The South Florida real estate market has entered a period of recalibration following the pandemic surge, with buyers and sellers in Boca Raton and Delray Beach adapting to higher inventory, longer listing times, and increased scrutiny of pricing and property conditions. This shift is producing a more competitive, data-driven environment where successful transactions depend on ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

The debate over return-to-office policies has centered on mandates and compliance, but beneath the surface, companies are rethinking the purpose of their office space. Michael Rait, Founder and President of BR Design Associates, says businesses are no longer treating offices simply as places where work is done. Instead, they are redesigning them to support specific ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

Over the past 18 months, the balance of power in commercial real estate leasing has shifted, according to Michael Rait, Founder and President of BR Design Associates. Landlords, responding to tighter supply and steady demand, are no longer simply offering cash allowances for tenant improvements. Instead, they are providing more substantial, standardized build-out packages—often categorized ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

South Florida’s real estate market has cooled sharply from the pandemic-driven surge of 2021-2022, but many homeowners have yet to adjust their expectations. Melissa Galada, a realtor with RJM Real Estate Corp who has served the Boca Raton and Delray Beach markets since 1999, says that sellers who bought during the boom are now the ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

Mom-and-pop landlords who built up portfolios of single-family rental homes over decades are discovering their properties are worth far less than anticipated, as institutional buyers focus on income streams rather than individual home values. Tom Johnston, Executive Director of the WP Carey Center for Real Estate and Finance at Arizona State University, says the single-family ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

The luxury real estate business operates on a fundamentally different timeline than most professionals realize, according to Jed Weaver, a Realtor with The Keyes Company who has spent two decades in South Florida’s high-end markets. “The average real estate agent is going to close five deals a year, but those five deals come very seasonally,” ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

Tampa is attracting a new class of ultra-wealthy buyers who already own properties in cities like London, Dubai, and New York, according to Jose Cardenas, principal at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. These buyers are not first-time homeowners or typical investors. Instead, they are adding Tampa to their global portfolios for its unique lifestyle offering rather ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

The Manhattan office market is undergoing significant changes as companies respond to post-pandemic workplace dynamics. Tenant improvement budgets and space planning requirements are evolving to meet new business priorities. Michael Rait, founder and president of BR Design Associates, has spent four decades designing corporate interiors in New York City and has seen firsthand how current ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

Over the past two decades, Vero Beach’s real estate market has seen significant price increases, reshaping the area’s luxury landscape. Properties that once sold for $400,000 to $500,000 now routinely fetch close to $1 million as teardowns, while renovated homes typically trade between $1 million and $2 million. This rapid appreciation has redefined what qualifies ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

The Tampa Bay real estate market presents a complex picture that defies national headlines and generalized predictions. While media coverage often highlights broad market downturns or recovery narratives, experienced professionals like John Hoffman, team leader at Tampa Home Group, see a reality shaped by local dynamics, inconsistent agent expertise, and persistent supply-demand mismatches. Hoffman, licensed ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

After several years of volatility marked by rapid cap rate increases and declining buyer activity, the net-lease investment market is showing clear signs of stabilization. Industry professionals, while cautious, see reasons for optimism as the sector heads toward 2026. Dave Wirgler, Vice President at Sands Investment Group, leads the firm’s developer services platform and has ...

Steve Marcinuk
19 Jan 2026

While many U.S. housing markets face affordability challenges and declining transaction volumes, the Fort Collins area stands out for its stability and consistent growth. Local data show both inventory and sales rising year over year, even as high interest rates persist. This resilience sets northern Colorado apart from national trends, where headlines often highlight slowing ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
18 Jan 2026

Florida’s coastal markets, especially Sarasota, are seeing a surge in new-home construction, altering both the supply landscape and investment opportunities. Ray Collins, a realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty, describes a development scale that is reshaping how buyers and investors approach market timing and property selection. “There’s a lot of new construction going on right now ...