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Florida Realtor association keys in on partnership with SentriLock

Aug 6, 2024

Orlando Regional Realtor Association, one of the nation’s top 10 largest multiple listing services, has made its decision on an official lockbox partner by selecting SentriLock, one of two primary industry providers.

Is student housing the right investment strategy for you?

Aug 6, 2024

Thinking about student housing as a multifamily strategy? MZ Capital Partners’ Michael H. Zaransky, who wrote a book on investing in student housing, shares the pros and cons to consider.

Lesson Learned: Continually seek opportunities for improvement

Aug 6, 2024

Find out how Orlando-based Premier Sotheby's International Realty agent and Miss Florida USA, Peyton Lewis, focuses on self-awareness, growth and goals to meet challenges head on.

8 key ways our team is preparing for Aug. 17

Aug 6, 2024

Here's how team leader Carl Medford is being proactive and prepared as his team gears up for the changes that will follow the implementation of the National Association of Realtors' settlement agreement.

NAR settlement still an enigma for some ahead of big Aug. 17 deadline

Aug 6, 2024

Last week, the brightest minds in real estate converged at Inman Connect to set agents, brokers and MLS members straight on the finer points of the new rules taking effect in less than two weeks.

Younger homebuyers say they’d sacrifice safety for affordability

Aug 5, 2024

Despite safety ranking high on the list of homebuyer concerns, many house hunters say they're willing to consider purchasing in a high-risk area in exchange for affordable housing, according to a new report.

Offerpad trims Q2 loss, but sales and revenue continue to slide

Aug 5, 2024

Shares in Offerpad hit a new all-time low in after-hours trading Monday after the iBuyer reported that it continues to trim its losses but expects further declines in revenue and homes sold in the third quarter.

Fannie, Freddie mulling tighter rules for multifamily lenders

Aug 5, 2024

Concerns about fraud mean lenders who want to sell multifamily loans to the mortgage giants may be required as soon as this summer to do more due diligence on borrowers and their properties.

Mar-a-Lago security crackdown blockades local luxury listings

Aug 5, 2024

Following last month's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a 24/7 road closure is curbing direct access to a number of Palm Beach luxury listings.

Zillow Gone Wild gets hit with $300K copyright infringement suit

Aug 5, 2024

A Washington listing photographer said Zillow Gone Wild used her photo without permission in February 2022. After attempting to negotiate a payment of roughly $30,000, she's now suing for a maximum judgment of $300,000.

Mixed-use development delayed 18 months after radioactive findings

Aug 5, 2024

The U.S. Navy will expand a toxic remediation project at the Hunter's Point Shipyard after radioactive findings at the site.

Agent churn at 10% in past year as industry sees 144K moves

Aug 5, 2024

By its definition, real estate is a high-churn business, according to Mike DelPrete, which offers the potential for massive shifts in brokerage revenue year-to-year.