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Miami ranks No. 4 in recovery since the recession

Almost a decade since the start of the recession, when the housing market crashed and home values dropped 30 percent, SmartAsset has compiled a list of the cities that have seen the most recovery. From 2010 on, five metrics were

Florida ranks No. 7 on Forbes list of best states for business

This year, Florida sits at No. 7 on Forbes annual ranking of the best states for business. Analyzed across six categories: business costs, labor supply, regulatory environment, economic growth, climate prospects and quality of life, Florida ranked No. 1

FSBOs reach all-time low in 2017

For-sale-by-owner (FSBO) homes accounted for only 8 percent of recent home sales, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This marks an all-time low in FSBO home sales since NAR began recording the data in 1981. Between 2001

New app to boost agent safety would ‘Forewarn’ of potential risks

Despite all the technology that’s involved in the real estate industry today, there still remains a human element that won’t be going away any time soon. House hunters and potential buyers can search for homes all they want, but

Sherwin-Williams picks its 2018 color of the year

Source: Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams released its 2018 Color Forecast, where Oceanside was named color of the year. Oceanside (SW 6496), a rich, deep blue color, won for its comforting warmth, while still leaving a hint of the unknown, evocative of

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Miami Agent magazine seeking ad sales representative

Agent Publishing, publisher of online trade magazines for residential real estate agents, is looking to grow a sales team in each of our markets, starting with Miami. As Miami’s online magazine for real estate agents, Miami Agent magazine has

HOA fees are on the rise

  Condo shoppers have more to contend with than just rising home prices. According to a new report from Trulia, homeowners association (HOA) fees are on the rise across the nation. The U.S. has seen a rise in homeowners association

Major commuter rail, expansive downtown station to go online this summer

A new public transportation system will arrive in Miami by the summer, and is bringing with it a massive mixed-use development to Downtown Miami. Brightline, the new rapid-transit line linking Miami to Orlando, is expected to begin service out

Agents and the AHCA

  The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its highly anticipated analysis of the new legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare on Monday afternoon, including findings that the law will leave millions more people uninsured compared to the current health

Engel & Völkers launches the Estrada-Zea Team

Engel & Völkers Miami, a luxury real estate firm, recently announced the launch of the Estrada-Zea Team, established by married couple Juan Estrada and Margarita Zea, both residential advisors who specialize in luxury condos. The husband-and-wife duo, who are

Canada passes Colombia in Miami real estate searches

As of Oct. 2016, Canada surpassed long time leader, Colombia, to become the top international country searching for real estate in South Florida through the Miami Association of Realtors’ search portal, www.Miamire.com, according to MIAMI Association of REALTORS. Colombia had previously led

Agent Snapshot: Ty Forkner, Sales Associate, One Sotheby’s International Realty

What was your first job in the realty industry? Marketing Coordinator Where did you grow up? Orlando What do you do to relax when you’re stressed? Surf or work out Growing up, what did you want to be? A professional

Jennifer Dardano’s proven methods for casting listings in the best possible light

As a listing agent, you should understand that you are responsible for meeting (and exceeding) all of your sellers’ expectations. Once you have done the research, suggested the appropriate list price, beaten your competition and landed the listing, congratulations!

2 of the nation’s safest cities are in Greater Miami

Parkland is the safest city in Greater Miami, and Weston is a close second. That’s according to Neighborhood Scout, which used FBI crime data to calculate and compare crimes per capita in U.S. cities. Nationwide, both Parkland and Weston

The Top 10 Miami Agent Snapshots of 2016

Every week we showcase one of Miami’s many talented real estate professionals in our Agent Snapshot; which agents garnered the most clicks from our readers this year? Click through the following pages to find

The Top 10 Miami Agent My Styles of 2016

Every week we showcase the style of one of Miami’s many talented real estate professionals in our MyStyle feature. Which agents garnered the most clicks from our readers this year? Click through the following pages to find

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