America at 250: Property rights remain the foundation of the American dream
George Washington is credited with saying, “Freedom and property rights are inseparable. You can’t have one without the other.” As America reflects on 250 years of independence, the sentiment feels as relevant as ever. Property rights are not an abstract legal concept. They are the foundation of ec
The hidden housing multiplier: Why one better buyer match can unlock the next listing
Everyone agrees that housing has a supply problem. But the industry measures supply mainly by counting units and listings, while nearly everyone surrounding a housing transaction earns revenue from movement: applications, showings, contracts, loans, inspections, appraisals, title orders and closings
You can recruit talent, but you have to build culture
People matter in the title and real estate settlement service business. Relationships matter. Experience matters. A strong escrow officer or title professional can move revenue and change how a customer feels about the most important transaction of their life.So, the competition for talent is fierce
Norcross searches for more volunteers to serve on city boards and commissions
Norcross invites community members, new and old, to help shape the city’s future by applying to serve on one of three boards and commissions. There are five volunteer positions available across the Norcross Parks, Green Spaces & Trails Commission, Tree Preservation Board, and Historic Preservation C
Sandy Springs-Dunwoody nonprofit celebrates weekly volunteer’s 100th birthday
Community Assistance Center leadership threw one of the nonprofit’s weekly volunteers a surprise party for her 100th birthday on June 28 at its food pantry on Roswell Road. CAC CEO and President Francis K. Horton III said it was important to celebrate a remarkable member of the community and the non
Pennymac profit drops in Q2 as rates bite, layoffs follow
PennyMac Financial Services on Wednesday reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $22 million, down 84% from a year earlier and sharply lower than its first-quarter net income of $82.3 million, as higher interest rates reduced mortgage production volume and weighed on profitability. The company’s
Hawks Lorie Logan and Beth Hammack run the Fed for now
Today the Federal Reserve decided not to hike rates, but the hawks have moved their chess pieces: three Fed members wanted to hike rates at this meeting, which means September is in play for the first rate hike after the cut cycle ended. However, the long end of the bond market has already done the
Fed Maintains Rates for the Fifth Consecutive Meeting
In his second Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting as chairman, Kevin Warsh announced that the FOMC voted to maintain the federal funds rate at 3.5% – 3.75%, marking the fifth consecutive meeting that has left rates unchanged. During a press conference following the committee meeting, Warsh
Homes.com helps drive CoStar to first profitable residential quarter
CoStar Group reported an 18% year-over-year revenue increase for the second quarter ended June 30 — reaching $925 million compared to $781 million in the same period last year. Leaders said growth was driven by major technological expansions, increased platform engagement and significant operational
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