Move over, real estate agents, and make way for the person who gives homebuyers the financial ability to buy a home – mortgage loan officers (MLOs). Also known as mortgage loan originators or mortgage brokers (although the roles differ slightly —  we’ll talk about it), MLOs are the key to financiall

Depending on where you look for economic news, you may come away with your head spinning. While consumer sentiment surveys are down — with recent changes tied to trade policy announcements with China — the U.S. economy has remained in mostly resilient territory due to consumer spending.But why is th

In a move seen as a blow to the city’s plans to develop affordable housing, the mayor of Fresno, California, announced during a city council meeting that the city has lost a pro-housing designation from the state due to perceived failures in expanding its affordable housing stock.In April 2023, Fres

A federal judge has granted preliminary settlement approval in the Hooper commission lawsuit that involves several high-profile real estate brokerages — including eXp World Holdings, Mark Spain Real Estate, Weichert of North America and Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage.The order signed by U