Corina Lessa says visibility drives trust in real estate leadership

In Corina Lessa’s view, “real estate is the most powerful force shaping human civilization.”  “Behind the real estate industry, there are leaders that are making the decisions that are shaping this industry,” Lessa, the broker-owner of Tampa Bay Key Real Estate told attendees on Thursday at the Wome

Consumers ‘Proceed Cautiously’ on Home Sales as Rates Linger in Low 6’s

Mortgage rates bumped back up this week but overall remain in the low 6% range, contributing to a subdued but steady spring market, according to economists.  The average mortgage rate ticked increased 7 basis points to 6.30%, up from 6.23% last week, and back to the same point from two weeks ago, ac

Economy Grew 2% in First Quarter, but Key Inflation Measure Hits a 3-Year High

U.S. economic growth picked up the pace during the first three months of 2026, representing a steady recovery from the previous quarter's pullback—while a key inflation metric closely tracked by the Federal Reserve accelerated. Together, the indicators released Thursday point to an economy running f

North Carolina House Democrats revive state housing reform

North Carolina House Democrats will take another shot at sweeping housing reform. Several cycles of defeat on similar legislation loom in their rearview mirror. Undaunted by a string of previously unsuccessful efforts and banking on a redoubled surge of political will to address housing affordabilit