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Cut-Rate ADU Contractors Can End Up Costing Homeowners Twice as Much

The head of a major ADU construction platform says homeowners are falling victim to a wave of unrealistic pricing promises in California’s accessory dwelling...

Energy Storage Expansion Displaces Peaker Plants and Advances Urban Environmental Justice

Energy storage projects are becoming the frontline defense against environmental inequity in urban neighborhoods historically burdened by polluting power infrastructure, according to a senior...

Home Affordability Gap Widens in Orlando as Required Income Surges 54% in Two Years

The Orlando housing market has hit a mathematical wall that no amount of optimism can overcome, according to local real estate veteran Brenden Rendo...

NYC’s FAIR Act Spurs Hidden Market for Rent-Stabilized Apartments

A new law intended to protect renters has inadvertently pushed rent-stabilized apartments underground, according to Rachel Fiegler, Co-Founder of Pinpointe Group, who says landlords...

Dearborn Officials Highlight Housing Potential to Address Cultural Demand

Dearborn’s housing market is facing unprecedented demand driven by unique cultural factors, with capacity to immediately absorb thousands of new units, according to Angela...

Green Building Trends Show Why More Buyers Are Choosing Future Ready Homes

The business case for green building is becoming increasingly clear, with long-term operational savings and rising property values offsetting initial investments, according to certified...

Proposed Real Estate Law Could Prevent Neighbors From Buying and Selling Homes Directly

A proposed North Carolina bill could fundamentally reshape how individuals can participate in real estate transactions, according to one industry veteran who sees it...

Beyond the Headlines: The Real Economics of ADU Development in California

The accessory dwelling unit market in California has attracted significant attention, but much of the coverage focuses on claims about cheap, quick solutions. Jon...

Basic Math Skills Are Enough to Succeed in Real Estate Investing

The real estate industry has created an unnecessary mystique around property investing that may be keeping potential investors on the sidelines, according to Lauren...

Education Gap Stalls SB9 as Municipalities Call for More Housing

California’s ambitious housing laws face an ongoing challenge: local governments tasked with implementation often lack understanding of how to properly process lot split applications,...

America Faces Housing Shortfall as Multifamily Construction Goals Fall Short

The multifamily housing market is facing a severe and potentially long-lasting supply shortage that could reshape the industry, according to Jason Yarusi, Managing Member...

Orlando’s Housing Reality Check When the Math Simply Doesn’t Work

The Orlando real estate market is experiencing a significant slowdown that reflects broader economic challenges facing homebuyers nationwide. With only 400 sales per week...

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Coastal California’s Reality Check: A 45-Year Veteran’s View on an Unforgiving Market

The Monterey Peninsula, known for its dramatic coastline and high-profile residents, has become a prime example of California’s housing affordability crisis. Million-dollar starter homes...

Fairbanks Middle-Market Homebuyers Finally Have Room to Negotiate

Something is different on Fairbanks streets this spring. “For Sale” signs that would have disappeared overnight a year ago are staying up for weeks....

Yitzchak Pierson Named Best Real Estate Agent in New Braunfels for Third Consecutive Year

Herald-Zeitung’s Best of New Braunfels readers’ choice award recognizes local real estate broker for the third year running NEW BRAUNFELS, TX – July, 2026 –...

Bergen County Market Defies National Cooling Trends with Sustained Seller Advantage

While much of the country is seeing the housing market slow and buyers gain leverage, northern Bergen County remains under conditions that favor sellers....

Ohio’s Planning Overhaul: State Rep. Brian Lorenz Pushes for Faster, Smarter Development

Ohio is confronting its housing and development challenges with an unusual advantage: State Representative Brian Lorenz, the only professional planner in the Ohio General...

Albany’s Mixed-Use Property Owners Are Holding Out for Rents the Market No Longer Supports

Vacant ground-floor commercial space is piling up across downtown Albany, Troy, and Schenectady. According to Brian Brosen, Licensed Associate Broker and Founding Partner of...