Construction

Chicago’s Small Multifamily Returns Are Under Pressure From Taxes and Insurance

Chicago’s small multifamily investors are facing mounting financial pressure from two sources that are increasingly difficult to plan for: rapidly rising property taxes and...

Unlocking Hidden Value in the Housing Market Through Assumable Mortgages

The U.S. housing market remains largely frozen as homeowners with low fixed-rate mortgages hold off on selling, unwilling to exchange their sub-4% loans for...

Older Condos and Mid-Century Cottages Lose Ground After Storms, Buyers Now Pay Premiums for Hurricane-Proof Construction

Two consecutive hurricane seasons have divided Sarasota’s waterfront real estate market, with newer, hurricane-resistant homes commanding significant price advantages while older properties linger on...

Rochester, Minnesota’s Housing Market Holds Firm While Other Markets Cool

While much of the country is seeing slower sales and price cuts, Rochester, Minnesota, stands out as an exception. Despite national headlines about a...

The Capital Shortfalls Blocking Progress in Modular Housing Expansion

Even well-funded proptech companies with nearly $40 million in backing can encounter capital allocation challenges that force strategic pivots. Rentberry’s recent withdrawal from modular...

A Cautionary Tale: How Early Leaks and Social Media Pressure Can Kill Suburban Development

Burr Ridge mayor describes how a premature leak about Costco consideration created a false narrative that spread faster than the village could correct it...

California’s Housing Development Revolution How Deepblocks is Mapping the Future of SB 9 Compliance

The real estate development landscape in California is undergoing a significant shift, driven by new legislation and powered by innovative technology platforms that are...

Beyond Rate Lock-In: Seller Uncertainty Creates a Second, Overlooked Inventory Freeze

Seller psychology and demographic trends are creating a housing shortage in Rhode Island that extends far beyond the 20% of homeowners holding onto low...