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Why High Performance Construction Struggles to Scale in Residential Development

The residential development industry faces a fundamental mismatch between how it finances projects and how high-performance construction creates value, according to Cary DeCamp, Managing...

New Home Buyers Have No Idea How Poorly Their Houses Are Actually Constructed

Most homebuyers never realize that the new house they purchased is likely built to low-quality standards, according to Cary DeCamp, Managing Director of Kala...

Kansas City Construction Costs Are Dropping — But Volatile Material Prices Remain a Risk

After years of soaring construction expenses, Kansas City developers are finally seeing some relief. Labor costs are easing as contractors, faced with fewer projects...

Planning Director Explains How Infrastructure Vagueness Causes Cities to Lose Development Deals

A persistent issue in real estate development rarely receives direct attention: many cities lack clear knowledge of their infrastructure capacity, making it difficult or...

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...

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Termite Damage Turns Connecticut Cosmetic Flip Into Full Gut Renovation

Real estate investors often focus on market timing and interest rates. However, Kerie Choiniere, a real estate agent with Venture Real Estate and an active...

New Jersey Shore Real Estate Market Splits as Regulatory Costs Push Distressed Sellers Toward Investor Offers

The New Jersey Shore real estate market is seeing a widening divide between properties that sell easily and those in distress, where sellers lack...

How the Raleigh Triangle Market Is Finding Its Footing After Years of Frenzy

After nearly a decade of sharp price growth and intense competition, the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle is settling into something that feels increasingly unfamiliar to...

How the Lock-In Effect Is Reshaping Hoboken, New Jersey’s Housing Market

Hoboken, New Jersey’s residential market offers a clear window into what’s happening across high-demand urban markets in the Northeast. Constrained inventory, rising rents, and...

Wichita’s Housing Market Hits $277,000: Why Out-of-State Investors Are Watching

Wichita’s housing market has reached a new milestone, with the average home price climbing to $277,000 in 2025, up from $255,000 in 2023. The...

‘We Can 7X Housing Supply Without Building a Single New Home,’ Says Denver Real Estate Innovator

The solution to America’s housing affordability crisis might not require building a single new structure, according to Craig Curelop, co-founder of The FI Team...