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Market Shift Alert as Connecticut Broker Sees First Rate Drop in Over a Decade

After two decades in Connecticut real estate, Jill Taylor has witnessed numerous market cycles. But the current environment presents a unique challenge she hasn’t...

Detroit Historic Homes Attract Out-of-State Real Estate Investors

Amid soaring coastal real estate prices, investors from across the country and internationally are discovering exceptional value in Detroit’s historic housing stock, according to...

Florida Real Estate Stalls as Sellers Hold Out for Unrealistic Prices

Market expert warns that stubbornly overpriced listings are masking true inventory levels and damaging agent credibility. Matthew Buckley, Founder of The Buckley Group at...

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...

The Hidden Impact of New York’s FARE Act How Policy Changes Are Creating an Underground Rental Market

New York City’s rental landscape has undergone a significant shift following the implementation of the FARE Act in June 2025, creating unexpected market dynamics...

Build-to-Rent CEO Says Wall Street Overstates Impact as Segment Makes Up Under 1% of U.S. Rentals

The leader of a major build-to-rent housing company is pushing back against claims that institutional investors are squeezing out individual homebuyers, citing statistics that...

Building Community With Intentional Development Approaches

The multifamily development landscape faces significant challenges as construction costs remain high and interest rates continue to impact project feasibility. Despite these pressures, some...

Bridging the Payment Gap in Affordable Housing: How Occupi is Solving Real Estate’s Underserved Market

The affordable housing sector has long struggled with a disconnect between how residents prefer to pay rent and how property managers collect it. While...

Planning Chief: Public-Private Partnerships Key as Cities Must Invest Alongside Developers

Sterling Heights development manager argues one-sided approach to urban renewal is outdated. The traditional model of cities simply regulating development while private investors handle...

‘Only Two Companies Would Insure Us, Now There’s One,’ Says LA Broker Warning of Coverage Crisis

Los Angeles real estate expert Sara Skelton, a Realtor at eXP Realty and host of The LA Real Estate Podcast, says California’s property insurance...

‘We Can 7X Housing Supply Without Building a Single New Home,’ Says Denver Real Estate Innovator

The solution to America’s housing affordability crisis might not require building a single new structure, according to Craig Curelop, co-founder of The FI Team...

Rising Copper Tariffs Put Electrical Contractors in a Profit vs. Performance Dilemma

New copper tariffs effective August 1st are creating an impossible squeeze for electrical subcontractors caught between fixed-price contracts and skyrocketing material costs, according to...

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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...

Teaching Background Is Secret Weapon in Real Estate, Agent Says

A surprising hiring trend is emerging among successful real estate teams in secondary markets: many top agents started their careers in education. Joseph Hamer’s...

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...

Phoenix Executive Housing Shortage Creates Investor Opportunity

Headline inventory numbers suggest Phoenix has plenty of rental supply, but the city faces a significant shortage of upper-middle-class single-family rentals that relocating professionals...

Jersey City’s West Side Draws Multifamily Developers as Waterfront Pricing Hits a Ceiling

As established corridors price out smaller developers, a growing number of multifamily investors are targeting transit-connected neighborhoods just beyond primary demand nodes, and Jersey...

In Oakland, California, Using Property Ownership to Solve Teacher Retention

Teacher turnover is one of the more persistent challenges facing urban school districts, and while the causes are complex, housing costs have emerged as...