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Steve Marcinuk
22 May 2026

The greater Philadelphia suburban market occupies an unusual position in the current real estate landscape. Sandwiched between two of the country’s most expensive metros, New York and Washington, D.C., it continues to draw buyers and capital from both directions, while maintaining a cost of entry that remains comparatively accessible. Rising mortgage rates and affordability concerns ...

Steve Marcinuk
22 May 2026

As Miami’s luxury market matures and Palm Beach remains firmly in the grip of established family wealth, Fort Lauderdale is drawing attention from a different kind of buyer, one who moves quietly, thinks generationally, and isn’t chasing headlines. For real estate professionals working this middle stretch of South Florida’s Gold Coast, the change feels structural ...

Steve Marcinuk
22 May 2026

The South Florida real estate market in mid-2026 looks markedly different from the frenzy of 2021 and 2022. Rising insurance costs, elevated interest rates, and mounting pressure from mandatory building certifications have collectively moved the balance of power from sellers to buyers. After years of rapid appreciation and historically tight inventory, the correction now underway ...

Steve Marcinuk
21 May 2026

For the better part of five years following the pandemic, the greater Princeton area operated under a simple rule: well-located homes sold fast, prices climbed steadily, and buyers who hesitated often lost out. That dynamic is changing. Across Princeton, Montgomery, West Windsor, and surrounding towns, a more measured pace is taking hold – one that ...

Steve Marcinuk
21 May 2026

After years of frenzied activity that pushed prices up 38% year-over-year at its peak, Austin’s residential market has settled into a more measured rhythm. Inventory has expanded, negotiating dynamics have flipped, and buyers who once had to accept nearly any terms are now walking away from deals that don’t meet their expectations. Rising interest rates, ...

Steve Marcinuk
21 May 2026

Across Long Island’s residential market, a specific property type is drawing steady attention from a growing segment of buyers: the multi-generational home. While inventory remains tight and interest rates continue to shape purchasing decisions, families seeking ways to pool resources and live together, without sacrificing privacy, are finding few options built for their needs. Eileen ...

Steve Marcinuk
21 May 2026

Connecticut’s residential real estate market is deep into a stretch that would test even the most experienced practitioners. Inventory sits roughly 63% below pre-pandemic levels, buyer demand remains strong, and properties in desirable areas are drawing double-digit competing offers within days of listing. For boutique brokerages operating in this environment, the pressure is constant, and ...