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Don’t count on full Social Security benefits, financial planner warns
<p>Expert warns future Social Security recipients against assuming they’ll receive currently projected amounts</p>…
Trump signs executive order targeting mortgage insurance, manufactured housing and more
<p>White House fact sheet also mentions expansion of title insurance waivers, along with lower USDA and VA direct loan rates</p>…
Internal AI ecosystem a big win for independent Arizona brokerage
<p>The brokerage also created a consumer-direct mortgage tool</p>…
The 10-year yield is under 5%. Are sub-7% mortgage rates next?
<p>Thursday was a wild day, and there was some short covering in bonds </p>…
Nationwide Equities president Glenn Wallace retires after 50 years
<p>General counsel Philip Parziale will take over as president while keeping his legal role</p>…
Treasury blueprints carve-outs from ROAD’s Wall Street BTR ban
<p>The proposal calls for an 18-month window for institutional investors to buy newly built BTR communities</p>…
Why mortgage leaders are betting on home equity through 2027
<p>Executives cited $35 trillion in accumulated equity and the potential for $150 billion in 2026 originations as second liens gain attention</p>…
Most agents say CMAs will become more relevant, despite AI growth
<p>Nearly 90% of respondents said CMAs will become more relevant in the future</p>…
Mortgage executives on the importance of cost-effective labor, borrower retention amid high rates
<p>At MBA Annual, leaders discussed labor automation and client recapture as a path forward during the down cycle</p>…
Sotheby’s International Realty names Mark McLaughlin CEO, Philip White transitions to executive chairman
<p>Leadership change takes effect Nov. 1, with White shifting to executive chairman after 40-plus years with the brand</p>…
Mortgage rates ease after weeks of increases
The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 7.32% from 7.40%, marking its first decline since late August and easing borrowing costs for homebuyers.…
Florida leads national snowbird rankings
Florida claims 63 of the nation's top 100 snowbird destinations, with Winter Haven and Lakeland leading as affordability and lifestyle shape winter housing choi…
Reaching more buyers through other agents
Marketing listings to other agents, not just consumers, can help properties reach interested buyers through memorable details and shareable materials.…
Five steps to overcome real estate obstacles
At the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention Trade Expo in August, performance coach Nick Klingensmith shares a five-step approach to overcoming market challen…
Audit your real estate business before 2027
Reviewing transactions, lead sources and customer contacts can help agents focus their time, improve follow-up and make more informed plans for 2027.…
Sweet ways to turn Halloween into connections
Nextdoor’s Halloween Treat Map gives real estate agents a fun way to connect with neighbors, showcase local knowledge and build lasting community ties.…
Florida condo sales rise 3.1% in third quarter
Condo and townhouse sales increased in the third quarter, outpacing single-family sales as Florida's housing market adjusted to higher mortgage rates.…
Short videos put neighborhoods in the spotlight
A 23-second listing video shows how agents can combine home features, neighborhood favorites and creative editing to reach more potential buyers.…
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