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Central New York Home Values Surge Near U.S. Top

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Which Central New York Counties Are Rising Fastest? Prices are climbing fastest in Onondaga and Oneida counties, where recent data shows some of Central New York’s strongest home value acceleration. Onondaga posted the region’s broadest rise. Its median sale price reached $285,000 in August 2025, up 11.3 percent year over year. Its year-to-date average sale price hit $341,500 in June 2026, also up 11.3 percent. Zillow ranked it 20th nationally in December, with annual growth above 5.5 percent. Redfin data also shows Onondaga County’s median home price reached $300,901 in June 2026, reflecting 8.8% annual growth . Pressure Points Across the Region Oneida also stands out. It recorded a 7.1 percent yearly property value increase in December and ranked eighth among the 500 most populated U.S. counties. Similar growth pressures in other markets have been tied to mixed-use development that concentrates housing, retail, and transit in urban cores. Other counties showed solid gains, but at a ...
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From Paycheck to Purpose: Building an Unstoppable Life with Yisbel Bera

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Key Takeaways A powerful why can turn rejection, uncertainty, and difficult markets into fuel for continued action and long-term growth. Wealth begins to compound when profits and equity are intentionally reinvested into additional opportunities instead of immediately being consumed. True freedom requires more than income because entrepreneurs must build teams, systems, and delegation into their businesses before success becomes another form of captivity. United States Real Estate Investor® The REI Agent with https://youtu.be/zTVnKI5bEnM United States Real Estate Investor® Value-rich, The REI Agent podcast takes a holistic approach to life through real estate. Hosted by Mattias Clymer, an agent and investor, alongside his wife Erica Clymer, a licensed therapist, the show features guests who strive to live bold and fulfilled lives through business and real estate investing. You are personally invited to witness inspiring conversations with agents and investors who share the...
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Sarasota 24-Hour Restaurant Sells for $4.25M

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Sarasota Denny’s Sale Price and Timing The former Denny’s at 3701 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota sold for $4.25 million in an off-market transaction that closed Aug. 4, 2026. The seller was the property owner tied to the former restaurant site. American Property Group brokers Brian Seidel and Tyler Sluman handled the transaction. The buyer was Rich Global, a West Palm Beach investment and development firm led by Nathan Rich. The deal comes as investors continue to show interest in properties tied to industrial real estate market trends. Rapid Closing Window The closing timing was unusually tight. The restaurant served its final customers Aug. 2, 2026, and the deal closed two days later. That sequence placed the property in new ownership almost immediately after operations ended. American Property Group said the transaction came together in three phone calls. The swift off-market deal suggested strong investor demand. The site had been one of Sarasota’s last 24-hour restaurants . In Saraso...
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Charlotte Queen City Quarter Lands Under Contract

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Why Queen City Quarter Is Back on the Market In the wake of foreclosure, Queen City Quarter returned to the market after years of financial and operational distress undermined its recovery. The previous owner defaulted on an $85 million loan, leading to foreclosure in March 2022. Deutsche Bank then acquired the property for $95 million at auction in August 2022 as the sole bidder. That reset ownership, but it did not resolve weak post-pandemic performance or support a long-term bank hold strategy. CBRE was later brought in to help reposition the asset after foreclosure acquisition . Vacancy, Traffic, and Reputation Pressures Leasing remained severely challenged, with only about a dozen active tenants and vacancy near 76%. Reduced foot traffic continued to pressure sales, while safety concerns and a nightlife-centered reputation discouraged broader demand. Comparable urban recovery efforts increasingly emphasize mixed-use integration and transit accessibility to rebuild activity and lo...
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Pittsburgh Closing Cost Surprise Hits Home Deals

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How Much Are Pittsburgh Closing Costs? Sticker-shock often defines the first look at Pittsburgh buyer closing costs. They commonly land between 2% and 5% of the purchase price. In city averages, one 2026 breakdown places buyer costs near 3.6%. Statewide figures run higher, including 4.28% from one source and 5.2% from another Pennsylvania estimate. In Pittsburgh, the transfer tax split is typically 2.5% for the buyer and 2.5% for the seller. Actual totals shift with price, services due at closing, and loan programs. In other markets like Columbus, a 45% inventory increase has started reshaping buyer expectations around timing and affordability. For a $235,000 home, estimates range from about $4,700 to $11,750. One estimate puts the total near $8,460. A $225,400 purchase implies roughly $5,635 to $11,270. At $300,000, the range rises to about $6,000 to $15,000. Typical buyer charges include lender fees, title work, appraisal costs, and prepaid tax and insurance escrows. Optional attor...
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