California real estate trainer fined, banned for license exam violations
A California real estate education firm and its former president face $60,000 in penalties and a three-year ban for exam violations.
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Producing LOs grow their ranks in 2025: RETR
The mortgage industry recorded a modest increase in the number of producing loan officers in 2025 — the first annual rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to early data from mortgage technology platform RETR.
Tennessee official floats full property tax reimbursement for seniors
Rob Mitchell, the property assessor for Rutherford County, said the Tennessee Golden Homeowners Tax Relief Program would cover the full amount of property taxes assessed on the primary residences of qualifying residents ages 65 and older.
What QXO’s $1.2 billion investment means for the fragmented building materials industry
QXO landed a $1.2B Apollo investment to fund acquisitions, with a July 15 deadline to close a deal. The distributor is reviewing seven targets as it pursues $50B in annual revenue.
Rising insurance costs shape homeowner decisions in 2026
The average U.S. home insurance premium increased 24% between 2021 and 2024, according to the Consumer Federation of America.
Learning, capital, and demand: The critical levers for homebuilders in 2026
Many owners, presidents, CEOs, and business leaders we’ve gotten to know over the years at America’s homebuilding firms begin and end each day by turning on the lights, making coffee, and setting out to improve at least three aspects of their operations. January 5, 2026. January 6, 2026. January 31, 2026. And eventually, on December […]
Dermot Buffini steps down as CEO of Buffini & Company after 13 years
Dermot Buffini steps down as CEO after 13 years, with Brian Buffini assuming the role of CEO and Dermot focusing on global growth.
The 7 best real estate CRMs for every budget in 2026
Want to stay organized and automate tasks without breaking the bank? Check out our top picks for the best real estate CRM software for 2026.
Stewart Title expands with Florida acquisition
Townsend Title Insurance Agency, which has provided title insurance services in southwest Florida since 2008, becomes part of the Stewart.
Aging America reshapes retirement, exposes divides
The experience of aging remains sharply unequal, shaped by gaps in savings, access to workplace plans and the rising cost of health care.