The Burgman Group joins Real on Florida’s Space Coast

The three-person team, led by real estate professional Shane Burgman, brings a wealth of experience to Real.
Over the course of his 10-year career, Burgman has sold an average of 50 homes per year, totaling over $200 million in sales. Continue reading

New York City real estate mogul Jacob Chetrit dies

Alongside his brother Juda, Jacob led the Chetrit Organization, which owned notable properties, including a 366,000-square-foot building at 1 Whitehall Street in New York’s Financial District. The duo also had major prospects underway in Pompano Beach … Continue reading

Back-to-back storms tank pending home sales in Florida

Increasingly violent hurricane seasons and surging home insurance costs have tanked Florida’s housing market, according to a Redfin market report published on Tuesday. Continue reading

The Keyes Company rolls out brand refresh ahead of 100th anniversary

The rebranding effort, a collaboration with Tiny Wins, a prominent agency known for clients such as Tony Robbins, Visa and CBRE, includes a fresh visual identity, advanced technology tools and a renewed commitment to customer-focused service. Continue reading

Florida broker arrested for laundering son’s escort profits

After 24 years of running an illegal escort service, mother-son crime duo Margareta von Lambert and Christopher Jelavic have been busted for using von Lambert’s real estate and art businesses to launder their profits. Von Lambert, 70, and Jelavic, 48, … Continue reading

Compass Florida founding member Bobby Jones joins Douglas Elliman

After nine 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. Continue reading

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 56,000 home-purchase agreements in June, according to Redfin. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

Florida is king for short-term rental investors: Study

Enviable weather, ocean views and a lengthy list of landmark tourist destinations have made Florida a treasure chest for short-term rental investors. A Clever Real Estate market analysis published on Tuesday revealed strong property values, robust popu… Continue reading