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Rudi Davis
12 Feb 2026

A structurally sound house in a desirable coastal neighborhood can become nearly unsellable if its roof is sixteen years old instead of fourteen. Matt Territo, a Northeast Florida real estate agent and team leader of Team Territo, with a construction background, says insurance company mandates have created a parallel pricing system in coastal markets, one ...

Rudi Davis
12 Feb 2026

Luxury market activity reveals a sharp divide between ultra-high-net-worth buyers and the broader Manhattan real estate market, according to Justin Neissani, licensed real estate salesperson at The Corcoran Group. While many buyers remain cautious amid political uncertainty and economic volatility, those purchasing properties above $10 million are moving forward with conviction, suggesting a different risk ...

Rudi Davis
12 Feb 2026

Connecticut’s unique municipal governance system is discouraging outside real estate investment by creating unfamiliar and complex barriers for developers, according to a leading executive at a state development authority. The state’s lack of county-level uniformity means developers must navigate a patchwork of local rules, a challenge rarely encountered elsewhere in the country. Development Environment Connecticut ...

Rudi Davis
12 Feb 2026

Manhattan’s residential real estate market is seeing a marked increase in all-cash transactions, particularly from international buyers, creating a clear divide between cash and financed purchases. According to Ann Ferguson, principal broker and founder of Ann Ferguson, LLC, this trend is creating two separate markets within the same city, each operating by different rules. Ferguson ...

Rudi Davis
12 Feb 2026

Real estate transactions in Litchfield County, Connecticut, are increasingly falling apart during the inspection phase, not due to serious structural problems but because buyers overreact to minor issues typical in older New England homes. According to LeeAnn Asklar, a realtor with E.J. Murphy Realty, buyers are abandoning deals over findings that experienced homeowners would expect ...

Steve Marcinuk
12 Feb 2026

The Long Island real estate market is grappling with the same inventory shortages and economic uncertainty seen nationwide, but with distinct local characteristics — especially in its cooperative housing segment. Agents and buyers alike are adjusting to a landscape defined by limited supply, evolving affordability, and shifts in buyer priorities. Abraham Kanfer, a realtor with ...

Steve Marcinuk
12 Feb 2026

Wilmington, North Carolina’s rental market is experiencing steady growth, driven primarily by small-scale property investors rather than large institutional buyers. Even as coastal insurance costs rise and rapid development brings new hurdles, individual landlords remain the main force behind local rental housing. Catherine Huffman, owner of Keyrenter Wilmington, a property management company in North Carolina, ...

Steve Marcinuk
12 Feb 2026

While much of Florida’s traditional real estate market has slowed in 2024, short-term rental (STR) investment along the Gulf Coast remains robust. Rich Clover, a realtor with Savvy STR Agents who works exclusively with short-term rental properties, closed 20 transactions last year in the Bradenton area. Nineteen of those buyers were from out of state, ...

Steve Marcinuk
12 Feb 2026

While many U.S. housing markets have cooled or shifted toward buyers, Bergen County, New Jersey, remains one of the few high-priced suburban areas where sellers continue to hold the advantage. This persistent seller’s market, in contrast to broader national trends, highlights how local factors such as proximity to New York City, strong demand from commuters, ...

Heather Hook
12 Feb 2026

ACME Real Estate’s Courtney Poulos breaks down why recent policy changes haven’t delivered meaningful impact and what actually needs to change The real estate industry is going through what many are calling a transformation. But Courtney Poulos, founder and CEO of ACME Real Estate in Los Angeles, says most of the headline-grabbing changes aren’t addressing ...

Rudi Davis
11 Feb 2026

Private wealth management divisions at major banks are creating alternative financing channels for Manhattan’s luxury buyers — transactions that rarely appear in conventional lending data, according to industry veteran Steven Cohen, team leader of The Steven Cohen Team. Manhattan’s luxury real estate market is undergoing a marked change in how transactions are financed, says Steven ...

Rudi Davis
11 Feb 2026

In supply-constrained markets, first-time homebuyers are often drawn to move-in-ready homes. Still, veteran Bergen County real estate team leader Cheryl Cooper argues this convenience can become a costly financial trap. Cooper, who leads The Cheryl Cooper Group in Bergen County, New Jersey, says the widely accepted belief that a “perfect” home is the best investment ...