The housing market in 2026 isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s a year where local conditions matter more than ever.
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Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers
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Level Up in 2026: Castles Luxury's Winter Symposium Brings Top Real Estate Leaders Together
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Register now for Castles Luxury 2nd Annual Winter Symposium. CLICK HERE to register. This is a must-attend event you won’t want to miss!
You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That's Been Sitting on the Market
- By Jim Lowenstern
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A home sitting on the market isn’t always a warning sign. Sometimes it’s an overlooked opportunity.
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Newly Constructed Coastal $4.5M Cottage Located in Boca Grande, FL
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Custom new construction coastal cottage located on the southernmost point of sought-after Boca Grande — just steps from the pristine beaches and emerald-green waters of Gasparilla Island State Park.
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Beautiful Waterfront To Be Built $5M Home in St Petersburg, FL
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Experience the pinnacle of modern waterfront living in this exceptional new construction residence, thoughtfully designed to capture sweeping open water views and deliver uncompromising luxury at every turn.
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Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here's Why That's Still a Big Deal.
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Mortgage rates dropping to a 3-year low isn’t just a headline. For many buyers, where rates are now could be the difference between watching from the sidelines and finally getting the keys to their next home.
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Newly Constructed $6M Home In One of Encino, CA Most Sought-After Neighborhoods
- By Jim Lowenstern
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This expansive newer-construction residence offers a rare combination of scale, privacy, and thoughtful design in one of Encino's most sought-after neighborhoods.
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Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell
- By Jim Lowenstern
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If you’re looking to sell this spring, you still have time to make updates that help your home stand out – without taking on a full renovation.
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Stunning and Breathtaking $8.4M Property in Laguna Beach, CA
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Breathtaking panoramas of the Pacific Ocean, meticulously revived interiors, and elevated outdoor living combine to create a quintessential Anders Lasater Architects-designed coastal retreat.
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Castle of the Week: Stunning Balmoral Castle in Scotland
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Balmoral Castle is a beloved symbol of the British monarchy and one of the most famous royal residences in Scotland, located in the scenic Scottish Highlands of Aberdeenshire.
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Private Condo $8.5M in Park City, Utah
- By Jim Lowenstern
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A new private residential enclave in Canyons Village at Park City Mountain Resort. A collection of only six townhomes featuring five bedrooms.
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Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here's the Truth.
- By Jim Lowenstern
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If you want to talk through what investor activity actually looks like in our local market, and how it impacts your options (or doesn’t), let’s connect.
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Stunning 4-Bedroom, 4.5-Baths $12M Residence in Sarasota, FL
- By Jim Lowenstern
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One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Pre-Construction. To be built. Residence #1902 offers four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a den, and a family room in a spacious 5,811-square-foot flow-through floor plan with 13-foot ceilings and 12-foot sliding glass doors throughout.
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The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don't Use an Agent
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Today, the biggest risk of selling without an agent isn’t the paperwork or the hassle. It’s the price. And once pricing goes wrong, it’s hard to course correct.
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