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Madison Defies National Real Estate Slump as Demand Keeps Climbing

Madison, Wisconsin’s real estate market remains strong while many U.S. cities face cooling demand and rising inventory. Steady population growth and a diverse economic...

Rhode Island’s Housing Market Faces a Turning Point as Median Prices Near $600K

Rhode Island’s real estate boom may be setting the stage for a market correction, according to leading coastal broker Matthew Antonio, broker/owner at Corcoran...

Inside the Structural Hurdles Complicating Growth in Rome-Floyd County

Rome-Floyd County’s development sector is facing significant obstacles as outdated regulations and infrastructure limitations slow new projects, even as demand for housing and commercial...

St. Joseph, Michigan Leverages Lakefront Assets to Drive Strategic Development Growth

The lakefront city of St. Joseph, Michigan, is positioning itself as a destination for real estate investment and development, actively pursuing growth initiatives to...

From School Bus to Real Estate Success: How a Philadelphia Suburbs Agent Navigates Today’s Shifting Market

The Philadelphia suburbs real estate market is undergoing notable changes that affect both buyers and sellers. While national headlines highlight broad trends, agents on...

Michigan’s Brownfield TIF Incentive Gains Momentum Among St. Joseph Developers

St. Joseph’s housing market is using a state incentive program to address local housing shortages and support development, according to Kelly Ewalt, Development Director...

Investors Pivot to New Construction as Maintenance Risks Rise in Older Buildings

The Arkansas investment property market is entering a new phase as rising interest rates reshape what makes deals viable for investors. Jerry Larkowski, Executive...

Miami Real Estate Adjusts as Pandemic Pricing Fades and Buyers Regain Ground

The Miami residential market is undergoing a significant transformation as the inflated prices of the pandemic era give way to more balanced conditions. After...

The Oversupply Reality & How Market Dynamics Are Reshaping Multifamily Investment Strategies

The multifamily real estate market is experiencing a significant shift as years of development projects reach completion simultaneously, creating oversupply conditions in key markets...

Bo Kemp’s Vision for Chicago’s South Suburbs Through the Southland Development Authority

Economic development in Chicago’s south suburbs is getting a refresh with a focus on local strength first. The Southland Development Authority (SDA) is challenging...

Creating a Sense of Place: Inside the Urban Design Strategy Making California’s Cities More Livable

While housing affordability dominates headlines and rectangular apartment blocks multiply across urban landscapes, one development firm is charting a different course. Cedar Street Partners...

Chicago ADU Program Offers Modest Housing Gains Within Urban Constraints

As Chicago considers expanding its Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program citywide, the question remains: can this housing strategy make a meaningful impact in one...

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Real Estate Services Grow More Complex as Brokers Expand Their Role

A veteran Detroit broker says the public often fails to understand the increasingly complex role of real estate professionals, comparing agents to ducks that...

Fairbanks, Alaska Has Almost No Homes for Sale — Here’s What Buyers Need to Know

Fairbanks, Alaska, has fewer than 150 homes listed for sale at any given time — for the entire market. The population is growing. New...

A New Approach to Public Space Programming Is Shaping Cities Across the U.S.

The conventional wisdom for fixing troubled public spaces has long centered on massive capital expenditures, tear everything down and rebuild from scratch. But Dan...

Insurance Costs Emerging as Top Deal-Breaker in Waterfront Property Sales

The rising cost and complexity of insuring waterfront properties is fundamentally reshaping coastal real estate markets, according to Kevin Donovan, a waterfront specialist broker...

How Flood Insurance Costs Are Pricing Buyers Out of New Jersey Coastal Real Estate

Flood insurance is pushing buyers out of coastal real estate markets and creating an affordability barrier that is often overlooked. Joseph DeNaro, a realtor...

Northwest New Jersey Entry-Level Homes Sell in Two Weeks While Mid-Range Properties Stall

Northwest New Jersey’s housing market is sharply divided by price point. Entry-level homes sell in less than two weeks while properties priced between $600,000...