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The housing market in South Florida is soaring, with single-family homes sales increasing by over 24% and median sales prices growing by nearly 18% compared to one year ago. New residents and business relocations from high-tax urban areas like New York are driving the demand for real estate in South Florida. While rising home prices may be… Read more: A Look at South Florida’s Real Estate Market For 2021

Forty-two million people have filed for unemployment. But last week applications for mortgages on new homes were up 17.5% compared to a year ago. It’s a hard concept to reconcile as millions of people file for unemployment every week and protests and riots have erupted around the country after the death of George Floyd, but people are still buying… Read more: There’s A Boom In Homebuying As Unemployment Soars

Low housing inventory, buyers moving to the suburbs, construction and renter affordability issues are likely to shape the course of 2021. Housing Market Expectations in 2021 The housing market continues to flourish as many buyers flock to the suburbs for more space, affordability and options that aren’t necessarily tied to an employer’s location. THE CORONAVIRUS pandemic… Read more: What to Expect From the Housing Market in 2021

As any real estate agent knows, leads are the lifeblood to success. This is why it is no secret that a high percentage of most agents’ time is dedicated to uncovering possible leads via as many conduits as possible.  That being said, all leads are not created equal. Some leads roll in thanks to expensive… Read more: Investors: A Real Estate Agent’s Most Powerful Partnership

Buying a home is an important – and exciting – decision. After all, having a place to call your own, to raise your family in, to do as you wish with no landlord to answer to are all motivating factors in starting the process. But, in addition to these emotional reasons, buying a home can… Read more: How Pre-Qualification Can Help You Get Your Dream Home

Low mortgage rates coupled with a shift to working at home are driving demand, Yun says The deadliest pandemic in more than a century has failed to derail the housing market because of the lowest mortgage rates ever recorded coupled with a shift in how people use their homes. “The buyers are coming in because of the low interest rates –… Read more: Why is the housing market thriving in a pandemic?

Amid travel bans, widespread stay-at-home orders and social-distancing mandates, millions of Americans have adapted to the changes brought about by COVID-19. Countless events have been rescheduled or cancelled, but for a few people — including those who already made plans to move — staying put is simply not an option. If you are about to… Read more: 5 Tips for Moving During COVID-19

What to do when in foreclosure in South Florida? Understanding your options is critical and knowing is key. There are non-profit organizations near you and they offer services that can help: Palm Beach County Broward County Miami-Dade County But, BE AWARE of scams!  The state of Florida has ways to protect you. Go to Florida’s… Read more: Facing foreclosure? You have choices!

An important piece of the real estate puzzle hinges on building a strong team. This is why in addition to our network of agents, lenders, attorneys, and brokers, we are always on the lookout for great contractors to partner with. Below is some more insight on what we are looking for along with a number… Read more: Seeking High-Quality Contractors to Join Our Team

If you are a real estate investor looking to purchase wholesale properties or partner on joint venture projects, look no further. Our team has the experience, know-how, and infrastructure to offer you opportunities in your real estate investment endeavors. No matter if you are looking for a rehab project to work on or you are… Read more: Are you Looking to Grow Your Real Estate Investment Opportunities?

Homeowners find themselves in the position of having to sell their home fast for any number of reasons. For example, there are times when family obligations require you to move out of state with little warning. Maybe a job relocation takes you to a new area. Or a personal situation has arisen, putting homeowners on… Read more: Situations We Can Help Home Sellers With

What are the best real estate lead generation options today? Where and how can real estate agents, investors and other related industry professionals generate more leads for buying, selling and renting properties? What are some of the little known benefits, and pitfalls of common real estate lead generation channels today? Here are 12 ways for real estate… Read more: Real Estate Lead Generation 101

The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason or another, there remains a void between these two independent strategies. Smart investors will figure… Read more: Technology vs. People Skills: Which Real Estate Strategies Will Win?

“Investment is most intelligent when most business like” – Warren Buffett If investing is better when conducted most business like, does it mean that more real estate investors ought to be investing in a more businesslike fashion? Should every real estate investor be investing as a business? What does that really mean? What does it look… Read more: Real Estate Investing As A Business

Many people are still wondering whether or not real estate is one of the best investment strategies for long-term wealth building. Is investing in homes still a smart investment for the average individual? Is a home still the best investment of a lifetime for most Americans? If so, why are some pessimists still questioning the rebound… Read more: Housing Still The Best Investment Tool Of A Lifetime