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The 5 Miami Neighborhoods Locals Say Are Heating Up Right Now

Lissette Calderon, CEO of Neology Group, has observed this shift firsthand. With two decades of experience developing overlooked Miami neighborhoods—first along the Miami River,...

Luxury Homes In Memphis Are Selling Fast While Starter Homes Linger

Conventional wisdom would suggest that in 2024, Memphis’s most expensive homes would linger on the market while affordable starter homes attract multiple offers. Instead,...

Michigan City Offers Unlimited Free Pre-Application Meetings to Streamline Development Approvals

A significant obstacle to development in many cities is not zoning or neighborhood opposition, but the lack of clarity in the approval process itself....

Entry-Level Buyers Struggle to Find Turnkey Homes in Sioux Falls

First-time buyers in Sioux Falls are facing a shortage of move-in-ready homes at entry-level prices, leading to challenging negotiations and compromises. While there are...

First-Floor Primary Suites Take Center Stage as Accessibility Features Drive Mainstream Buyer Demand

Buyer preferences are changing rapidly in residential real estate, with first-floor primary suites—bedroom, bathroom, and closet space located on the main level—now driving demand...

Walkable Neighborhoods Command Premium Prices in Pennsylvania’s Suburbs

A clear pattern is developing in mature suburban real estate markets around major cities, according to Sarah Peters, Team Leader at eXp Luxury Realty....

Healthcare Real Estate Gains Momentum as Demographics Drive Demand

The healthcare real estate sector is undergoing measurable changes as demographic shifts and new care models reshape demand and investment strategies. Arizona, with its...

Morris County’s Downsizing Dilemma: Why Inventory Constraints Are Trapping Empty Nesters

Morris County faces a housing accessibility crisis that has little to do with first-time buyers. Empty nesters who want to transition from large single-family...

Medium-Term Rentals in Wichita Offer Cash Flow Without Airbnb Chaos

Wichita-based real estate investor Joseph Hamer of ReeceNichols South Central Kansas, says medium-term rentals are gaining traction as a practical alternative to both traditional...

Vacant Office Buildings Could Become Affordable Housing in Upstate South Carolina

Upstate South Carolina’s commercial real estate market faces a growing challenge: large amounts of vacant office space that may never attract tenants again. But...

Ohio Legislator Says Office Conversions Only Work in Urban Cores, Not Suburbs

Office-to-residential conversions are gaining traction in Ohio’s city centers. Still, Brian Lorenz, Director of Planning and Permitting for the Ohio House of Representatives, warns...

Construction Cost Deflation May Finally Unlock Northern Nevada’s Frozen Development Pipeline

Northern Nevada’s development market has nearly stopped, with commercial building permits down 80 percent, according to Ted Stoever, Executive Vice President at Colliers. Stoever...

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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...

Finding Value in Manufactured Homes: Insights from a Northeast Florida Real Estate Expert

“There’s a significant distinction between a mobile home and a manufactured home, primarily based on when it was built. June of 1976-1978 marks the...

Why First-Time Buyers in San Antonio Are Choosing New Builds Over Older Homes

Three years ago, purchasing a new home in San Antonio typically meant paying a premium compared to existing homes. Today, new construction is often...

BC’s Rental Protection Fund Announces Acquisition of 50 Affordable Homes in Parksville

PARKSVILLE, British Columbia, July 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Rental Protection Fund (the Fund) and the Province of British Columbia announces the...

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...

The Build-to-Rent Revolution: Quinn Residences Meets Changing Housing Needs

“The American Dream is evolving,” says Richard Ross, CEO of Quinn Residences, a leader in the rapidly growing build-to-rent (BTR) housing sector. “Home ownership...