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Hartford’s Housing Boom Spurs Targeted Development Across Connecticut’s Capital Region

Connecticut’s Greater Hartford metro area has become one of the nation’s most active housing markets, creating both opportunities and challenges for local leaders. As...

Large-Scale Homebuilding in Wayne County Marks 91 Lot Sales Amid Shortage

Ryan Homes’ entry into Wayne County, Ohio, marked the first time a national builder had launched a large-scale development in the area. Over 21...

New York Moves From Price Controls to Supply Expansion in Major Housing Policy Shift

New York State is changing its approach to housing affordability, shifting from direct price controls to removing barriers to new construction. According to Jared...

Septic System Failures Are the Top Deal Killer in Hudson Valley Real Estate

In off-grid communities across the Hudson Valley, infrastructure risks that rarely appear in market data are quietly derailing real estate transactions at the inspection...

The Real Measure of Affordability Isn’t the Price of the House

Homebuyers in coastal real estate markets are increasingly at risk of misjudging what they can genuinely afford. According to Lorraine Weber, a Long Island...

Bergen County Market Defies National Cooling Trends with Sustained Seller Advantage

While much of the country is seeing the housing market slow and buyers gain leverage, northern Bergen County remains under conditions that favor sellers....

From Auto Shop to Real Estate: How One Agent Is Helping Working Families Navigate Litchfield County’s Market

Litchfield County’s real estate market has become a battleground between local working families and deep-pocketed second-home buyers. As high-income buyers from out of town...

Market Stability Returns to Small-Town Ohio as Buyers Regain Their Footing

After several years of rapid price gains and bidding wars, Ohio’s smaller real estate markets are settling into a steadier pace. In Wayne County,...

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...

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Miami’s Condo Safety Rules Are Worsening the Affordability Gap

Since the Surfside condo collapse, Miami’s condominium market has divided sharply between older buildings and new construction. According to Nayla Benitez, associate broker with...

This Pre-Listing Inspection Strategy Is Helping New Jersey Sellers Avoid Price Cuts

Your home has been on the market for two weeks. There have been three showings and one low offer, with a long list of...

How Churches are Reimagining Their Role in Community Development

Churches across Southern California are discovering an unexpected solution to their challenges: their own parking lots and unused land. According to Martin Porter, Founder...

Boise, Idaho, Default Notices Surge as Negative Equity Risk Rises

While national real estate commentary often centers on interest rates and affordability, Sheila Smith, Team Lead at RE/MAX Capital City, is watching different signals...

The Build-to-Rent Revolution: Quinn Residences Meets Changing Housing Needs

“The American Dream is evolving,” says Richard Ross, CEO of Quinn Residences, a leader in the rapidly growing build-to-rent (BTR) housing sector. “Home ownership...

How Rate-Locked Homeowners Are Creating a Lasting Inventory Shortage

Conventional wisdom in real estate says buyers should wait for lower interest rates before making a purchase. But in the Hudson Valley and similar...