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Berkeley Homes Are Climbing Fast – But Richmond Just Set a Record No One Saw Coming

In the East Bay, Berkeley has long been the focus of attention for its double-digit price gains, bidding wars, and rapid sales. But while...

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...

Your VA Loan Can Do More Than Buy You a Home — Here’s What Most Veterans Don’t Know

Most veterans know they have a VA loan benefit. Far fewer know what it can actually do — and that gap is costing them....

Hudson County Homes Are Selling Over Asking – Here’s Why Buyers Still Can’t Wait

In Hudson County, New Jersey, a typical three-bedroom house can list on a Friday and be under contract by the following Thursday — often...

Buffalo’s Housing Market Has Cooled — Why Buyers Are Getting Pickier

Just a year ago, buying a home in Buffalo meant competing in bidding wars, waiving inspections, and making snap decisions — sometimes within hours...

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...

Queens, New York Renters Paying $3,500 Monthly Are Turning to Mortgages Despite Higher Rates

High rental costs in Queens are now pushing renters into homeownership, outweighing concerns about elevated mortgage rates. This trend contrasts with the broader national...

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...

Fairbanks, Alaska Has Almost No Homes for Sale — Here’s What Buyers Need to Know

Fairbanks, Alaska, has fewer than 150 homes listed for sale at any given time — for the entire market. The population is growing. New...

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...

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New York Moves From Price Controls to Supply Expansion in Major Housing Policy Shift

New York State is changing its approach to housing affordability, shifting from direct price controls to removing barriers to new construction. According to Jared...

Healthy Buildings Move Beyond ESG Buzzwords to Drive Real Estate Returns

The focus on healthy buildings has become a core strategy for real estate investors seeking measurable financial returns, not just regulatory compliance. Focusing on...

Jersey Shore Starter Homes See 20–40% Price Jumps – Here’s Where Buyers Are Competing

Starter homes in several Jersey Shore neighborhoods are now selling for 20 to 40% more than just a few years ago, as investors and...

How Buying Your First Home in Omaha Really Works. This is Where Most People Get Stuck

Buying your first home in Omaha can be overwhelming. What seems straightforward at first quickly turns into a complex process involving paperwork, strict deadlines,...

Senior Living Development Strategy Gets Smart with Mechanical Parking

The Mather’s installation of 130 KLAUS Multiparking America SingleUp 3015 systems in Tysons Corner reveals how savvy developers are reimagining land use economics in...

Why Princeton Home Sellers Can No Longer Afford to Overprice

For the better part of five years following the pandemic, the greater Princeton area operated under a simple rule: well-located homes sold fast, prices...