Mortgage fraud risk is going down around the U.S. — but South Florida is still on top

Mortgage fraud is dropping around the state and throughout the nation. Despite the overall drop, though, the Miami metro area still led the U.S. for most mortgage fraud risk. Some attribute South Florida’s drop in fraud risk to stricter regulation from lenders, who are using more tools to mitigate against fraud, such as reviewing appraisals more closely to assess home values and ensure the asking price is not inflated. More from the Miami Herald.

Manatee photo business celebrates 20 years

Johnson PhotoImaging — or JPI as its affectionately called by customers and employees — started just as a boom in digital photography and print forced many traditional darkroom-based photo businesses to close. After two decades of business, Johnson PhotoImaging is the last full-service camera store on the Gulf coast of Florida. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show celebrates 60th anniversary with Superyacht Village

South Florida is about to become Superyacht Capital of the World, at least during the week of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The 60th anniversary boat show running Oct. 30-Nov. 3 along Fort Lauderdale's waterfront will debut a new feature event production company Informa describes as the Superyacht Village. More from TCPalm.

Hotel boom means more rooms, more variety for tourists and business travelers in Palm Beach County

Looking for a quiet, luxury boutique hotel just two blocks from the ocean in Palm Beach? Or a new tourist hotel with a rooftop bar in downtown Delray Beach. Or just in town for a quick business visit near the airport? Business and leisure travelers who visit Palm Beach County have a growing number of choices in new hotels that are just coming online, and older ones that have undergone makeovers. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Sales and Marketing Advice
My customer's customer

Sometimes selling and marketing can seem a little complicated. Particularly when selling directly to another business. No matter the size of the enterprise or type of industry, business-to-business sales can feel like a high-wire act, tip-toeing very gingerly and juggling three bowling pins at the same time. Read Ron Stein's full column here.

Three benefits developers should expect

Design-build is quickly gaining traction in the United States as the preferred project delivery method in construction. In fact, according to Fails Management Institute (FMI), it will represent nearly half of construction spending by 2021. There are many benefits to the design-build approach over traditional design-bid-build methods. [Sponsored report]