The South Jersey shore real estate market is outpacing national trends, operating under conditions that set it apart from most residential sectors. While many U.S. markets slow under the weight of high interest rates and affordability concerns, this coastal region continues to see strong demand and rising prices, driven by dynamics specific to its status ...
More than two years after the Lahaina fires, Maui’s real estate market continues to feel the effects of the disaster. While the physical destruction was immediate, the longer-term impacts—ranging from regulatory changes to insurance costs and shifting buyer sentiment—are still reshaping the island’s housing landscape. Ken Smith, team leader of The Smith Team at Coldwell ...
The Ottawa residential real estate market is entering the spring season with renewed confidence. After months of uncertainty caused by fluctuating interest rates and broader economic concerns, both buyers and sellers are now engaging more actively. This shift reflects growing acceptance of the current rate environment and suggests that Ottawa is on track for an ...
The Denver real estate market is undergoing a significant change as technology-driven companies introduce new methods for buying and selling homes. At the core of this shift is an increased reliance on data analytics and flexible transaction models designed to address persistent challenges for both buyers and sellers. Steve deGuzman, a broker associate with Orchard, ...
Boise’s real estate market, once a national symbol of pandemic-era migration and surging home values, is settling into a new phase defined by balance and strategy. After years of rapid appreciation and a severe inventory crunch, the Treasure Valley is now navigating a period of slower growth, increased competition, and more deliberate decision-making from both ...
The Chicago suburb of Oak Park offers a clear example of the national housing shortage, with a dramatic drop in available homes reshaping the market for both buyers and sellers. During what should be the busiest spring season, weekly broker tours that once featured 16 to 25 new listings now sometimes showcase just one property, ...
The San Francisco Bay Area’s East Bay real estate market has shown resilience despite broader economic uncertainty, with experienced agents such as Negar Souza of Red Oak Realty reporting significant differences in activity and pricing across neighborhoods and property types. Souza, who has worked in East Bay real estate for 22 years, emphasizes that understanding ...
Newport, Rhode Island’s luxury real estate market offers a clear view into the forces shaping high-end coastal housing across the United States. With average home prices now above $1 million and nearly 90% of deals closing in cash, this historic seaside city demonstrates how affluent buyers are responding to today’s market realities — limited supply, ...
Remote work has fundamentally changed where people choose to live — and who can afford to make that choice. In premium coastal communities like Coronado, California, the buyer pool is expanding as professionals in finance, tech, and other industries discover they can relocate for lifestyle reasons without sacrificing their careers. A Distinct Market Coronado stands ...
After years of dramatic swings, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market is settling into a more predictable rhythm. The frenzied seller’s market that defined the pandemic era has receded, replaced by a calmer environment that gives buyers more options and leverage. This shift reflects a combination of economic uncertainty, rising inventory, and changing ...
Jeffrey Decatur, Licensed Associate Broker at RE/MAX Capital in Albany, New York, says New York State’s regulatory environment significantly increases the cost of building homes compared to other states, contributing to the persistent inventory shortage in the Albany market. New York Regulations Raise Construction Costs Decatur describes New York as one of the most heavily ...
Supply chain disruptions that began during the pandemic continue to affect rural real estate markets in Western Montana, with brokers reporting ongoing difficulties securing building materials and reliable labor. These persistent challenges are extending project timelines and complicating deals across residential, commercial, and agricultural real estate. Theresa Lunn, Owner and Managing Broker at United Country ...
Washington, DC’s strict building regulations keep the city’s residential market supply-constrained, setting it apart from other major metros. While cities such as Miami, Phoenix, and Austin have expanded housing through large-scale developments, DC’s height restrictions, historic preservation requirements, and protective zoning rules limit supply growth that typically moderates prices during downturns. Daryl Judy, a luxury ...
Home purchases in Denver are increasingly collapsing just before closing, as buyers lose jobs in sectors once considered stable. This pattern is shifting the main barrier to homeownership from high monthly payments to concerns about income stability. Michael Brassem, broker associate and co-founder of 4S Residential Group at Coldwell Banker Realty, reports that failed transactions ...
Silicon Valley’s housing shortage is not solely a product of high construction costs or zoning restrictions. Linda Baker, founder of Milestone Realty in Silicon Valley, California, points to an overlooked factor: the federal capital gains exclusion, which has remained unchanged for 23 years. This policy is trapping aging homeowners in properties they cannot maintain or ...
