Huddle Up: How Mike Rankin Collective builds team culture

For Mike Rankin and his team, success is rooted in a commitment to collaboration, positivity and client-centric service along with a family-like team culture, Melanie Klein writes. Continue reading

First American adds real-time fraud alerts to title tech platform

Order Insights helped protect over 130,000 files in November by validating transaction data, notifying title agents of discrepancies and identifying other potential fraud indicators. Continue reading

The Agency’s Red Paper report shows luxury market thriving

Luxury clientele’s resiliency toward interest rates and a well-performing stock market were primary factors in the luxury market’s positive performance in 2024. Continue reading

DOJ tells Supreme Court it has a right to investigate NAR policies

In its response to an NAR appeal, the DOJ acknowledged that, although it had closed an investigation into two NAR policies in 2020, it didn’t agree not to reopen it. Continue reading

December Fed rate cut seen as a lock — then caution may prevail

The latest Consumer Price Index reading is in line with expectations, but progress in fighting inflation has stalled. Forecasts for a slower pace of easing next year might keep mortgage rates above 6 percent. Continue reading

South Florida association launches consumer education ad campaign

Titled “Perfect Strangers,” the latest commercial is part of Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors’ stated goal of creating a national movement to change how consumers think of real estate agents. Continue reading

Alexander brothers charged with sex trafficking in fed indictment

The several months-long legal battle the brothers faced against several women who alleged sexual assault came to a head on Wednesday with their arrests in the wake of an FBI probe. Continue reading

Mobile home prices surge but remain an affordable alternative

The price of mobile homes has surged by approximately 58 percent between 2018 and 2023, outpacing the 37.66 percent growth in traditional single-family home prices. Continue reading

How I evolved into an authentic and effective servant leader

The question isn’t “Are you a leader?” It’s “What type of leader are you?” CEO Justin Bailey writes in this examination of his leadership journey. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Real estate needs patience, empathy, a listening ear

Find out how this Pacific Palisades luxury agent and new development expert has grown her career alongside the growth of her market. Continue reading