Team Leader Michael Furino on Playing the Long Game

Michael Furino concedes that sometimes, he probably leaves money on the table. “I’m honest with people,” he says. “It probably costs me money once in a while because I’m not in their face and I’m not a hard sell.” But this is exactly what makes Furino successful in the long-run. In July, the top-pro

3% Mortgage Rate vs. a 3% Down Payment: Which Path Builds More Wealth?

With the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaging 6.65%, many prospective buyers are waiting for rates to drop before buying a home. But experts warn that a significant drop isn’t likely any time soon. Mortgage rates hovered around 3% and even hit an all-time low of 2.65% during the pandemic after the

Court Report: MLSs Object to Court-Ordered Data Sharing; Jury to Decide eXp Liability in Assault Case

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. eXp denied judgment ahead of trial, though Sanford scores win Judge Andre Birotte of the federal central district of California ruled late last

Construction of Rental Homes Plunges After Congressional Fight Over Restrictions on the Sector

Construction of single-family, built-to-rent homes declined in the second quarter of 2026, driven by a combination of factors, including rising costs and confusion over federal legislation, according to a new analysis. The National Association of Home Builders found the built-to-rent market saw a do