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Phoenix Must Absorb 1.1 Million New Residents in 15 Years But Infrastructure Limits Are Already Redirecting Investment

The Phoenix metropolitan area must prepare for an influx of 1.1 million new residents over the next 15 years, a challenge that is already...

Edmonton’s Real Estate Market Faces Oil Price Swings and Urban Densification

Edmonton’s real estate market is shaped by the city’s dependence on the energy sector and an ongoing push for greater urban density. Both factors...

Northern New Jersey’s Housing Crunch Reaches Critical Point as Builders Outbid Families

Northern New Jersey’s housing shortage has escalated into a severe imbalance, with economic pressures and limited inventory making it increasingly difficult for families to...

Knowing Municipal Regulations Prevents Wasted Development Deals, Here’s Why

Larry Gotcher, owner and principal agent at Resource Realty Group, argues that understanding what cannot be done with a development property is often more...

Manufactured Housing Gains Ground as Affordable Housing Crisis Deepens

The shortage of affordable housing in the United States has become severe, prompting renewed interest in manufactured housing as a practical, scalable solution. Recent...

Why Edmonton’s Condo Market Is Still Struggling And What It Means for Buyers

Edmonton’s condo market has lagged behind the city’s single-family home sector for years, with prices that remain below their peaks from over a decade...

The Biggest Mistake Edmonton Home Buyers Make – And How to Avoid It

You’ve found a house you love. The kitchen fits your needs, the neighborhood feels right, and the price is just over your budget –...

Why Mortgage Rates Staying High Might Actually Be Good News for Your Next Home Purchase

If you’ve been waiting for mortgage rates to return to the record lows of 2020 and 2021 before buying a home, it may be...

Philadelphia’s Suburban Surge: Why Buyers and Investors Are Turning Away from Downtown

While Philadelphia’s hip neighborhoods like Fishtown and Northern Liberties draw headlines for their bustling coffee shops and fast-selling condos, a quieter trend is taking...

Vacant Office Buildings Could Become Affordable Housing in Upstate South Carolina

Upstate South Carolina’s commercial real estate market faces a growing challenge: large amounts of vacant office space that may never attract tenants again. But...

Ohio Legislator Says Office Conversions Only Work in Urban Cores, Not Suburbs

Office-to-residential conversions are gaining traction in Ohio’s city centers. Still, Brian Lorenz, Director of Planning and Permitting for the Ohio House of Representatives, warns...

Nashville’s Real Estate Market Faces Correction as Distress Rises

Nashville’s real estate market is showing clear signs of a downturn, according to longtime professionals who have tracked the city’s cycles for decades. After...

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A New Approach to Public Space Programming Is Shaping Cities Across the U.S.

The conventional wisdom for fixing troubled public spaces has long centered on massive capital expenditures, tear everything down and rebuild from scratch. But Dan...

North Jersey Market Shifts as Buyer Power Returns After Years of Seller Dominance

The North Jersey real estate market has entered a new phase, as higher interest rates and increased inventory are reshaping the dynamics between buyers...

Why Developers Are Looking an Hour Outside the Twin Cities and Finding Land Ready to Build

Amery, Wisconsin, about an hour from Minneapolis–St. Paul is one of many small cities actively seeking housing and business development. Unlike rural towns that...

U.S. RV Park and Campground Investment Market Stabilizes After Post-Pandemic Surge

The U.S. RV park and campground investment market has settled into a more stable pattern following the volatility of the pandemic era. After years...

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...

Southern Colorado Market Shows Signs of Recovery as Inventory Rises and First-Time Buyers Reengage

The Southern Colorado real estate market is showing early signs of recovery as inventory levels rise and first-time buyers return after nearly two years...