The Broker Action Coalition (BAC) and the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) have announced a groundbreaking event partnership that will reshape how the mortgage broker industry engages with policymakers. The two organizations will co-host their first-ever joint advocacy fly-in event this spring, titled “Advocacy in Action: Better Together,” bringing independent mortgage brokers from across ...
The business case for rural vertiport infrastructure just received unexpected validation from an unlikely source: Walmart’s expansion of drone delivery services into Texas and Georgia communities where traditional last-mile logistics face geographic and economic constraints. Lisa Wright, Founder and CEO of Landings, sees Walmart’s move as confirmation of the thesis underlying her company’s 2,000+ location ...
Many Houston homeowners are facing a sudden spike in monthly housing costs due to sharply higher insurance premiums and property taxes. Even if you haven’t changed anything about your home, you might find yourself paying hundreds more each month than you were a year ago. For landlords, especially those with just one or two properties, ...
In much of Connecticut, $400,000 no longer stretches very far — especially in cities like Bridgeport or Danbury, where that budget often falls short of a spacious single-family home. In Waterbury, however, buyers can still find a 2,500-square-foot house in a solid neighborhood, with good schools nearby, and sometimes even have money left over. Lynn ...
National trends shape the real estate market in Northwest New Jersey, but it retains its own distinct features. As buyers become more discerning and sellers adjust to new realities, local agents are finding success by combining technology with in-depth local knowledge. Tara Lauterbach, a sales associate with RE/MAX Heritage Properties in Mount Olive, exemplifies this ...
Houston’s housing market is following a path distinct from the sharper downturns seen in Austin, Boston, and other major metros. Mark Lee, Co-Founder and Partner at Absolute Properties, points to the city’s economic diversification and steady population growth as key factors that have prevented the severe corrections seen in other markets. Lee observes that housing ...
Scottsdale’s real estate market is being shaped less by local buyers and more by an influx of affluent out-of-state buyers purchasing second homes. According to Kevin Weil, Associate at RE/MAX Excalibur, second-home buyers are providing critical price support, even as other signs point to a slowing market. While many observers focus on primary residence demand ...
When the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement changed how real estate commissions are handled, many in the industry expected listing agents’ pay to fall. The prevailing view was that sellers would stop paying buyer’s agents, and listing agents would have to lower their own fees to remain competitive. According to Brian Maser, Founder and ...
California’s proposed billionaire tax is prompting wealthy residents to buy more real estate to protect their assets, according to Suzanne Dyer, Realtor® at The Dyer Group at Strand Hill. The proposal targets individuals with a net worth above $1 billion but exempts real estate investments from the wealth calculation. As a result, wealthy Californians are ...
Major real estate companies are increasingly restricting access to their proprietary databases. Data ownership now outweighs transaction volume or brand recognition as the primary source of competitive advantage. James Huang, Managing Director of Commercial Real Estate at RESAAS Services Inc., says the shift is dividing the industry between firms with extensive private data assets and ...
The commercial real estate market is splitting into two distinct segments: routine, commoditized transactions and specialized opportunities that demand deep regulatory knowledge. The split is creating an advantage for brokers willing to take on deals that most agents avoid due to regulatory complexity. Jason Horowitz, Broker of Record at Triforce Commercial Real Estate, notes that ...
Rising interest rates and elevated property prices have disrupted the economics of cash-flow rental investing. Many small investors have left Oregon’s secondary markets or shifted from short-term income strategies to long-term equity plays. During the pandemic, small multifamily investors drove much of the activity in places like Salem-Keizer, Oregon. But that investment approach no longer ...
For decades, Vero Beach remained a quiet stretch of Florida’s east coast, known for its low-rise condos, uncrowded beaches, and absence of the glitz found in Miami or Naples. But in early 2026, this relatively quiet market about an hour north of Palm Beach is drawing new attention. Commercial airlines are now landing daily, luxury ...
Orange County’s real estate market has seen major changes over the past year, with impacts that go well beyond normal ups and downs. In premium areas like Irvine, where the average home price is about $2.1 million, these shifts are forcing agents to rethink how they serve clients and run their businesses. Hiram Aviles, team ...
Santa Clarita, California’s real estate market is undergoing changes that mirror national trends, but with distinct local factors shaping both buyer decisions and agent strategies. After 36 years in the business, Tami Cicerello, The Cicerello Team at RE/MAX of Santa Clara, has seen multiple market cycles and built her practice around one core principle: real ...
