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Alejandra Rodriguez
10 Apr 2026

Atlanta’s in-town real estate market has entered a new phase, defined by speed, low inventory, and intense demand. In neighborhoods like Morningside and other areas inside the I-285 perimeter, well-priced homes are going under contract in less than a week — often above asking price — and sometimes closing in as little as two weeks. ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
10 Apr 2026

Walk into an open house in Toronto’s High Park–Swansea neighborhood on a Sunday afternoon, and the difference from recent years is clear. Two years ago, buyers lined up before the doors opened. Now, three showings over a weekend is typical, and many homes sit for weeks without a single offer. Toronto and the surrounding GTA ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
10 Apr 2026

While most California markets have slowed in the past year, with homes lingering on the market and sellers dropping prices, Coronado stands out as an exception. This small beach town across the bay from San Diego remains highly competitive, even as mortgage rates hover above 7%. Inventory is tight, well-priced homes sell quickly, and motivated ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
09 Apr 2026

If you’re house-hunting in East Meadow with a budget under $700,000, options are almost nonexistent. Homes at that price point — once common in this Long Island suburb — are now rare, and those that do appear typically need extensive repairs. Move-in-ready homes now start at closer to $800,000, and about half of all current ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
09 Apr 2026

During the pandemic, Big Bear vacation rentals became unusually profitable. The Southern California mountain town surged to the top of Airbnb’s global rankings in 2020 and 2021, as city dwellers flocked to open spaces and remote work made weeklong escapes possible. For a brief period, owners enjoyed record occupancy and rental income that often covered ...

Rudi Davis
09 Apr 2026

Agents report steady luxury demand and multiple offers in top Baltimore neighborhoods, even as national headlines focus on public safety concerns. Baltimore’s image problem is creating a gap between perception and reality that often overshadows the city’s economic progress. While national media coverage highlights crime rates and urban decline, real estate agents working in Baltimore’s ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
09 Apr 2026

Florida’s homestead exemption provides primary residents with one of the state’s most significant tax breaks, capping annual property tax increases and reducing assessed value. Yet, according to Tampa real estate professional John Hoffman of Tampa Home Group, this benefit also creates a costly trap for homebuyers—one that many agents fail to disclose, leading buyers to ...

Steve Marcinuk
09 Apr 2026

Ask New Jersey residents where to find the next up-and-coming neighborhood, and opinions will vary. Yet a handful of areas consistently come up in local conversations and open house talks, drawing attention from buyers and investors seeking more value and potential than in the usual hotspots. Over the past year, several neighborhoods have shifted from ...

Alejandra Rodriguez
09 Apr 2026

Just a few months ago, buyers looking at Richmond’s historic homes typically understood what came with owning a century-old property. They expected quirks like knob and tube wiring, lead paint, or asbestos insulation, and were prepared to tackle updates and repairs. But as 2026 approaches, a new wave of buyers is entering the market with ...

Rudi Davis
09 Apr 2026

Atlantic City’s residential real estate market is changing, moving beyond its casino image to offer new opportunities for middle-class buyers. Eric Millstein, Real Estate Associate at Soleil Sotheby’s International Realty, points to a surge of new construction projects that make waterfront and bayfront living possible at price points previously out of reach for most buyers. ...