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NewDay USA unveils VA loan option that removes closing costs
NewDay USA introduces a mortgage for veterans with no money down, addressing closing costs and empowering military families to buy homes.
Why is consistency the key to real estate success?
Uncover the secret to real estate success: consistency. Learn why steady, persistent actions outperform trendy tactics and lead to long-term mastery.
What makes personal PR a game-changer for real estate agents?
Discover the power of personal PR in real estate. Learn how it enhances credibility, builds relationships, and positions you as an industry leader.
Homeownership dreams clash with retirement goals for Millennial investors
A new study from the Nationwide Retirement Institute found that 58% of Millennial investors feel they have to choose between homeownership and retirement security as housing prices continue to rise faster than wages.
MBA’s Bob Broeksmit celebrates legislative victories in 2025
Broeksmit shared with the audience that the MBA helped shape roughly 10% of all laws passed by Congress this year.
Low rates already exist: Let’s use them
With rates too high to make buying a home palatable, or even possible, we have a housing market that has been variously described as frozen or sick. What is certain is that many people are depressed about missing out on the interest rates that existed in 2021, and they fear that rates will never get that low again.
South Florida boutique brokerage Galleria International Realty joins Compass
Fort Lauderdale-based Galleria International Realty joins Compass, bolstering its already strong presence in South Florida.
Supreme Court denies REX’s petition to hear antitrust suit
The Supreme Court gave no reason as to why it denied REX’s petition in its long-running lawsuit against Zillow and NAR.
Former Boston broker arraigned on embezzlement, larceny charges
An investigation by the district attorney’s office into the abrupt closure of SUCCESS Real Estate uncovered systemic financial misconduct.
Fannie Mae title pilot could save homeowners up to $1,692 per refi
A study released in Legal Economics found that Fannie Mae’s title insurance pilot program could save borrowers up to $2.19 billion.
How gen AI is making real estate cybercrime easier than ever
AI is making fraudsters’ jobs easier, but cybersecurity professionals are not backing down without a fight.
Georgia looks to protect residents from title theft with new law
Georgia House Bill 1292 went into effect at the start of the year, requiring those filing deeds to present a government-issued photo ID.
