BAC’s Chief Advocacy Officer recognized among the world’s most influential mortgage leaders for 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Brendan McKay, Broker/Owner of McKay Mortgage Company and Chief Advocacy Officer of the Broker Action Coalition (BAC), has earned a place on Mortgage Professional America’s prestigious 2025 Global 100 list, which recognizes the world’s most impactful mortgage industry ...
Sarasota’s luxury real estate market is stabilizing after a turbulent period marked by recent hurricanes and shifting buyer priorities. The aftermath of storm damage, combined with insurance and financing challenges, has created a more cautious but ultimately resilient environment for high-end properties. As the region adapts to these new realities, demand is coalescing around newer ...
The current surge in U.S. infrastructure development—from data centers to fiber networks—has exposed the limitations of traditional project management tools. As billions of dollars pour into telecommunications, renewable energy, and data center construction, companies are finding that spreadsheets and disconnected software systems cannot keep pace with the scale and complexity of modern infrastructure projects. This ...
Over the past decade, the Florida Keys real estate market has changed dramatically, evolving from a collection of modest vacation homes into a sought-after luxury destination that draws buyers from across the United States. This rapid growth has redefined the region’s position among South Florida’s resort communities, making the Keys a focal point for high-end ...
Miami’s luxury real estate market has experienced a dramatic price surge over the past two decades, upending long-held assumptions about the city’s position in national and international housing. Once considered a more affordable alternative to New York or Chicago, Miami now competes directly with these major markets, forcing buyers and sellers to rethink their strategies ...
Commercial real estate in Los Angeles has traditionally been defined by secrecy: commission splits are guarded, recruiting strategies are confidential, and client information is closely held. Now, a growing number of boutique brokerages are challenging this approach, betting that openness and collaboration can yield better results than old-school competition. Joe Killinger, partner and co-founder of ...
Jacksonville’s real estate market has shifted decisively in favor of buyers over the past year. What was once a competitive seller’s market is now defined by high inventory, widespread concessions, and deals closing below asking price. November saw inventory levels reach 11,000 homes – a dramatic increase that has upended the dynamics of recent years. ...
A longstanding practice in commercial real estate may be costing property sellers hundreds of thousands of dollars without their knowledge, according to Connecticut broker Jeff Kravet. Major national brokerages, he says, routinely refuse to cooperate with competing brokers on investment sales, limiting the pool of buyers and often resulting in lower sale prices for their ...
The Tampa Bay real estate market is experiencing a rapid correction that has caught many by surprise, with property values dropping significantly in some areas while agents adjust their strategies. After years of pandemic-driven price increases, the market is now self-correcting at a breakneck pace, forcing both buyers and sellers to recalibrate their expectations. Jane ...
The real estate industry is undergoing a significant change in how agents attract clients, moving past traditional social media marketing to focus on artificial intelligence-powered search platforms. Alex Mayer, Real Estate Agent at Rochester Area Homes by Alex, has become an early adopter of what he terms “generative engine optimization” – a method designed to ...
From Where has released a curated holiday-focused storefront collection featuring products that have proven popular with both short-term rental hosts and their guests throughout the year. The collection addresses dual markets: hosts seeking to upgrade their properties and guests purchasing items for their own homes after experiencing products during stays. The timing capitalizes on ongoing ...
The Florida Keys real estate market is experiencing a period of recalibration as buyers and sellers adapt to shifting economic conditions and evolving market dynamics. While open water properties continue to command premium prices, averaging $3.2 million, the market is showing signs of adjustment with extended selling times and changing buyer behavior patterns. Market Fundamentals ...
Chicago’s small multifamily investors are facing mounting financial pressure from two sources that are increasingly difficult to plan for: rapidly rising property taxes and insurance costs. These fixed expenses, which are outpacing rent growth, are creating new risks for owners and threatening the profitability of buildings that, until recently, were considered solid investments. “The biggest ...
South Florida’s rental property market is increasingly being driven by global investors, not just U.S. buyers, according to a leading Miami property management firm. This surge in international capital is changing who is fueling Miami’s rental market growth and what property managers must do to compete. For years, the prevailing view was that South Florida ...
The U.S. housing market remains largely frozen as homeowners with low fixed-rate mortgages hold off on selling, unwilling to exchange their sub-4% loans for today’s much higher rates. Buyers, meanwhile, face diminished purchasing power and limited options. Andy Taylor, founder and CEO of RetroRate, believes a significant untapped inventory could help ease the gridlock: homes ...
