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Steve Marcinuk
10 Apr 2026

Leaving the city does not mean leaving city prices behind. In the counties and communities within commuting distance of Manhattan, including Westchester to the north and Hudson County and surrounding New Jersey suburbs to the west, proximity to the city and access to established school districts keep prices consistently high. Buyers expecting relief from Manhattan ...

Steve Marcinuk
10 Apr 2026

Construction companies face a sharp rise in insurance costs, with premiums now taking up about 6% of total project budgets for major builders. Climate-related losses and inflation are driving these increases, pushing companies to adopt technology tools to manage compliance and reduce risk. Nyasha Gutsa, co-founder and CEO of Billy, a construction insurance and compliance ...

Steve Marcinuk
10 Apr 2026

Something shifted in Denver’s housing market, and sellers are still catching up. Buyers who would have overlooked a dated kitchen or an aging roof a few years ago are now walking away — not just from big problems, but from small ones. Paint color. Appliance age. Anything that signals work ahead. Michael Brassem has watched ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Apr 2026

The South Jersey Shore real estate market has shifted from the intense, fast-paced environment of recent years to a slower, more deliberate climate. Buyers and sellers are recalibrating their expectations as new development projects signal lasting changes for the region. Albert Casalnova, a licensed realtor with Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Shore who has worked the ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Apr 2026

The coworking industry has become a fixture in conversations about the future of work, with headlines touting flexible office models and the supposed decline of traditional leases. But for independent operators trying to build viable businesses, the reality is far more complicated than the popular narrative suggests. Jamie Russo, founder and CEO of Everything Coworking, ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Apr 2026

The Charlotte, North Carlina metropolitan area continues to draw new residents, but local real estate professionals are seeing clear changes in buyer preferences and inventory patterns. As pandemic-era conditions fade, buyer priorities in Charlotte mirror national trends. Demand is strongest for move-in-ready homes, while properties needing updates linger on the market. Turnkey Homes Draw Higher ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Apr 2026

Navigating real estate investment in New York City requires a deep understanding of local tax law. City-specific regulations present challenges that often surface only after transactions are underway. For both investors and practitioners, mastering the city’s unique tax structure is now a prerequisite for closing deals without costly surprises. Jarrett Kalish, founder of Kalish Law ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Apr 2026

The European hotel investment market staged a strong comeback in 2025, with transaction volumes reaching €23.6 billion, according to data from Savills. This marks a rebound from subdued activity in recent years, driven by improved market conditions and more realistic pricing expectations. Liquidity has improved in both equity and debt markets, making it easier to ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Apr 2026

Every year, more Americans trade city life for land, livestock, and a quieter kind of independence. The desire is genuine — but so are the consequences of getting it wrong. Buyers who don’t understand what rural self-sufficiency actually demands can find themselves overextended on a property they can’t maintain, in a location farther from services ...

Chris Caggiano
08 Apr 2026

Real estate attracts people who are good with people — agents who can read a room, build trust quickly, and close. Those skills matter enormously. But they have little to do with the financial and operational discipline required to run a sustainable business, and the gap between the two is where many promising careers quietly ...

Steve Marcinuk
08 Apr 2026

Buying or selling a home has never been more complicated. Even in strong markets, deals often fall apart — not because of price, but because of miscommunication, logistical hurdles, and unexpected complications. Today’s buyers are more informed, more selective, and more cautious, which raises the bar for agents and sellers alike. According to Mirna Chinchilla, ...