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Steve Marcinuk
03 Apr 2026

Silicon Valley’s real estate market is holding strong even as headlines report widespread slowdowns elsewhere. Linda Baker, founder of Milestone Realty and a 23-year veteran of the industry, offers a clear view of the current landscape in one of America’s most expensive and closely watched housing markets. Tech Wealth Powers Home Buying Silicon Valley’s housing ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Apr 2026

If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Irvine, you’re entering a market undergoing rapid and noticeable changes. From new commission rules to falling mortgage rates and shifting buyer behavior, here are the three developments having the biggest impact right now. New Commission Rules For decades, California real estate transactions followed an unwritten rule: ...

Rudi Davis
03 Apr 2026

As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates, many commercial real estate investors are not accounting for the risks it poses to tenant businesses and long-term property values, according to Elon Gerberg, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Vision Real Estate Advisors. While investors continue to focus on traditional indicators such as cap rates, occupancy, and rent growth, Gerberg ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Apr 2026

If you’ve been watching the Mount Olive, New Jersey, housing market, you’ve likely seen a new pattern: sellers in certain price ranges are cutting prices by $25,000 or even $50,000 after weeks on the market. While not every listing is affected, the trend is clear in one segment – and it’s creating new opportunities for ...

Steve Marcinuk
03 Apr 2026

Walk into an open house in San Marino or Pasadena today, and you’ll likely find not a crowd, but a handful of serious buyers ready to make an immediate offer. In California’s San Gabriel Valley, a persistent shortage of homes for sale has created a market in which well-priced properties under $2 million attract multiple ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
03 Apr 2026

Many first-time buyers in Bergen County, New Jersey, believe they need a move-in-ready home with a brand-new kitchen to make a smart investment. In reality, chasing perfection often leads to overpaying and missing out on long-term value. Cheryl Cooper, team leader at The Cheryl Cooper Group and a Bergen County agent with 30 years of ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
02 Apr 2026

When River City Blues Realty joined United Real Estate Richmond earlier this year, it was not a typical acquisition. The 25-agent firm kept its name, local presence, and independence. What changed was the infrastructure supporting the business – a shift that reflects a broader movement among small real estate brokerages trying to remain competitive. John ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

All-cash offers surged nationwide during the pandemic, as buyers with savings or home equity competed aggressively and often paid above asking prices. While most markets have cooled, South Jersey Shore communities such as Linwood, Northfield, and Ocean City remain exceptions. In early 2026, cash offers are common not just for vacation homes or investments but ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

The Bay Area’s commercial real estate lending market is undergoing a significant shift. Artificial intelligence companies are driving new apartment demand, while traditional office markets continue to face pressure. This divergence is creating opportunities for lenders and borrowers across the region. Marc Lipsett, Director of Loan Production at Walker Realty Capital, observes these trends from ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

San Francisco’s artificial intelligence sector is fueling a rebound in waterfront real estate, particularly in luxury condominiums. South Beach and Mission Bay, once marked by high vacancies and declining rents, are now seeing strong demand as high-earning AI professionals relocate to the city’s growing tech hubs. Mia Takami, founder of Takami Real Estate Group at ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

In Los Altos, California, where the average home price is now about $5.1 million, local real estate activity operates under different rules than the rest of the country. While interest rate fluctuations and tight inventory conditions shape most U.S. markets, this Silicon Valley community is driven by tech-sector wealth and stock market performance. Hiep Nguyen, ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

Homebuyers searching in northern New Jersey often start with established names like Montville, Morristown, or Summit. But as prices in these sought-after towns climb, buyers are expanding their searches into less obvious areas. Locals and agents report growing activity in towns that were once overlooked, drawn by better amenities, new development, and more attainable prices. ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
02 Apr 2026

Anyone searching for a home in Westport, Connecticut, lately has faced a stark reality: inventory has collapsed. The number of active single-family listings has fallen from a peak of 300 to just 50 — a drop of over 80 percent that has persisted since 2021. This sharp reduction means buyers have fewer options and intense ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
02 Apr 2026

House hunting in the New York metro area once meant endless scrolling, slow paperwork, and unpredictable pricing. Now, artificial intelligence is quietly changing the process — speeding up some steps, cutting costs in others, but also introducing new risks and uncertainties. If you’ve seen listings with highly polished photos or instant project renderings, AI is ...