Policy

HomePolicy

New Markets Tax Credits Gain Permanent Status After 25 Years of Uncertainty

The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program has entered a new era. After 25 years of temporary reauthorizations that kept community development organizations in...

Chicago Small Multifamily Properties Attract Young Investors

While national headlines focus on price drops and inventory spikes in coastal markets, Chicago’s real estate landscape is following a different path. The central...

Boston Real Estate Market Split Between City Condos and Suburban Homes

If you are buying or selling a home in Greater Boston, conditions can vary significantly depending on where and what you are trying to...

Boston Inspection Caps Reach $100,000 as Buyers Work Around Massachusetts Home Inspection Law

Massachusetts introduced a ban on inspection waivers to protect homebuyers from hidden defects and unexpected repair costs. In the Greater Boston market, however, buyers...

Guelph, Ontario Real Estate Market Trends and Buyer Behavior Shifts

Canada’s real estate market has faced sharp swings in recent years, with buyers and sellers adjusting to changing economic conditions, inventory shortages, and evolving...

South Jersey Region Sees Resident Outflow as Property Taxes Drive Relocation Trends

South Jersey is experiencing an outflow of residents, primarily due to New Jersey’s high property tax burden, according to Michelle Roberts, team lead at...

The 7 Features South Jersey Shore Buyers Want Before They Even Ask About Price

Three years ago, Gerard Rosenberger could predict which homes would sell quickly based on square footage and location. Today, buyers’ first questions have changed...

The Costly Surprises Hiding in Central Jersey Homes Right Now

You walk into a house that looks perfect online. The kitchen is modern, the price is right, and the yard matches your wish list....

Central New Jersey Homebuyer Priorities in 2026: What Buyers Look For Before Price in Somerset, Middlesex, and Nearby Counties

Five years ago, Central New Jersey buyers often prioritized large backyards and formal dining rooms. Today, those features rarely come up in early conversations....

Central New Jersey Housing Inventory Remains 40 to 50 Percent Below 2019 Levels

While national real estate coverage focuses on inventory surpluses and market corrections, Central New Jersey’s residential market continues to operate under very different conditions....

Boston Real Estate Market Stabilizes with Steady Growth

The Greater Boston real estate market is returning to familiar patterns following years of pandemic-related volatility. Local agents report that Boston’s core strengths, including...

The Hidden Costs of Waiting: What’s Really Happening in the North Orange County, California Housing Market

The North Orange County housing market isn’t crashing, but it isn’t the same market it was two years ago, either. Prices have softened, buyers...

Explore more

Why Agents Are Teaching Basic Mortgage Math at the Closing Table

Real estate agents are increasingly stepping into the role of financial educator, routinely explaining basic mortgage concepts that many buyers lack before entering the...

The Key to Long-Term Stability in Burlington, Vermont’s Housing Market

Vermont has long operated by its own rules. While housing markets across the country swing between overheated bidding wars and cooling corrections, Burlington and...

How Flood Insurance Costs Are Pricing Buyers Out of New Jersey Coastal Real Estate

Flood insurance is pushing buyers out of coastal real estate markets and creating an affordability barrier that is often overlooked. Joseph DeNaro, a realtor...

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 Small Landlords Are Turning to Co-Living – And What It Takes to Succeed

For years, owning a single-family rental seemed like a reliable way to build wealth. But rising insurance costs, unpredictable vacancies, and shrinking margins have...