Author name: Ricky Vasquez

Forty-five New York City households became first-time homeowners during the first seven months of 2026 through a program designed to help self-employed workers navigate the mortgage process, according to the NYC Housing Partnership. Another 32 households have reportedly secured mortgage pre-approvals and are continuing toward homeownership. The Pathways to Homeownership for Gig Workers program was […]

The real estate industry spends a tremendous amount of energy recruiting new agents. Brokerages advertise training, technology, leads, culture and commission structures. Aspiring professionals invest time and money completing their education, passing an examination and earning the license that allows them to begin practicing. Then something strange happens. A newly licensed agent walks into the

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) won Meta’s 2026 Agency Award for Best Use of Automation for an AI-powered campaign that drove more first-time homebuyer traffic at a lower cost, the trade group announced on Friday.  The Meta Agency Awards recognize agencies and advertisers that use Meta’s advertising tools in ways that deliver measurable business