Carrie B. Reyes | firsttuesday Journal

Buyer Purchasing Power Index remains positive in Q1 2026

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 13, 2026 | Economics, Finance, Market Watch, Mortgages, Real Estate |

The BPPI in Q1 2026 tells us a homebuyer with the same income is able to borrow 2.1% more purchase-assist money than a year ago.

Duties owed by designated officers

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 13, 2026 | Feature Articles, Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice |

Learn how an individual becomes a designated officer of a DRE-licensed corporation and provides supervision and oversight of all its employees for compliance with real estate law.

DRE offers tips and caution for AI usage in real estate

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 23, 2026 | Real Estate, Your Practice |

The DRE cautions that responsibility for AI-generated content ultimately rests with the broker.

Home prices far outpace incomes — is mortgage deregulation the answer?

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 23, 2026 | Laws and Regulations, Mortgages, Real Estate |

The current administration seeks to tackle the price-to-income gap by loosening mortgage regulation — it will be as successful as putting out a fire with gasoline.