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Lancaster’s Urban Renaissance Faces New Challenges as Office Market Struggles

Secondary markets across the United States are navigating new realities in the wake of the pandemic, but few illustrate these complexities as clearly as...

Navigating the Second Wave of Historic Preservation in Buffalo

New York State leads the nation in historic tax credit utilization, processing more projects in the last decade than another other state. At the...

Buffalo’s Apartment Conversion Boom Stalls Without Key Amenities

Downtown Buffalo has the key ingredients for successful office-to-residential conversions, including vacant buildings, transit access, and proximity to major institutions. Yet, despite these advantages,...

Post-Surfside Laws Bring New Financial Strain for Florida Condo Owners

The collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, in June 2021 triggered sweeping changes to the state’s real estate regulations. In...

Rome-Floyd County Faces Record Growth While Overhauling 25-Year-Old Development Code

Rome-Floyd County, Georgia, is undergoing its largest wave of development in decades, with more than $300 million in proposed projects moving through planning offices...

Madison Defies National Real Estate Slump as Demand Keeps Climbing

Madison, Wisconsin’s real estate market remains strong while many U.S. cities face cooling demand and rising inventory. Steady population growth and a diverse economic...

Northwest Arkansas Market Sees Shift as Buyer Leverage Increases

The Northwest Arkansas real estate market is showing signs of a significant shift in negotiating power, according to Jaclynn Vienola, a realtor with New...

Inside the Structural Hurdles Complicating Growth in Rome-Floyd County

Rome-Floyd County’s development sector is facing significant obstacles as outdated regulations and infrastructure limitations slow new projects, even as demand for housing and commercial...

As Housing Crisis Worsens, Florida Realtors Leader Calls Impact Fees a ‘Hidden Tax’

Florida’s housing shortage is far worse than most people realize, and local governments are making it worse through policies they don’t understand are directly...

Boise Real Estate Market Stabilizes as Buyers and Sellers Adjust to New Norms

The Boise real estate market is entering a period of stabilization after years of volatility driven by economic swings, migration surges, and rapid price...

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...

Legal Expertise Meets Real Estate: How One Arkansas Broker is Raising Professional Standards

Arkansas offers a distinctive environment for real estate, where legal knowledge plays a direct role in property transactions. Jerry Larkowski, Executive Broker at ESQ...

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Greater Boston Multifamily Market Shuts Out Middle-Class Owner-Occupants

The longstanding strategy of buying a two- to four-unit property, living in one unit, and using rental income to cover the mortgage has become...

How New York Tenant Laws Create Higher Costs and Risk for Long Island Landlords

Long Island landlords face a significant financial risk: eviction timelines in New York can extend from 12 to 18 months. During that period, property...

Why First-Time Buyers in San Antonio Are Choosing New Builds Over Older Homes

Three years ago, purchasing a new home in San Antonio typically meant paying a premium compared to existing homes. Today, new construction is often...

Vermont Home Prices Are Still Climbing and Lifestyle Buyers Are the Reason

While housing markets across the country have cooled under the weight of elevated interest rates and rising inventory, Vermont’s residential market continues to appreciate....

Rising Property Taxes and Corporate Landlords Are Pricing Chicago Renters Out of the Path to Homeownership

Property tax hikes and landlord business practices are pushing qualified renters out of Chicago neighborhoods, making it harder for residents to move from renting...

In Southwest Florida, Homes Are Still Selling Fast – But Only in Specific Pockets

Southwest Florida’s real estate market looks bleak in the headlines: flooded neighborhoods, rising insurance costs, cautious buyers. But the region isn’t one market. It’s...