3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (707+ words) ‘It’s in the interests of the blinded to keep others blind’ paraphrases a keen remark near the end of Rev. Robert Barron’s video here. Barron’s remark reminds thinkers of author Upton Sinclair’s insight: “It is difficult to get a man…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (583+ words) Providence may move toward rent stabilization after Mayor Brett Smiley lost the Democratic primary to Rep. David Morales. Morales pledged to sign a 4% annual cap within 30 days, as the City Council composition shifts and a new governor advances a statewide…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (253+ words) Fischer Homes named veteran executive Jason Finch president in a leadership restructuring that separates the president and chief operating officer roles. Finch, previously South Region president, will oversee homebuilding strategy and operations across the company’s 11 markets. AI Summary Kentucky-based Fischer…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1000+ words) Cost per lead measures the cost to generate an inquiry, while customer acquisition cost measures the cost to win a paying client. In slower markets, breakdowns after the form fill can push customer costs higher even if lead costs look…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (793+ words) Raleigh, North Carolina, ranked as the nation’s top market for “baby chasing,” a term that describes the trend of older Americans who are moving to be closer to their children and grandchildren. That’s according to data released Wednesday by NewHomeSource…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1637+ words) National Home Corp. is scaling an entry-level model built on finished lots, standardized plans, and fast inventory turns. CEO Michael Bergman said the company posted about 18% gross margin in July while running on-plan closings and above-plan starts. AI Summary Michael…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (939+ words) NAR's report on 3,200+ counties found data centers' local effects vary widely, with higher home values and job growth in host counties but no automatic price impact. Realtors reported mixed residential perceptions and top concerns over energy costs and water use....

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1214+ words) CDC data shows construction has the 2nd-highest suicide rate in the U.S., at 4 times the national average. Manyindustry groups are expanding free training and jobsite resources ahead of Construction Suicide Prevention Week. AI Summary There’s plenty of discussion surrounding the chronic…...

6+ day, 34+ min ago   (323+ words) Christie’s International Real Estate launched a company-owned brokerage in New York City, opening with about 120 agents from Warburg plus additional agents from a former affiliate. The firm plans to pair residential advisory with auction house services in art and luxury…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (448+ words) PLACE has appointed former Better.com executive Chad Smith as CEO of Envoy Mortgage and president of PLACE’s mortgage and financial services division. Envoy, which had been led by President Jesse Passafiume without a CEO, is expanding through its acquisition…...