Heading into 2026, most economists and industry analysts were anticipating a stronger housing market than in past years. And for the first nearly two months of the year, it was looking like 2026 might be the year when things finally turned around for a housing market that has been stuck at roughly 4 million existing […]
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Florida continues to attract new residents from other states, particularly New York, and the influx has raised home prices in the largest cities as well as the surrounding smaller enclaves. The Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP) is focused on two initiatives — a property tax amendment and a condo rule change — to address
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North Bethesda, Maryland-based Bright MLS has hired Steve Mapes as executive vice president of growth and strategy, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Mapes joins Bright from First MLS (FMLS), where he served as chief revenue officer. The newly created role at Bright is focused on expanding the multiple listing service’s market presence and accelerating
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