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Renier Casanova

What was your most interesting job before going into real estate?   Throughout my early professional years, I worked for the finest names in Luxury: Prada, Valentino and Gucci. As I look back, I think that was such an

NAR: Pending-home sales slide 2.3% in September

“Contract transactions slowed a bit in September and are showing signs of a calmer home price trend, as the market is running comfortably ahead of pre-pandemic activity.” — NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun

‘Undercover Billionaire’ buys pair of multifamily Heights properties

A Florida billionaire has purchased a pair of multifamily apartment complexes in the Heights, according to a press release. Grant Cardone, known to Discovery Channel fans as the “Undercover Billionaire,” purchased the recently built apartment mid-rises through his real

One, Two, Freddy’s coming for you…

The iconic home from “A Nightmare on Elm Street” is prime Hollywood real estate. And it’s currently for sale.

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller: Home prices rise again

Home-price gains were once again broadly distributed, as all 20 cities in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index rose, although in most cases at a slower rate than a month ago.

Federal Housing Finance Agency makes desktop appraisals permanent

It’s been a more than a year and a half of technological innovation in real estate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency has decided to make one tool — desktop appraisals — permanent.

Mortgage applications rise despite increase in interest rates

At the same time, the increase in interest rates drove fewer borrowers to refinance their loans, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Housing market starts to balance in September, giving buyers more choices, time

The month also saw a slight shift in inventory, even though shortages continued.

How pets are influencing housing decisions, post-pandemic

Pet ownership increased dramatically during the pandemic. 73% of homeowners report at least one pet in the home.

New-home sales rebound in September as prices hit new record

“There simply aren’t enough homes for sale relative to the demand fueled by millennials armed with low mortgage rate-driven house-buying power.” — First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi

Aizenshtat Team awarded for growth, prominence in industry

Kevin and Jacqui Aizenshtat of the Aizenshtat Team were recently named the fastest-growing agent and most prominent agent, respectively, for the first half of 2021 by Homesnap.  The award was based on growth, reach and visibility in the local

Making Moves: Nancy Batchelor and team join Compass, Miami Beach

The Nancy Batchelor Team has navigated to Compass, and although the address is different, the welcome is the same, the firm said in a press release.  Through her partnership with Compass, Batchelor said she would be better able to

Residential sales launch for mixed-use Miami Beach development URBIN

Residential sales have officially launched for URBIN, a mixed-use development that will combine residential, commercial, lifestyle and working spaces all under one roof. Backed by Miami-based real estate company Location Ventures, URBIN will unite design-forward residences with all-inclusive coworking

NAR: Existing-home sales rebound in September

The median existing-home price for all housing types in September was $352,800, up 13.3% on an annual basis, as every region in the country registered price increases.

MLB player sells Southwest Ranches home for $7.4M

MLB player Asdrúbal Cabrera, a Cincinnati Reds third baseman, recently sold his Southwest Ranches home for a record-setting $7,410,000.  The sale sets a record for the highest price per square foot in the gated community of Landmark Ranch Estates,

Freddie Mac to offer $3B in affordable housing bonds

Freddie Mac plans to offer at least $3 billion in single-family affordable housing bonds to support affordable homeownership and serve historically underserved markets, according to a press release. To underscore this effort, the company is offering approximately $285 million

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