A Statewide Housing Story Is Taking Shape New York’s real estate market is no longer defined by a single narrative. Instead, it is being reshaped simultaneously in very different ways—vertically in Midtown Manhattan, horizontally across Upstate industrial corridors, and aspirationally in the lakefront luxury enclaves of Central New York. Together, these shifts reflect a broader …

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At a time when many Americans feel squeezed by rising costs, unpredictable economic conditions, and a challenging housing market, a new chapter of opportunity is quietly unfolding across the country. Ten cities—stretching across the Midwest, South, and Northeast—now stand as rare affordability strongholds where median home prices remain below $300,000 and where local incomes actually …

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A Narrow Path to Affordability Despite a national narrative suggesting that rents are finally cooling, the reality for millions of low-income Americans remains stark. While asking rents have edged downward for more than two years, they are still dramatically higher than pre-pandemic levels. For workers earning minimum wage, that gap between income and housing costs …

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A New Era for Midtown Manhattan From Business District to Residential Hub New York City has a long history of reinventing itself, but today’s transformation in Midtown Manhattan marks one of the most significant shifts in decades. A neighborhood once defined almost exclusively by office towers, corporate headquarters, and the steady rhythm of 9-to-5 foot …

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Understanding Today’s Global Housing Climate Why Talk of a Bubble Is Growing Again Every few years, the real estate industry cycles back to the same question: Are we on the verge of another global housing bubble? With rising home prices, shifting demand patterns, and signs of economic uncertainty across major markets, the conversation has intensified …

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Introduction: A New Era in Park Development Across the United States, cities are facing a difficult truth: while parks are beloved community assets, they do not generate revenue. They require land that could otherwise host taxable buildings, demand ongoing investment, and offer no exclusive financial benefit to adjacent developers. Yet despite these challenges—and despite reduced …

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Across the country, a powerful and sustained shift is reshaping the real estate landscape: young professionals and families are moving to America’s heartland, drawn by affordability, opportunity, and quality of life. While some headlines focus on high prices in coastal cities, a deeper look reveals a positive and transformative trend — one that Albert Dweck …

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Shifting Market: From Miami to Denver, the Return of Buyer’s Markets Signals a Healthier, More Sustainable Real Estate Environment After several years of intense competition and record-breaking prices, America’s housing market is beginning to shift. According to Realtor.com’s latest report, major metropolitan areas—including Miami, Denver, Nashville, and Houston—are transitioning from seller-dominated markets to buyer-friendly territory. …

Albert Dweck of Duke Properties Sees Opportunity in a Shifting Market as Major Metro Areas Turn Buyer-Friendly Read More »

A Confident Market Finds Its Momentum Again New York City is entering a new era of real estate strength and stability, and this fall season has proven to be one of the most promising in recent years. According to StreetEasy’s latest report, the city experienced its strongest start to the fall market since 2021, with …

Brooklyn Leads New York’s Real Estate Resurgence: A City on the Rise Read More »