Floridians grapple with insurance changes as hurricane season nears
70% of Florida homeowners or the area in which they live have been impacted by changes to cost or coverage of home insurance in the last year, according to a report issued Wednesday by Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 17
'Beer Can Island,' champagne of Florida isles, hits suds for $14.2M
The 9-acre island off the coast of Tampa, Florida, colloquially known as 'Beer Can Island,' is now on the market 7 years after Cole Weaver, James Wester and Russell Loomis first bought it in 2017
by Ben Verde Apr 4
Agents brace for impact: A future with more unrepresented buyers
Some think the National Association of Realtors' $418M settlement will prompt more homebuyers to transact without agents. Inman asked industry professionals how they'll handle that situation
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1
Agents storm TikTok with flood of complaints after NAR settlement
Since Friday, real estate agents have been arguing on the video sharing platform that the recent commission suit settlement is likely to hurt both homebuyers and the agents who represent them
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 19
Luis Suárez buys $12M pad near teammate Messi in Fort Lauderdale
The Inter Miami striker bought the 7,100-square-foot property in an off-market deal. He'll be just a 10-minute walk away from fellow teammate, Lionel Messi
'The joy of painting' lives on in former Bob Ross artist retreat
The Mediterranean-style home in Florida was once owned by Bob Ross Inc. and hosted art retreats for Bob Ross-certified instructors and their students. Now it's for sale for $1.999M
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 15
SERHANT. launches in Orlando with The Home Squad
The 16-member team led by Sarah and Mark Raumaker closed $86M in sales volume last year and has sold more than $260M in sales volume since its founding in 2018
New lawsuit accuses eXp of ignoring agent sexual assault
The suit accuses now-former eXp agents of sexually assaulting a woman and claims eXp failed to stop the 'abhorrent behavior.' It follows a similar case that began in February
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 15
Major real estate players push back against Florida's foreign buyer ban
Lobbying group the Real Estate Roundtable, which represents the interests of investors like Blackstone, is appealing to state legislators to amend Gov. DeSantis' foreign investment ban
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 12
RESAAS steps up in midst of Florida insurance crisis
The ever-evolving technology and business services company is offering an 'accessible, affordable and award-winning' home insurance plan for agents to offer clients in Florida
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 29
Embattled MV Realty files for bankruptcy amid flood of lawsuits
The company is currently facing lawsuits from more than a half-dozen states over its allegedly deceptive business practices
by Ben Verde Sep 25
Living Vogue Real Estate names Matthew Hickey CEO
The luxury brokerage's former chief operating officer steps into his new role as the company works to expand its market presence. Former CEO Mark Coppens will focus on plans to franchise
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 23
Controversial Florida foreign buyer ban survives 1st major court battle
US District Judge Allen Winsor denied a request by plaintiffs to stop the state from enforcing the law because it is based on citizenship, not race, so does not violate the Constitution, fair housing
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 18
Texas, Florida buyers are trading civil rights for affordability: Redfin
Residents in Florida and Texas would rather live in states with abortion care and LGBTQ rights, but affordability worries force them to stay in their current states, according to a new Redfin survey
by Marian McPherson Aug 16
Real estate heroes come to rescue after suffering losses in Maui fires
Fires that roared through western Maui last week have destroyed thousands of homes and killed scores of people. The real estate community is trying to help pick up the pieces
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 15