Category: Real Estate
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Now Is the Time to Invest in Orlando Real Estate: The Best Neighborhoods for Savvy Investors
Orlando, Florida, is emerging as a prime destination for real estate investors in 2025. Recent projections indicate a 15.2% increase in home sales and a 12.1% rise in median sale prices in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area. This surge positions Orlando among the nation’s hottest housing markets, making it an opportune moment for investors and developers to…
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Orlando’s Apartment Market Is Booming—Here’s Where Smart Developers Are Investing
Orlando is making waves in the multifamily market, and if you’re a real estate developer or investor, this is a trend you can’t afford to ignore. With explosive apartment inventory growth and record-breaking absorption rates, Kissimmee/Osceola County is leading the charge, but it’s not the only submarket to watch. Let’s dive into why Orlando is…
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Industry Push to Preserve Property Tax Deductions
Real estate organizations are mobilizing against a proposed Congressional measure that could significantly limit property tax deductions for businesses. Industry leaders warn that such a change would have serious economic consequences, including higher costs, reduced property values, and potential instability in both the real estate market and the broader economy. What’s Happening? The Real Estate…
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Bentonville: The ‘Austin of the Ozarks’ and a Hotspot for Real Estate Investors
The northwest corner of Arkansas is undergoing a real estate renaissance, with Bentonville at its core. Fueled by Walmart’s global headquarters and an influx of high-net-worth transplants, the region has quickly evolved into one of the most dynamic and fast-growing real estate markets in the country. For real estate developers and investors, Bentonville represents a…
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Florida’s Property Tax Gamble: What It Means for Real Estate Investors and Developers
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is making waves with his bold proposal to eliminate property taxes in the state—a move that, if successful, could fundamentally reshape the real estate market. With property taxes generating more than $40 billion annually for Florida’s local governments, the question remains: Who will cover the shortfall, and what does this mean…
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Florida’s Condo Market Teeters on Collapse as Investors Flee – Is California the New Safe Haven?
The Florida real estate market, long a favorite of developers and investors, is now flashing unmistakable warning signs of a downturn. Investor demand for condominiums has cratered, with purchases plunging to their lowest level since 2012. While high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty have impacted real estate markets nationwide, Florida’s condo sector is experiencing a…
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Hottest Rental Markets in Early 2025: Chicagoland’s Surge Challenges Miami’s Dominance
The rental market in early 2025 is heating up, and one of the biggest surprises is Chicagoland’s suburban boom, which is putting pressure on longtime leader Miami. While Florida’s rental demand has been cooling after years of red-hot growth, Suburban Chicago is emerging as a serious contender, ranking as the second most competitive rental market…
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Florida’s Home Insurance Crisis: What Developers and Investors Need to Know
Florida’s skyrocketing home insurance rates are drawing new scrutiny. A recent Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times investigation reveals that while insurers have blamed storm losses for rapid premium hikes, their parent companies and affiliates have been raking in billions. For real estate developers and investors, this raises critical concerns: Are rising insurance costs truly justified, or…
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Are Americans Stuck?
The answer is almost certainly “Yes,” though perhaps not in the way you might think. Years ago, I envisioned an initiative, aiming to address the decline in Americans relocating for new opportunities—a trend that has significant implications for our nation’s prosperity. Yoni Appelbaum, in his insightful book Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke…
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Top 10 Metros With the Largest Home Price Increases: What Investors Need to Know
Real estate investors and developers looking for high-growth opportunities should take note: Home prices surged across most U.S. metros in the last quarter, with 10 cities posting year-over-year price gains of at least 14.9%, according to the latest National Association of Realtors® (NAR) quarterly report. While high-demand coastal markets continue to command top dollar, the…
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