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Recent blogs on Real Estate Industry
By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
  I do think Central Ohio will have a fall market in 2026—but I’d expect a short, selective fall market rather than a big September boom. The underlying Central Ohio numbers are actually better than August may have felt on the street. July closed sales were up 6.3% year over year, year-to-date sales were up 3%, and the median price was $350,000, up 2.3%. At the same time, inventory reached 6,193 homes—the highest July inventory in more than a decade. Even with that increase, Central Ohio had only 2.4 months of supply, which Columbus REALTORS® still characterizes as a seller's market. The catch is that buyers have become much more selective. Columbus inventory was up about 10.8% year over year in July, median market time had stretched to about 40 days, and roughly 26% of listings had a p...
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
The first few weeks after buying a home are all about turning a property into a functioning household. From moving and utilities to security, maintenance, records, and learning your neighborhood, having a plan makes the transition smoother. Read the blog for practical tips to get settled!     Closing on a property is treated as an arrival, and in a legal sense it is. In practical terms, it is closer to a starting line. The keys change hands, and a long list of decisions immediately opens up, most of which nobody warned the buyer about during the transaction. How those first weeks are handled shapes whether the property becomes a functioning household quickly or stays half assembled for months while the people living in it work around boxes. The difficulty is that the purchase process tr...
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By Coral Amelia, Professional Real Estate Services You Can Trust
(https://keenanhowardrealty.com/)
  Closing on a property is treated as an arrival, and in a legal sense it is. In practical terms, it is closer to a starting line. The keys change hands, and a long list of decisions immediately opens up, most of which nobody warned the buyer about during the transaction. How those first weeks are handled shapes whether the property becomes a functioning household quickly or stays half assembled for months while the people living in it work around boxes.The difficulty is that the purchase process trains buyers to think in terms of a single date. Everything builds toward closing, and once that date passes, the structure disappears. There is no lender pushing for documents, no agent chasing signatures, no deadline organizing the week. Buyers who do not replace that structure with one of t...
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If you're considering buying a home on St. George Island, you're probably asking: is the water actually safe here, both from the tap and in the Gulf?The short answer is yes, with a few smart precautions. St. George Island's tap water is supplied by a utility required to meet federal drinking water standards, and beach water is monitored year-round by the Florida Department of Health, though occasional advisories do occur after storms.Why Water Safety on St. George Island Matters Right NowIf you're an eco-conscious buyer looking at St. George Island real estate, water safety isn't just an abstract environmental question. It directly affects your daily quality of life, your property's long-term value, and the health of the Apalachicola Bay ecosystem that makes this place so extraordinary....
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By Coral Amelia, Professional Real Estate Services You Can Trust
(https://keenanhowardrealty.com/)
 There was a time when the listing appointment was where sellers learned what their home was worth. You brought the comps, walked them through absorption rates, and explained why the neighbor's asking price was a fantasy. That version of the conversation is mostly gone. Today the seller has pulled up a market trends page on their phone before you ring the doorbell, and they have opinions.This is not a complaint. It is a change in the job.Take Tampa, where I have been watching the pricing conversation get more complicated all summer. The current Tampa market trends data shows a median list price of $450,000, a median of 66 days on the market, and roughly 4,300 active listings. That days-on-market figure is flat year over year, which on its own sounds like stability. But list prices in th...
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By Linda Edelwich, Serving Glastonbury & Beyond | 218 New London Trnk
(William Raveis Real Estate)
The new construction versus established home comparison in East Hampton comes up regularly with buyers, and the agents who help buyers resolve it most efficiently are the ones who move the conversation from price to lifestyle priorities early. Here is how that conversation tends to develop in this market.What draws buyers to new constructionThe appeal of new construction in East Hampton is consistent and practical: modern layouts, energy efficiency, new systems, and a predictable near-term maintenance picture. Buyers who have managed aging homes through capital improvement cycles respond to the clean starting point as a genuine value, not marketing language. The ability to make design choices during the build process is a related draw for buyers who want that kind of ownership experienc...
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By Chris Dunham, The Real Estate Guy™
(Brokers Hub Realty)
There's an interesting group of homeowners sitting on the sidelines right now.They already own a home.They may have substantial equity.They'd like something larger.And they're terrified of giving up their current mortgage.I understand why.A low interest rate has value.But somewhere along the way, some homeowners started treating that rate as though it means they can never move again.Life Doesn't Care About Your Mortgage Rate The couple who purchased a three-bedroom starter home may now have three children.The spare bedroom became an office.The office became a nursery.The garage became storage.The dining room became homework headquarters.Eventually the house simply doesn't function the way it once did.That doesn't automatically mean they should sell.But it does mean the conversation dese...
