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Real estate in brief: Tariffs hit remodeling, explaining REOs and more

Tariffs cause growing concern in remodeling industry The escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and China continues to make headlines. While the actual effects of the new tariffs introduced by both countries are myriad, they are having a discernible

Florida home sales improve in April

Home sales in the Miami area and throughout Florida rebounded decisively in April after a sluggish start to the year, based on new data released by the Florida Realtors association May 21. In the Miami metro area spanning across

This Week in Miami Real Estate: Q1 sales, remote notary and more

First quarter condo sales grow in Miami Condo sales that closed during the first quarter of the year within Miami-Dade County were up incrementally on an annual basis, according to the latest market data from the Miami Association of

What agents need to know about coastal flood risks and solutions

If you’re a real estate agent, there are many perks of selling a coastal home to a consumer, whether if it’s a rental or a permanent residence. But, there are many considerations that should be rendered to the consumer

How to make the most out of networking events

Beth Butler has been working in the real estate industry for many years. And even as President of Compass Miami with more than 500 agents, she still takes the time to attend a variety of networking events each month.

Real Estate in Brief: Trump at NAR, Redfin-RE/MAX split and more

President Trump to speak at NAR conference The National Association of Realtors announced in a May 12 press release that President Donald Trump would address attendees of its Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. this week. While

Redfin unveils latest move against buyer agent commissions

Redfin has been testing a pilot program that will allow homebuyers to make offers on homes listed on its platform without an agent representing them. The program, dubbed Redfin Direct, has been in testing phases in the Boston market

This Week in Miami Real Estate: Housing demand, MLS changes and more

Miami needs 50,000 homes to meet housing demand Miami needs to build or conserve at least 50,000 housing units in order to meet the existing need, according to The Connect Capital Miami Report. The report also found that 71

Developing Miami: Investment opportunity in condo hotel minutes from Disney

At nighttime, The Grove Resort & Water Park – Orlando’s newest vacation home resort – offers a front-row seat for one of Orlando’s most magical moments: the fireworks display at Walt Disney World. The Grove’s proximity to the theme

Boosting the middle class through smarter housing policy

The American middle class is considered a crucial demographic in the political, economic and social sense. But defining who, or what, is middle-class has never been easy for experts or ordinary people. Most Americans consider themselves middle-class, even if

Miami is still drawing homebuyers from around the US

Miami remains one of the top destinations for Americans looking to move elsewhere, according to a recent analysis from Redfin. The online home listing company compiled data from approximately 1 million users who searched for homes for sale on

Survey: Home sellers are confident, but need agents’ help

It turns out that sellers may need you more than you might realize. A new survey by SOLD.com found that 94 percent of home sellers are confident about selling their home, yet over half are unfamiliar with the options

The path to painless tech integration

Almost every aspect of our lives has been transformed by technology. Advancements in virtual reality, blockchain, artificial intelligence and other new technologies have raised the bar on consumer expectations. If you’re tempted to dismiss those developments as being unrelated

This Week in Miami Real Estate: Brokerage moves, climate adaptation and more

Study examines how Miami homeowners prep for rising seas Like many other coastal cities, Miami is particularly susceptible to the anticipated effects of global warming. If current trends continue, environmental scientists estimate as much as 20 percent of Miami

Builders bullish on 55+ market, but labor shortages loom

Industry confidence in the single-family housing market for older adults reached an all-time high last quarter. The National Association of Home Builders’ 55+ Housing Market Index continued its recent incline with a reading of 72, up six points from

Real Estate in Brief: Cooler prices, association hires and more

Redfin sees first annual home price decrease since 2012 While most national indicators have shown home price growth falling over the last several months, Redfin is the first to report that price increases have hit negative territory. In its

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