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Connecticut’s Average First-Time Home Buyer Is Now 40 Years Old and Most Are Female, Broker Reports

The typical first-time homebuyer in America is now 40 years old, according to data from the National Association of Realtors cited by Sam Ratner,...

Hudson Valley Rental Market Slows as Investors Shift from Renting to Selling

Rental prices in the Hudson Valley have compressed so close to mortgage payments that prospective tenants are increasingly saving for down payments instead of...

Long Island Real Estate Faces Tight Inventory and Changing Buyer Strategies

The Long Island real estate market is grappling with the same inventory shortages and economic uncertainty seen nationwide, but with distinct local characteristics —...

Bergen County Defies National Market Trends as Inventory Shortage Sustains Seller’s Market

While many U.S. housing markets have cooled or shifted toward buyers, Bergen County, New Jersey, remains one of the few high-priced suburban areas where...

Hartford’s Housing Boom Spurs Targeted Development Across Connecticut’s Capital Region

Connecticut’s Greater Hartford metro area has become one of the nation’s most active housing markets, creating both opportunities and challenges for local leaders. As...

Hudson Valley Market Finds Its Footing as Buyer-Seller Dynamics Reset

The Hudson Valley real estate market is moving away from the extremes of the pandemic era and settling into a more balanced environment. After...

North Jersey Market Shifts as Buyer Power Returns After Years of Seller Dominance

The North Jersey real estate market has entered a new phase, as higher interest rates and increased inventory are reshaping the dynamics between buyers...

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...

Queens Buyers Driving Migration to Long Island Amid Rising Prices

A new wave of migration is reshaping the New York metropolitan real estate market as buyers priced out of Queens increasingly move east to...

Septic System Failures Are the Top Deal Killer in Hudson Valley Real Estate

In off-grid communities across the Hudson Valley, infrastructure risks that rarely appear in market data are quietly derailing real estate transactions at the inspection...

Bergen County’s Real Estate Paradox: Rising Values, Shrinking Access

Bergen County’s real estate market stands out for its persistent strength, but that very success is creating new barriers for many would-be buyers. Home...

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....

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Why Bay Area Apartment Owners Are Refinancing Right Now – And What First-Time Buyers Should Know

Three years ago, Bay Area property owners would have dismissed the idea of celebrating a 6 percent mortgage rate. But in early 2025, many...

First-Time Buyers in Indianapolis: How to Actually Afford a Home Right Now

Buying your first home in Indianapolis is more challenging than ever. Prices have climbed for years, mortgage rates are now between 6.5% and 7%,...

Austin Real Estate Market Shows Buyer Fatigue After Prolonged Slowdown

Austin’s real estate market is showing signs of what local agent Soomin Kim calls “buyer patience fatigue.” After two years of uncertainty, some renters...

U.S. RV Park and Campground Investment Market Stabilizes After Post-Pandemic Surge

The U.S. RV park and campground investment market has settled into a more stable pattern following the volatility of the pandemic era. After years...

Courtney Poulos: 50-Year Mortgages Could Expand Homeownership Access Despite Criticism

Extended-term mortgage products including 50-year loans are entering affordability discussions as housing markets evaluate financing options for buyers facing elevated prices and interest rates,...

‘You Can’t Build Any More Mobile Home Parks,’ Industry Leader Warns of Disappearing Affordable Housing Stock

A concerning trend is emerging in affordable housing: manufactured home communities are disappearing, and according to one industry expert, they can’t be replaced. “You can’t...