At first glance, Charleston might seem like a friendlier market for first-time buyers than it was a year ago. Mortgage rates have stabilized, inventory is up slightly from pandemic lows, and sellers are more open to negotiation. Yet the reality is quite different from appearances. Entry-level homes are lingering, while luxury properties — often priced ...
Buyers looking for homes under $500,000 in Southwest Florida might be expecting fierce competition and quick sales, but the reality is different. Today, it’s the million-dollar listings on Marco Island that move quickly — sometimes within days — while more affordable homes stay on the market much longer. Mary Bartos, team leader of The Bartos ...
Nashville’s current buyer-friendly conditions are tied directly to a temporary inventory surplus. Nashville’s four-month housing inventory, combined with a slowdown in new construction and a steady influx of 70 to 80 new residents per day, has created a brief window of opportunity for buyers. Debra Beagle, CEO and managing broker of The Ashton Real Estate ...
Anyone who has tried to build or invest in property knows the frustration of deciphering zoning codes: confusing setback rules, contradictory requirements, and dense documents that seem outdated. In Amery, Wisconsin, these regulations were last overhauled in 2004 and have since become a patchwork of amendments that are difficult to interpret. Now, Amery is taking ...
Intensifying rental competition in San Francisco directly preceded the surge in the condo market in January 2026. High-income renters, pushed out by bidding wars and escalating rents, moved quickly into the buyer pool, according to Tim Gullicksen, Team Lead at Gullicksen Group, Corcoran Icon Properties. The connection between the two markets confirms that San Francisco’s ...
Kirk Hudson, Broker at Baird & Warner, reports a significant increase in LGBTQ+ individuals relocating to Chicago from other states, citing safety, representation, and legal protections as the primary reasons. Unlike previous years, most new arrivals are choosing to rent before considering homeownership, a pattern Hudson attributes to the uncertainty of moving for safety rather ...
Property tax hikes and landlord business practices are pushing qualified renters out of Chicago neighborhoods, making it harder for residents to move from renting to owning, according to Kirk Hudson, Broker at Baird & Warner. The resulting barrier to homeownership is driven by rental inflation, not mortgage rates. How Chicago’s 2024 Property Tax Increases Pushed ...
Rising construction costs are forcing affordable housing developers in Florida to pause or abandon projects that were financially viable just 18 months ago. Miles Alexander III, Founder and Managing Partner at Alexander Goshen, says higher material prices, persistent labor shortages, and elevated interest rates are making it difficult to bring new affordable units to market. ...
The pandemic triggered a sharp divide in San Francisco’s housing market: single-family homes gained value while condos lost ground, according to Tim Gullicksen, Team Lead at Gullicksen Group, Corcoran Icon Properties. The divide persisted through 2025 and only began to reverse in early 2026, revealing a lasting shift in what buyers prioritize in urban housing. ...
Workforce housing developers continue to face strong resistance from existing residents who often misunderstand what modern affordable housing projects actually provide, according to Miles Alexander III, Founder and Managing Partner at Alexander Goshen. The firm, which develops mixed-use and multifamily projects across Florida, Texas, and Georgia, reports that community opposition remains one of the most ...
Real estate agents who avoid tough pricing conversations with sellers are creating problems that extend well beyond a single failed deal, according to Nicholas Christopher, Team Leader at Christopher Property Group. In New Jersey, sellers who do not understand current market conditions often chase falling prices with repeated reductions, spend unnecessarily on marketing, and ultimately ...
The National Association of Realtors’ new commission transparency requirements have reshaped how real estate agents operate in California, separating buyer’s agent compensation from seller-side commissions and making payment structures explicit. Hiram Aviles, Team Leader at Aviles Real Estate Group, in Irvine, calls it the most significant industry development in three decades. The rules have eliminated ...
National media outlets frequently report on real estate trends using broad statistics that have little bearing on specific local markets. The gap between what consumers see on cable news and the realities in their neighborhoods is creating confusion, according to Nicholas Christopher, Team Leader at Christopher Property Group. Christopher says buyers and sellers in South ...
In Northern New Jersey, tighter bank lending standards have steered developers away from speculative single-family homes and toward projects with reliable rental income. According to Robert Abbott, President and Broker of Record at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Abbott Realtors, banks in Bergen and Rockland counties are now reluctant to finance projects without a built-in rental income ...
You’ve found the right house, your offer is accepted, and you’re anticipating closing day. But then your lender calls with bad news, a survey reveals a property line dispute, or closing costs turn out to be thousands higher than you expected. Suddenly, your deal is at risk. Debbie Rice, Owner and Lead Transaction Coordinator with ...
