HUD’s HOME Final Rule Just Reset the Game. Here’s Why We’re Leaning In
Friday, August 08
In July 2024, HUD finalized sweeping changes to its HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the largest federal block grant for affordable housing development in the U.S. And while many operators are still trying to figure out what it means for their compliance departments, we’re already putting it...
CMBS Distress Is Peaking & Here’s Why It Matters to Smart Real Estate
Friday, August 01
In June 2025, the special servicing rate for CMBS (Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities) loans surged to 10.57% the highest since May 2013. This is not a fluke. It’s the third straight monthly increase and a loud signal that distress is rippling through the commercial real estate finance system....
A Tale of Two Markets and Why North Jersey Luxury Stays Strong
Friday, July 25
While other regions wrestle with price softness or uncertain demand, the Northeast luxury real estate market remains resilient and active in 2025. Strong buyer motivation, limited inventory, and appetite for quality homes define the current landscape. Our luxury fix-and-flip approach in Northern ...
Turning Vision into Value: Northern NJ’s Fix‑and‑Flip Advantage
Tuesday, July 15
In today’s cooling U.S. housing market, with national home price growth slowing to just 1.8% year-over-year in May 2025, the slowest since 2012, the luxury fix-and-flip space in Northern New Jersey stands out as a uniquely resilient opportunity. 1. A Regional Landscape Still Favorable Recent Real...
New Jersey Real Estate: Still Strong, Even as the Rules Shift
Wednesday, July 09
Let’s call it what it is another curveball for New Jersey real estate. First, we were told buyers would start paying agent commissions. But let’s be honest: in most deals, that cost still finds its way back to the seller one way or another. Now, New Jersey has rolled out a new progressive mansion...
How War, Interest Rates, and Global Turmoil Are Shaping Real Estate
Monday, June 23
In a world where war in the Middle East escalates, oil prices climb, and interest rates remain sticky, investors are left wondering: What does this all mean for real estate? Here’s the truth geopolitical conflict doesn’t just affect military strategy. It changes the entire investment landscape. F...