Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith

Ryan is currently an executive editor at Key Media, where he started as a journalist in 2013. He has since he worked his way up to managing editor and is now an executive editor. He edits content for several B2B publications across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. He also writes feature content for trade publications for the insurance and mortgage industries.

Ryan Smith is an award-winning journalist with more than a decade of experience in the industry. Beginning his career in the army as a writer for Fort Bragg's award-winning military newspaper, Ryan has held nearly every editorial position in the field, from staff writer to managing editor. He is a winner of two Keith L. Ware awards for military journalism and two Florida Press Association awards for commentary. He is also the host of a weekly pop-culture podcast and the author of a mystery novel and several comedy radio plays.

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Collapsed builder owes $40m

Estimates of the amount the builder owes to creditors have skyrocketed

Collapsed builder owes $40m

Half a million households could end up in “mortgage prison” – RBA

Multiple rate rises have left many borrowers unable to meet a serviceability test

Half a million households could end up in “mortgage prison” – RBA

Economists split on RBA's next move

Some say recent global financial turmoil will spur a pause in rate rises – but others aren't so sure

Economists split on RBA's next move

Pay hikes add to construction sector woes

Combination of accelerating wages and weak productivity growth "is not a good one," expert says

Pay hikes add to construction sector woes

Is good jobs data bad news for mortgage holders?

February's strong employment figures could give the RBA reason to reconsider pausing rate hikes, expert says

Is good jobs data bad news for mortgage holders?

Construction firm faces $4m lawsuit

Company is accused of refusing to pay a contractor for work and materials

Construction firm faces $4m lawsuit

Commercial property market a bright spot amid economic gloom

The commercial property sector's stability is expected to bring continued foreign investment

Commercial property market a bright spot amid economic gloom

Mixed outlook for real estate – REIA

Consumers contend with a more buyer-friendly market, the rising cost of living and continued rate rises

Mixed outlook for real estate – REIA

Investors scramble to offload property as rates rise

More than 5,000 investment properties were listed for sale over the last three months

Investors scramble to offload property as rates rise

This state remains affordable even as rates climb

State remains affordable for buyers and renters

This state remains affordable even as rates climb