The end of 2017 is fast approaching, marking a time when most think back on everything that happened in the past year and set New Year’s resolutions to have an even better 2018. Whether you resolve to call your

It’s no industry secret that millennials have enormous buying power — the National Association of Realtors found that homebuyers 36 and younger made up the largest share of buyers this year at 34 percent. They may be an intimidating

Leaving a lasting impression on your clients goes beyond buying a dapper suit and driving a shiny car. Instead, homebuyers these days are going beyond outward appearances of real estate agents and prioritizing their values. To classify what homebuyers

With homebuying confidence on a steady descent since August, it’s clear the high prices of homes are affecting both buyers and sellers across the country. According to ValueInsured’s Modern Homebuyer Survey, 79 percent of homeowners believe that now is

The frantic spring and summer buying season often leaves agents dreaming about a winter slowdown so they can take a break, kick back and relax. But don’t take advantage of the slow season too much: Once you recharge a

The internet offers scores of tips and resources for finding a mortgage, but according to a recent survey conducted by Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research group, homebuyers feel more comfortable shopping for mortgages with assistance from specialists. According

Now that August has passed and the real estate industry is recovering from a dizzyingly busy summer, it’s time for agents to brush up on industry fundamentals, such as safety. September marks the beginning of Realtor Safety Month from

Taking the time to stage a home can make a significant difference in how long that home stays on sale, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2017 Profile of Home Staging report. The report found that 62 percent of

Luxury Portfolio International’s recent white paper, “The Affluent Homebuyer: a quest for meaning,” breaks down the new mindset of today’s luxury buyer. The report’s authors assert that traditional trappings of luxury are quickly becoming old and outdated, and today’s

Miami Agent (MA): Many experts believe Miami’s luxury home/condo market is in a bubble. Do you agree? Why or why not? Chad Carroll (CC): I do not view current market conditions as a formal bubble. The issues do not

Miami’s real estate market slumped in 2016, with the pace of sales and appreciation slowing. But still, the market remains hot – flushed with buyers from around both the country and the globe. It’s an attractive market with rising

Miami Agent (MA): Does Miami have a healthy luxury market? Why or why not? Jay Parker (JP): The Miami luxury market suffered during 2016 for reasons that we believe relate much more to external influences than a slowdown in

Within the family of sites like Zillow and Redfin, there have been a plethora of tech startups emerging from the woodwork over the past couple of years in endless pursuit of streamlining the home buying and selling process. Here are a

Is scooping up properties to list on Airbnb a good investment strategy? What do agents need to know before their clients buy properties as Airbnb investments? Real estate expert Samantha DeBianchi, founder of DeBianchi Real Estate in South Florida and

Is scooping up properties to list on Airbnb a good investment strategy? What do agents need to know before their clients buy properties as Airbnb investments? Real estate expert Samantha DeBianchi, founder of DeBianchi Real Estate in South Florida and

There is a slight disconnect between homeowners and appraisers in Miami, according to Quick Loans’ latest National Home Price Perception Index (HPPI). The good news is the disconnect is in the favor of homeowners. In February, homeowner opinion in Miami placed