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The 5 Miami Neighborhoods Locals Say Are Heating Up Right Now

Lissette Calderon, CEO of Neology Group, has observed this shift firsthand. With two decades of experience developing overlooked Miami neighborhoods—first along the Miami River,...

Luxury Homes In Memphis Are Selling Fast While Starter Homes Linger

Conventional wisdom would suggest that in 2024, Memphis’s most expensive homes would linger on the market while affordable starter homes attract multiple offers. Instead,...

Michigan City Offers Unlimited Free Pre-Application Meetings to Streamline Development Approvals

A significant obstacle to development in many cities is not zoning or neighborhood opposition, but the lack of clarity in the approval process itself....

Entry-Level Buyers Struggle to Find Turnkey Homes in Sioux Falls

First-time buyers in Sioux Falls are facing a shortage of move-in-ready homes at entry-level prices, leading to challenging negotiations and compromises. While there are...

First-Floor Primary Suites Take Center Stage as Accessibility Features Drive Mainstream Buyer Demand

Buyer preferences are changing rapidly in residential real estate, with first-floor primary suites—bedroom, bathroom, and closet space located on the main level—now driving demand...

Walkable Neighborhoods Command Premium Prices in Pennsylvania’s Suburbs

A clear pattern is developing in mature suburban real estate markets around major cities, according to Sarah Peters, Team Leader at eXp Luxury Realty....

Healthcare Real Estate Gains Momentum as Demographics Drive Demand

The healthcare real estate sector is undergoing measurable changes as demographic shifts and new care models reshape demand and investment strategies. Arizona, with its...

Morris County’s Downsizing Dilemma: Why Inventory Constraints Are Trapping Empty Nesters

Morris County faces a housing accessibility crisis that has little to do with first-time buyers. Empty nesters who want to transition from large single-family...

Medium-Term Rentals in Wichita Offer Cash Flow Without Airbnb Chaos

Wichita-based real estate investor Joseph Hamer of ReeceNichols South Central Kansas, says medium-term rentals are gaining traction as a practical alternative to both traditional...

Vacant Office Buildings Could Become Affordable Housing in Upstate South Carolina

Upstate South Carolina’s commercial real estate market faces a growing challenge: large amounts of vacant office space that may never attract tenants again. But...

Ohio Legislator Says Office Conversions Only Work in Urban Cores, Not Suburbs

Office-to-residential conversions are gaining traction in Ohio’s city centers. Still, Brian Lorenz, Director of Planning and Permitting for the Ohio House of Representatives, warns...

Construction Cost Deflation May Finally Unlock Northern Nevada’s Frozen Development Pipeline

Northern Nevada’s development market has nearly stopped, with commercial building permits down 80 percent, according to Ted Stoever, Executive Vice President at Colliers. Stoever...

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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...

Market Timing Could Cost Homebuyers Price Gains, Florida Broker Warns

Florida homebuyers obsessing over interest rates may be missing opportunities to build equity, according to a veteran broker who argues the focus on rates...

Woodlife Farm Market Experiences Growth with Weddings and Events in the Berkshires

A year of expansion and new opportunities Woodlife Farm Market has steadily grown from a favorite stop for fresh produce into a true community staple...

Arizona Buyers Face Decision Paralysis as Inventory Rises Nearly 25 Percent

Arizona’s housing market is facing an unusual problem: even as inventory has surged 24.7% year-over-year, buyers are finding it harder than ever to make...

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...

Bath and Kitchen Remodels Remain Strong Despite Economic Uncertainty

Despite economic headwinds and market uncertainty, home renovation demand remains surprisingly resilient, according to Block Renovation CEO Julie Kheyfets, who says certain segments of...