Author name: Ricky Vasquez

Housing demand is concentrating where affordability still works

Housing demand in 2026 has not disappeared under the weight of elevated mortgage rates. But it is becoming increasingly selective. The latest housing data suggests buyers are concentrating in markets where pricing remains more aligned with purchasing power — while higher-cost markets and pandemic-era boom regions are seeing more normalized conditions emerge. In his latest […]

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Miami Realtors + RWorld champions south Florida internationally

Miami Realtors + RWorld is expanding its international outreach efforts with appearances at two major global real estate conferences this month: Realtor Quest 2026 in Toronto and SIMA 2026 in Madrid. The organization said the events are part of long-running strategy to increase worldwide exposure for Miami and South Florida while generating new international business

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From top producer to CEO: Laurie Mecier-Brochu’s leadership journey

As part of HousingWire’s Editor’s Choice awards spotlight series, we’re spotlighting past Women of Influence honorees whose careers, leadership and insights continue to influence the industry. This series offers a closer look at the experiences and decisions that have shaped their paths. HousingWire reached out to Laurie Mecier-Brochu, CEO and president of Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty,

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