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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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Washington, DC Tops the List for Renters in 2025 – What It Means for Developers & Investors
The U.S. rental market is undergoing a transformation, and Washington, DC remains the most sought-after city for renters in 2025, according to RentCafe’s January data. With a 7% increase in favorited listings, the nation’s capital continues to attract tenants with its strong job market, top-tier healthcare, and vibrant cultural scene. For real estate developers and…
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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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AI-Powered Robotics Reshaping Home Construction: What It Means for Real Estate Developers and Investors
PulteGroup Pilots Hadrian X, a Robot That Constructs Structural Walls in a Single Day The real estate development landscape is shifting, and technology is leading the way. One of the nation’s largest homebuilders, PulteGroup, recently unveiled its latest foray into AI-driven robotic construction with the successful pilot of the Hadrian X system—an advanced automation tool…
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Exclusive Investment Opportunity: Prime Development Parcel in Reno
One of my companies, Elevation Development, specializes in transforming challenging, high-potential land parcels into thriving communities. While we often develop luxury townhomes, we also offer select parcels for sale to investors and developers—complete with Elevation’s best-in-class construction management and lease-up services. Today, I’m excited to showcase Moose Ridge, one of the most exceptional parcels we’ve…
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Bethel, Maine: Balancing Growth and Affordability in a Booming Ski Town
The picturesque town of Newry, Maine, home to the renowned Sunday River ski resort, has seen an extraordinary real estate boom in recent years. Once a quiet mountain community, it is now dominated by multi-million dollar vacation homes, often built on spec and snapped up by second-home buyers. This shift has brought both economic benefits…
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An Unforgettable Visit to the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA
If you’re a history enthusiast, a military buff, or just someone who appreciates immersive museum experiences, the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA, is a must-visit destination. From World War I to modern-day conflicts, this museum offers an up-close look at the military vehicles, artifacts, and stories that have shaped history. Recently, I had the…
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Self-Storage Market Stabilizes: What Developers and Investors Need to Know
After years of oversupply and declining rents, the self-storage sector is showing early signs of stabilization. While national rents are still down 1.2% YoY as of January, this represents a marked improvement from steeper declines in late 2023. More importantly for real estate investors and developers, the pipeline of new self-storage projects is shrinking—setting the…
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