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How real estate agent Deba Douglas turned buyer education into a 100-transaction business
After 16 years in education, Deba Douglas walked away from the classroom because she saw a different kind of learning gap.
Century 21’s Mike Miedler: Recruiting Latino talent is a growth strategy, not a diversity talking point
Mike Miedler said Latino homebuyer demand is rising and cited 13% Latino NAR membership, urging pipeline and training investment.
Stanley Martin closes on its $221M United Homes acquisition
Stanley Martin closed its $221M all-cash acquisition of United Homes, paying $1.18 per share and expanding its Southeast footprint.
Will stable mortgage rates and home prices set the table for a strong 2026?
The impact of stable mortgage rates was evident in November’s pending home sales data from the National Association of Realtors. At the national level, sales rose 3.3% on a monthly basis and 2.6% year over year.
Private lending in 2025: A market in transition
Once viewed as a niche option, private lending has rapidly entered the mainstream as more borrowers discover the speed, flexibility, and accessibility of private credit financing. But as the industry attracts new borrowers, it is also evolving with their needs, particularly in the balance between short-term and long-term loans.
The debt crisis among younger Americans: How it is shaping homeownership — and what lenders can do
The median first-time homebuyer in the U.S. in 40 years old, which is a record high. One of the main reasons is that Millennials typically delay ownership by about 7 years, and Gen Z only have a 26% homeownership rate by their late 20s, far behind previous generations.
Boston real estate team launches own private listing platform
Boston’s top-ranked Sarkis Team has launched SARKIS SOON, an invite-only private exclusive listings marketplace.
Ridley bets big that real estate’s future belongs to consumers, not commissions
Ridley said its upcoming buy-side experience will include access to private listings and properties expected to hit the market.
Luxury home sellers offering more creative concessions
A survey of The Agency brokers saw more than 60% reporting to have seen more concessions this year compared to 2024.
