March 2026

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty promotions include new CFO

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has promoted three longtime executives — naming Abigail Tezniarz as chief financial officer and elevating Melissa Morehouse and Frank Russell to associate vice president roles. Tezniarz, who joined the brokerage in 2004, has held a series of senior finance positions including assistant controller, controller and vice president of finance. As chief […]

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5 referral partners every loan officer needs to build a resilient pipeline

A strong loan pipeline is never built on a single referral source. The homebuying cycle is unpredictable, with rates changing and transaction volume rising and falling. Relying too heavily on one source leaves the pipeline lacking. Loan officers who cultivate a variety of referral partners create stability, consistency and sustainable growth through every market cycle.

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Trump 401(k) plan, if expanded, could advance universal retirement

A recent op-ed argues that President Donald Trump’s proposal to expand access to 401(k)-style retirement plans could become a meaningful step toward a universal savings system — but only if it goes further than currently outlined. Karl Polzer, founder of the Center on Capital and Social Equity, wrote that roughly half of American workers lack

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High-producing South Carolina team joins REMAX

After 12 years in real estate and three years leading The McNulty Team under the Coldwell Banker brand, Shannon McNulty has opened her own brokerage — REMAX Reliable Realty — in Blythewood, South Carolina. Her team will join her under the new office, which will also recruit individual agents. Shannon McNulty “One of the biggest

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Democrats propose bill targeting corporate housing tax breaks

Senate Democrats, led by Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Jeff Merkley of Oregon, last week unveiled legislation aimed at curbing corporate ownership of single-family homes and redirecting federal tax benefits toward affordable housing development. The bill, known as the American Homeownership Act, would eliminate major tax breaks and other federal housing benefits for private equity

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Colony Ridge settlement faces court challenge in Texas

Fair housing and immigrant advocacy groups are urging a federal court in Texas to reject a proposed settlement between Colony Ridge Development LLC and federal agencies over alleged predatory lending practices. The groups say that key provisions of the agreement are “unlawful, unnecessary and unrelated to the underlying case.” Under the proposed terms, Colony Ridge

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PulteGroup partners with SitecoreAI to bolster its marketing strategy

PulteGroup this week agreed to join the ranks of homebuilding enterprises that have adopted SitecoreAI, integrating the omnichannel digital content marketing platform into its marketing, sales and CRM tech stack to improve homebuying digital user experience.  SitecoreAI – used by global consumer marketers across a diverse array of business sectors – enables homebuilders to centralize

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9 Strategies to Build Mortgage Referral Clients & Your Pipeline

9 Strategies to Build Mortgage Referral Clients & Your Pipeline

Strong mortgage pipelines are built on intentional, trust-based referral partnerships, not chasing one-off leads. When referral relationships are nurtured, the interaction shifts from transactional leads to relationship-driven introductions. These partners actively boost your reputation, just as you promote theirs, creating a shared commitment to better client outcomes. That collaboration shows up in the borrower experience,

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The Best Large Mortgage Companies to Work for in 2026

The following 5 companies, which boast 500 or more employees, were highly rated by their staffs for creating a great environment to work in. SEE THE FULL LIST: The Best Mortgage Companies to Work For in 2026 This ranking is a partnership between National Mortgage News and the Best Companies Group, which conducts extensive employee

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