For 30 years, David has been a successful real estate professional and investor with expertise in residential and commercial properties. He shares news, trends, and insights to help readers make smarter and more informed real estate decisions.
Last updated: February 26, 2026 Key Takeaways * Sun Belt markets are experiencing price declines due to overbuilding and pandemic-era price corrections, with Phoenix seeing 87% of homes lose value and Las Vegas at 81%[2] * Midwest markets lead 2026 price growth, with St. Louis up 7.7% annually and five
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Last updated: February 25, 2026 Key Takeaways * Record vacancy rates reached 7.3% nationally in January 2026, the highest level since at least 2017, as massive supply collides with weakening demand[4][3] * Rent growth turned negative at -1.4% year-over-year, with effective rents down 0.8% during 2025 despite
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The 2026 housing market is experiencing a gradual affordability rebound as mortgage rates decline from their recent peaks, creating new opportunities for first-time buyers
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The commercial real estate market in 2026 sits at a crossroads. Navigating the 2026 Capital Markets Fog: Strategies for Real Estate Investors Facing Economic Uncertainty requires a clear-eyed approach to higher financing costs, compressed yields, and the renewed price discovery process
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AI's 2026 Takeover in Real Estate: From PropTech Tools to Data Center Investment Booms represents more than incremental technology adoption—it marks a fundamental restructuring of how properties are valued, managed, and invested in
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The Senior Housing Boom 2026: Investment Opportunities as Baby Boomers Turn 80 represents one of the most significant demographic shifts in modern history, creating unprecedented demand for wellness-focused, technology-enabled senior living communities.