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Zillow: Unprecedented housing market shift has had little impact on sellers

While the past year has been unprecedented in terms of economic change and a global pandemic, most U.S. home sellers’ experiences were similar to past years, according to Zillow’s latest consumer housing trends report.  Consistent with the past three

EXIT Realty nurtures mental health, well-being in workplace

As COVID-19 continues to negatively impact people and workplaces, EXIT Realty Corp. International announced it is working to maintain the health and well-being of its agents and brokers through a series of programs, including its Focus on Good Health initiative.

North Miami Beach Aliro Apartments expansion project to break ground in 2022

A $120 million expansion of the Aliro Apartments development in North Miami Beach, is expected to break ground in early spring of 2022, according to a press release. FINFROCK will serve as the project’s architect, structural engineer, precast concrete

Insurance-based smart home technology saves homeowners in more ways than one

As remote work becomes the new norm for many homeowners, real estate professionals are encouraging clients to consider implementing insurance-based smart home technology into their homes. 

Atlanta Realtor named president of AREAA

At 37 years old, the new president will be the second-youngest leader of the national nonprofit trade organization, which works to improve the homeownership rate in the Asian-American Pacific Islander community.

HUD now considering climate change when underwriting loans

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced a plan that will implement new policies to combat global warming, according to a press release. 

Flanagan, Salter Group join invitation-only Haute Residence network

Acclaimed real estate professionals Dana Flanagan and the Salter Group have accepted invitations to join the Haute Residence Exclusive Real Estate Network, according to a press release. 

Real Estate Weekend Miami announced for December

Real Estate LIVE Events LLC announced it will host a three-day conference in December for real estate professionals looking to get back into the business in Miami. Real Estate Weekend Miami will be held in various venues on Dec. 10-12.

Missing apostrophe in Facebook post lands real estate agent in court

An Australian real estate agent’s failure to use proper punctuation in a Facebook post could cost him tens of thousands of dollars, according to a report by The New York Times.

Developers sell Bay Harbor Islands condo-hotel units in $21M deal

Developers Ari Pearl and Jonathan Leifer sold over half of the units at their converted Bay Harbor Islands condo-hotel for roughly $389,000 per key or about $21.4 million total, according to a report by The Real Deal. 

South Florida tops list for biggest construction value increase

Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach were ranked as the top major U.S. cities to see the biggest increase in single-family home construction value from June 2020 to June 2021, according to a report by OMNIS Panels.

Former NBA star’s Miami Beach mansion lists for $42M

The waterfront Miami estate formerly owned by Miami Heat star Chris Bosh is on the market for $42 million.

Buy Emmitt Smith’s house — and get a date with the NFL star

Emmit Smith’s mansion boasts five bedrooms and nine bathrooms… in addition to one extra, unusual feature: a dinner date with the athlete himself.

Court rules sending email could create binding contract

Email users should be mindful of what they write, as the contents of electronic messages could be legally binding, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors. 

Miami-Dade County breaks record for August sales

Miami-Dade County set yet another record for 2021, posting its best August sales month. This was the county’s sixth consecutive record-breaking month for sales.

Latino real estate investments are increasing at high rate

The median household wealth for U.S. Latinos is set to triple by 2024 — largely due to recent real estate gains. This information comes from data released by NAHREP®.

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