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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.
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
After the release of the Case-Shiller Index and the National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales report, it seems like the spring market is finally ready to take off. The CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index reported a 4 percent annual gain
Real estate has been hit with multiple legal challenges to the status quo, particularly in how agents get paid. The first suit, filed in federal district court in Chicago, takes aim at a rule it says was instituted by
Condo sales drove big gains in the Miami housing market last month, thanks in part to the continuing impact of the new federal tax code and, in a more recent development, a decline in mortgage rates. According to the
New FHFA director discusses plans for mortgage market Earlier this month, the Senate confirmed Mark Calabria as the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The FHFA oversees government-owned mortgage insurers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which together
