Layla Zulfa
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- July 29, 2026
- 86 views
The Federal Reserve Maintains Benchmark Interest Rate at 3.5%-3.75% Amidst Shifting Inflationary Pressures and a Resilient Labor Market
The Federal Reserve concluded its latest monetary policy meeting on Wednesday, opting to keep its benchmark interest rate steady within the target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. This decision marks…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- July 29, 2026
- 58 views
America’s Affordable Housing Crisis Demands a Production-Focused Approach, Shifting the Paradigm from Subsidies to Development Capacity
The United States is undergoing a critical reevaluation of its approach to affordable housing, recognizing a fundamental truth: the nation’s challenge is not solely a deficit in funding, but a…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- July 29, 2026
- 77 views
Foreclosure Auction Activity Surges in Q2 2026, Driven by FHA Loans and Post-Pandemic Originations
Distressed property foreclosure auction activity continued its upward trajectory in the second quarter of 2026, a trend predominantly fueled by Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured mortgages and home loans originated in…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- July 29, 2026
- 60 views
Couples Risk Missing Out on Thousands in Retirement Savings Due to Lack of Workplace Plan Communication
A significant portion of married couples in the United States are inadvertently forfeiting substantial amounts of potential retirement wealth, with analyses suggesting that a lack of open communication about workplace…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- July 28, 2026
- 66 views
Florida’s Affordability Crisis Intensifies as Influx of New Residents Strains Housing Market, Industry Groups Push for Legislative Solutions
Florida continues to be a magnet for new residents, with a significant surge originating from states like New York, a trend that is demonstrably impacting the state’s housing market. This…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- July 28, 2026
- 67 views
The Fierce Battle for Local Real Estate Dominance: Independent Brokerages Must Outmaneuver, Not Outspend
The real estate industry is currently navigating an era of unprecedented competition, where national property portals, large institutional investors, and well-funded technology disruptors are locked in a relentless pursuit of…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- July 28, 2026
- 106 views
The Great Land Reassessment: Builders Shift from "Land Light" to "Land Right" in a Volatile Housing Market
In 2024 and early 2025, homebuilders, irrespective of their size, were captivated by the strategic allure of "land light," a philosophy emphasizing minimal land ownership to reduce financial exposure. However,…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- July 28, 2026
- 66 views
New York City’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Notices Spark Confusion, Backlash, and a Boom for Tax Professionals
New York City’s Department of Finance has begun dispatching notices to owners of non-primary residences, signaling the official start of the city’s controversial pied-à-terre tax. These notifications, which started arriving…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- July 27, 2026
- 71 views
FirstTeam Real Estate Partners with Purlin to Deploy Comprehensive AI-Powered Operating System
FirstTeam Real Estate, a prominent independent brokerage with a significant market presence, has announced a strategic partnership with Purlin, a leading provider of real estate technology solutions. This collaboration marks…
- Real Estate & Property Tax
- July 27, 2026
- 58 views
SmartFi Home Loans Charts Ambitious Growth Trajectory by Empowering Traditional Loan Officers to Embrace Reverse Mortgages
In a strategic pivot aimed at significantly expanding the reverse mortgage market, wholesale lender SmartFi Home Loans is moving beyond its traditional reliance on specialized originators. The company’s ambitious growth…
