Drive 20 minutes north in New York’s Hudson Valley, and the housing market changes dramatically. In Orange and Dutchess Counties — about an hour from the Bronx — homes priced realistically still draw multiple offers and sell quickly. But cross into Ulster County and a different reality emerges: houses linger for weeks, often without a ...
The appeal of Florida’s short-term rental market is clear: strong cash flow, steady demand, and the chance to host large groups near top destinations. But for buyers eyeing Bradenton and its surroundings, success hinges on understanding a maze of local regulations that can change with little notice. Short-term rental rules in Florida are highly localized, ...
Philadelphia’s rental market is facing major disruption as a wave of new luxury apartments floods the city, forcing property managers and landlords to rethink their approach. Matt Bremner, President of PhillyLiving Management Group, has seen the impact of this development surge, which has created unexpected difficulties for property owners at every level. Focusing on Philadelphia’s ...
Arizona’s smaller real estate markets are evolving in ways that differ sharply from the headlines coming out of Phoenix or Tucson. In Kingman, a northwest Arizona town of 35,000 along Interstate 40, the local housing market sheds light on migration trends, changing buyer priorities, and the growing importance of community-connected brokers. Jonny Meins, broker and ...
The San Francisco Bay Area real estate market is moving into a new phase as buyers and sellers adapt to higher interest rates and the expanding influence of the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. After several years of uncertainty following the pandemic, more participants are choosing to act rather than wait for a return to earlier ...
After several years of rapid sales and bidding wars, Scranton’s real estate market has entered a new phase. While interest rates still dominate headlines, local agents say the most significant change is that buyers have learned they no longer need to rush. Instead, they’re taking their time, negotiating harder, and forcing sellers to adjust their ...
A young couple with a VA loan and 3.5 percent down enters a bidding war in Orange County, New York. Competing against them is a cash offer from a Manhattan buyer with no mortgage contingency and a flexible closing date. The seller chooses cash. The couple moves on. This scenario is now common in the ...
You walk into a charming Spring Lake home, love the kitchen, and the price feels right. But something in the back bedroom makes your stomach drop. According to Dylan Smith, broker at Chris Smith Realty with over a decade in the Jersey Shore market, most buyers overlook the same warning signs — until costly repairs ...
The artificial intelligence boom is creating a new class of ultra-wealthy buyers who are redefining real estate markets across the Bay Area. Nowhere is this shift more visible than in Marin County, where proximity to San Francisco, top-rated schools, and natural beauty have long attracted affluent buyers — but the current wave of AI-driven demand ...
Atlanta has become one of the most sought-after destinations for corporate relocations in the United States, and the ripple effects on the luxury real estate market are impossible to ignore. With major companies continuing to move their headquarters and executive teams to the city, demand for million-dollar homes inside the I-285 perimeter has surged — ...
After several years of rapid sales and tight inventory, the Salem-Keizer real estate market is settling into a more balanced phase where both buyers and sellers must rely on preparation and strategy, not just speed. This new environment marks a clear departure from the frenzied market of the early 2020s, forcing participants to adjust their ...
Debra Beagle, CEO and managing broker of The Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Advantage, leads what has been recognized as the top RE/MAX team globally. Her team of 190 agents in Nashville, along with additional offices in Florida and Colorado, handles about $1 billion in annual real estate transactions. Disruption Reveals Market Resilience Nashville’s ...
You find the perfect house in Yonkers, New York, but your insurance quote comes back at $4,200 — adding $350 to your monthly payment. That might not seem that bad, until you realize it could push your debt-to-income ratio over the lender’s limit, killing your mortgage approval entirely. The house isn’t just more expensive. It’s ...
ACME Real Estate CEO argues fragmented MLS system has left agents vulnerable as brokerages negotiate independent platform deals Major brokerages are striking direct partnerships with listing platforms, and Courtney Poulos, founder and CEO of ACME Real Estate in Los Angeles, argues the deals are accelerating a power shift that has been building for years – ...
Silicon Valley real estate stands apart from national trends, defying predictions of a slowdown even as tech layoffs and high interest rates dominate headlines. In this market, homes routinely sell for 6% above asking price, inventory remains extremely tight, and buyer demand is more closely tied to stock market performance than to mortgage rates or ...
