Every mortgage lender knows that declined loans represent marketing spend, staff time and operational resources that never convert into funded loans or revenue. Those losses add up quickly in a margin-sensitive environment. In Q3 2025, independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a pre-tax net production profit of $1,201 per loan…
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After failing to turn starter-home legislation into law, Arizona lawmakers are advancing two bills that would curb local control over design standards, homeowners associations and contractor licensing – a renewed attempt to chip away at costs amid the state’s housing shortage. Lawmakers are close to passing a measure that would strip municipalities of much of…
Every agent reaches a point where growth slows down, Jimmy Burgess writes. Most assume they need a new strategy, but what they really need is a new perspective.
From paywalled features to AI-curated search, platforms are tightening control over what gets seen and how users engage. Here’s how that shift is impacting visibility — and what real estate professionals should do about it.