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Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

All-cash offers surged nationwide during the pandemic, as buyers with savings or home equity competed aggressively and often paid above asking prices. While most markets have cooled, South Jersey Shore communities such as Linwood, Northfield, and Ocean City remain exceptions. In early 2026, cash offers are common not just for vacation homes or investments but ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

The Bay Area’s commercial real estate lending market is undergoing a significant shift. Artificial intelligence companies are driving new apartment demand, while traditional office markets continue to face pressure. This divergence is creating opportunities for lenders and borrowers across the region. Marc Lipsett, Director of Loan Production at Walker Realty Capital, observes these trends from ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

San Francisco’s artificial intelligence sector is fueling a rebound in waterfront real estate, particularly in luxury condominiums. South Beach and Mission Bay, once marked by high vacancies and declining rents, are now seeing strong demand as high-earning AI professionals relocate to the city’s growing tech hubs. Mia Takami, founder of Takami Real Estate Group at ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

In Los Altos, California, where the average home price is now about $5.1 million, local real estate activity operates under different rules than the rest of the country. While interest rate fluctuations and tight inventory conditions shape most U.S. markets, this Silicon Valley community is driven by tech-sector wealth and stock market performance. Hiep Nguyen, ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Apr 2026

In Brevard County, the days of straightforward land development are over. What remains are projects requiring specialized knowledge, patience, and strategy. The regulatory environment has grown tougher, driven by rapid aerospace growth and increasingly complex approval processes. Kelly Delmonico, founder of Land Development Strategies, LLC, worked as a municipal planner before launching her consulting firm ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

After a period of hesitation, international investors are returning to Colorado’s luxury resort market, especially in Vail, as market conditions stabilize and political uncertainty eases. Beatriz Martinez, an international real estate advisor at eXp Luxury Realty with 18 years of experience in Vail’s high-end sector, reports a marked increase in activity from wealthy Mexican buyers ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

The Manhattan townhouse market operates as a distinct niche within New York City’s luxury real estate scene, where block-by-block differences outweigh citywide trends and every deal demands thorough due diligence and neighborhood expertise. Richard Pretsfelder, senior partner at Leslie J. Garfield & Co., has specialized in this segment for 25 years. His firm has built ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

Hudson County’s real estate market continues to stand out as one of the Northeast’s most reliable investment locations, even as rising interest rates and broader economic uncertainty prompt caution among buyers and developers. The region’s proximity to Manhattan and steady record of price appreciation continue to attract both individual homebuyers and institutional investors, though the ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

Sonoma County’s real estate market is seeing renewed activity as Bay Area tech wealth, particularly from the artificial intelligence sector, drives more buyers north. After a period of cooling and price resistance, both sellers and buyers are adjusting to new realities: sellers are pricing more competitively, and buyers are returning to the market despite high ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

The Buffalo-Niagara region is attracting steady interest from buyers seeking affordability and a higher quality of life, reshaping the area’s real estate market. Once seen as a declining Rust Belt city, Buffalo is now drawing residents from high-cost metropolitan areas who want to stretch their dollars without sacrificing amenities or lifestyle. Enas Latif, founder of ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

Central Florida’s luxury real estate market operates under different conditions than the broader housing market. While rising interest rates and economic uncertainty are slowing activity in lower price segments, the region’s high-end properties remain largely insulated. For Bent Danholm, broker and co-owner of DANHOLM COLLECTION, this stability has enabled a highly targeted and data-driven approach ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

Over the past two decades, real estate has changed rapidly, with top agents adapting their business models to keep pace with evolving market demands. In New Jersey’s shore market — where home prices have doubled since the pandemic and new construction remains strong — operational discipline and strategic thinking are now essential for long-term success. ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

The Maui real estate market is undergoing a reset as new regulations, rising costs, and the aftermath of the August 2023 wildfires reshape the buying and selling process. Emergency responses in Lahaina have triggered broader changes affecting property values, investment strategies, and housing supply across the island. Short-Term Rental Rules Change Bill 9, emergency legislation ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

In the Bay Area, where the median home price is $1.6 million, affordable housing efforts often focus on rentals. Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is working to expand homeownership for families earning between 50% and 80% of the area median income. The organization combines partnerships, sweat equity, and financing strategies to make ownership possible ...

Steve Marcinuk
31 Mar 2026

The real estate development finance sector has faced significant disruption over the past two years, but specialized lenders are finding openings as traditional banks step back from construction and development loans. For firms focused on this niche, the current market combines new risks and fresh opportunities, with relationship-driven capital providers stepping into gaps left by ...