The Long Island residential market is defying expectations about affordability and the impact of higher interest rates, as severe inventory shortages push home prices to record levels in traditionally middle-market neighborhoods. In East Meadow, a Nassau County community long known for its accessible prices and strong schools, half of all homes now list for more ...
The New Jersey Shore real estate market remains stable, with properties under $800,000 selling quickly while higher-end homes see longer listing periods. After a surge in demand during the pandemic, the region has settled into a year-round market, attracting permanent residents from urban areas who are seeking a different pace of life. Maria Jakubik, a ...
Northern Michigan’s waterfront real estate market is finding a new balance after several years of rapid sales, with local agents noting a return to more measured buyer behavior and steadier pricing. The region, known for its Lake Michigan shoreline and numerous inland lakes, is defined by limited supply and strong long-term demand — a combination ...
Big Bear, California, has become a bellwether for changes rippling through mountain resort real estate. With over 40 years in the business, Mark Dolan, Broker/Office Manager at RE/MAX Big Bear, has seen the community move from a classic second-home destination to a more complex, year-round market. The trends in Big Bear reflect broader changes in ...
The rolling hills of Central Virginia have become a prime destination for high-end buyers seeking a mix of rural beauty and urban sophistication. In Charlottesville and its surrounding counties, lifestyle appeal, geographic constraints, and new economic drivers have transformed a once-quiet university town into one of Virginia’s most competitive real estate markets. Peter Wiley, broker ...
The Los Angeles real estate market is undergoing a notable adjustment as buyers and sellers adapt to higher interest rates, rising insurance costs, and an increase in available homes. After years of rapid price growth and intense competition, the balance of power is shifting, creating new challenges and opportunities for everyone involved. This evolution is ...
The real estate markets of Marin and Sonoma counties, just north of San Francisco, offer a clear example of how high-end housing responds to economic volatility. While national headlines highlight dramatic swings in prices and demand, the reality in Marin and Sonoma counties is one of stability shaped by scarcity, shifting buyer behavior, and the ...
Hiring by AI startups is driving strong rental demand in San Francisco. Monthly rents have reached $10,000 to $15,000, outpacing the effects of layoffs at larger tech firms. According to Cynthia Kellogg, Co-Founder and Residential Agent at Best Coast Collective, this trend is creating a two-tier market. It is raising rental prices and converting renters ...
The common belief that rising interest rates are keeping homeowners from moving may overlook a key reality, according to David Newcombe, Co-Founder and Associate Broker at Compass Arizona. Newcombe says many homeowners who locked in low mortgage rates have since taken on additional debt through home equity lines and other borrowing, raising their effective debt ...
In Monmouth County, New Jersey, sellers are increasingly unwilling to negotiate on repairs or price reductions, causing deals to fall apart when buyers expect the leverage they had two years ago. Paul Kaminski, a broker associate with Keller Williams Sports + Entertainment, recently lost a transaction after a buyer requested concessions for mold remediation. Kaminski ...
Persistent inventory shortages in desirable suburban areas are changing how homebuyers approach the market, with many abandoning traditional comparison shopping. Instead of touring multiple homes and weighing options over several weeks, buyers are forced to make quick decisions and settle for any property that meets their basic criteria. Yann Rousseau, a REALTOR® with eXp Realty ...
The New Jersey Shore real estate market is seeing a widening divide between properties that sell easily and those in distress, where sellers lack the funds to meet regulatory requirements or prepare their homes for sale. Gina Corbisiero, broker-salesperson with Century 21 Solid Gold Realty, says the divide is becoming more pronounced, with distressed sellers ...
The construction cranes and fenced-off lots around Ball Arena and Coors Field signal more than just stadium renovations. Denver is in the midst of a sports-driven real estate surge that is reshaping entire neighborhoods. This new wave is less about the games themselves and more about creating places where people want to live, work, and ...
Many Utah residents worry that new starter home developments will hurt their neighborhoods or personal finances. But most of these concerns lack evidence, according to Steve Waldrip, Senior Advisor for Housing Strategy and Innovation in the Office of Utah Governor, Spencer J. Cox. After years of working with cities and developers to expand affordable housing, ...
Walking into a Naples home, the kitchen gleams, the pool view impresses, and the price seems right. But a detail in the back bedroom makes you uneasy. You can’t put your finger on it, but something feels wrong. Michael Swanson, owner of Naples Custom Home Cost Consulting and a veteran of hundreds of Southwest Florida ...
