Shutdown Slows Florida Flood Insurance, Home Sales

Shutdown Slows Florida Flood Insurance, Home Sales

By Alex Harris The government shutdown has paused new flood insurance policies, creating challenges for Florida buyers and sellers and delaying some home sales. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two weeks into the government shutdown, Florida’s Realtors® – and home buyers and...
Confidence Fuels Realtor Success

Confidence Fuels Realtor Success

Confidence is built through small, daily wins that replace doubt with calm authority, helping Realtors strengthen client trust and maintain steady momentum. NEW YORK — Confident real estate professionals differentiate themselves from the competition by navigating the...
Home Loans Projected to Rise 8% in 2026

Home Loans Projected to Rise 8% in 2026

Single-family mortgage volume could reach $2.2T in 2026 as lower rates, stable prices and growing inventory fuel more home sales and refinances, the MBA said. LAS VEGAS — The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced at its 2025 Annual Convention and Expo that...
NAR: Housing Sector Feels Strain on Shutdown

NAR: Housing Sector Feels Strain on Shutdown

By Ross Hettervig Real estate buyers and sellers are facing increasing uncertainty and delays. The wider economic impact will be significant if Congress doesn’t come together, NAR said. WASHINGTON — With the federal government shutdown closing in on its third...
AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Real Estate SEO

AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Real Estate SEO

As search habits shift to AI tools, agents should target ready buyers and sellers through local expertise, strong calls to action and multimedia content. NEW YORK — Traditional search engine optimization (SEO) strategies are rapidly losing relevance as...