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Danbury Positions Itself as a State Leader in Converting Vacant Hotels Into Apartments

A practical solution to Connecticut’s housing shortage is gaining traction in Danbury: converting vacant or underused hotels and motels into apartments. Waleed Albakry, Planning...

Wisconsin City Administrator Calls for Rethink on Small-Town Investment

A Wisconsin city administrator argues that communities within an hour of major metropolitan areas offer better economic conditions and more motivated municipal partners than...

Small Wisconsin City’s Zoning Overhaul Reveals How Outdated Regulations Block Rural Development

Developers may be passing over viable projects in smaller communities because local zoning codes are too complex to understand, according to one Wisconsin city...

Fort Wayne Attracts 20 National Developer Proposals for Single Project

When Fort Wayne released a request for qualifications (RFQ) for its North River District master development, city officials anticipated three to five responses from...

One-Third of Gen Z Still Lives With Parents, Data Shows, Pointing to Pent-Up Housing Demand

About one-third of Americans aged 18 to 25 continue to live with their parents, according to Yardi Matrix data, a share that has remained...

How One Mayor’s Design Background Is Changing City Development

A small but growing number of U.S. cities are seeing the impact of leaders with design backgrounds, rather than the usual legal or administrative...

Population Down 28%, Home Prices Up 100%: How Remote Work Has Redefined Coastal Real Estate Markets

Coastal real estate markets are experiencing a trend that defies traditional analysis: significant population decline alongside sharp increases in property values. In Ventnor City,...

Northern Wisconsin City Redefines Rural Development Strategy Through Strategic Partnerships

The City of Amery, Wisconsin, is challenging common assumptions about rural development by combining regulatory reform, public-private partnerships, and strategic land management. Located about...

Ohio Approves $2.4 Billion Property Tax Relief for Homeowners

Ohio homeowners facing steep property tax bills will soon see relief after state lawmakers approved a $2.4 billion package aimed at slowing the pace...

After Zoning Changes, Some Farmington Hills Properties Are Booming While Others Struggle

Farmington Hills has overhauled its zoning code, updated its master plan, and begun actively courting new development over the past several years. The changes...

Why Buyers Can’t Have Top Schools, Low Taxes, and Short Commutes Simultaneously

Homebuyers relocating to northern New Jersey often arrive with a list of must-haves: top-ranked schools, reasonable commute times to employment centers, diverse communities, and...

Zoning Restrictions Remain the Main Obstacle to Manufactured Housing Adoption

The affordable housing crisis in America is not primarily caused by construction costs or financing availability, according to Doug Ressler, Manager of Business Intelligence...

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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...

More Inventory, More Competition — and a New Advantage for Local Agents

After several years of rapid growth, markets along the Texas Hill Country corridor are entering a more measured phase. Inventory has increased, sales cycles...

OneWall Communities Expands Third-Party Management to Over 5,000 Units with 12 Southern Properties

OneWall Communities has added 12 workforce housing properties to its third-party management portfolio spanning Texas, Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, and Kansas, expanding the Northeast-based operator’s...

Staten Island Real Estate Faces Slower Sales and Cautious Buyers Amid Limited Inventory

Staten Island’s real estate market is adjusting to new realities as rising interest rates and limited housing supply reshape buyer and seller behavior. With...

Bergen County’s Real Estate Paradox: Rising Values, Shrinking Access

Bergen County’s real estate market stands out for its persistent strength, but that very success is creating new barriers for many would-be buyers. Home...

Homebuyers Near Toronto, Canada Gain Leverage to Demand Repairs and Inspections

After several years of rapid, no-conditions bidding wars, homebuyers are now approaching purchases with greater caution and negotiation. Buyers who once rushed to secure...