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Wealthy buyers diversifying portfolios into secondary US markets, says real estate CEO

Real estate CEO Ryan Serhant observes a trend of wealth multiplication and migration towards secondary markets in the United States, challenging the notion that major cities are in decline. He highlights Huntsville, Alabama, and Central Ohio as key areas attracting significant investment due to job growth, particularly in data centers. Serhant suggests that while traditional luxury markets remain strong, wealthy individuals are diversifying their real estate portfolios by purchasing multiple homes in more affordable locations, a trend also driven by broader buyer demand for cost-effectiveness. AI

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Wealthy buyers diversifying portfolios into secondary US markets, says real estate CEO

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sydney Lake ·

    Ryan Serhant says the American city isn’t dying—wealth is ‘multiplying,’ and buyers are flocking to Ohio, Alabama, and the Carolinas

    The Owning Manhattan star says the wealthy are diversifying into cheaper, less obvious markets.