The Tampa Bay real estate market is undergoing a period of adjustment as buyers and sellers contend with the lingering effects of recent hurricanes, rising insurance costs, and uncertain economic conditions. Local agents describe a market defined by cautious optimism, selective buyer activity, and evolving pricing patterns. Hurricane Impact Leaves Ongoing Market Challenges The hurricanes ...
Florida’s real estate market is contending with a wave of regulatory changes that are altering how developers, investors, and property owners approach projects. From sweeping condominium reforms following the Surfside collapse to debated affordable housing mandates, these laws are creating both hurdles and new opportunities across the state. A Virtual Law Practice in a Changing ...
San Antonio’s real estate market is stabilizing after two decades of dramatic ups and downs, according to Jerry Newman, a veteran agent with Brown Realty & Property Management. With 23 years in the business, Newman has seen the city move from an inventory-heavy buyer’s market in the early 2000s to the frenzied seller’s market that ...
In real estate, where market reports often serve as sales tools, Jonathan Miller stands out as a rare neutral voice. As President and CEO of Miller Samuel Inc., the New York-based appraisal and consulting firm he co-founded in 1986, Miller has built his reputation on delivering unvarnished market analysis—whether the news is favorable or not. ...
Ontario’s real estate market correction has created a landscape where cash buyers see new opportunities but also face mounting challenges. As property values continue to decline from their 2022 highs and a surge of mortgage renewals approaches, off-market transactions are taking on increased urgency and complexity. Sebastian Jania’s entry into real estate came by way ...
The commercial real estate sector is showing early signs of recovery, evoking the cautious optimism of 2010–2012 after the Great Financial Crisis. This time, however, recovery depends not just on patient capital but on operational discipline and strategic use of technology. Mandi Wedin, founder and CEO of Feroce Real Estate Advisors, has spent two decades managing institutional ...
San Antonio’s real estate market has moved through three distinct phases over the past 20 years, according to veteran agent Jerry Newman. His perspective offers valuable context for today’s market, where inventory levels have begun to normalize, and both buyers and sellers are reassessing their strategies. The Buyer’s Market Era When Jerry Newman of Brown ...
Out-of-state buyers leaving high-cost markets are rapidly altering San Antonio’s real estate landscape, creating a split market that could threaten the city’s longstanding affordability advantage. The Coastal Exodus Arrives in San Antonio San Antonio has become a leading destination for homebuyers moving away from expensive coastal regions, according to Jerry Newman, a realtor with Brown ...
A significant demographic change is underway along Florida’s coast, as migration patterns shift established norms of where affluent buyers settle. According to Stephen Dutcher, a broker associate with Illustrated Properties who has worked in Martin County real estate since 1983, buyers from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties are moving north to Martin and St. ...
Florida’s coastal real estate markets are experiencing a supply problem that isn’t driven by construction capacity or a lack of land. Instead, according to veteran broker Stephen Dutcher, homeowners with low pandemic-era mortgage rates are economically trapped in their homes, creating an artificial inventory shortage that distorts the market in ways previous cycles have not. ...
Since the Surfside condo collapse, Miami’s condominium market has divided sharply between older buildings and new construction. According to Nayla Benitez, associate broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty, new mandatory safety regulations have not reassured buyers as intended. Instead, she says, they have deepened skepticism toward older properties and accelerated a local affordability crisis. ...
The multi-family housing sector is experiencing a significant shift as developers seek new ways to differentiate their properties in an increasingly competitive market. Smart home technology, once considered a luxury amenity, is rapidly becoming a standard expectation among renters, particularly as younger demographics enter the market with different technological expectations than previous generations. Dan Ross, ...
Chicago’s three-to-twelve unit multifamily properties occupy a distinctive niche in the city’s real estate landscape, offering a stable investment option for individuals while remaining largely outside the focus of institutional investors. As new construction slows to a decade low and regulatory hurdles persist, this segment continues to attract buyers looking for reliable returns amid broader ...
Builder-offered rate buydowns are drawing buyers away from resale homes in Jacksonville, creating a market split where financing terms, not home quality, determine buyer decisions, according to Jan Rice, a licensed realtor with Momentum Realty Jacksonville. A Growing Divide in Mortgage Rates Jacksonville’s residential market is seeing a pronounced gap in financing options. While national ...
Inventory glut and weak buyer demand have created a two-tier market in Jacksonville, where only sellers willing to cut prices are closing deals, according to Jan Rice, a licensed realtor with Momentum Realty Jacksonville. As of November, about 11,000 homes are listed on the MLS, with roughly 8,000 of those sitting unsold for more than ...
