Construction

Why Real Estate Service Providers Are Racing to Bundle Scam Protection

The real estate services industry is facing a sharp change in customer expectations around security. According to industry insiders, the debate is no longer...

First-Floor Primary Suites Take Center Stage as Accessibility Features Drive Mainstream Buyer Demand

Buyer preferences are changing rapidly in residential real estate, with first-floor primary suites—bedroom, bathroom, and closet space located on the main level—now driving demand...

Walkable Neighborhoods Command Premium Prices in Pennsylvania’s Suburbs

A clear pattern is developing in mature suburban real estate markets around major cities, according to Sarah Peters, Team Leader at eXp Luxury Realty....

Labor Costs Won’t Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Arizona Construction Executive Says

Construction cost inflation has been a central concern for the industry over the past three years. Still, Jim Roland, Senior Vice President of Arizona...

Why Predictability Matters More Than Incentives in Corporate Site Selection

When Intel selected Licking County, Ohio, for its massive semiconductor facility, the decision triggered a wave of follow-on investments, including data centers and advanced...

Ohio Legislator Says Office Conversions Only Work in Urban Cores, Not Suburbs

Office-to-residential conversions are gaining traction in Ohio’s city centers. Still, Brian Lorenz, Director of Planning and Permitting for the Ohio House of Representatives, warns...

Price Reductions Rise as Prescott Market Recalibrates

The Prescott, Arizona, real estate market shows what happens when pandemic-era price surges meet current buyer realities. With 43 percent of listings now seeing...

Cutting Interest Rates Won’t Fix the Housing Affordability Crisis, Here’s Why

Jonathan Miller, President and CEO of Miller Samuel Inc., argues that the Federal Reserve’s pandemic-era policy of prolonged low interest rates created a housing...