8 key ways our team is preparing for Aug. 17

Here’s how team leader Carl Medford is being proactive and prepared as his team gears up for the changes that will follow the implementation of the National Association of Realtors’ settlement agreement. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Continually seek opportunities for improvement

Find out how Orlando-based Premier Sotheby’s International Realty agent and Miss Florida USA, Peyton Lewis, focuses on self-awareness, growth and goals to meet challenges head on. Continue reading

Is student housing the right investment strategy for you?

Thinking about student housing as a multifamily strategy? MZ Capital Partners’ Michael H. Zaransky, who wrote a book on investing in student housing, shares the pros and cons to consider. Continue reading

Offerpad trims Q2 loss, but sales and revenue continue to slide

Shares in Offerpad hit a new all-time low in after-hours trading Monday after the iBuyer reported that it continues to trim its losses but expects further declines in revenue and homes sold in the third quarter. Continue reading

Younger homebuyers say they’d sacrifice safety for affordability

Despite safety ranking high on the list of homebuyer concerns, many house hunters say they’re willing to consider purchasing in a high-risk area in exchange for affordable housing, according to a new report. Continue reading

Fannie, Freddie mulling tighter rules for multifamily lenders

Concerns about fraud mean lenders who want to sell multifamily loans to the mortgage giants may be required as soon as this summer to do more due diligence on borrowers and their properties. Continue reading

Mar-a-Lago security crackdown blockades local luxury listings

Following last month’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a 24/7 road closure is curbing direct access to a number of Palm Beach luxury listings. Continue reading

Mixed-use development delayed 18 months after radioactive findings

The U.S. Navy will expand a toxic remediation project at the Hunter’s Point Shipyard after radioactive findings at the site. Continue reading

Zillow Gone Wild gets hit with $300K copyright infringement suit

A Washington listing photographer said Zillow Gone Wild used her photo without permission in February 2022. After attempting to negotiate a payment of roughly $30,000, she’s now suing for a maximum judgment of $300,000. Continue reading

Barnes & Noble founder finds buyer for $96M Palm Beach home

Just about one month after listing the property with Leonard Moens, Leonard Riggio’s 1.7-acre oceanfront estate in Palm Beach has gone under contract. Continue reading