Author name: Ricky Vasquez

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The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You

Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too.  That’s why whether you’re buying or selling today, there are two terms you’ll hear a lot: concession and incentive. Let’s run through what you need to know about both and how they could […]

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Flexible Private Capital Becomes a Builder Growth Strategy

Homebuilders are navigating a market where slower absorption, elevated costs and shifting buyer demand are testing even the most experienced operators. In that environment, capital is more than a funding source. It influences liquidity, production pace and long-term growth. For regional and mid-sized production builders, the question is not simply whether capital is available. It

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Trust & Will CEO says financial stress is reshaping estate planning

As financial anxiety climbs and Americans accumulate record amounts of home equity, estate planning is becoming a larger part of retirement and housing conversations, with reverse mortgages among the tools that senior homeowners can use to access the wealth tied up in their homes. Cody Barbo, co-founder and CEO of Trust & Will, said the company’s

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