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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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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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What real estate agents need to know about HOA governance risk

For many real estate agents and homeowners, the true cost of a homeowners association (HOA) is more than just the monthly check. Hidden within outdated governance practices — paper ballots, unverifiable email votes and opaque proxy chains— lies a financial time bomb that can decimate property values and trap homebuyers in toxic assets, says Jonathan

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