Luxury agents signal cautious optimism in second half of 2024

Elections, interest rates and tax policies all may impact the luxury market for the remainder of the year, according to midyear reports from Christie’s Real Estate and Sotheby’s International Realty. 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

‘It’s finally happening.’ Cooler inflation opens the door to rate cut

Overall inflation rose just 3 percent on an annual basis in June, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year Treasury yield, an indicator of mortgage rates, plummeted on the news Thursday. Continue reading

5 ‘Owning Manhattan’ moments we can’t stop thinking about

The new Netflix show, centering on SERHANT.’s NYC agents, has been out for more than a week. Here are the jaw-dropping moments we keep circling back to mentally. Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO: CoStar made ‘deceptive and misleading’ claims

Damian Eales told Inman his company is focused on providing high-quality leads and has plans to further leverage the network of its parent company, News Corp. Continue reading

NAR chief economist predicts 6% mortgage rates. Is this the time?

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told CNBC he expects mortgage rates to settle around 6 percent, a prediction he’s made before. A look back at two years of his forecasts amid a chaotic economy. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: David Marder, The Marder Group at Compass

Find out how this Florida broker and his team blend SEO savvy and digital marketing with “old-fashioned hard work and sweat equity.” Continue reading

4 ways to find your investment niche in multifamily real estate

By identifying a niche market and connecting with renters there, multifamily investors can build a successful business while providing renters with what they seek most, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading

Teams Spotlight: The Exclusive Group at Douglas Elliman

Find out how the team’s three co-founders — Gary Pohrer, Nick Malinosky and Devin Kay — developed a team that spans the South Florida coastline from Jupiter to Miami Beach. Continue reading