Florida’s real estate landscape is shifting after lawmakers passed House Bill 913, a sweeping measure designed to strengthen structural safety, transparency and financial accountability in condominium and cooperative associations — particularly those with three or more habitable stories. The law — enacted in response to the 2021 Surfside condominium collapse that killed 98 people — …

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HomeSmart announced a new brand identity at its annual Ignite: Growth Summit 2025, marking the company’s 25th anniversary. The rebrand includes an updated logo, visual design and messaging that leaders said reflect HomeSmart’s evolution and ongoing focus on supporting agents. HomeSmart ranks No. 11 by transaction sides and sales volume on the 2025 RealTrends Verified …

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On paper, Will Van Wickler’s story sounds like a fairy tale. A 24-year-old college dropout and self-described introvert closed $50 million-plus last year, sending 26-word golden letters in Maine. Even the titles of Van Wickler’s (many) podcast appearances sound suspicious. My personal favorite: “How To Hit a Million In Your First Year As An Introvert!” …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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