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The Most Popular Home Styles for 2027 Predictions

20 September 2026

The Most Popular Home Styles for 2027 Predictions

Home styles do not shift overnight. They move in slow currents, shaped by material costs, labor availability, climate pressure, lending conditions, and the quiet preferences of the people who...

Affordable Housing Innovations Poised to Expand in 2026

19 September 2026

Affordable Housing Innovations Poised to Expand in 2026

Affordable housing has always been a math problem wrapped in a political problem wrapped in a construction problem. The math says you need a unit to cost less than what a household earning 60...

Suburban Sprawl or Urban Infill: Where Will Demand Go by 2027?

18 September 2026

Suburban Sprawl or Urban Infill: Where Will Demand Go by 2027?

The next three years will not produce a single winner. They will produce a split market, and the split will be geographic, demographic, and financial rather than ideological. If you own land, build...

The Resurgence of the Townhouse in Urban Landscapes by 2026

17 September 2026

The Resurgence of the Townhouse in Urban Landscapes by 2026

Something interesting is happening in cities across North America and Europe. After decades of suburban sprawl and the dominance of the single-family detached home, the townhouse is making a...

Planning for a Market Shift: Staying Agile in 2027 and Beyond

16 September 2026

Planning for a Market Shift: Staying Agile in 2027 and Beyond

Real estate has always moved in cycles, but the cycles themselves are changing. The forces that shaped the market through the early 2020s, from historically low interest rates to pandemic-driven...

Will Downsizing Become the Norm by 2027?

15 September 2026

Will Downsizing Become the Norm by 2027?

As the real estate landscape continues to evolve, the concept of downsizing is gaining traction among various demographics. While traditionally associated with empty nesters or retirees, downsizing...

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South Carolina Lawmakers Must Fix Flawed Property Tax Break Rules

September 20, 2026 - 00:14

South Carolina Lawmakers Must Fix Flawed Property Tax Break Rules

South Carolina lawmakers must revisit a 2020 loophole that allowed private apartment owners to remove entire complexes from the tax rolls in return for little to no public benefit. The provision...

How a Costco Opening Can Affect Nearby Home Prices

September 19, 2026 - 00:53

How a Costco Opening Can Affect Nearby Home Prices

Research shows that Costco openings can have an impact on nearby property values, especially in already densely populated areas. The warehouse retailer draws steady traffic and long lines, and that...

Heirloom helps real estate agents and heirs with complexities of inherited properties

September 18, 2026 - 12:32

Heirloom helps real estate agents and heirs with complexities of inherited properties

A company called Heirloom is working to help families manage the difficult process of dealing with inherited property. The business operates within the real estate sector but targets a specific...

Vitenas OS Launches After 15 Years of Work Across Healthcare, Real Estate and Software

September 17, 2026 - 19:25

Vitenas OS Launches After 15 Years of Work Across Healthcare, Real Estate and Software

A Houston-based operator, investor and software builder has introduced a new platform called Vitenas OS, drawing on 15 years of experience spanning healthcare, real estate and technology. The...

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The Relationship Between Down Payments And Pmi...

Understanding down payments can significantly reduce PMI costs, making homeownership more affordable in the long run.

Author: Ursula McMahan

September 20, 2026

Suburban Vs Urban Living A Side By Side...

As preferences shift, understanding the evolving dynamics between suburban and urban living will be essential for future homeowners and investors.

Author: Asher McKale

September 18, 2026

Urban Revitalization Projects That Could Impact...

Will these projects turn neighborhoods into gold mines or just fancy playgrounds for hipsters?

Author: Gabriel McKittrick

September 18, 2026

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