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Assessment Crisis Forcing Sales Among Florida Condo Owners on Fixed Incomes, Broker Says

Florida’s condo market faces a growing crisis as aging buildings require major repairs and underfunded HOAs hit owners with massive special assessments, forcing many...

Oregon Housing Shortage Forces Worker Shuttles from Portland to Coastal Communities

A severe housing shortage along Oregon’s northern coast is forcing employers to take extraordinary measures to maintain operations, according to industry expert Rashelle Newmyer,...

Renting and Investing Could Outperform Buying a Home by $30K Annually, Expert Says

Challenging long-held assumptions about real estate wealth creation, one industry leader argues that renting while investing the savings elsewhere may actually generate substantially better...

Market Timing Could Cost Homebuyers Price Gains, Florida Broker Warns

Florida homebuyers obsessing over interest rates may be missing opportunities to build equity, according to a veteran broker who argues the focus on rates...

‘We Have a Real Problem With Housing Here,’ Says Connecticut Builder as State Bucks National Market Slowdown

While much of the nation grapples with market uncertainty and growing inventory, Connecticut faces a persistent and intensifying housing shortage that shows no signs...

Building Community in Idaho’s Real Estate Investment Landscape

The Idaho real estate market has undergone significant change over the past several years, driven by corporate migrations, changing demographics, and evolving investment strategies....

Southeast Land Markets Experience Surge as Agricultural Families Migrate North

The Southeast’s land markets are experiencing significant growth as agricultural families sell high-value properties in Central and South Florida to reinvest in more affordable...

Building Belonging: Community Growth Through Inclusive Leadership

The real estate industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how major brokerages approach diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives. Rather than treating these...

Atlanta’s Investment Evolution: ADUs, Short-Term Rentals, and the FIFA World Cup Effect

The Atlanta real estate market is experiencing a unique convergence of factors that’s creating compelling opportunities for investors, from individual buyers to family offices....

‘Americans With 50% Home Equity Still Pay FHA Insurance That Makes No Sense,’ Says Industry Expert

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance policies are forcing homeowners to pay unnecessary premiums even after building substantial equity, according to Brendan McKay, Chief...

Mortgage Brokers Push for Legislative Wins as Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens

The independent mortgage broker industry is gaining significant legislative momentum in Washington, with two key pieces of legislation advancing through Congress as advocates work...

Los Angeles Real Estate Recovery Reveals Critical Lessons for Disaster Preparedness

The aftermath of the Altadena fire has exposed significant gaps in disaster preparedness among homeowners, while revealing the complex realities of insurance claims and...

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Pensacola First-Time Buyers Face Reality Gap in Housing Market

A significant disconnect between first-time homebuyer expectations and the realities of the Pensacola market is creating persistent challenges, according to local expert, Real Estate...

Manufactured Housing Gains Institutional Interest as Lenders Target Affordable Housing Gap

Manufactured housing is gaining traction as an institutional asset class, according to Gene Kim, who leads manufactured housing origination at Ascent Developer Solutions. Kim...

South Jersey Real Estate: Affordable Homes Before Prices Rise Further

Tucked between Philadelphia, New York, and Delaware, South Jersey has long played second fiddle to its more prominent neighbors. That dynamic is changing. As...

Greenville Land Shortage Forces Upstate South Carolina Developers into Riskier, Longer-Term Projects

Upstate South Carolina’s commercial real estate market is facing a critical shortage of vacant land, according to Maggie Steck, broker in charge at Freedom...

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...

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...