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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...

No U.S. State Offers Affordable Housing on Minimum Wage, Increasing Demand for Coliving

No state in the United States offers affordable housing for minimum wage earners, according to Clara Arroyave, Founder and CEO of Coliving Cashflow. This...

Coliving Properties Generate 20 to 40 Percent Higher Gross Rent Than Traditional Rentals

Coliving properties are producing gross rents 20–40% higher than traditional rental models, according to Clara Arroyave, Founder and CEO of Coliving Cashflow. This premium...

How Flood Insurance Costs Are Pricing Buyers Out of New Jersey Coastal Real Estate

Flood insurance is pushing buyers out of coastal real estate markets and creating an affordability barrier that is often overlooked. Joseph DeNaro, a realtor...

Permitted Starter Homes Sit Unbuilt as Regional Infrastructure Funding Gaps Emerge

Across Utah, cities are approving new starter home developments that remain unbuilt, revealing a critical breakdown in how regional infrastructure is funded. The issue...

Community Fears About Starter Homes Contradict Research on Property Values and Crime

Neighborhood opposition to starter home developments is typically driven by fears that smaller, more affordable homes will lower property values, increase crime, and introduce...

Market Realities in Houston: A Veteran Agent’s View on the Post-Pandemic Slowdown

Houston’s residential market is undergoing a reset well beyond the usual headlines about higher interest rates and insurance costs. After nearly two decades in...

Utah’s Strategic Approach to Housing Affordability Challenges

The housing affordability crisis has reached a critical stage across the United States, with Utah emerging as a laboratory for state-level solutions. Where debates...

Flood Insurance Costs Are Eliminating Buyers Before They Even Make an Offer

Flood insurance is quietly pushing buyers out of coastal real estate markets, creating a major affordability barrier that often goes unaddressed. Joseph DeNaro, a...

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Boston’s North Shore Sees Gentrification, Rising Prices & Shrinking Inventory

The North Shore Massachusetts housing market is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Once-affordable working-class neighborhoods like East Boston, Chelsea, and Revere are seeing surging prices,...

7 House-Hunting Red Flags Northern Virginia Pros Spot Immediately

You might be drawn in by a stylish kitchen or an attractive price, but subtle warning signs can turn your dream home into a...

Los Angeles Market Slowdown Tied to City Council Rules, Not Borrowing Costs, Expert Says

The Los Angeles real estate market faces unique challenges that set it apart from national trends, according to Josh Luchs, Executive Vice President at...

U.S. Community Development Projects Stall Despite Record $10 Billion Tax Credit Allocation

The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program distributed nearly $10 billion in its largest-ever combined allocation round, but community development projects are not progressing...

As Oregon’s Market Matures, Salem-Keizer Real Estate Turns Strategic

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...

Wichita’s Consistent Growth Attracts Investors Seeking Stability Over Speculation

While coastal real estate markets often make headlines for dramatic price swings and speculation, Wichita, Kansas, has steadily established itself as a destination for...