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Buying (and Building) Houses Could Get a LOT Easier (New Bill)

Buying (and Building) Houses Could Get a LOT Easier (New Bill)

Dave:Something pretty remarkable happened this week that’s going to impact every real estate investor. The House of Representatives just passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act by a vote of 390 to nine. Let that sink in for a minute. 390 to nine. In 2026 in this Congress, when was the last time you […]

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From a Foreclosure & 200 Credit Score to Building Wealth with “Grandma” Houses

From a Foreclosure & 200 Credit Score to Building Wealth with “Grandma” Houses

In This Article Fear you’ll never be able to invest in real estate because of money, credit, or bad timing? This single mom lost her house and had a 200 credit score, yet she was still able to rebuild her life and buy rental properties. If she can find a way to build wealth, so

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What is the First Step in Building a Custom Home in Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, St. Pete, Florida?

What is the First Step in Building a Custom Home in Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, St. Pete, Florida?

Last week, I had the pleasure to chat with Jack Cannon, who is the VP of John Cannon homes. With nearly 40 years of building they have built over 2,500 homes, and over 400 waterfront residences throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.  Shayla and I met Jack at their model in Kingfisher in Waterside of Lakewood

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Texas Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Home Building Fraud Scheme

Hundreds May Have Been Exposed to Rabies in Grand Teton National Park Cabins

A Fort Worth business owner who received nearly $5 million from local customers for unfinished custom home building and remodeling projects pled guilty to a wire fraud conspiracy charge on Dec. 30, 2025, announced United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould. Court records reflect that Christopher Judge and his wife, Raquelle

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Hawaii Building Fires Are on the Rise and Safety Inspections Aren’t Keeping Up

Hundreds May Have Been Exposed to Rabies in Grand Teton National Park Cabins

Regular inspections of hotels and other accommodations required by the state of Hawaii are being inconsistently carried out by most county fire departments. Three people died in two structure fires in Hilo on Hawaii island in October and November in a downtown hotel and in a factory illegally converted to rentals, neither of which had

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Son of Ponzi-Accused Georgia Building & Loan Founder Now an Insurance Agent

Son of Ponzi-Accused Georgia Building & Loan Founder Now an Insurance Agent

The former co-leader of a collapsed Georgia savings and loan, a lending firm that is now the subject of state and federal Ponzi scheme investigations, has been granted an insurance producer’s license in the state. Edwin Brant Frost V, who previously worked at First Liberty Building & Loan with his father, now is a licensed

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Apartment Building Fires Displace 70 Massachusetts Families; No Injuries Reported

Hundreds May Have Been Exposed to Rabies in Grand Teton National Park Cabins

Both of the apartment building fires that displaced 70 families in Holyoke this week appear to be accidental but the exact causes remain under investigation, according to city and state fire officials. Holyoke Fire Chief John Kadlewicz and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine said the buildings’ alarm systems worked as intended at both fires,

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[The Alexander City Outlook] Building a National Waterfront Real Estate Empire Through Data and Specialization

[The Alexander City Outlook] Building a National Waterfront Real Estate Empire Through Data and Specialization

Photo by Alex Staudinger The U.S. waterfront real estate market is highly fragmented yet immensely valuable, and instead of chasing growth through large agent rosters and high transaction volume, Lake Homes Realty has become a leading lake-focused brokerage by cultivating a smaller, highly skilled agent network supported by deep market expertise. CEO and Lead Economic

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Building Lasting Wealth Firm Partnerships

Building Lasting Wealth Firm Partnerships

As the wealth management industry experiences a period of unprecedented consolidation, we continue to see a fixation on “transactions” and “deals.” While these are milestones to be celebrated, it’s also an opportunity to reflect on the road ahead. What happens after the ink is dry? What constitutes a successful, sustainable partnership? At Mercer Advisors, we’ve

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