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Miami set to be one of the hottest buyer’s markets this spring

Since homes spend a median of 60 days on the market, Miami buyers enjoy more choice and flexibility than those in tighter markets.

Compass names Miltiadis Kastanis as South Florida’s new-development sales director

Kastanis most recently worked at Douglas Elliman, where he produced more than $300 million in total sales volume since 2023.

Francisco Mercado-James

“Stay consistent!” Francisco Mercado-James, Luxury Realtor, Ancona Real Estate, North Bay Village

Illustrated Properties hires executive sales manager for corporate office

The new manager, Mandie Weller, has a decade of real estate management experience and most recently worked at Long & Foster. 

Off-MLS listing leads to lower selling prices, especially in communities of color

By choosing to list their homes privately, homesellers in 2023 and 2024 forwent a collective $1 billion, according to new research from Zillow.

Once again, baby boomers make up the largest share of homebuyers

“In a plot twist, baby boomers have overtaken millennials — the largest U.S. population — to become the top generation of homebuyers,” said Jessica Lautz, NAR’s deputy chief economist and vice president of research.

Rocket to acquire Mr. Cooper for $9.4 billion

The acquisition of the mortgage servicer comes on the heels of Rocket’s $1.75 billion deal for Redfin. 

Work begins on Fort Lauderdale workforce housing following $80 million financing package

The 400-apartment community, to be known as The Era, is being developed by Affiliated Development. 

Bona fide modern art by the beach

Designed by architect Eric Owen Moss in 1977, the multifamily home is located just minutes from the Pacific Ocean in Playa Del Rey, California.

NAR announces 61 job cuts, additions to senior leadership team

NAR recently announced major staffing changes. These include the elimination of 41 current positions and 20 open roles as well as multiple additions to the senior leadership team.

Pablo Alfaro joins Compass

Alfaro most recently served as director of sales at Douglas Elliman. 

Pending home sales post surprise gain in February but remain sluggish

The National Association of REALTORS’® Pending Home Sales Index rose 2% month over month in February, topping an expected 0.9% gain. 

Littal Schwarzbaum

“Don’t get discouraged. All it takes is one deal.” — Littal Schwarzbaum, luxury real estate specialist, Ancona Real Estate, Miami Beach

2024 saw record-high Hispanic homeownership — despite a declining annual rate

Hispanic homeownership reached a record high of 9.8 million in 2024, marking the largest annual increase among any racial or ethnic group for the second year in a row, according to new data from NAHREP.

NAR keeps Clear Cooperation but adds delayed-marketing option

The new policy allows sellers to put off marketing their properties for a period of time to be determined by their local MLSs. 

Land ho! A ‘boathouse’ on solid ground in Sarasota

This property is actually two properties: a landlocked “boathouse,” plus its own personal lighthouse.

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