Caregiver survey shows widespread burnout, with Gen Z hit hardest
Half of Gen Z caregivers said caregiving has damaged personal relationships, exceeding rates reported by millennials (41%) and Gen X (38%).
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DeSantis signs Live Local 4.0 housing reform into Florida law
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the fourth iteration of the Live Local Act on Friday, cementing the state’s commitment to building affordable housing. House Bill 1389 takes effect July 1. It extends state preemption of local zoning rules and closes a loophole that local governments used to discriminate against affordable housing projects with relative impunity. Since […]
eXp agent builds top RealTrends Verified team despite cancer battle
Britany Boatwright leads MaX House, brokered by eXp Realty, which reported $103.32 million in 2025 volume across 264 transaction sides.
The ROAD Act and the 26.4% regulatory cost stack on new homes
While Washington waits to see whether the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becomes law by presidential signature, by inaction, by override, or not at all, homebuilders and developers already know the issue at stake does not wait. Here’s how regulatory cost adds up as a chokehold – not a theoretical – in the new-home […]
Midwestern markets emerge as hotspots for rental momentum
A new report from Cavan Companies adds to a growing body of research identifying the Midwest as a leading region for rental housing returns and rent growth.
How the housing market survived the Iran conflict
Mortgage spreads improved in 2026, keeping rates below 7% and helping demand hold up, even as oil spiked and inflation stayed hot.
VA loan fee hike proposal advances in Congress, drawing industry pushback
Legislation moving through Congress would increase fees on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs loans, creating a new flashpoint for the mortgage industry.
Homebuilding scale emerges as a fiduciary priority for boards
A question has hovered over America’s publicly traded homebuilders as the price, pace and margins plot thickened on or about February 28, 2026. How big is big enough anymore, especially with the cloud of uncertainty that intensified on the day the Iran War began? Taylor Morrison Home Corp.‘s recently filed proxy statement, detailing the process […]
Decade-long accessibility push earns Seattle agent fair housing honor
Home accessibility search standards co-developed by agent Barry Long are being adopted by multiple listing services nationwide.
Don’t give away your future: Why servicing is becoming a strategic asset
A servicing portfolio gives you access, but it doesn’t automatically create loyalty. This is where customer experience becomes critical.