When the Wall Street Journal declared that Cape Coral had “the worst housing market in the United States,” local real estate veteran James Sommers, leader of James Sommers Team, saw something different in the headlines. Instead of panic, his phone started ringing with clients asking for clarity. Sommers, who has sold real estate in the Cape ...
$1,099,000 for a four-bedroom Cape Cod on a generous 0.41-acre lot with exceptional renovation, expansion, or new construction potential in Madison’s elite Hill section. In Madison’s competitive Hill section market, land is the ultimate luxury. 60 West Lane offers a rare opportunity that savvy buyers and builders recognize immediately. “Properties like this simply don’t come ...
Interior design professionals consistently observe homeowners making the same costly error when preparing properties for sale: attempting comprehensive renovations when strategic updates would deliver superior returns at a fraction of the cost and timeline. Amy Spelker, who operated an interior design firm for a decade before joining The Spelker Team at Coldwell Banker Realty in ...
While many luxury real estate markets across the country have cooled, Charleston’s high-end property sector has remained stable, powered by buyers who prioritize lifestyle over short-term investment gains. Industry veterans say this focus on quality of life, rather than speculation, has insulated Charleston from the volatility seen in other cities. Lisa Patterson, a longtime Charleston ...
The Pensacola real estate market stands out for its blend of military-driven stability and the growing influence of large production builders, creating unique challenges for agents and homeowners. After twenty years in this northwest Florida market, Kathy Batterton, leader of The Kathy Batterton Team, has seen firsthand how these forces are shaping local dynamics in ...
Walk into a typical $280,000 production home in Central Florida, and you’ll find six windows. Walk into one of Ryan Hinricher’s Sunworth Homes, and you’ll count 18. That difference, 12 additional portals to natural light, represents a radical thesis: wellness features don’t have to be reserved for million-dollar estates. The Science of Affordable Wellness “You ...
Real estate investors who once fueled the rapid growth of short-term rentals are increasingly moving away from the Airbnb model, according to Joseph Keshi, founder and CEO of Keshman Property Management. Instead of acquiring new properties for short-term use, many investors are selling off existing Airbnb holdings or converting them to long-term rentals. “The only ...
About one-third of Americans aged 18 to 25 continue to live with their parents, according to Yardi Matrix data, a share that has remained unchanged since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Doug Ressler, manager of business intelligence at Yardi Matrix, says the persistence of this trend suggests not a temporary disruption, but a structural barrier preventing ...
Real estate investment companies often frame success as a product of strategy – spotting undervalued properties, entering the right markets, and timing cycles correctly. But Andrew Farnell, National Transaction Coordinator at Elite Closing Solutions, argues that these factors might, in fact, be secondary. In his view, the real differentiator is execution: the internal systems that ...
The Fairfield County real estate market continues to operate under conditions that differ sharply from the pre-pandemic era. Inventory levels remain near historic lows, and expectations of a return to “normal” have yet to materialize. Todd Gibbons, founder of Boost Real Estate Group and a veteran of 25 years in Connecticut residential brokerage, has seen ...
In early 2026, Tampa Bay’s real estate market shows a sharp split: foreclosures are high, but new construction and rentals remain strong, driving shifts in investment strategies and buyer behavior across the region. William Ward, founder of A-Ward Winning Realty, tracks these trends closely through his statewide network of over 120 wholesalers and a portfolio ...
Midwestern cities long dismissed as declining industrial centers are now drawing national investment, and Fort Wayne, Indiana, stands out as a leading example. Once marked by a struggling downtown and stagnant growth, Fort Wayne has steadily repositioned itself as a city where major developers now compete to take on high-profile projects. The recent response from ...
The real estate market in Northeast Florida is undergoing significant changes as traditional coastal appeal collides with rising insurance costs and stricter requirements. In St. Johns County, anchored by historic St. Augustine, these pressures reflect statewide trends but are shaped by local factors unique to the area. A Market Resets After the Boom After a ...
The luxury real estate market in Weston, Florida, continues to outperform broader trends, with steady buyer demand and a clear advantage for sellers who invest in preparation and realistic pricing. Despite national headwinds and economic uncertainty, local agents report that activity remains robust, but only for properties that meet heightened buyer expectations. Rose Sklar, leader ...
Florida’s real estate market offers both opportunity and risk, especially for investors coming from high-regulation states like New York. As political and economic changes drive capital out of traditional markets, experienced operators are finding that success now depends on disciplined analysis and patience rather than quick speculation. Aaron Manoucheri, Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Manoucheri ...
