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Houston Builder and Nonprofit Deliver 23 Affordable Homes Using Donated Land Instead of Government Subsidies

A new project in Houston’s Acres Homes neighborhood shows how private builders and nonprofits can deliver affordable housing without government subsidies. Kevan Shelton, co-founder...

A Small Wisconsin City Is Rewriting Its Zoning Code – Here’s Why That Matters for Buyers

Anyone who has tried to build or invest in property knows the frustration of deciphering zoning codes: confusing setback rules, contradictory requirements, and dense...

Rising Property Taxes and Corporate Landlords Are Pricing Chicago Renters Out of the Path to Homeownership

Property tax hikes and landlord business practices are pushing qualified renters out of Chicago neighborhoods, making it harder for residents to move from renting...

South Jersey Home Buyers Are Making Costly Decisions Based on National Real Estate Headlines

National media outlets frequently report on real estate trends using broad statistics that have little bearing on specific local markets. The gap between what...

Why Developers Are Looking an Hour Outside the Twin Cities and Finding Land Ready to Build

Amery, Wisconsin, about an hour from Minneapolis–St. Paul is one of many small cities actively seeking housing and business development. Unlike rural towns that...

Northern New Jersey Home Prices Keep Climbing – What’s Really Driving the Surge

A house listed for $599,000 in Wayne, New Jersey, recently drew a line of buyers out the door. When offers closed, it sold for...

Where Fort Wayne Buyers Are Looking Next: 5 Emerging Hotspots

Fort Wayne’s real estate market is drawing new attention as buyers look beyond the city’s established neighborhoods for value and growth. Over the past...

New Jersey Buyers Are Losing Homes to Builders – Here’s What That Means for You

If you’ve been house hunting in northern New Jersey, you may have noticed a frustrating trend: entry-level homes are vanishing before you can make...

How a Major Development Actually Gets Approved in Pinal County, And Where Most Projects Stall

Finding land in Pinal County and envisioning a new subdivision, data center, or solar farm is only the beginning. Many first-time developers expect a...

San Tan Valley Incorporation Reveals How County Government Fails Fast-Growing Communities

San Tan Valley’s incorporation marks the largest single shift from county to city governance in U.S. history, with about 100,000 residents moving from Pinal...

Pinal County Water Certificate Delays Persist as West Phoenix Development Rebounds

Arizona’s assured water supply certificate requirement has stalled residential development in Pinal County for nearly a decade, even as nearby regions facing identical restrictions...

Baby Boomers and Millennials Are Bidding Against Each Other for the Same Houses and Builders Won’t Fix It

While national headlines focus on mortgage rates as the main force shaping the housing market, John Finn, Jr., Senior Managing Broker at United Real...

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Long Island, New York School District Homes Stay in Demand in 2026

The Long Island, NY real estate market continues to show notable stability, especially in its top-rated school districts, where demand remains strong regardless of...

Northwest New Jersey Entry-Level Homes Sell in Two Weeks While Mid-Range Properties Stall

Northwest New Jersey’s housing market is sharply divided by price point. Entry-level homes sell in less than two weeks while properties priced between $600,000...

Where Zoning Ends and Housing Begins in Greater Boston’s Suburbs

Greater Boston has plenty of opportunity to build housing. What it doesn’t have is housing. A convergence of record construction costs, a state mandate...

Creating a Sense of Place: Inside the Urban Design Strategy Making California’s Cities More Livable

While housing affordability dominates headlines and rectangular apartment blocks multiply across urban landscapes, one development firm is charting a different course. Cedar Street Partners...

Community Fears About Starter Homes Contradict Research on Property Values and Crime

Neighborhood opposition to starter home developments is typically driven by fears that smaller, more affordable homes will lower property values, increase crime, and introduce...

Memphis Agent Pushes for More Local Homeownership Through Buyer Education

The Memphis real estate market stands out for its mix of accessible pricing and neighborhood diversity. High-end homes can sit just blocks from affordable...