Agents storm TikTok with flood of complaints after NAR settlement

Since Friday, real estate agents have been arguing on the video sharing platform that the recent commission suit settlement is likely to hurt both homebuyers and the agents who represent them. Continue reading

Luis Suárez buys $12M pad near teammate Messi in Fort Lauderdale

The Inter Miami striker bought the 7,100-square-foot property in an off-market deal. He’ll be just a 10-minute walk away from fellow teammate, Lionel Messi. Continue reading

‘The joy of painting’ lives on in former Bob Ross artist retreat

The Mediterranean-style home in Florida was once owned by Bob Ross Inc. and hosted art retreats for Bob Ross-certified instructors and their students. Now it’s for sale for $1.999 million. Continue reading

SERHANT. launches in Orlando with The Home Squad

The 16-member team led by Sarah and Mark Raumaker closed $86 million in sales volume last year and has sold more than $260 million in sales volume since its founding in 2018. Continue reading

New lawsuit accuses eXp of ignoring agent sexual assault

The suit accuses now-former eXp agents of sexually assaulting a woman and claims eXp failed to stop the “abhorrent behavior.” It follows a similar case that began in February. Continue reading

Major real estate players push back against Florida’s foreign buyer ban

Lobbying group the Real Estate Roundtable, which represents the interests of investors like Citigroup Inc., Blackstone, Related, Starwood and Wells Fargo & Co., is appealing to state legislators to amend Governor DeSantis’ new, restrictive foreign… Continue reading

RESAAS steps up in midst of Florida insurance crisis

The ever-evolving technology and business services company is offering an “accessible, affordable and award-winning” home insurance plan for agents to offer clients in Florida. Continue reading

Living Vogue Real Estate names Matthew Hickey CEO

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

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