The Florida real estate market has changed significantly over the past forty years, and few have observed its cycles as closely as Stephen Dutcher. Beginning his career at 19 in 1983, the Illustrated Properties broker associate has weathered booms and busts while building a practice focused on Martin County’s waterfront homes. A Family Start in ...
The Sarasota real estate market remains active despite recent disruptions from Hurricane Milton, elevated interest rates, and changing buyer demographics. Local real estate agents report that demand continues, especially among those drawn to the region’s lifestyle amenities, but market dynamics have shifted noticeably in recent months. Lifestyle Anchors Sarasota’s Appeal Sarasota’s enduring appeal is rooted ...
The Wood River Valley presents a distinctive commercial real estate environment that stands apart from other resort destinations. Unlike major markets such as Aspen or Vail, this Idaho region operates under different economic and demographic conditions, presenting both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses. Geographic Isolation Shapes Market Fundamentals The valley’s geographic isolation is ...
Downtown Akron is in the midst of a development surge, with 700 to 800 residential units in various stages of planning and construction across six major projects. City leaders are aiming to add 1,200 new downtown housing units by 2030, a target that, if met, would significantly reshape the urban core. Christopher Hardesty, Executive Director ...
Ohio is confronting its housing and development challenges with an unusual advantage: State Representative Brian Lorenz, the only professional planner in the Ohio General Assembly, is using his expertise to reshape the state’s approach to growth, regulation, and property taxes. From City Council to Statewide Policy Lorenz’s political career began with frustration over his own ...
Alex Mayer shares what separates effective negotiation from empty claims in Rochester’s competitive market. In real estate, “negotiation expert” is a claim many real estate agents make. But according to Alex Mayer, a four-time winner of Rochester’s Best Real Estate Agent with over 300 five-star reviews, effective negotiation requires far more than experience alone. “True ...
Alex Mayer shares why preparation makes all the difference when moving to Minnesota. Rochester, Minnesota, attracts professionals from across the country for career opportunities, quality of life, and its reputation as one of the best places to live in the United States. Whether you’re relocating for Mayo Clinic, another employer, or simply seeking a change, ...
While coastal real estate markets experience dramatic swings in pricing and investor sentiment, Kansas City has emerged as a model of stability, offering a combination of steady fundamentals and substantial financial incentives that keep development projects viable even during periods of economic uncertainty. Chris Sally, owner and broker at Iconic Development LLC, has spent more ...
The Prescott, Arizona, real estate market is undergoing a sharp correction, with 43% of listings requiring price reductions and median home prices falling from $699,000 to $585,000 over the past year. For Erin Carmona, a veteran agent at Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert, this shift marks a necessary return to market fundamentals after a period ...
A year ago, Naples condos moved quickly, with buyers snapping up units amid steady demand and relatively predictable monthly costs. That dynamic has now reversed. While single-family home prices in Naples have risen 3.2% over the past year, median condo values have fallen 8%, as buyers grow more cautious and listings linger longer on the ...
Traditional sub-$300,000 resale homes in established neighborhoods have become scarce, forcing first-time buyers to reconsider what homeownership looks like in 2025. According to Donna Kreps, President of Residential Real Estate Services at F.C. Tucker Company, the main challenge is not high prices or elevated mortgage rates, but the disappearance of entry-level inventory in the locations ...
Pinellas County’s coastal real estate market is undergoing a period of rapid adjustment, shaped by new regulations, hurricane impacts, and changing economic conditions. For investors and industry professionals, understanding these shifts is essential to identifying both risks and emerging opportunities in a market that has moved far from its recent post-pandemic highs. Mark Hartman, leader ...
Upstate South Carolina is undergoing rapid growth as developers and investors seek new opportunities away from crowded coastal markets. With Greenville nearly out of available land and neighboring areas like Spartanburg attracting increased interest, the region has become one of the most active commercial real estate corridors in the Southeast. Migration Patterns Fueling Demand Significant ...
State legislation meant to address Florida’s housing affordability crisis is fueling conflict between local governments and developers, as new projects move forward with minimal municipal oversight—even in communities lacking the infrastructure to support them. Florida’s Live Local Act has shifted key development decisions from city and county governments to the state, according to Chad Cummings, ...
Flood zone designation now acts as a deal-breaker rather than a negotiation point, creating clear geographic divides in Florida’s coastal markets. Recent hurricane damage in Florida has changed the way buyers approach property purchases, according to Reeny Kaney, a top 3% producing realtor with RE/MAX Alliance Group in Sarasota. Kaney says location risk now weighs ...
