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KB Home enters Atlanta with first land deal and new community
B Home enters the Atlanta market after buying 110 homesites, with Whitley Meadows in Gwinnett County slated for early 2027.
NEXA Lending enters investment, phased acquisition with Copper Ridge Ventures
NEXA Lending entered an investment and phased acquisition agreement with Copper Ridge Ventures to scale joint ventures and origination.
2026 GameChanger: How CENTURY 21 DeAnna Realty grew 110% and still kept its culture
The brokerage completed five M&A deals and emphasized one-on-one agent support to lift production and fuel growth.
Why the fix-and-flip sector is poised for a breakout in 2026
Improving capital availability, easing inventory constraints, and structural cost advantages are setting the stage for a fix-and-flip resurgence as the housing market moves into 2026.
Trump directs GSEs to buy $200B in MBS to push mortgage rates lower
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is directing representatives at the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS), a move he said is intended to bring mortgage rates down.
Unexpected retirement expenses can strain senior homeowners
Researchers found that unexpected costs are the norm, not the exception. In any given year, 83% of retired households experience at least one unexpected expense.
Patrick Ferry departs family firm to join KW MAPS Coaching
Keller Williams appoints Patrick Ferry to guide MAPS Coaching’s digital curriculum and mastermind groups for agents.
William Raveis plans AI-driven growth, possible NAR exit in 2026
William Raveis is expanding with AI, new wealth management services and potential changes to NAR membership as it prepares for 2026.
New York joins the lengthy list of states to ban right-to-list agreements
New York law bans right-to-list agreements, penalizes their recording and allows removal from property records to protect homeowners.
