Team growth needs more than new agents

As real estate teams expand, clearer systems, stronger accountability and more intentional leadership are helping them manage growth without losing consistency.

Most aspiring buyers say finances are blocking homeownership

A new FICO survey found that 74% of prospective homebuyers said financial barriers kept them from purchasing a home this year, with high prices and interest rates topping the list. The share rose to 85% among first-time buyers, while nearly 6 in 10 Americans said they do not fully understand the hom

Rates Match Longer-Term High For The 3rd Time in 2026

In late July, 2025, 30yr fixed rates embarked on an excellent adventure, moving down from 6.75% on July 31st to 5.99% by late February, 2026. Since then, things haven't been great thanks to war-related fuel price drama and stronger econ data (the supreme court ruling on tariffs didn't help either, b

Florida metros logged nearly 7,500 new-home permits in June

Tampa led with 2,300 permits in the state, followed by Southwest Florida with 1,895. Together, the two regions accounted for about 56% of the total.