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U.S. Community Development Projects Stall Despite Record $10 Billion Tax Credit Allocation

The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program distributed nearly $10 billion in its largest-ever combined allocation round, but community development projects are not progressing...

Stabilizing Distressed Multifamily Assets in Workforce Housing

The market for distressed multifamily assets is seeing renewed activity as lending conditions improve and transactions pick up. For investors willing to take on...

Homebuyers Near Toronto, Canada Gain Leverage to Demand Repairs and Inspections

After several years of rapid, no-conditions bidding wars, homebuyers are now approaching purchases with greater caution and negotiation. Buyers who once rushed to secure...

Chicago Investment Properties Pay $6,000 Less in Annual Taxes Than Owner-Occupied Homes

Chicago is widely viewed as a high-tax real estate market. This reputation overlooks a key fact: investment properties in the city are taxed at...

U.S. Affordable Housing Supply Shortage Will Persist as 2025 Construction Starts Lag Far Behind 2021 Peak

New multifamily construction starting in 2025 dropped sharply from the 2021 peak, deepening a supply shortage in the affordable housing market that is unlikely...

Maui Home Insurance Rates Are Soaring – What Buyers and Owners Need to Know Now

You’re about to close on a home in upcountry Maui when your lender delivers an insurance quote: $4,200 a year, far above what you...

Berkeley Homes Are Climbing Fast – But Richmond Just Set a Record No One Saw Coming

In the East Bay, Berkeley has long been the focus of attention for its double-digit price gains, bidding wars, and rapid sales. But while...

Senior Housing Emerges as Commercial Real Estate’s Standout Performer

Amid widespread challenges in commercial real estate, senior housing has become a rare bright spot, attracting institutional investors with record demand and rapid rent...

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...

Chicago Small Multifamily Properties Attract Young Investors

While national headlines focus on price drops and inventory spikes in coastal markets, Chicago’s real estate landscape is following a different path. The central...

Boston Real Estate Market Split Between City Condos and Suburban Homes

If you are buying or selling a home in Greater Boston, conditions can vary significantly depending on where and what you are trying to...

Your VA Loan Can Do More Than Buy You a Home — Here’s What Most Veterans Don’t Know

Most veterans know they have a VA loan benefit. Far fewer know what it can actually do — and that gap is costing them....

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Scottsdale, Arizona Real Estate Market Splits as Entry-Level Condos Lose Value and Luxury Homes Appreciate

The Scottsdale real estate market is diverging by price points, with entry-level condos and homes under $400,000 losing value. At the same time, luxury...

Your VA Loan Can Do More Than Buy You a Home — Here’s What Most Veterans Don’t Know

Most veterans know they have a VA loan benefit. Far fewer know what it can actually do — and that gap is costing them....

Land Flippers Are Driving Up South Carolina Prices – But Not in the Way You’d Expect

In South Carolina’s land market, the rise of land flippers is creating new challenges for both buyers and sellers. Unlike the traditional image of...

Cash Buyers from NYC Are Pricing Out Locals in Orange County, NY But First-Timers Still Have a Shot

A young couple with a VA loan and 3.5 percent down enters a bidding war in Orange County, New York. Competing against them is...

Jacksonville Beach Condo Market Plummets as Single-Family Homes Surge Ahead

Home prices in Jacksonville Beach have risen 12.8 percent year-over-year, far outpacing the broader Jacksonville market. However, condominiums in the area are experiencing a...

From School Bus to Real Estate Success: How a Philadelphia Suburbs Agent Navigates Today’s Shifting Market

The Philadelphia suburbs real estate market is undergoing notable changes that affect both buyers and sellers. While national headlines highlight broad trends, agents on...