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By GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore, Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net
(Arizona Elite Properties )
Bill Salvatore of Arizona Elite Properties featured a post toRe-Blog today on Active Rain. Good post by Karla today, andworthy of our daily Re-B. Gilbert AZ  GILBERT ARIZONA HOMES FOR SALE, Bill Salvatore, AZVHV / HelpingArizona Heroes, New-Construction Advantage, Realtor, sell my house, 2026Market, Chandler  #Sellmyhouse #whatsmyhomeworth #homevalues#2026market #ArizonaEliteProperties #ChandlerAZ#yourValleyProperty #GilbertRealtor #AZVHV There is a question I think we need to ask more often about new construction: Who is actually controlling the transaction? In a resale transaction, the answer feels straightforward. The seller has a home to sell. The buyer has a home to buy. The agents help bring the two sides together, negotiate terms, manage the process, and keep the transaction movi...
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By Doug Dawes, Your Personal Realtor®
(Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA)
When prices skyrocket, talk of a market crash inevitably follows. I used to react the same way. My perspective changed when I accepted a foundational truth: all markets go up, and all markets go down. Media headlines love to use words like 'crash' or 'plummet.' In my opinion, this is often just a psychological ploy to stoke reader emotion and drive clicks. Success comes from ignoring the noise and focusing on the cycle.If you want to take the next step, I can help you find highly ranked real estate brokerages in your area or provide data on current housing market trends. Which would you like to explore?Meanwhile, enjoy the article.Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story. A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has...
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By Nathan Fitts, The Leading Name in Real Estate in North Georgia
(Nathan Fitts & Team )
Buying a home in the North Georgia Mountains is about more than comparing photos, prices, and square footage. A listing can provide important details about a property, but it doesn't always show what it's like to live there or what makes one location different from another.For buyers exploring North Georgia real estate, understanding the area beyond the listing can help you find a property that fits your lifestyle, priorities, and long-term plans.Key Takeaways North Georgia offers a wide variety of mountain communities and property types. Location can be just as important as the home itself. Terrain, access, views, and surrounding properties deserve careful consideration. Local knowledge can help buyers compare communities and properties. Understanding how you plan to use the property c...
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By Nathan Fitts, The Leading Name in Real Estate in North Georgia
(Nathan Fitts & Team )
A mountain home can look perfect on paper—a beautiful cabin, a peaceful wooded setting, or a view stretching across the North Georgia mountains. But before making an offer, there is another side of the purchase worth understanding: how the property itself can affect financing and overall ownership costs.For buyers exploring Mineral Bluff GA real estate, understanding these details early can help you make a more confident decision and avoid surprises later.Key Takeaways Mountain properties can have financing considerations that differ from conventional homes. Property type, location, condition, and intended use can all matter. The purchase price is only one part of your total ownership budget. Pre-approval can help you understand your buying range before touring properties. A local real ...
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By Nick Good, www.TheGoodHomeTeam.com
(The Good Home Team with eXp Realty)
Every year, thousands of agents weigh a brokerage move, and most of them decide it on the wrong thing. They read the commission split off a flyer, compare two numbers, and sign. I have watched hundreds of agents make this move well and badly over 22 years in Dallas-Fort Worth, and I will tell you what I recently told a national business outlet: the split is the last question that matters, not the first.The question that should actually decide your move is simpler, and almost nobody asks it: what does that split actually buy me?A high split attached to no leads, no systems, and no mentorship is not a good deal. It is a license and a desk. A slightly lower split attached to real lead flow, proven follow-up systems, and a mentor who still produces can put far more money in your pocket at t...
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By Debe Maxwell, CRS, The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
(Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310)
Charlotte Broker Brief — August 31, 2026The newest complete market statistics are for July and were released Monday, August 31.More inventory—but not a true buyer’s marketThe Charlotte region finished July with approximately 3.8 months of supply, compared with 3.6 months in June. The regional median sales price was approximately $410,000, 4,142 homes closed and properties averaged 47 days on market. Sellers received roughly 95.9% of their original list price.What changed: Inventory continued climbing while prices remained relatively stable.Why it matters: Buyers have more choices, more time for careful evaluation and greater negotiating leverage—especially on stale or overly ambitious listings. But 3.8 months of supply remains below the roughly six months generally associated with a bal...
