Buyer Psychology Is Now the Biggest Deal-Killer in Luxury Coastal Real Estate
In today’s luxury coastal markets, the usual reasons for failed real estate deals — financing issues, inspection surprises, or low appraisals — have largely...
Inspection Panic Is Killing Deals on Century-Old New England Homes
Real estate transactions in Litchfield County, Connecticut, are increasingly falling apart during the inspection phase, not due to serious structural problems but because buyers...
Manhattan Luxury Investors Chase Returns That Never Materialize, Says 30-Year Broker
Many investors entering Manhattan’s luxury residential market continue to expect rental yields that the city has never produced — and likely never will —...
How Historic Property Rules Are Stalling Deals in Rural Luxury Markets
Rising renovation costs and strict preservation rules are causing a spike in failed transactions in some of the country’s most sought-after rural luxury markets....
Why Younger Buyers Are Rejecting the Fixer-Upper Model in Second Home Markets
The long-standing idea of buying a fixer-upper in the countryside and restoring it over time is quickly losing ground in affluent second-home markets. William...
Bergen County New Construction Costs Push Home Prices Above $3 Million, Broker Says
The economics of new construction in Bergen County have shifted significantly, making it viable only at much higher price points than in the past....