Real Estate

The familiar hum of the traditional 9-to-5 office has dimmed significantly in recent years. Hybrid work models, technological advancements, and shifting corporate priorities have left countless commercial buildings – particularly older, Class B and C office towers in urban centers – sitting partially or wholly vacant. This “office vacancy crisis” presents a stark economic and … Read more

Forget fleeting design trends or the latest smart speaker. The hottest feature driving home sales right now isn’t on the countertop—it’s woven into the very fabric of the house itself: energy efficiency, particularly the march towards net-zero. Recent data consistently shows a startling trend: homes certified as energy-efficient, especially those nearing or achieving net-zero energy … Read more

Published: December 23, 2025 In today’s evolving real estate landscape—shaped by remote work flexibility, infrastructure investment, and demographic shifts—“yield hunting” has gone beyond chasing the highest cap rates. Savvy investors now combine rental income potential with long-term appreciation, prioritizing neighborhoods where fundamentals like transit access, job growth, and community investment converge. As we look toward … Read more

For decades, the American housing narrative followed a predictable script: buy an affordable starter home in your 20s or 30s, upgrade to a larger “family home” in your 40s, and eventually downsize to a low-maintenance condo or retirement community in your 60s. That linear path has fractured. Today, a growing number of buyers — particularly … Read more

Published: December 23, 2025 Introduction: A Market in Transition For much of 2022 and 2023, headlines screamed about soaring mortgage rates, “unaffordable” homes, and a mass exodus of first-time buyers from the housing market. The Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate hikes—intended to rein in inflation—sent the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate soaring past 7.5% in late … Read more