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Chicago’s Small Multifamily Returns Are Under Pressure From Taxes and Insurance

Chicago’s small multifamily investors are facing mounting financial pressure from two sources that are increasingly difficult to plan for: rapidly rising property taxes and...

Finding Opportunity in Miami’s Overlooked Small Multifamily Market

Miami’s multifamily sector has changed dramatically in recent years, as institutional buyers and out-of-state investors have driven up prices and compressed cap rates across...

West Whiteland Township Emerges as Philadelphia Suburbs’ Development Hotspot

West Whiteland Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, has emerged as one of the most active development hubs in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, fueled by...

Pasco County Real Estate Navigates Market Uncertainty Amid Declining Transaction Volume

The Tampa Bay area’s real estate market is experiencing a notable shift as transaction volumes decrease and market dynamics change. Pasco County, traditionally known...

Chicago Real Estate Market Shifts to Value-Conscious Buyers as Fall Season Brings Pricing Reality

The Chicago real estate market is experiencing a notable change as the fall selling season brings increased buyer selectivity and seller price adjustments. Unlike...

Residents Oppose the Projects That Fund Their Services: Mayor Reveals What Really Keeps Suburbs Solvent

Burr Ridge mayor says sales tax and development fees, not property taxes, determine whether suburbs can fund police, roads, and services – creating a...

The Case for Shopping Stale Listings in a Competitive Starter-Home Market

First-time homebuyers in Rhode Island are struggling to compete for move-in-ready properties, but there are alternatives for those willing to adjust their expectations, according...

Central Florida’s Real Estate Reset: Inside Winter Haven’s New Market Reality

The Central Florida real estate market is undergoing a significant correction, with local factors in Winter Haven revealing shifts in buyer behavior, inventory, and...

Courtney Poulos: 50-Year Mortgages Could Expand Homeownership Access Despite Criticism

Extended-term mortgage products including 50-year loans are entering affordability discussions as housing markets evaluate financing options for buyers facing elevated prices and interest rates,...

Beyond Rate Lock-In: Seller Uncertainty Creates a Second, Overlooked Inventory Freeze

Seller psychology and demographic trends are creating a housing shortage in Rhode Island that extends far beyond the 20% of homeowners holding onto low...

North Jacksonville Near Airport Offers Buyers Untapped Value and Growth

While St. Johns County continues to attract the bulk of buyer attention in Northeast Florida, some areas remain undervalued despite solid fundamentals and new...

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...

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‘Americans With 50% Home Equity Still Pay FHA Insurance That Makes No Sense,’ Says Industry Expert

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance policies are forcing homeowners to pay unnecessary premiums even after building substantial equity, according to Brendan McKay, Chief...

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...

The Great Housing Holdout: Why Homeowners Still Aren’t Listing

As the housing market moves through the second half of 2025, conditions remain stubbornly static. Demand for homes is still strong, but the number...

CPP Announces Acquisition of Lexington Green Apartments in El Cajon, California

EL CAJON, Calif., Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CPP (Community Preservation Partners), a mission-driven affordable housing preservation developer, has announced the acquisition and planned...

The Mortgage Broker Coalition Taking a Stand for Consumers

“Credit bureaus are private, publicly traded companies on stock exchanges, and they get to sell consumer data without permission or proper disclosure. In what...

Lancaster’s Complex Permitting System Leaves Little Room for Outside Developers

Lancaster, Pennsylvania markets itself as developer-friendly, but according to one veteran developer, the city’s complex permitting processes and cultural preferences create significant barriers for...