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Manufactured Housing Gains Institutional Interest as Lenders Target Affordable Housing Gap

Manufactured housing is gaining traction as an institutional asset class, according to Gene Kim, who leads manufactured housing origination at Ascent Developer Solutions. Kim...

Why High Performance Construction Struggles to Scale in Residential Development

The residential development industry faces a fundamental mismatch between how it finances projects and how high-performance construction creates value, according to Cary DeCamp, Managing...

New Home Buyers Have No Idea How Poorly Their Houses Are Actually Constructed

Most homebuyers never realize that the new house they purchased is likely built to low-quality standards, according to Cary DeCamp, Managing Director of Kala...

Environmental Risk Becomes Deal-Killer for Brooklyn Industrial Investors

Sophisticated buyers who once treated contamination as a manageable cost are now walking away from industrial properties with environmental issues, sharply narrowing what qualifies...

Kansas City Construction Costs Are Dropping — But Volatile Material Prices Remain a Risk

After years of soaring construction expenses, Kansas City developers are finally seeing some relief. Labor costs are easing as contractors, faced with fewer projects...

Planning Director Explains How Infrastructure Vagueness Causes Cities to Lose Development Deals

A persistent issue in real estate development rarely receives direct attention: many cities lack clear knowledge of their infrastructure capacity, making it difficult or...

Connecticut’s Average First-Time Home Buyer Is Now 40 Years Old and Most Are Female, Broker Reports

The typical first-time homebuyer in America is now 40 years old, according to data from the National Association of Realtors cited by Sam Ratner,...

Hudson Valley Rental Market Slows as Investors Shift from Renting to Selling

Rental prices in the Hudson Valley have compressed so close to mortgage payments that prospective tenants are increasingly saving for down payments instead of...

Strategy Over Hope: How Connecticut’s Top Producers Navigate Today’s Real Estate Market

Connecticut’s real estate market spans a wide range – from Bridgeport’s affordable neighborhoods to the high-end estates along Greenwich’s Gold Coast. Yet, as Ruth...

The Hidden Barrier to Building in Connecticut: A Town-by-Town Approval System

Connecticut’s unique municipal governance system is discouraging outside real estate investment by creating unfamiliar and complex barriers for developers, according to a leading executive...

Long Island Real Estate Faces Tight Inventory and Changing Buyer Strategies

The Long Island real estate market is grappling with the same inventory shortages and economic uncertainty seen nationwide, but with distinct local characteristics —...

New England Real Estate Faces Interest Rate Reality in 2026

New England’s real estate market is showing resilience as 2026 begins, even as high interest rates continue to challenge buyers and sellers. Agents across...

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Los Angeles Market Slowdown Tied to City Council Rules, Not Borrowing Costs, Expert Says

The Los Angeles real estate market faces unique challenges that set it apart from national trends, according to Josh Luchs, Executive Vice President at...

Hudson Valley Home Sales Face Delays as Inspection Disputes Increase

The return of buyer protections in real estate transactions is revealing a growing disconnect between seller expectations and current market realities, according to Christina...

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...

‘Garbage In, Garbage Out’: Miami Broker Warns AI Mortgage Approvals Are Failing Non-Traditional Borrowers

Leading Miami mortgage broker David A. Krebs says artificial intelligence and automated underwriting systems are creating a dangerous false sense of security for borrowers...

Why Secondary Markets May Finally Pull Developers From Tier-One Cities

As real estate prices in established Midwest markets climb beyond the reach of many adaptive reuse projects, developers are reconsidering where to invest. According...

‘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...