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West Whiteland Township Emerges as Philadelphia Suburbs’ Development Hotspot

West Whiteland Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, has emerged as one of the most active development hubs in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, fueled by...

Chicago Real Estate Market Shifts to Value-Conscious Buyers as Fall Season Brings Pricing Reality

The Chicago real estate market is experiencing a notable change as the fall selling season brings increased buyer selectivity and seller price adjustments. Unlike...

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...

Residents Oppose the Projects That Fund Their Services: Mayor Reveals What Really Keeps Suburbs Solvent

Burr Ridge mayor says sales tax and development fees, not property taxes, determine whether suburbs can fund police, roads, and services – creating a...

A Cautionary Tale: How Early Leaks and Social Media Pressure Can Kill Suburban Development

Burr Ridge mayor describes how a premature leak about Costco consideration created a false narrative that spread faster than the village could correct it...

Village Rethinks Development Strategy After Years of Stalled Proposals

After a failed development proposal, Burr Ridge, Illinois, has changed its strategy for handling large, strategic properties. Instead of waiting for developers to pitch...

The Case for Shopping Stale Listings in a Competitive Starter-Home Market

First-time homebuyers in Rhode Island are struggling to compete for move-in-ready properties, but there are alternatives for those willing to adjust their expectations, according...

Tight Margins Squeeze Rhode Island’s Flip Market as Acquisition Costs Climb

Rhode Island’s house-flipping market remains active, but investors are struggling with rising acquisition costs that are reducing the profitability of renovation projects. Walt Buteau,...

OneWall Communities Expands Third-Party Management to Over 5,000 Units with 12 Southern Properties

OneWall Communities has added 12 workforce housing properties to its third-party management portfolio spanning Texas, Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, and Kansas, expanding the Northeast-based operator’s...

Rhode Island’s Affordability Crisis: Why $500K Is the New Barrier to Homeownership

Rhode Island’s housing market has hit a critical affordability threshold, sharply narrowing the pool of potential homeowners. With the statewide median approaching $500,000 and...

Historic Preservation’s Biggest Challenge Is Getting Worse

Hundreds of churches across America are facing abandonment and deterioration, and a regulatory bottleneck in the federal historic tax credit program is blocking their...

Madison’s Housing Shortage Deepens as Supply Falls Far Behind Household Demand

Madison’s residential market is confronting one of the most severe housing shortages in the Upper Midwest, with new construction consistently trailing far behind rapidly...

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One-Third of Gen Z Still Lives With Parents, Data Shows, Pointing to Pent-Up Housing Demand

About one-third of Americans aged 18 to 25 continue to live with their parents, according to Yardi Matrix data, a share that has remained...

The Hidden Impact of New York’s FARE Act How Policy Changes Are Creating an Underground Rental Market

New York City’s rental landscape has undergone a significant shift following the implementation of the FARE Act in June 2025, creating unexpected market dynamics...

Cut-Rate ADU Contractors Can End Up Costing Homeowners Twice as Much

The head of a major ADU construction platform says homeowners are falling victim to a wave of unrealistic pricing promises in California’s accessory dwelling...

How Rising Prices Are Pushing Out Jersey Shore, New Jersey Residents

The Atlantic County, NJ real estate market is facing a severe affordability crisis. Longtime residents and their children are increasingly unable to buy homes...

In Pierce County, Washington, the Housing Market Depends on Which House You’re Talking About

The spring selling season of 2026 has brought an unexpected chill to Pierce County’s housing market. After renewed activity in February and March suggested...

California Wildfire Rebuild Costs Have Jumped and Insurance Isn’t Keeping Up

As major carriers exit California’s market and the FAIR Plan becomes the default for hundreds of thousands of homeowners, the gap between insurance payouts...