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Zoning Restrictions Remain the Main Obstacle to Manufactured Housing Adoption

The affordable housing crisis in America is not primarily caused by construction costs or financing availability, according to Doug Ressler, Manager of Business Intelligence...

Why Attached Units in Secondary Markets Are Seeing Appreciation Lags

The affordable housing crisis in many secondary markets is worsening unexpectedly: condos and townhomes, once reliable entry points for first-time buyers, are becoming unaffordable...

California’s Supportive Housing Sector Faces Structural Funding Challenges

The 2022 collapse of Skid Row Housing Trust was widely seen as a turning point for California’s supportive housing sector. Policy experts say the...

Part Resort, Part Suburb: Why New York’s Greenwood Lake Defies Standard Metrics

As the Hudson Valley continues to attract buyers looking for alternatives to city living, Greenwood Lake, a municipality within the Town of Warwick, stands...

From Trash Can Benches to Thriving Downtown: How Design Thinking Is Driving Ventnor’s Economic Revival

Ventnor, New Jersey’s evolution from a pass-through beach town to a sought-after destination began with a simple street bench. Mayor Tim Kriebel, Mayor and...

Phoenix Must Absorb 1.1 Million New Residents in 15 Years But Infrastructure Limits Are Already Redirecting Investment

The Phoenix metropolitan area must prepare for an influx of 1.1 million new residents over the next 15 years, a challenge that is already...

Why Sioux Falls Keeps Growing And What New Residents Don’t Expect

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, continues to attract new residents at a rapid pace, defying expectations for a city known for harsh winters and unpredictable...

The Kansas City Neighborhood Rule That Could Kill Your Development Deal

You’ve found the ideal lot in Kansas City. Zoning is in order, the numbers work, and your architect has drawn up the plans. But...

Edmonton’s Real Estate Market Faces Oil Price Swings and Urban Densification

Edmonton’s real estate market is shaped by the city’s dependence on the energy sector and an ongoing push for greater urban density. Both factors...

Northern New Jersey’s Housing Crunch Reaches Critical Point as Builders Outbid Families

Northern New Jersey’s housing shortage has escalated into a severe imbalance, with economic pressures and limited inventory making it increasingly difficult for families to...

Knowing Municipal Regulations Prevents Wasted Development Deals, Here’s Why

Larry Gotcher, owner and principal agent at Resource Realty Group, argues that understanding what cannot be done with a development property is often more...

Why New York City’s Property Tax System Makes It Nearly Impossible to Get a Fair Hearing

In New York City, challenging your property tax assessment is far from straightforward. The city’s property tax appeal system is so understaffed, rushed, and...

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California’s Housing Development Revolution How Deepblocks is Mapping the Future of SB 9 Compliance

The real estate development landscape in California is undergoing a significant shift, driven by new legislation and powered by innovative technology platforms that are...

Market Shift Alert as Connecticut Broker Sees First Rate Drop in Over a Decade

After two decades in Connecticut real estate, Jill Taylor has witnessed numerous market cycles. But the current environment presents a unique challenge she hasn’t...

From Flipper to Full-Service Advisor: How One Connecticut Realtor Built a Comprehensive Investment Practice

Connecticut’s real estate investment market has an unlikely advocate in Jay Osorno, a realtor at Alpha Capital Realty who turned his experience as a...

On Long Island, Multi-Generational Homes Draw Steady Demand From an Underserved Market

Across Long Island’s residential market, a specific property type is drawing steady attention from a growing segment of buyers: the multi-generational home. While inventory...

Why Edmonton Condos Are Sitting While Single-Family Homes Sell

Edmonton’s condo prices dropped nearly 6% in December 2025, while single-family homes remained stable. The reason townhouses and apartments are lingering on the market...

Binghamton Homes Sell in Two Weeks as Buyers Face Intense Competition

Attend an open house in Broome County today, and you’ll likely encounter a crowd of serious buyers — and maybe a bidding war. Half...