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In Boston’s Suburbs, Opposition to New Housing Is Putting Local Businesses at Risk

Walk through the village centers of Newton, Watertown, or Wellesley – quiet suburbs just west of Boston – on a weekday afternoon and the...

Why Katy, Texas, Doesn’t See the Housing Swings Other Markets Do

In a state where some housing markets have lurched from frenzy to slowdown and back again, the suburbs west of Houston have earned a...

New Construction in Winter Haven Offers Financing Terms the Resale Market Cannot Match

Buyers frustrated by high interest rates and overpriced resale homes in Central Florida may be overlooking a corner of the market operating under different...

Vermont Has Grant Money and Shared Equity Programs for First-Time Buyers

State-level financing programs and shared equity models are creating homeownership pathways in Burlington that national affordability coverage rarely acknowledges – and the mechanics are...

Where Zoning Ends and Housing Begins in Greater Boston’s Suburbs

Greater Boston has plenty of opportunity to build housing. What it doesn’t have is housing. A convergence of record construction costs, a state mandate...

In Jefferson County, West Virginia, New Construction Is Keeping Home Prices Flat Despite Rising DC-Area Demand

In markets where migration pressure typically sends prices soaring, Jefferson County, West Virginia, is charting a different course. An unusually aggressive pace of new...

In Oakland, California, Using Property Ownership to Solve Teacher Retention

Teacher turnover is one of the more persistent challenges facing urban school districts, and while the causes are complex, housing costs have emerged as...

Specialized Mortgage Programs Helping Dallas-Area Buyers Close Deals

A growing array of specialized mortgage programs, largely invisible to buyers who rely on conventional lending channels, is enabling transactions that would otherwise fall...

How a Coastal New Jersey Market Got Caught Between Policy and Reality

A recent executive order aimed at limiting large institutional investors in the single-family home market was broadly framed as a win for individual buyers....

Fixer-Uppers Stall While Lakefront Holds Strong in Ithaca’s 2026 Market

If you’re house hunting in Ithaca right now, you’ve probably noticed something strange. Some homes disappear within days of hitting the market. Others, even...

Hudson Valley, New York’s Housing Market Keeps Climbing – But Local Buyers Are Being Left Behind

Nearly six years after the pandemic reshaped where Americans choose to live, the Hudson Valley real estate market shows little sign of cooling. Inventory...

In South Florida’s 55-Plus Communities, Condos Sit While Single-Family Homes Sell Fast

If you’ve been shopping for a home in one of South Florida’s active adult communities lately, you may have noticed something strange. Some listings...

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Phoenix Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Recovery as Buyer and Seller Expectations Align

The Phoenix residential real estate market is regaining momentum after two years of slower activity, as sellers adjust pricing strategies and buyers respond to...

Ohio’s Planning Overhaul: State Rep. Brian Lorenz Pushes for Faster, Smarter Development

Ohio is confronting its housing and development challenges with an unusual advantage: State Representative Brian Lorenz, the only professional planner in the Ohio General...

Queens, New York Renters Paying $3,500 Monthly Are Turning to Mortgages Despite Higher Rates

High rental costs in Queens are now pushing renters into homeownership, outweighing concerns about elevated mortgage rates. This trend contrasts with the broader national...

New York’s Tax Incentives Reshape Residential Development Landscape

As housing affordability challenges persist nationwide, New York’s evolving approach offers valuable insights for real estate professionals across the country. Recent legislative changes have...

Zoning Reform Is Key to Expanding Housing Supply

Minneapolis eliminated single-family zoning citywide, allowing duplexes and triplexes in neighborhoods previously limited to detached homes. This change led to more construction and kept...

Broome County, New York Homes See Cash Buyer Surge and Tight Inventory

The national conversation about housing affordability and interest rates often overlooks the realities of smaller markets. In New York’s Broome County, where homes typically...