Leadership Begins With Real Care
By listening first and understanding concerns, leaders set the tone for teams that connect well with buyers and sellers in every market.
RE Q&A: Can HOAs Ban Feeding Ducks?
Community associations can prohibit feeding ducks if it leads to pests, messes, or other issues. Their rules often allow limits on wildlife feeding to protect shared spaces.
SBA Opens Disaster Loans in Six Florida Counties
Low-interest loans are now available for damaged homes, businesses and nonprofits in six Florida counties hit by the Oct. 26 storms.
IRS Raises 401(k) Limits for 2026
The IRS will allow workers to contribute more to 401(k), 403(b), 457 plans and IRAs in 2026, including higher catch-up amounts for people 50 and over.
Why Agents Should Use Facebook Marketplace
Marketplace listings can work for rentals, entry-level homes or luxury properties, with quick responses to messages being key to turning comments into customers.
‘Revenge Saving’ Can Fuel Housing Goals
Experts say today’s “revenge saving” mirrors the extreme budgeting sometimes seen when buyers save for a down payment, as Americans shift from post-pandemic splurging.
RE Q&A: Can HOA Ban Feeding Ducks?
Community associations can prohibit feeding ducks if it leads to pests, messes, or other issues. Their rules often allow limits on wildlife feeding to protect shared spaces.
Mortgage Rates: 30-Year Up, 15-Year Down
Rates on 30-year mortgages ticked up to 6.24% from 6.22% last week, while 15-year rates averaged 5.49%, down from 5.5% last week, Freddie Mac said.
Housing Programs to Resume After Spending Deal
Federal housing programs are resuming after the shutdown ended, restoring FHA, VA, USDA and NFIP activity. Closings may still see delays due to backlogs.
An Open House Playbook That Works
A six-step open house strategy stresses staging, clear signage, warm engagement and prompt follow-up to create meaningful connections and win new customers.