Brian Maser has become a leading figure in the West LA condo market by targeting a segment most real estate professionals avoided. His path from Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur to specialized condo broker shows how focusing on overlooked markets can yield significant business results. Spotting Opportunity The 2008 financial crisis brought the LA property market ...
The South Bay luxury real estate market is facing a significant slowdown as homeowners remain anchored by historically low mortgage rates, leading local agents to describe it as a “frozen market.” This condition has disrupted the usual flow of buyers and sellers, sharply reducing inventory and transaction volume. Suzanne Dyer, realtor at The Dyer Group ...
The Gulf Coast real estate market in Alabama and Florida is undergoing a clear shift as buyers move away from speculative purchases and toward homes that support long-term lifestyle goals. After years of rapid price growth and frenzied buying, agents across the region’s beaches and waterfront communities report a more measured pace, with buyers focused ...
Scottsdale’s luxury real estate market is undergoing a clear change in what drives buyer decisions. Location and lifestyle now outweigh traditional measures like square footage or price per foot. This adjustment is visible in how both buyers and investors approach the market, with a growing emphasis on immediate enjoyment and proximity to amenities rather than ...
The challenge of building affordable housing in U.S. cities has grown more acute in recent years, as rising costs for materials, labor, and land have made it increasingly difficult to deliver homes at accessible price points. While many developers rely on government subsidies to bridge the gap, some builders are finding ways to create quality, ...
For decades, real estate professionals have controlled access to detailed property data, leaving buyers and sellers with only limited public listings. A new platform, No Agent List, aims to change that by providing advanced property intelligence directly to consumers. Set to launch in late spring 2026, the company plans to expand to Florida and California, ...
Miami’s residential development market is entering a phase where the difference between committed developers and those seeking short-term gains will become clear, according to industry leaders preparing for a softer sales environment. After several years of pandemic-driven demand and rapid migration, the market has shifted decisively in favor of buyers. Experienced developers do not see ...
Florida’s real estate market is recalibrating after the pandemic boom, but agents who blend technology with deep local ties are finding new ways to grow. In Vero Beach, the partnership of Ben Bryk and J. Vance Brinkerhoff shows how mixing traditional relationship-building with advanced marketing tools can drive results, even as conditions become more challenging. ...
The tri-state area’s real estate market operates on sharp, predictable seasonal cycles. Still, recent political and economic shifts are disrupting these patterns and forcing investors and agents to rethink their strategies. Lilly Shamam, a veteran realtor with Keller Williams Realty East Monmouth, brings over 30 years of experience in both appraisal and sales, including opening ...
The North Bay real estate market stands apart from national trends, according to Steven Cozza, team leader at Compass in Petaluma, California. While many regions across the U.S. have seen inventory rebound or even surge, Sonoma and Marin counties remain defined by a severe shortage of available homes. This persistent scarcity is forcing buyers and ...
South Carolina is at the center of the Southeast’s ongoing population boom, attracting buyers from across the country with its lower taxes, strong schools, and recreational amenities. The Columbia-Lexington area highlights this trend, where luxury homes are selling as quickly as entry-level properties, defying the national slowdown in high-end real estate. Wendell Arsi, founder of ...
While much of the country’s housing market is cooling, the San Gabriel Valley stands out for its continued strength. In this region east of Los Angeles, multiple offers remain common, and inventory is tight, defying expectations of a buyer’s market that dominates national headlines. Janice Lee, a 41-year real estate veteran and luxury property director ...
The South Jersey real estate market is moving away from its extreme seller-driven phase, with buyers beginning to reclaim negotiating ground. After several years in which buyers routinely accepted unfavorable terms and shouldered extra costs just to secure a home, the balance is shifting back toward more conventional negotiations. This adjustment is most visible in ...
While real estate markets across the country are cooling and buyer activity is declining, northern New Jersey stands out as a region where demand remains strong, and competition among buyers is intense. The area’s luxury market continues to attract qualified buyers, with many properties receiving multiple offers above the asking price. Armene Abbattista, team leader ...
The luxury real estate market on California’s Monterey Peninsula is entering 2026 with renewed activity following a year of historically low sales. William Smith, broker and leader of the Carmel Luxury Group at Coldwell Banker Realty, has tracked these changes closely. With 36 years in the industry, Smith’s perspective is shaped by decades of navigating ...
