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Multigenerational Home Buyers Drive East Bay, California Real Estate as Families Plan for Children and Aging Parents

A growing number of East Bay, California, home buyers are searching for properties that serve both child-rearing and elder care needs, according to Victoria...

Why Inspection Issues Are Derailing Real Estate Deals in Northern New Jersey’s Competitive Market

Inspection-related problems are the leading cause of failed real estate deals in Northern New Jersey, with sewer line cracks and other structural issues stopping...

Northwest New Jersey Entry-Level Homes Sell in Two Weeks While Mid-Range Properties Stall

Northwest New Jersey’s housing market is sharply divided by price point. Entry-level homes sell in less than two weeks while properties priced between $600,000...

How California’s Balcony Inspection Law Is Creating a Split Between Condos and Single-Family Homes

A California law requiring balcony inspections has created a split in the state’s housing market, making many condominium buildings difficult to finance and sell....

Why Atlanta Condo HOA Fees Are Surging as Buildings Enter a Major Maintenance Cycle

Atlanta condominium homeowners’ association fees are rising at a pace that is changing the economics of urban ownership. In several buildings, year-over-year fee increases...

Building Affordable Housing Without Government Subsidy: Park Street Homes’ Community-Centered Approach

The challenge of building affordable housing in U.S. cities has grown more acute in recent years, as rising costs for materials, labor, and land...

Interest Rate Cuts Have Lifted Confidence – But Deals Still Lag

If you looked only at agents’ appointment books and weekend open houses, you might think the housing market was finally picking up steam. Mortgage-rate...

Philadelphia Empty Nesters Return to Suburbs as Urban Appeal Fades

Philadelphia is experiencing a reversal in migration trends. Empty nesters who moved to the city before the pandemic are now returning to the suburbs....

Why Waterbury Is Quietly Becoming Connecticut’s Best Value for First-Time Buyers

In much of Connecticut, $400,000 no longer stretches very far — especially in cities like Bridgeport or Danbury, where that budget often falls short...

Houston Builder and Nonprofit Deliver 23 Affordable Homes Using Donated Land Instead of Government Subsidies

A new project in Houston’s Acres Homes neighborhood shows how private builders and nonprofits can deliver affordable housing without government subsidies. Kevan Shelton, co-founder...

A Small Wisconsin City Is Rewriting Its Zoning Code – Here’s Why That Matters for Buyers

Anyone who has tried to build or invest in property knows the frustration of deciphering zoning codes: confusing setback rules, contradictory requirements, and dense...

Banks Won’t Lend on Speculation: Why Multifamily and Mixed-Use Projects Are Replacing Single-Family Development in Northern New Jersey

In Northern New Jersey, tighter bank lending standards have steered developers away from speculative single-family homes and toward projects with reliable rental income. According...

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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...

In Philadelphia, Younger Homebuyers Are Driving Demand, and Outer Neighborhoods May Be Next

While the national homebuyer is getting older, Philadelphia is attracting younger buyers at a rate already evident in development patterns, and the pressure may...

Why Jersey City Multifamily Homes Are Selling While Single-Family Houses Sit

If you’ve been watching the Jersey City real estate market, you’ve likely noticed an emerging pattern: single-family homes are lingering on the market, while...

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...

Fairbanks, Alaska Has Almost No Homes for Sale — Here’s What Buyers Need to Know

Fairbanks, Alaska, has fewer than 150 homes listed for sale at any given time — for the entire market. The population is growing. New...

Young Agent Finds Success in Sioux Falls Through Team Support and Market Timing

Breaking into real estate is often tricky for newcomers, especially those without established networks or years of experience. Yet in Sioux Falls, South Dakota,...