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By Christopher Webster, Columbia South Carolina Real Estate For Sale
(Epique Realty)
Why I Joined EPIQUE Realty After 23 Years as a Licensed BrokerBy Christopher Webster | South Carolina Broker | Columbia, SC Real Estate | August 31, 2026After almost 23 years as a licensed real estate broker in South Carolina, I don't make moves lightly. I've seen brokerages come and go. I've seen the promises, the fine print, and the fees that eat away at an agent's commission.Before joining EPIQUE Realty, I did months of research. I compared splits, caps, technology, training, culture, and real-world costs. What I found is not just a brokerage — it's Brokerage 2.0.SEO: EPIQUE Realty South Carolina, best brokerage to join in SC, Columbia SC real estate broker, Lexington SC realtor, Pontiac SC homes for saleThe Decision Was About Value, Not Just CommissionEPIQUE Realty is agent-owned, t...
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By Matthew Gromadzki
(Gromadzki Real Estate LLC)
Search for Miami penthouses for sale and you'll find hundreds of results — but here's what most buyers don't realize until they're deep into the process: a large share of those "penthouses" aren't penthouses at all. They're high-floor units marketed with the word. After years of working the top of Miami's condo market, I've learned the segment plays by its own rules, and knowing them before you start touring saves months.This post covers how the real penthouse market in Miami actually works in 2026 — what qualifies, where the inventory is, what it costs, and why the best deals often never hit the public market. If you want to see every genuine, building-designated penthouse currently listed, I maintain a live MLS-fed page of Miami penthouses for sale that updates the moment new inventor...
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By Dorie Dillard Austin TX, Educating. Encouraging. Serving.
(Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899)
I recently attended the Austin PT50 Education Symposium, and one of the speakers made a comment that really resonated with me.She talked about “building a bigger table,” creating a place where people feel they belong, where their contributions are recognized, and where there is room for everyone to participate.It got me thinking about real estate.We often look at the scoreboard, the number of transactions, sales volume, listings, and closings, and it can be easy to forget just how many people are sitting around that table helping make each transaction successful.There’s the other agent. The title company. The lender. The inspector. The contractors and repair people. And, of course, the clients who put their trust in us.Most of us have had mentors along the way, people who opened a door ...
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By Dorie Dillard Austin TX, Educating. Encouraging. Serving.
(Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899)
“Honesty is the best policy.”I’ve been working with some buyers recently who heard through the grapevine about a home that had been under contract, but the buyer terminated after the inspection uncovered several repair issues, including a roof that needed to be replaced. The sellers were not willing to negotiate.And that got me thinking about something every seller should remember:Real estate is a very small world.Agents talk to other agents. Buyers talk to their friends, family and neighbors. And when a transaction falls apart, people often want to know why.Maybe the seller feels strongly that they shouldn’t have to negotiate. Maybe they believe their home is worth what they are asking and the buyer should accept it as-is. And, sometimes, that may be a perfectly reasonable position.But...
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By Nathan Fitts, The Leading Name in Real Estate in North Georgia
(Nathan Fitts & Team )
What Does the Hiawassee Real Estate Market Really Look Like?From Lake Chatuge waterfront properties to quiet mountain homes, understanding how location, property type, and lifestyle shape the Hiawassee market can help buyers search with greater confidence.When you first start looking at Hiawassee GA real estate, it can be tempting to compare properties by price, bedrooms, and square footage.But mountain and lake real estate rarely tells the whole story that way.A home overlooking Lake Chatuge can offer a completely different experience from a property tucked into the mountains. A house with a beautiful view may have different access considerations than one closer to town. A waterfront property may appeal to a buyer who values boating and lake access, while another buyer may prefer priva...
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By Nathan Fitts, The Leading Name in Real Estate in North Georgia
(Nathan Fitts & Team )
Important Financing Considerations for Mountain Property in Mineral Bluff, GABuying a mountain property is about more than finding a beautiful view. For buyers exploring Mineral Bluff GA real estate, understanding how the property, its location, and its intended use may affect the financing process can help create a smoother path toward ownership.Whether you're considering a private cabin, a mountain-view retreat, a luxury home, or a second residence, mountain properties can have characteristics that differ from a typical residential purchase. Preparing early can help you understand your options and focus your search on properties that fit your goals.What Makes Mineral Bluff Appealing to Buyers?Mineral Bluff offers the peaceful setting many buyers associate with North Georgia mountain l...
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By Lou Jewell ALC, ALC
(Land Pro Real Estate, Inc.)
For thirty-two years, I have been a Land Broker and a National Land course educator with 303 one-hour radio/podcast episodes at www.letstalland.net and now eight Land Books on Amazon, with the master one still in the works.Search "How many Land courses with Continuing Education are offered in all 50 states"; you will see what I mean. It is shameful that our real estate industry does very little to support land education. It is interesting.Why does the Realtors Code of Ethics, Article 11, say that you should not be engaged in a "Specialty" without proper training or education? Where are they supposed to find it?With my nine and a half years of interviewing over 300 professionals in the Land industry, I have composed nine books from the mass of information from professionals in all aspect...
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