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Living Vogue Real Estate names Matthew Hickey CEO

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The luxury brokerage’s former chief operating officer now steps into his new role as the company works to expand its market presence. Former CEO Mark Coppens will focus on future plans to franchise, according to the company. Continue reading →

Controversial Florida foreign buyer ban survives 1st major court battle

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U.S. 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 and fair housing. Continue reading →

Texas, Florida buyers are trading civil rights for affordability: Redfin

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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. Continue reading →

Real estate heroes come to rescue after suffering losses in Maui fires

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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. Continue reading →

Trophy properties are all the rage right now, Jonathan Spears says

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Ahead of his appearance at Inman Luxury Connect, the Spears Group founder told Inman demand for trophy properties or highly unique listings is at an all-time high throughout North Florida. Continue reading →

‘Get creative’: As inventory drops, agents dust off trusted techniques

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With sales down and inventory low, agents are combing social media, calling expireds and seeking out people with major life milestones. In other words, they’re meeting the moment with creativity. Continue reading →

Florida dominates list of best markets for 1st-time homebuyers

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Palm Bay, Cape Coral and Tampa top WalletHub’s list of the best markets for first-time homebuyers. However, a closer look at the rankings shows first-timers may need to sacrifice quality of life for affordability gains. Continue reading →

From ship to shore: How yachts fuel Florida’s luxury real estate pipeline

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Every year, the world’s wealthiest people descend on Florida’s aquamarine waters. But for dedicated yachters, significant real estate investments typically follow, luxury agents told Inman. Continue reading →

Amid growing insurance crisis, Farmers pulls out of Florida

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A number of insurance providers have left Florida over the last year, apparently driven away thanks to extreme weather and a challenging legal landscape. Continue reading →