Florida broker arrested for laundering son's escort profits
Florida broker Margareta von Lambert has been arrested for helping her son launder his escorts' earnings by registering them as real estate agents for her business
by Marian McPherson Oct 1
Compass Florida founding member Bobby Jones joins Douglas Elliman
After 9 years with Compass, Bobby Jones has joined Douglas Elliman as its executive director of luxury sales. Jones specializes in listing waterfront and luxury estates across South Florida
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
Summer slump sees buyers back out of deals at record rates
Rising home prices and mortgage rates, and sticker shock from surprise housing costs, pushed buyers to cancel 56K home-purchase agreements in June, according to Redfin
by Marian McPherson Jul 23
Despite declines, rents are still $305 higher than pre-2020 trends
Despite 11 months of declines, Realtor.com said the typical renter is paying $305 more monthly for an apartment compared to 2019. The greatest rent increases are in Florida and the Midwest
by Marian McPherson Jul 18
Star Florida Realtor, author Martha Melendez joins eXp Realty
Leaving Engel & Völkers, Melendez joins forces with Veronica Figueroa's leading eXp expansion team, The Fig Team, where she'll lead the team’s move into Florida's Space and Treasure Coasts
by Marian McPherson Jul 11
Florida is king for short-term rental investors: Study
Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Miami are the leading metros for short-term rental gains, according to Clever Real Estate's latest market analysis
by Marian McPherson May 7
Pacaso, Serena & Lily offer luxury listing along Florida's '30A'
With ⅛ shares available for $840K, the latest opportunity also marks Pacaso's first venture alongside a dedicated homegoods partner
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 7
Century 21 expands presence in South Florida with woman-owned firm
Delray Beach-based firm Soflo Home Realty is now part of Century 21 Real Estate. Veteran real estate agent Roberta Lucas founded the firm in 2018
by Marian McPherson Feb 29
Federal judges side with plaintiffs in Chinese buyer ban hearing
2 of the 4 plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit in November against Florida's foreign buyer ban have been awarded a temporary injunction that allows them to resume stalled transactions
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
Broker Spotlight: Merry Morgan Holotik, Compass Florida
Broker Merry Morgan Holotik can (literally) tell you what it takes to scale the summit of Mt. Everest and plant your brokerage's flag there
by Christy Murdock Feb 1
How this Florida legislation could lead to more sustainable housing
Opinion
Attorney and new Inman Contributor Rachel Streitfeld examines how changes to Florida's zoning laws could free up vast tracts of land for high-density new home construction
by Rachel Streitfeld Jan 18
How the 'Chinese property ban' impacts the American dream
Opinion
Newly appointed AREAA President and broker-owner Jamie Tian offers her personal perspective on the legislation and the groups that are joining together to combat hate in real estate
by Jamie Tian Nov 8
Cash is still king as Florida agents navigate 'wonkiest market' in years
As the summer housing market in Florida heats up, homebuyers and sellers are discovering a tale of 2 markets that offers opportunities for luxury buyers — and next to nothing for everyone else
by Marian McPherson Jul 14
Lesson Learned: Get comfortable with silence
Central Florida agent Anne-Marie Wurzel brings her background in advertising and copywriting to bear on the practice of real estate
by Christy Murdock Jun 12
Keller Williams welcomes back another multimillion-dollar team
After a 9-month stint with Real, the Orlando-based Ken Pozek Group has returned to Keller Williams. The 21-agent team closed $322M in sales in 2021 and 2022
by Marian McPherson Mar 1