High-Yield Account or CD: Which Is the Better Option Right Now for Your Down Payment Savings?

When saving up for a down payment, prospective homebuyers need all the help they can get. Letting tens of thousands of dollars sit in a standard checking or low-interest savings account means leaving money on the table—and when buying a home, every dollar counts. Two popular options for down payment

Deadline Extended to Complete RISMedia Power Broker Survey

The deadline has been extended to complete RISMedia’s 38th Annual Power Broker Survey, the industry’s preeminent report ranking residential real estate’s largest brokerage firms by sales-dollar volume and transaction sides. The deadline for our receipt of your completed survey is now March 6, 2026 a

Forbes Global Properties Expands Florida Presence, Welcoming Levin Rinke Realty

Forbes Global Properties has announced that it has welcomed Levin Rinke Realty to its global network. Founded in 1991, Levin Rinke Realty will exclusively represent Forbes Global Properties throughout Santa Rosa and Escambia counties in Florida, bringing deep community roots, market expertise and a

Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6% for the First Time in Over 3.5 Years

Just in time for the spring buying season, average mortgage rates crossed “into the fives,” this past week, their lowest level in years, and one economists describe as a “psychological barrier and numeric threshold” that could bring more buyers into the market despite concerns over the economy.  The