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Rudi Davis
09 Apr 2026

Atlantic City’s residential real estate market is changing, moving beyond its casino image to offer new opportunities for middle-class buyers. Eric Millstein, Real Estate Associate at Soleil Sotheby’s International Realty, points to a surge of new construction projects that make waterfront and bayfront living possible at price points previously out of reach for most buyers. ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Apr 2026

The Charlotte, North Carlina metropolitan area continues to draw new residents, but local real estate professionals are seeing clear changes in buyer preferences and inventory patterns. As pandemic-era conditions fade, buyer priorities in Charlotte mirror national trends. Demand is strongest for move-in-ready homes, while properties needing updates linger on the market. Turnkey Homes Draw Higher ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Apr 2026

Navigating real estate investment in New York City requires a deep understanding of local tax law. City-specific regulations present challenges that often surface only after transactions are underway. For both investors and practitioners, mastering the city’s unique tax structure is now a prerequisite for closing deals without costly surprises. Jarrett Kalish, founder of Kalish Law ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Apr 2026

Every year, more Americans trade city life for land, livestock, and a quieter kind of independence. The desire is genuine — but so are the consequences of getting it wrong. Buyers who don’t understand what rural self-sufficiency actually demands can find themselves overextended on a property they can’t maintain, in a location farther from services ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Apr 2026

Massachusetts has enacted a regulation requiring all homebuyers to conduct inspections, ending the practice of waiving them in purchase offers. Chuck Silverston, Team Lead at The Chuck Silverston Team with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, says the change has removed a key tactic buyers once used to gain an edge in bidding wars. “Massachusetts now has ...

Chris Caggiano
08 Apr 2026

Real estate attracts people who are good with people — agents who can read a room, build trust quickly, and close. Those skills matter enormously. But they have little to do with the financial and operational discipline required to run a sustainable business, and the gap between the two is where many promising careers quietly ...

Steve Marcinuk
08 Apr 2026

Buying or selling a home has never been more complicated. Even in strong markets, deals often fall apart — not because of price, but because of miscommunication, logistical hurdles, and unexpected complications. Today’s buyers are more informed, more selective, and more cautious, which raises the bar for agents and sellers alike. According to Mirna Chinchilla, ...

Steve Marcinuk
08 Apr 2026

The real estate market in Naperville and Chicago’s western suburbs is defined by high buyer demand and persistent inventory shortages. These conditions create both opportunities and challenges for agents and clients. Lisa Byrne, founder of The Byrne Group at Baird & Warner, says the environment demands strategic thinking and adaptability. The Byrne Group’s Family Roots ...

Steve Marcinuk
08 Apr 2026

In February, Silicon Valley’s real estate market delivered another round of eye-popping sales. At least 40 homes sold for $200,000 or more above the asking price, and 17 of those beat the list price by $400,000 or more. One Los Gatos property closed at $1.4 million over its original asking price. Just an hour north, ...

Steve Marcinuk
08 Apr 2026

The American moving industry is undergoing major changes that go beyond headlines about remote work. Corporate relocations are becoming smaller and less common, while moves driven by individual choice are rising as more people decide where to live based on personal preference rather than job location. Scott Ferree, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing ...

Steve Marcinuk
08 Apr 2026

Colorado’s mountain real estate market faces an unusual set of challenges, yet continues to draw buyers from across the country. Record-low snowfall, complex short-term rental rules, and shifting investment returns are reshaping how buyers and sellers approach Summit County and other ski resort communities. These trends, visible in Breckenridge, Vail, and Winter Park, reflect conditions ...