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Philadelphia Empty Nesters Return to Suburbs as Urban Appeal Fades

Philadelphia is experiencing a reversal in migration trends. Empty nesters who moved to the city before the pandemic are now returning to the suburbs....

Why Waterbury Is Quietly Becoming Connecticut’s Best Value for First-Time Buyers

In much of Connecticut, $400,000 no longer stretches very far — especially in cities like Bridgeport or Danbury, where that budget often falls short...

Why Wage Stagnation, Not Mortgage Rates, Is Driving the Housing Affordability Crisis in Monterey County, California

In Monterey County, California, the housing affordability crisis is driven less by mortgage rates than by stagnant wages and soaring home prices. Bryan Hermanson,...

Houston Builder and Nonprofit Deliver 23 Affordable Homes Using Donated Land Instead of Government Subsidies

A new project in Houston’s Acres Homes neighborhood shows how private builders and nonprofits can deliver affordable housing without government subsidies. Kevan Shelton, co-founder...

A Small Wisconsin City Is Rewriting Its Zoning Code – Here’s Why That Matters for Buyers

Anyone who has tried to build or invest in property knows the frustration of deciphering zoning codes: confusing setback rules, contradictory requirements, and dense...

Why Developers Are Looking an Hour Outside the Twin Cities and Finding Land Ready to Build

Amery, Wisconsin, about an hour from Minneapolis–St. Paul is one of many small cities actively seeking housing and business development. Unlike rural towns that...

Where Fort Wayne Buyers Are Looking Next: 5 Emerging Hotspots

Fort Wayne’s real estate market is drawing new attention as buyers look beyond the city’s established neighborhoods for value and growth. Over the past...

New Jersey Buyers Are Losing Homes to Builders – Here’s What That Means for You

If you’ve been house hunting in northern New Jersey, you may have noticed a frustrating trend: entry-level homes are vanishing before you can make...

San Tan Valley Incorporation Reveals How County Government Fails Fast-Growing Communities

San Tan Valley’s incorporation marks the largest single shift from county to city governance in U.S. history, with about 100,000 residents moving from Pinal...

Why Manufactured Homes Are Outpacing Traditional Starter Homes in Today’s Market

Heading into 2025, analysts were nearly unanimous: falling interest rates and growing inventory would finally hand first-time buyers their moment. Starter homes under $300,000...

Only 10% of Utah Residents Can Afford the Median-Priced Home as Mortgage Financing Strains Buyers Nationwide

Utah housing officials warn that structural problems in mortgage financing are pricing most residents out, even as new construction increases. According to Steve Waldrip,...

Coliving Properties Report 11–12% Bad Debt as Investors Overlook Underwriting and Operational Systems

A growing number of coliving properties are reporting bad debt levels of 11-12%, with landlords unable to cover mortgage payments when just one or...

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Assessment Crisis Forcing Sales Among Florida Condo Owners on Fixed Incomes, Broker Says

Florida’s condo market faces a growing crisis as aging buildings require major repairs and underfunded HOAs hit owners with massive special assessments, forcing many...

Detroit’s Housing Market Presents Dual Opportunities as Investor Interest Surges

Detroit’s real estate landscape is defying traditional market categorizations, creating unique opportunities for both buyers and investors while challenging long-held assumptions about homeownership. The...

Morris County’s Downsizing Dilemma: Why Inventory Constraints Are Trapping Empty Nesters

Morris County faces a housing accessibility crisis that has little to do with first-time buyers. Empty nesters who want to transition from large single-family...

Why the McMansion Era Is Over in the Hudson Valley

Demand for large, sprawling homes in the Hudson Valley is falling, and the decline extends beyond affordability. Instead, an apparent change in buyer preferences...

Bo Kemp’s Vision for Chicago’s South Suburbs Through the Southland Development Authority

Economic development in Chicago’s south suburbs is getting a refresh with a focus on local strength first. The Southland Development Authority (SDA) is challenging...

Why High Performance Construction Struggles to Scale in Residential Development

The residential development industry faces a fundamental mismatch between how it finances projects and how high-performance construction creates value, according to Cary DeCamp, Managing...