Up the ladder: Real estate's biggest new hires and moves
Century 21, Fathom Realty and other industry brands made moves last week
by Marian McPherson Mar 9
Luxury sales surge near Mar-a-Lago as Trump settles into 2nd term
Luxury home sales have taken off since Donald Trump's re-election, and Palm Beach, Florida, home to his Mar-a-Lago resort, is at the center of the boom, Mansion Global reported Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 7
Consumer goods mogul buys Miami parcels for $100M
Consumer goods magnate Anand Khubani has bought 3 parcels on La Gorce Island from the trust of the late Dr. M. Lee Pearce, marking the priciest deal in Miami-Dade County so far this year
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 26
Younger homebuyers say they'd sacrifice safety for affordability
Despite safety ranking high among buyer concerns, house hunters say they're willing to consider purchasing in a high-risk area in exchange for affordable housing, according to a new report
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 5
Chad Carroll transformed golf training into real estate success
Compass Florida's No. 1 agent got into real estate at a terrible time, right after the '08 recession. Early sports training cultivated in him a work ethic that has allowed him to soar to great heights
by Lillian Dickerson May 28
22 renters vie for each unit in America's toughest rental market
Miami saw an average of 22 renters compete for every available apartment in 2023, compared to a national average of just 9, according to a new report released earlier this week from RentCafe
by Ben Verde Dec 14
Commission suits hit Realtors, brokerages in Florida, Pennsylvania
In separate lawsuits, homesellers allege the defendants — including Florida Realtors and West Penn MLS — conspired to enforce rules that inflated commissions on the sale of their homes
Victoria Fisher Team signs on to Christie's International Real Estate
The team left ONE Sotheby's International Realty in favor of the Christie's affiliate because of the brand's international luxury connections, ties to the auction house and tech offerings
Corcoran Group and Savills expand relationship to encompass Miami
Corcoran Group agents in Miami can now refer clients to the London-based Savills' global network and vice versa, allowing access to buyers and sellers in more than 70 countries
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 29
How a Miami agent suspected of a serial killing spree was stopped
Former Miami Century 21 real estate agent Willy Suarez Maceo was charged with murder this month after police reviewed surveillance footage
by Ben Verde Feb 7
8 more bodies found after Surfside condo building demolished
The remains of a partially collapsed luxury building in Surfside, Florida, were demolished in a controlled explosion on Sunday night amid concerns over Tropical Storm Elsa
Everyone is moving to Florida! Or maybe they aren't
Despite narratives about buyers flocking to Florida, data from Atlas Van Lines and Florida's 2020 Demographic Estimating Conference suggest the migration patterns are negligible
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 12
US home affordability makes gains in second quarter
In the second quarter of 2020, median prices of single-family homes and condos have been more affordable than historic averages in nearly half of the United States
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
Market snapshot: Florida and the coronavirus pandemic
Agents across the state have felt a market impact since the virus took hold, but how and to what extent depends a bit on the region
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 20
natural disaster
Post Hurricane Katrina, people have poured into devastated areas
by Octavio Nuiry May 27