Real Estate & Finance

PUTTING THEIR FUR BABIES FIRST

More homebuyers are putting their beloved pets first in the home selection process. Here are six ways REALTORS® can help them get what they want while also keeping their furry and feathered friends happy.

LEADING WITH HUMILITY

When MainStreet Bank in Fairfax, Va., rolled out its Miracles on MainStreet program in 2023, it gave the $2 billion- asset community bank’s employees a new way to give back to their neighbors. 

REALTOR® PROFILE: BRANDON NELSON — A SERVANT'S HEART

In the mid-nineties, Brandon Nelson was a whitewater rafting guide who had his eye on a bigger prize. After spending several years as a carpenter, new homebuilder and then home inspector, Nelson realized that he might just find his true calling in real estate.

4 WAYS TO OVERCOME DECISION FATIGUE

Recognising the signs of decision fatigue can help you implement helpful strategies before issues become real problems.

BOARD SUCCESSION PLANNING AFTER A MERGER

From blending differing values to choosing a new chairman, there are many challenges that can arise after a merger or acquisition. We spoke with legal and financial experts about what questions community bank leaders should ask themselves pre-merger, what issues they may face and how they can build an even stronger financial institution.

IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNITY BANK'S CORE WITH APIs

Application programming interfaces enable community banks to improve and upgrade elements of their core architectures without extensive and costly system overhauls. Banks and core processing providers are now leveraging and integrating APIs to modernize services.