Condo Market Insights - February, 2026

Is an Owner Financed Condo Right For You?

Owner Will Carry, or OWC (also known as seller financing), is an arrangement where the property seller acts as the lender, providing a loan to the buyer instead of a traditional bank or mortgage lender. This method can be mutually beneficial but also carries certain risks for both parties involved. But is it right for you? Let's explore.

When Owner Carry Works Best

When interest rates are high we see more and more OWC options with condos for sale. In addition to high-interest-rate environments we see this used effectively for unique or non-warrantable properties and for investment properties. It works well for sellers who don't need immediate access to all their cash, and for buyers who anticipate refinancing later. Closings are just like with a…

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Boston's Big Two Bedroom Condos: The Downsizer's Sweet Spot

You're tired of mowing lawns and negotiating with roofers. You want culture on tap, a concierge who knows your name, and a home that still feels like a home. For a Boston high-rise condo, that often means a large‑format two‑bedroom, not a micro three‑bed or a trophy penthouse. It's a right‑sized residence with proper rooms, flow, and storage. That's the downsizer's bull's-eye: livability without compromise in the city's most coveted districts.

Why Big 2 BRs Work

The traditional script says "shrink everything." Smart downsizers know better. A generous two‑bedroom (think 1600+  sq ft) does three things very well:

• Real Life Comfort: Split bedrooms offer privacy. There's a legitimate dining area, and the living room easily fits a sectional without…

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Why Las Vegas High-Rises Are Bought By People Who Don’t Live In Them (And How That Changes Your Playbook)

If you’re picturing Las Vegas high-rises full of locals riding the elevator to work, flip that idea around. The dominant high-rise buyer profile isn’t the full-time resident. It’s the incoming resident, the tax refugee, the snowbird, and the investor who wants a lock-and-leave asset that either produces income or at least carries its own weight. In today’s market, many high-rise buyers are from outside Nevada (especially California) using Vegas as a financial strategy first, and as a lifestyle base second. Let's dig into that reality and discuss how it affects you if you're a Las Vegas local considering purchasing a high-rise.

Priorities & Product Fit

For the California tax refugees the main driver is simple math. They want to establish Nevada…

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Las Vegas High-Rises: Safety, Walkability, Views Guide

"Let's see the view!" That's the first line I hear most often when touring Las Vegas high-rises with clients. And I get it! One of the best things about living in a high-rise here are our amazing Strip, mountain and sunset views that extend for miles in every direction. But the truth is that the condos my clients end up buying aren't chosen based on views alone. They're decided on because of safety, walkability AND views. If you understand how previous high-rise buyers weigh that triangle, it might help you find the right building, avoid regrets and negotiate effectively. Of course I'm always here to help you too!

The High-Rise Decision Triangle

I help a lot of out-of-state buyers and investors who want a place that feels secure, effortless, and…

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