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Prospects of Real Estate in Floating and Modular Cities

16 October 2026

Prospects of Real Estate in Floating and Modular Cities

Real estate has always followed one basic rule: location decides value. But what happens when the location itself can be built, moved, or assembled like a set of blocks? That question sits at the...

The Essential Tech Stack Every Realtor Needs in 2027

15 October 2026

The Essential Tech Stack Every Realtor Needs in 2027

Let me start with a confession that might ruffle some feathers: most realtors do not have a technology problem. They have a decision problem. There are hundreds of apps begging for a monthly...

Opportunities in Sustainable and Green Building Developments

14 October 2026

Opportunities in Sustainable and Green Building Developments

Sustainable and green building has moved from a niche preference among environmentally conscious buyers to a central concern for developers, investors, lenders, and tenants. What was once framed as...

Top Tools Realtors Will Be Using in 2026 and Beyond

13 October 2026

Top Tools Realtors Will Be Using in 2026 and Beyond

The real estate industry has always run on relationships. A handshake, a well-timed phone call, a gut feeling about a neighborhood. That is not changing. What is changing is the layer of technology...

Is the Starter Home a Thing of the Past in 2026?

12 October 2026

Is the Starter Home a Thing of the Past in 2026?

The starter home has been a fixture of the American housing story for generations. Buy a modest house, build equity, trade up in five to seven years, repeat. That script still gets repeated in...

Investing Near Future Infrastructure Projects in 2026

11 October 2026

Investing Near Future Infrastructure Projects in 2026

Let me tell you a story about a guy I will call Dave. Dave bought a duplex in 2019 next to what local planners had been calling a `future transit corridor` for roughly 15 years. Fifteen years of...

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New Caney and Porter Housing Market Sees Slower September Sales

October 16, 2026 - 01:11

New Caney and Porter Housing Market Sees Slower September Sales

Home sales in the New Caney and Porter areas cooled in September 2026, with fewer properties changing hands than during the same month a year earlier. The decline marks a shift from the busier pace...

ExchangeRight Appoints Peter Nicolas as Senior Vice President for New England

October 15, 2026 - 04:35

ExchangeRight Appoints Peter Nicolas as Senior Vice President for New England

ExchangeRight has appointed Peter Nicolas as Senior Vice President for New England. In this role, Nicolas will oversee advisor relationships across six New England states and upstate New York. He...

Prosecutors urge life sentences for Alexander luxury real estate brokers in sex trafficking case

October 14, 2026 - 18:46

Prosecutors urge life sentences for Alexander luxury real estate brokers in sex trafficking case

Federal prosecutors in New York have asked a judge to impose life sentences on two prominent luxury real estate brokers and their brother following their convictions in a sweeping sex trafficking...

Luzerne County administration proposes 1.99% real estate tax increase in 2027

October 14, 2026 - 05:43

Luzerne County administration proposes 1.99% real estate tax increase in 2027

Luzerne County`s administration has put forward a plan to raise real estate taxes by 1.99% in 2027. The proposal points to several cost pressures driving the increase, including previously...

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The Essential Tech Stack Every Realtor Needs In 2027

Tech tools drive success.

Author: Annabelle McQuillan

October 16, 2026

Smart Investments Neighborhoods Forecasted For...

Identifying emerging neighborhoods is crucial for savvy investors. Growth potential often lies in overlooked areas with upcoming developments. By 2027, the right choice could yield substantial returns for those who act now.

Author: Dean Good

October 16, 2026

The Resurgence Of The Townhouse In Urban...

Townhouses offer a practical blend of space and community, making them ideal for urban living.

Author: Zeal McCool

October 16, 2026

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