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Compass cuts signing bonuses following Q2 market downturn

Compass revealed big losses — to the tune of $100 million — in its second quarter report. And as a result, the firm will no longer offer equity or cash incentives to new agents.

Brad Meltzer named partner and president for Two Roads Development

Meltzer has more than 30 years of construction experience and previously led a top national construction firm.

New-home construction falls 9.6% in July

The pace of housing starts for both single-family and multifamily residences was down on a month over month basis, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported. 

Illustrated Properties welcomes Katie Blineau to Jupiter office

Agent and designer Katie Blineau has joined the Jupiter office of Illustrated Properties, a member of The Keyes Company.

Homebuyer competition falls to lowest level since start of pandemic

In Miami, 37.6% of offers faced competition last month.

NAHB: U.S. in a “housing recession,” single-family starts will decline in 2022

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell for the eighth straight month in August, as the key measure of builder confidence indicated a pessimistic outlook. 

Delray Beach ranked No. 2 city for Airbnb hosts to earn income from long-term renters

Delray Beach is the No. 2 city in the analysis for average host income in the first quarter of 2022.

RedfinNow expanding to South Florida

The expansion will bring RedfinNow into 34 markets in 16 states and Washington, D.C.

Keller Williams launches new business-development programs for agents

The brokerage’s new “communities” will provide its agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

Mortgage rates fall to four-month low as buyers return to market

Homebuyers may catch a break this month as rates have come down nearly a point from the recent high on fears of a recession.

Zillow brings Opendoor offers to its platform

Sellers using Zillow may request and view an offer directly from Opendoor and compare it to an open-market sale with a real estate agent. 

Coral Gables tops list of South Florida’s highest rent communities

Coral Gables has the sixth-highest average monthly rent in the country at $4,310.

Rental and homeowner vacancy rates still near historic lows, Census data shows

The national rental vacancy rate dropped to 5.6% in the second quarter of the year while the homeowner vacancy rate remained at 0.8%.

Mortgage rates fall below 5% — for the first time since April

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.99% as of Aug. 4: down 0.8% from last week. The news marks the first time since April that mortgage rates have dipped below 5%.

The worst neighbor annoyances — ranked

Are your neighbors the worst? Whatever it is that grinds your gears, you can bet it comes in on this list of the top neighbor frustrations.

MIAMI Association of Realtors® reveals 20 Under 40 list

The recognizes real estate professionals who demonstrate excellence in their careers, leadership and community involvement. 

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