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In Fla., cash sales dropped year-to-year in only one metro: Fort Lauderdale. The percentage of cash sales ranged from 38.2% in Tampa to 49% in West Palm Beach.
A unanimous House and Senate approved more funding. Floridians who already submitted applications may get recommended storm upgrades with a match up to $10K.
New technology makes tasks easier – and more complicated. Realtors must constantly upgrade their skillset because the market undergoes sometimes rapid changes.
Brokers who can keep RE agents for years have many traits in common, with trust topping the list and “ongoing steadfast support” close behind.
A Miami-based developer recently switched his focus from NYC to Miami after realizing that during his 10 years in Fla., prices rose 180%, and in NYC, they rose 28%.
The Florida Department of Agriculture proposed wording is an ownership-reporting rule if residents of select foreign countries already own or inherit land in Fla.
Buyer demand dropped after employers started recalling workers to the office, and words like “cloffice” and “Zoom room” are appearing in fewer listings.
The Florida workforce housing program offers buyers down payments up to $35K for full-time Fla. workers who earn less than 150% of their area’s median income.
Event marketing ties calendar events to marketing efforts. At tax time, offer free tax help. At Halloween, offer pumpkin carving lessons.
The next potential shutdown occurs Nov. 17 if Congress doesn’t agree on a budget. While not dire yet, soon-to-be buyers may want to secure flood insurance before then.