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Have Scammers Made Their Way to LinkedIn?

Date Published: Spetember 2026 If you are on social media, have an email address or a phone, odds are you have been targeted at some point by a Scammer.  But…on LinkedIn? Recently, a Recruiter on my team reported that one of her candidates had been

The Baby-Chaser Migration: Where Boomers are Moving

Date Published: September 2026 About 25% of Baby Boomer households say they plan to retire near their children and grandchildren, according to housing research from Zonda. At the same time, moving closer to friends and family has become one of the leading reasons repeat homebuyers

Finally…Signs of Relief for Home Insurance Premiums

Date Published: June 2026 After five consecutive years of steep increases, homeowners’ insurance premiums are finally showing signs of slowing growth. According to a recent Rate Insurance analysis of more than 265,000 homeowner policies nationwide, insurance premiums increased by an average of 9.2% in 2025—still

Where are the Hotbeds of New Mortgage Activity These Days?

Date Published: May 2026 Based on 2025 and early 2026 data, the highest volume of new mortgage activity is concentrated in the South and West, driven by strong new construction, job growth, and high migration rates.  Top Cities for New Mortgage & Home Activity (2025–2026) Key

Global Events Are Also Affecting Recruiting

Date Published: April 2026 For years, mortgage professionals could mostly keep their focus on the usual suspects—Fed policy, inflation data, and housing supply. Global events were something you watched, but they didn’t always feel directly tied to your day-to-day business. That’s changed. Today, global instability—from

When do YOU Un-Deck the Halls?

Date Published: January 2026 With the holidays in the rearview, an age-old debate has reentered the chat: when should you take down your seasonal decor? It ultimately comes down to personal preference. For those unsure about when to take down their decor, religious tradition, survey data and social

Climate Risk and the Mortgage Industry: A Growing Concern

Date Published: October 2025 We’ve all seen the headlines — rising insurance premiums, major insurers pulling out of high-risk areas, and extreme weather events becoming more common. But what does all this mean for the mortgage industry? In short: a lot. As climate change continues

Are We Ready for a Cooler Mortgage Market?

Date Published: October 2025 Last week at the Loan Vision Innovation event, they had the chance to hear Marina Walsh, VP of Industry Analysis at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), share her outlook on the economy and our industry. Her message? There are clear signs