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Finding Opportunity in Miami’s Overlooked Small Multifamily Market

Miami’s multifamily sector has changed dramatically in recent years, as institutional buyers and out-of-state investors have driven up prices and compressed cap rates across...

The Case for Shopping Stale Listings in a Competitive Starter-Home Market

First-time homebuyers in Rhode Island are struggling to compete for move-in-ready properties, but there are alternatives for those willing to adjust their expectations, according...

Cleveland Developers Turn Foreclosure Crisis Into Shipping Container Housing

The foreclosure crisis that swept through Cleveland left behind more than abandoned homes – it created a landscape of empty lots and a rare...

Lancaster’s Complex Permitting System Leaves Little Room for Outside Developers

Lancaster, Pennsylvania markets itself as developer-friendly, but according to one veteran developer, the city’s complex permitting processes and cultural preferences create significant barriers for...

Condo Maintenance Fees Now ‘Like a Mortgage Payment’ as Insurance Crisis Prices Out Local Buyers

South Florida’s condo market is experiencing a dramatic affordability crisis as insurance costs and regulatory changes drive maintenance fees to levels that are pricing...

Memphis Agent Pushes for More Local Homeownership Through Buyer Education

The Memphis real estate market stands out for its mix of accessible pricing and neighborhood diversity. High-end homes can sit just blocks from affordable...

How One Operator Followed the Map North and Discovered Palm Beach’s Hidden Advantage

Geography is destiny in real estate, and one Miami-based operator believes he’s identified a geographic arbitrage opportunity that most investors are missing: the compressed...

Scaling Without the Bidding Wars: The Strategy Built on Clusters of Small Buildings

The real estate playbook says to trade up: sell smaller properties, buy bigger ones, chase institutional-grade assets with stable cash flows. Alejandro Gershanik of...

St. Joseph, Michigan Leverages Lakefront Assets to Drive Strategic Development Growth

The lakefront city of St. Joseph, Michigan, is positioning itself as a destination for real estate investment and development, actively pursuing growth initiatives to...

New Analysis Challenges Boise’s Housing Affordability Narrative

While headlines focus on rising home prices and the struggle for local buyers, veteran real estate professional Elizabeth Hume offers a different perspective on...

Jacksonville Beach Condo Market Plummets as Single-Family Homes Surge Ahead

Home prices in Jacksonville Beach have risen 12.8 percent year-over-year, far outpacing the broader Jacksonville market. However, condominiums in the area are experiencing a...

Retail Conversions Surge as Strip Centers Lose Value in Changing Market

Real estate development veteran explains why dead retail properties could be the solution to America’s housing shortage. The death of traditional retail may hold the...

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Michigan Tax Reforms Simplify Affordable Housing Development but Leave Funding Gaps

Michigan’s expansion of Brownfield Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to include housing, along with new payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) options for “missing middle” developments, marks a move...

Why Northern Virginia Commuters Are Discovering West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle

A quiet migration is underway along the western edge of the Washington, D.C. metro area. Housing costs in Northern Virginia continue to strain household...

New Jersey Real Estate Agent Catches Design Flaws Architects Miss in New Home Construction

In today’s residential construction market, real estate professionals are increasingly stepping in to catch functional flaws in home designs, problems that often go unnoticed...

6 Home-Buying Myths Connecticut Buyers Still Believe – And What Actually Matters

Many first-time homebuyers in Connecticut wait longer than necessary because of outdated beliefs about what it takes to buy a house. The most persistent...

California’s Supportive Housing Sector Faces Structural Funding Challenges

The 2022 collapse of Skid Row Housing Trust was widely seen as a turning point for California’s supportive housing sector. Policy experts say the...

Healthy Buildings Move Beyond ESG Buzzwords to Drive Real Estate Returns

The focus on healthy buildings has become a core strategy for real estate investors seeking measurable financial returns, not just regulatory compliance. Focusing on...