How mentorship, not recruiting alone, builds strong loan officers 

How mentorship, not recruiting alone, builds strong loan officers 

Most mortgage companies have gotten very good at recruiting.  You can measure recruiting. You can count heads. You can show momentum on a spreadsheet and call it growth. Development is harder to... Read more »
Is the Real Estate Market Poised for a Strong Rebound in 2026?

Is the Real Estate Market Poised for a Strong Rebound in 2026?

Housing experts say 2026 could mark the beginning of a long-awaited real estate rebound — but not the kind of sudden boom many buyers remember. Instead, economists expect a gradual recovery driven... Read more »
Millrose outperforms with disciplined growth, strong partnerships

Millrose outperforms with disciplined growth, strong partnerships

Now one for the books, the 2025 homebuilding market slowed in new construction, resulting in contract cancellations and reduced takedown activity. Millrose Properties, whose epic scale and timing launched a new era... Read more »
Best Jacksonville Neighborhoods for Turnkey Rentals With Strong Cash Flow in 2026

Best Jacksonville Neighborhoods for Turnkey Rentals With Strong Cash Flow in 2026

If you’re looking to dive into real estate investing without the hands-on hassle, Jacksonville, Florida, in 2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic place to buy turnkey rental properties. This vibrant... Read more »
Q4 Caps Strong 2025 for Net-Lease Investment Sales

Q4 Caps Strong 2025 for Net-Lease Investment Sales

U.S. net‑lease investment accelerated in the fourth quarter of 2025, rising 38% from Q3 and 13% year-over-year, CBRE reported Thursday. Supported by steady cap rates and a widening yield spread, the strong Q4 performance... Read more »
Dallas Office Market Closed Strong in 2025

Dallas Office Market Closed Strong in 2025

Avison Young released its Fourth Quarter 2025 Office Market Report for Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW). The DFW office market closed 2025 with its strongest performance since 2019. Net absorption remained solid in the fourth quarter,... Read more »
Why 2025’s strong purchase application data didn’t boost home sales

Why 2025’s strong purchase application data didn’t boost home sales

2025 Data Now I don’t count the last two weeks of the year because all the weekly housing data gets impacted by the holidays and the first few days of the new... Read more »
Florida Housing Market on the Verge of a Strong Rebound in 2026

Florida Housing Market on the Verge of a Strong Rebound in 2026

If you’ve been keeping an eye on Florida’s housing market, you’ve probably noticed things felt a little… different this past year. And you’re right. Florida’s housing market indeed slowed through much of... Read more »
Steady Rates Signal Strong Buying and Refinance Demand

Steady Rates Signal Strong Buying and Refinance Demand

As of December 20th, 2025, today’s mortgage rates are holding steady, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.03% and the 15-year fixed rate at 5.42%, according to Zillow. While these... Read more »
Homebuyer Demand Stays Strong as Mortgage Rates Stabilize

Homebuyer Demand Stays Strong as Mortgage Rates Stabilize

Quick Read Homebuyer demand for mortgages remains near 2025 highs despite a slight weekly decline, with purchase loan applications up 19% year-over-year per the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey.... Read more »