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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Miami Realtors + RWorld Merges with Martin County Realtors of the Treasure Coast, Creating a Dominant South Florida Real Estate Force
Miami Realtors + RWorld has completed its second significant merger in just over two months, joining forces with Martin County Realtors of the Treasure Coast. This strategic consolidation creates a…
New Home Sales Data Highlights Stagnant Housing Market, Capping Construction Growth
Recent new home sales data for June has underscored persistent challenges in the U.S. housing market, providing a stark explanation for the near-cycle lows in housing permits and the inability…
New Home Sales Show Modest June Gain But Trail Year-Ago Levels Amidst Declining Prices and Shifting Buyer Preferences
New home sales experienced a modest uptick in June, signaling a slight recovery from the previous month, but the overall picture remains one of year-over-year decline, with prices also softening.…

The American Institute of CPAs Honors Kimberly Ellison-Taylor and Gene Dodaro with Highest Accolades
















