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Steve Marcinuk
11 May 2026

As major metropolitan markets contend with rising costs, regulatory complexity, and population outflows, a quieter story is unfolding in south-central Pennsylvania. Lancaster County has been steadily absorbing buyers priced out of, or simply tired of, life in New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. David Wissler, Team Lead at The Wissler Team under Coldwell Banker Realty, ...

Steve Marcinuk
08 May 2026

The numbers tell part of the story. Maine led the entire country in home price appreciation from the first quarter of 2020 through the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the National Association of Realtors, outpacing Florida, Wyoming, New Hampshire, and Vermont. For a state with just 1.4 million residents and roughly 4,000 single-family homes ...

Steve Marcinuk
08 May 2026

Few real estate markets along the Eastern Seaboard operate quite like Long Beach Island. Tucked along the New Jersey Shore, this narrow barrier island has long attracted second-home buyers, retirees, and investors drawn by its beaches, waterfront access, and lifestyle appeal. But the market has been quietly moving in ways that aren’t always visible from ...

Steve Marcinuk
08 May 2026

Buffalo, New York, has long been one of the more affordable housing markets in the United States. With average home prices hovering around $250,000, well below the national average of roughly $350,000 to $400,000, the city has historically attracted investors looking for accessible entry points into residential real estate. But affordability alone no longer tells ...

Steve Marcinuk
08 May 2026

As uncertainty ripples through housing markets across the country, one Midwestern metro continues to draw buyers, investors, and corporate relocations with quiet consistency. Columbus, Ohio, and its surrounding communities have built a reputation for stability that stands apart from the volatility seen in coastal and Sun Belt markets. With national transaction volumes declining and interest ...

Steve Marcinuk
07 May 2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how homebuyers interact with online listings, moving the search experience beyond static photos toward something more personalized and interactive. As visualization technology matures, real estate portals and MLS organizations across the United States are weighing how — and whether — to integrate these tools into the home search process. One voice ...

Steve Marcinuk
07 May 2026

The Las Vegas housing market defies simple narratives. While national headlines focus on interest-rate pressures and cooling demand, conditions in Southern Nevada tell a more nuanced story. Sub-markets behave differently, buyer profiles are shifting, and the gap between well-priced and overpriced listings is becoming increasingly visible. Activity on the ground reflects this complexity. Agents are ...

Steve Marcinuk
07 May 2026

Across the multifamily and commercial real estate sectors, roofing has shifted from a routine maintenance line item to a strategic asset-management concern. Insurance carriers are tightening underwriting standards, building codes are getting stricter, and property owners who once deferred roof replacements are now being forced into action on someone else’s timeline. For operators still treating ...

Steve Marcinuk
07 May 2026

While home values have softened and transaction volumes slowed across much of the country, Vermont’s most densely populated region has followed its own path. Chittenden County — anchored by Burlington and its surrounding communities — has maintained housing demand that continues to outpace supply, driven by factors that extend well beyond interest-rate sensitivity. Joe Villemaire, ...

Steve Marcinuk
07 May 2026

The great wealth transfer has been discussed in financial circles for years. Still, the practical reality of what happens when families actually inherit real estate is far messier than the headline numbers suggest. Probate timelines, multi-heir disagreements, stepped-up basis decisions, and the challenge of finding the right broker for an unfamiliar property type – these ...

Steve Marcinuk
06 May 2026

The Adirondack region of upstate New York is one of the most unique real estate markets in the country — shaped by protected land, seasonal demand, and a tight housing supply that shows no signs of loosening. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a second-home seeker, or a short-term rental investor, understanding how this market works ...

Steve Marcinuk
06 May 2026

Charlotte’s short-term rental market has become noticeably more competitive over the past few years. What was once a relatively open field for casual investors now demands operational discipline, smart pricing, and differentiated properties, qualities that increasingly separate operators who thrive from those who quietly exit. Few people have watched this more closely than Teri Trifiletti, ...