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How Coldwell Banker is redefining real estate through lifestyle and legacy

by Stacy Ann StephensReal Estate October 15, 2025October 16, 2025No Comments

The new Coldwell Banker brand campaign marks a pivotal evolution for the 119-year-old real estate powerhouse. Vice President of Marketing Brandon Newman, who joined the company after a career with luxury automotive brands like Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin, is leading the charge to shift the narrative from transactions to transformation, helping people “live well and …

How Much Do You Need to Buy a Home in Winter Park, FL? A Comprehensive Guide

by Stacy Ann StephensWinter Park FL Homes October 15, 2025October 13, 2025No Comments

Winter Park, Florida, renowned for its charming streets, upscale boutiques, and vibrant arts scene, is a highly desirable place to call home. But before you start picturing yourself strolling down Park Avenue, it’s crucial to understand the financial landscape of the Winter Park, FL real estate market. This comprehensive guide breaks down all the costs …

Unlock Your Central Florida Dream Home

by Stacy Ann StephensReal Estate October 15, 2025October 15, 2025No Comments

Unlocking Your Central Florida Dream: Buying, Selling, and Investing in Orlando, Winter Park & BeyondWelcome to the vibrant heart of the Sunshine State! Central Florida, encompassing the dynamic cities of Orlando and the charming elegance of Winter Park, presents a unique and ever-evolving landscape for homebuyers, sellers, and astute investors alike. This region isn’t just…

Atlas VMS names Trey Cole VP of client engagement for AIM-Port

by Stacy Ann StephensReal Estate October 14, 2025October 15, 2025No Comments

Valuation management form Atlas VMS has appointed Trey Cole as vice president of client engagement for its AIM-Port Platform Solutions Division. In his new role, Cole will focus on strengthening customer relationships, expanding client-focused initiatives and promoting adoption of the AIM-Port platform across the country. AIM-Port — Atlas VMS’s flagship order management system — was …

ADU innovation spells affordable housing progress in North Carolina

by Stacy Ann StephensReal Estate October 14, 2025October 15, 2025No Comments

In Wilmington, North Carolina’s tight housing market — where infill land is scarce and prices have climbed sharply — Jeffrey and Becky Maynard of Our House Your Home LLC are finding creative ways to keep their mission of affordable family housing alive. What began a decade ago as a small real estate venture has evolved …

Buyer agency agreements test limits of real estate agent-buyer trust

by Stacy Ann StephensReal Estate October 14, 2025October 15, 2025No Comments

In August 2024, as many in the real estate industry prepared for the terms of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement to go into effect, industry professionals began wondering how agents would handle breached buyer agency agreements and if lawsuits would ensue. Fast forward 13 months, and this issue has become …

Stellar MLS, BeachesMLS enter data sharing agreement

by Stacy Ann StephensReal Estate October 14, 2025October 15, 2025No Comments

Real estate professionals in Northern Florida now have access to listings in South Florida without needing an additional MLS subscription. Stellar MLS and BeachesMLS have entered into a reciprocal data sharing agreement, according to an announcement on Tuesday. The two Florida-based MLSs say that this agreement expands data access and connectivity for real estate professionals …

Zillow and Esusu expand credit-building for renters

by Stacy Ann StephensReal Estate October 14, 2025October 15, 2025No Comments

Zillow is expanding its rent reporting program through a new partnership with Esusu, allowing renters across the U.S. to use their on-time rent payments to build credit history. The partnership allows any renter — not just those who pay rent through Zillow — to have on-time payments reported to all major credit bureaus for $20 …

Dallas housing market shows steady demand as inventory expands

by Stacy Ann StephensReal Estate October 13, 2025October 14, 2025No Comments

HW Data shows 2,850 single-family homes sold across the DFW metroplex last week, marking consistent sales volume as the region adjusts to a slower but still active pace. The market data signals a balanced but cooling market. Inventory and pricing trends North Texas inventory continued to grow last week, reaching 2.52 months of supply. That’s …

Miami has the world’s biggest housing bubble. Local experts reject that label

by Stacy Ann StephensReal Estate October 13, 2025October 14, 2025No Comments

Miami has been ranked as the world’s most overvalued housing market, according to the 2025 UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index. But Florida real estate leaders say the city’s fundamentals remain strong and the report misrepresents what’s really happening on the ground. The UBS index, which measures housing imbalances in 25 major cities, placed Miami …