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Policy Specialist Warns California’s Supportive Housing Pipeline Is Stalling on Unfunded Operations

California has expanded its permanent supportive housing stock in recent years. Still, Brad West, Policy Specialist at the Supportive Housing Alliance, warns that the...

Why Secondary Markets May Finally Pull Developers From Tier-One Cities

As real estate prices in established Midwest markets climb beyond the reach of many adaptive reuse projects, developers are reconsidering where to invest. According...

Home Equity Lines of Credit Nearly Vanish for Most Homeowners, Forcing Borrowers to Turn to Costly Alternatives

The home equity line of credit (HELOC), once a standard financial tool for American homeowners, is now nearly unavailable from mainstream lenders. Geoff Ball,...

Indianapolis Real Estate Holds Steady as National Concerns Mount

The Indianapolis real estate market is outperforming national expectations, maintaining stability and growth even as rising interest rates and limited inventory weigh on the...

Downtown Akron’s Development Momentum: Strategic Conversions Drive Urban Growth

Downtown Akron is in the midst of a development surge, with 700 to 800 residential units in various stages of planning and construction across...

Ohio’s Planning Overhaul: State Rep. Brian Lorenz Pushes for Faster, Smarter Development

Ohio is confronting its housing and development challenges with an unusual advantage: State Representative Brian Lorenz, the only professional planner in the Ohio General...

Kansas City’s Reliable Development Market Draws National Investors with Strategic Incentives

While coastal real estate markets experience dramatic swings in pricing and investor sentiment, Kansas City has emerged as a model of stability, offering a...

First-Time Buyers Face New Tradeoffs as Entry-Level Homes Disappear

Traditional sub-$300,000 resale homes in established neighborhoods have become scarce, forcing first-time buyers to reconsider what homeownership looks like in 2025. According to Donna...

San Antonio’s Real Estate Market Settles Into New Equilibrium After Two Decades of Swings

San Antonio’s real estate market is stabilizing after two decades of dramatic ups and downs, according to Jerry Newman, a veteran agent with Brown...

The Short-Term Rental Market Moves Beyond the COVID Boom

The short-term rental industry has changed sharply since the pandemic, moving from what Emir Dukic, CEO and co-founder of Rabbu, describes as a “free-for-all”...

Central Florida Builder Proves Wellness Features Work at $300K Price Points

In Central Florida’s rapidly growing Ocala market, a residential developer is challenging the assumption that wellness-focused home design must carry luxury price tags. Ryan...

San Antonio Real Estate: Two Decades of Market Cycles Shape Today’s Balanced Landscape

San Antonio’s real estate market has moved through three distinct phases over the past 20 years, according to veteran agent Jerry Newman. His perspective...

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When the Curtain Falls: How an Opera Singer Found Success in Chicago Real Estate

The Chicago real estate market attracts professionals from many backgrounds, but few combine performance skills and personal engagement like Sherry Watkins, Real Estate Broker...

Cash Buyers and Low Inventory Drive Ocean County, New Jersey Housing Market

While many housing markets across the country are cooling, Ocean County, New Jersey, is seeing the opposite. In the Brick, New Jersey area, homes...

Ryan Hinricher’s Vision for Wellness-Focused Homes at Accessible Price Points

“Wellness real estate is the fastest growing segment of the global wellness space,” says Ryan Hinricher, founder of Oak Avenue Real Estate and the...

Tiny Homes Address Family Care and Housing Affordability Crisis

The tiny home movement is evolving beyond minimalist lifestyle choices to address pressing family care needs and housing affordability challenges. Contemporary Tiny Homes, a...

South Jersey Market Finds Stability as Buyer Fatigue Eases

The South Jersey real estate market is moving toward a more balanced environment after several years heavily favoring sellers. Nicholas Christopher, team leader at...

South Jersey Home Prices Hold Steady – But Sales Are Slower. Here’s Why.

Homes in South Jersey are no longer selling at the rapid pace seen during the pandemic boom. Properties that once attracted multiple offers in...