Digital currencies like Bitcoin, long associated with volatile trading and speculative finance, are increasingly being examined for a more utilitarian role in one of the world's oldest and least digitized asset classes: real estate. From cross-border property purchases to fund settlements and rental payments, proponents argue that blockchain-based currencies could eventually streamline transactions that...

For both HomeServices of America and Chris Kelly, 2025 was a year of change.  The changes began in April, when Kelly, an 18-year veteran of the firm, was appointed CEO, after Gino Blefari, who had led the company since 2019, stepped down and transitioned into the position of chairman emeritus.  In the months after Kelly’s appointment, HomeServices of America announced several leadership...

Financial services and insurance firms are facing rising exposure to cyberattacks, fraud and other third-party risks while struggling with poor data quality that is slowing decision-making and artificial intelligence adoption, according to a new global survey from Dun & Bradstreet released earlier this month. The survey of more than 2,000 senior professionals across the United States and other major...

KB Home is leaning hard into its build-to-order (BTO) strategy to navigate a difficult market defined by compressed margins, affordability strains and shaky consumer confidence. However, this blueprint presents risks in an environment where a spec-heavy approach drives volume and market share amid declining backlogs. The builder’s Q4 earnings call offered mixed results, with shrinking margins coming...

After serving as Sierra Pacific Mortgage’s chief operating officer for a year, Suzy Lindblom has moved on to Acra Lending, according to her LinkedIn post on Monday morning. Lindblom said that “While it was sad to see Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. close and transition, it ultimately opened a door for a new and exciting opportunity.” Lindblom also said Monday was her first day at Acra as...

Before you’re allowed to help people finance their dream homes, you must get the proper education to obtain your MLO license. Online mortgage schools have made it easier to complete your education requirements, you just have to decide the best option for you. It’s important to consider your own learning preferences. Do you prefer online, self-paced courses or in-person learning? Will you need extra...

Luxury homes often feel expansive long before anyone checks the square footage. That sense of openness isn’t accidental, and it’s not always the result of sprawling floor plans or dramatic ceiling heights. In many cases, it comes down to a series of quiet design decisions that work together to stretch space visually and mentally. Rather than packing rooms with features, high-end homes tend to do...

A newly completed two-story penthouse has quietly debuted at Onda Residences in Bay Harbor Islands, and it’s one of those listings that instantly feels different. Perched directly over the water, this sky-high home spans more than 5,000 square feet of interiors, paired with over 2,100 square feet of outdoor space that wraps the residence in open bay views. Set at 1135 103rd Street, PH4 is part of...

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