Rate Cut Breathes Life Into CRE Market

Rate Cut Breathes Life Into CRE Market

The Fed’s rate cut is expected to lift commercial real estate, paving the way for more office-to-apartment conversions, new lending and additional sales. NEW YORK — The Fed’s quarter-point cut is poised to help commercial real estate faster than...
New-Gen Leaders Redefining Real Estate Market

New-Gen Leaders Redefining Real Estate Market

Younger real estate leaders are embracing social media, lifestyle design and sustainability to meet evolving buyer expectations and modernize the industry. NEW YORK — A new generation of real estate leaders are transforming the industry with digital-first...
New NAR Guides Protect Buyers, Sellers

New NAR Guides Protect Buyers, Sellers

By Amy Connolly The National Association of Realtors released guides on private mortgage insurance, home selling safety and wire fraud to help homeowners make informed decisions. ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Association of Realtors® released three Consumer Guides to...
Building a Business, Not Just Big Numbers

Building a Business, Not Just Big Numbers

By Jill Butler Volume alone won’t sustain a real estate career. Brokers must guide agents toward financial literacy and lasting profitability. NEW YORK — A few years ago, I sat down with one of our top producers. On paper, she was a superstar – closing more than...
Florida CEOs Project Growth, Optimism Surges

Florida CEOs Project Growth, Optimism Surges

Florida’s top CEOs report higher optimism than national peers in Q3 2025, with stronger hiring and investment outlooks, signaling confidence in Florida’s economy. TAMPA, Fla. — Once again, Florida CEOs appear more optimistic than their national peers, according to the...
Mortgage Rates Tick Up for Second Week

Mortgage Rates Tick Up for Second Week

By Matt Ott The rate on 30-year mortgages rose this week to 6.34% from 6.3% last week, while the 15-year rate rose to 5.55% from 5.49% the previous week WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the second straight week following a string...