Perchwell’s $25M Series B revs up idling VC market

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Brokerage and MLS software platform Perchwell has closed on a Series B round of funding led by Lux Capital. Continue reading →

Florida Realtor association keys in on partnership with SentriLock

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Orlando Regional Realtor Association, one of the nation’s top 10 largest multiple listing services, has made its decision on an official lockbox partner by selecting SentriLock, one of two primary industry providers. Continue reading →

NAR settlement still an enigma for some ahead of big Aug. 17 deadline

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Last week, the brightest minds in real estate converged at Inman Connect to set agents, brokers and MLS members straight on the finer points of the new rules taking effect in less than two weeks. Continue reading →

8 key ways our team is preparing for Aug. 17

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 →