CBRE has simultaneously served as a real estate consultant for the City of Jacksonville and an advisor to the private development team that bought JEA’s downtown headquarters for $1 million — a site assessed at roughly $30 million. This dual role raises serious conflict-of-interest and transparency concerns as the city moves forward with major downtown redevelopment projects.

With Governor DeSantis signing HB 913 into law, Florida is taking a crucial step toward stabilizing its condominium market—offering much-needed financial flexibility to associations and relief to owners grappling with rising costs, as skyrocketing HOA fees and strict safety mandates continue to strain aging buildings and their residents.

Florida’s expanding short-term rental market is intensifying conflicts over neighborhood livability and housing access, as cities like Jacksonville Beach confront rising public safety concerns and dwindling long-term housing—all while lacking the regulatory power to respond effectively.

As Florida faces a wave of aging condo infrastructure, mounting special assessments, and evacuations, the fate of House Bill 913 now sits with Governor DeSantis—raising questions about whether the proposed reforms can truly protect residents without pricing them out of their homes.

In a growing trend among Florida developers, Freehold Communities is invoking the Florida Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution Act to push back against zoning denials that threaten its agrihood projects.

In the final days of Florida’s 2025 legislative session, lawmakers unanimously passed a compromise condo reform bill aimed at easing financial burdens on unit owners while preserving key safety mandates enacted after the Surfside collapse.

While state lawmakers debate how best to enforce condo safety, Jacksonville quietly exemplifies how local inaction can render any reform meaningless.

With SB 1742, Sen. Jennifer Bradley is trying to bring clarity and flexibility to Florida’s building safety laws—but the chaos in Jacksonville shows that reform without enforcement is just paperwork.

The slow decay of 324 N. Broad Street, a city-owned historic building in LaVilla, offers a stark example of how Jacksonville fails to practice the preservation values it preaches.

With millions in unpaid fines tied to neglected historic buildings, Jacksonville is moving toward a more enforceable preservation policy.

Flames, fumes, and food: Jacksonville City Councilman Joe Carlucci heads effort to outlaw this risky combo of food trucks at area gas stations.

It started as a side mission—but Corcos’s investigation into the IRS has revealed one of the most expensive tech failures in government history.

Florida’s 2025 legislative session is set to address critical condominium regulations, balancing safety mandates with financial feasibility in response to widespread non-compliance and concerns over homeowner displacement.

The City of Jacksonville can do more to protect the community from negligent property owners who ignore municipal code violation fines, with some owing six figures while additional complaints aren't being heard.

Florida Property taxes soar, but Amendment 5 offers relief to homeowners by increasing exemptions and limiting annual assessment increases, providing some financial stability amidst rising costs.

By reforming zoning regulations to incentivize density, streamline approvals, and mandate workforce housing, Jacksonville can increase the availability of affordable housing for essential workers and build a more resilient middle class.

HOAs offer potential benefits like community amenities and property value appreciation, but they also come with costs, restrictions, and potential conflicts, so potential homebuyers should carefully evaluate them.

The rapid growth of ESG investing has led to a proliferation of unregulated rating agencies, raising concerns about the reliability and comparability of ESG ratings. While the European Union has taken steps to regulate ESG ratings, the U.S. has yet to implement similar measures, leaving a regulatory gap in the world's largest ESG market.

Companies face growing pressure to demonstrate sustainability, but the risk of greenwashing – misleading sustainability claims – is increasing. To mitigate this, companies must prioritize data accuracy, transparency, and independent verification, while investors must exercise due diligence.

Biodiversity loss poses significant financial risks to businesses and economies worldwide. By investing in nature-based solutions and adopting sustainable practices, we can mitigate these risks and ensure a more resilient future for our planet and its people.