In today’s information-rich world, it’s easy for homeowners to believe that listing a home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is a savvy financial move. The logic seems sound on the surface: "If I cut out the agent, I keep the commission." But a recent analysis from Doorify MLS (formerly Triangle MLS) reveals a startling reality that every real estate professional in North Carolina needs to know—and share. The headline? FSBO sellers in our market left an estimated $406 million on the

On January 20, 2026 , President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled “Stopping Wall Street from Competing with Main Street Homebuyers.” The stated policy goal is to keep “large institutional investors” from buying single-family homes that could otherwise be purchased by families —but the mechanism matters: the order primarily works by directing federal agencies and government-backed channels to stop supporting certain acquisitions and to adjust how federally c

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) isn’t just for sneakers and sofas anymore. Affirm is piloting a BNPL-style option for monthly rent , designed to let renters split rent into two payments that better match biweekly pay schedules. The move is happening through a partnership with Esusu , a fintech known for rent reporting and resident financial tools. For real estate professionals—especially property managers, leasing teams, and brokers advising investor-clients—the practical questions