Top real estate agents are maintaining market share despite challenging conditions
High-producing agents interviewed by HousingWire are homing in on their strengths as they look to maintain top dog status in their markets.
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Mutual of Omaha launches proprietary reverse mortgage product
The industry’s current HECM market leader is rolling out a new proprietary reverse mortgage product line known as SecureEquity.
Florida’s housing affordability crisis is reaching a breaking point
Cotality’s study reveals a state at a crossroads. Early signs mirror California’s housing collapse that triggered a mass exodus of residents.
Banning property taxes in Florida gains traction among lawmakers
A proposal floated by the governor last month is getting attention, but some are concerned about its potential impact on government services.
A growing Fannie Mae “blacklist” is paralyzing home sales
A growing problem is preventing condominium owners from selling their properties. Many condos are being added to a “blacklist” by Fannie Mae due to the properties not having enough insurance or needing major repairs. If a condo is on this list, it’s significantly harder for prospective buyers to get a mortgage, making it nearly impossible […]
Investor home purchases are sinking, and it’s most evident in Florida
Real estate investors bought fewer homes in the fourth quarter of 2024, with purchases falling to the lowest level for any fourth quarter since 2016, according to a new report from Redfin.
Compass adds Boschetti Realty Group in Florida
Boschetti Realty Group is joining Compass, bringing $500 million in sales and a nine-agent luxury team to the company’s presence in Florida.
DeSantis wants to ban property taxes in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that he wants to eliminate property taxes in the state. In a post on X, the governor said that taxing land/property “is the more oppressive and ineffective” form of taxation. “Property taxes are local, not state. So we’d need to do a constitutional amendment (requires 60% of voters to approve) […]
WalletHub says these are the best states for retirees
Personal finance website WalletHub this week released its rankings of the best and worst states to retire in 2025. It determined that Florida, Minnesota and Colorado are the friendliest states for retirees, while Mississippi, Louisiana and Kentucky are at the opposite end of the spectrum.
ICE, Sagent are expanding their footprints with new offices
ICE is moving the headquarters of its mortgage technology division to Jacksonville, while Sagent is opening a new office in Dallas.