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New Markets Tax Credits Gain Permanent Status After 25 Years of Uncertainty

The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program has entered a new era. After 25 years of temporary reauthorizations that kept community development organizations in...

Hudson County Homes Are Selling Over Asking – Here’s Why Buyers Still Can’t Wait

In Hudson County, New Jersey, a typical three-bedroom house can list on a Friday and be under contract by the following Thursday — often...

Central New Jersey Seniors Are Finally Selling After Years on the Sidelines

For the past five years, many older homeowners in central New Jersey have stayed put, reluctant to move despite homes that no longer fit...

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...

Guelph, Ontario Real Estate Market Trends and Buyer Behavior Shifts

Canada’s real estate market has faced sharp swings in recent years, with buyers and sellers adjusting to changing economic conditions, inventory shortages, and evolving...

South Jersey Region Sees Resident Outflow as Property Taxes Drive Relocation Trends

South Jersey is experiencing an outflow of residents, primarily due to New Jersey’s high property tax burden, according to Michelle Roberts, team lead at...

Out-of-State Buyers Drive 75% of New Home Sales in Pocatello, Idaho, Leaving Local Buyers Facing Higher Prices

The influx of out-of-state buyers is reshaping Pocatello’s newly built homes market. While these buyers see new homes as more affordable than what they...

Beyond the Obvious: 5 Northern New Jersey Areas Locals Say to Watch

Many Northern New Jersey homebuyers keep their search focused on well-known neighborhoods, but local insiders are now paying attention to a handful of areas...

Central New Jersey Homebuyer Priorities in 2026: What Buyers Look For Before Price in Somerset, Middlesex, and Nearby Counties

Five years ago, Central New Jersey buyers often prioritized large backyards and formal dining rooms. Today, those features rarely come up in early conversations....

Bay Area Affordable Housing Opens Door to Homeownership: More Working Families May Finally Buy

For decades, affordable housing in the Bay Area focused almost entirely on rentals. Nearly all public funding went to building apartments for low-income families,...

In Chicago’s Oak Park, Buyers Are Giving Up – Here’s Why

Imagine making offers on five different homes — each one above asking price — and losing every time. That’s now a common reality for...

In High-Cost Markets, Real Estate Is Becoming a Relationship Business Again

In high-cost housing markets, the shift away from pandemic-era urgency is exposing a more demanding reality. Buyers are more patient, sellers face greater scrutiny...

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Retail Conversions Surge as Strip Centers Lose Value in Changing Market

Real estate development veteran explains why dead retail properties could be the solution to America’s housing shortage. The death of traditional retail may hold the...

Hotel-to-Residential Conversions Outpace Office Projects Across U.S. Markets

The office-to-residential pipeline has dominated adaptive reuse headlines for years, but hotel-to-multifamily conversions are closing the gap and, in some markets, may already be...

First-Time Buyers Face More Obstacles Than Ever – And It’s Not Just Prices

For years, rising home prices have been seen as the primary obstacle facing first-time buyers. But today’s market presents a more complicated reality. Even...

The Philadelphia Suburbs Are Still a Seller’s Market. Here’s What That Means for Buyers

If you’ve been watching the housing market and waiting for things to calm down, the answer depends entirely on where you’re looking. In some...

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...

California’s Housing Development Revolution How Deepblocks is Mapping the Future of SB 9 Compliance

The real estate development landscape in California is undergoing a significant shift, driven by new legislation and powered by innovative technology platforms that are...