“We’re in the business of making housing more affordable, and we recognize that the key lever is increasing housing supply,” says Gillian Pressman, Managing Director of YIMBY Action, a growing advocacy organization with 67 chapters across 27 states. For Pressman, the housing crisis is personal. Growing up in New York City as the child of ...
Despite economic uncertainties and recent market volatility, the Hamptons continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, with high-end properties moving quickly and often generating multiple offers. Terry S. Cohen, a 25-year veteran of the Hamptons real estate scene who sells properties ranging from $3 million to $100 million, offers a unique perspective on why this exclusive market ...
As housing affordability challenges persist nationwide, New York’s evolving approach offers valuable insights for real estate professionals across the country. Recent legislative changes have created a powerful combination of tax benefits and zoning bonuses that could transform the city’s residential landscape. “Fifteen years ago, no new development in New York City happened without some sort ...
The shadow of the 2021 Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside continues to reshape Florida’s condo market, creating both challenges and opportunities for savvy investors. Loodmy Jacques, a 17-year veteran of Southeast Florida real estate with a team on track to handle approximately 100 transactions this year, offers valuable insights into this market in transition. ...
When Jared White joined Quadrum Global in 2014, Brooklyn’s Greenpoint waterfront was still a patchwork of vacant lots and unrealized promises. Today, that same shoreline is home to The Huron, a residential development that reflects not only the neighborhood’s evolution, but White’s approach to real estate: bet on growth and move with conviction. “Objects in motion ...
While housing affordability dominates headlines and rectangular apartment blocks multiply across urban landscapes, one development firm is charting a different course. Cedar Street Partners is prioritizing thoughtful design, mixed-use functionality, and community benefits in ways that serve multiple stakeholders simultaneously. “We’re focused on creating places that people will enjoy and savor. We don’t have enough ...
Storytelling is increasingly shaping how homes are sold in today’s competitive real estate market. Inna Agujen, Sales Associate at Westport Real Estate, knows this better than most. After a 15-year career in animation and special effects, working on blockbuster films like Ice Age, Rio, and Epic at Blue Sky Studios, Agujen brings a cinematic eye ...
California’s housing crisis has reached a critical point and one organization is working to shift the tide. What began over 25 years ago as a San Francisco-based initiative, the Housing Action Coalition has grown into a statewide advocacy group pushing for more housing across all income levels and reshaping how the state approaches development. “If ...
As affordable housing challenges grow across American cities, DePaul University’s Institute for Housing Studies (IHS) has developed an effective model where research directly informs real-world housing strategies. Unlike conventional academic research often limited to scholarly journals, IHS produces actionable insights that community organizations, policymakers, and developers can readily implement. “Our applied research model is intended ...
More homebuyers are turning their attention to western Colorado, drawn by its scenic beauty, slower pace, and growing communities that offer space without sacrificing convenience. Spirit Bear Realty’s new office in historic downtown Montrose positions the firm to meet rising demand from buyers looking beyond the state’s more developed regions. “Western Colorado offers what many ...
With most homebuyers starting their search online, visual presentation has never been more critical. Collov.ai is helping real estate professionals meet this demand with speed and precision. The Silicon Valley-based startup has developed AI foundation models with spatial intelligence tailored for real estate, enabling agents to virtually stage properties in seconds instead of days. “We ...
With office vacancy rates nearing 20% and many older buildings failing to draw tenants, Washington, D.C. is confronting a major commercial real estate challenge. At the same time, city officials and developers see potential to rethink and repurpose parts of the nation’s capital. “Real estate evolves over time. It changes. It shouldn’t be something that ...
With interest rates fluctuating and affordability concerns mounting, Cornerstone has positioned itself as a vital partner to the homebuilding industry through innovative financing solutions that help builders sell homes and buyers achieve ownership. “The dream of homeownership is something that Cornerstone wanted to get behind and support, and the best way to do that was ...
Home values in Stamford, Connecticut, have climbed sharply in recent years, reshaping the market for both buyers and sellers. Properties that once sold for under $700,000 are now approaching or surpassing the million-dollar mark. “A house that sold for $650,000 in 2019 is now listing at $899,000 and selling for close to a million,” says ...
Connecticut’s real estate market is experiencing a shift. While low inventory continues to support a seller-friendly environment, agents on the ground are seeing clear signs of change. For seasoned professionals like Ryan Braunagel, these evolving dynamics mark a notable turn. “The days of 10 competing offers are behind us,” explains Braunagel, a Realtor with Keller ...
