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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...

Quebec Private Operator Expands Into Five New Markets

Société immobilière Bélanger is planning a strategic expansion into Montreal, Gatineau, Ottawa, Calgary, and Edmonton. The multifamily investment landscape is experiencing a period of capital...

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Connecticut’s Real Estate Evolution from Traditional Multifamily to Mixed-Use and Short-Term Rentals

Connecticut’s real estate landscape is experiencing a significant shift, driven by post-COVID market dynamics, changing investor preferences, and evolving municipal policies. The state’s focus...

Central Florida’s Active Adult Housing Market Expands With Nature Coast Communities

The active adult housing market in Central Florida is expanding beyond traditional retirement hubs, as developers respond to demand for boutique communities that offer...

Utah’s Strategic Approach to Housing Affordability Challenges

The housing affordability crisis has reached a critical stage across the United States, with Utah emerging as a laboratory for state-level solutions. Where debates...

Thinking About Buying Investment Property in the Hudson Valley? Read This First

A lot of people dream of owning a rental property – collecting checks every month and building wealth while someone else pays the mortgage....

Chicago Real Estate: Affordability and Opportunity in a Competitive Market

Scott Newman, a veteran Chicago broker with nearly two decades of experience and team leader at Team Newman powered by KW ONEChicago, has seen...

Detroit’s Housing Market Presents Dual Opportunities as Investor Interest Surges

Detroit’s real estate landscape is defying traditional market categorizations, creating unique opportunities for both buyers and investors while challenging long-held assumptions about homeownership. The...