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Inflation effects in the Real estate market in Miami

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Buyers Freaking Out Over Loan Rates?

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Every buyer in every real estate cycle faces challenges. Buyers who can keep things in perspective still qualify for mortgages and sign contracts for homes. http://dlvr.it/ST7hnZ

Higher-than-Expected Rents: 6 Fla. Metros in Top 10

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A study by FAU and two other universities compares current rents with “historical trends” found Miami No. 1 in the U.S., with rents 22.7% higher than historically expected. http://dlvr.it/ST7ggH

Moody’s: Housing Correction Coming – but No Crash

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The Fed’s interest rate hikes will cause the “pendulum to swing back down” some places, but no crash if vacancies stay low and underwriting standards remain high. http://dlvr.it/ST7gcp

Some Owners’ Theory: Sell Now, Rent, Buy Later

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Home prices took a dive during the Great Recession and some homeowners think that will happen again, so they’re selling now and waiting for bargains to arrive. http://dlvr.it/ST7fp9

Most Popular Home Trends by State

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ICYMI: ICYMI: A look at the latest trends across the U.S. show that residents in 32 states, including Florida, favor a modern style at home. Ranked at No. 2 is farmhouse chic. http://dlvr.it/ST0q4xGuillermo... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/ST7cCg

You Need to Tell Vets About VA Loans

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FYI: Many current and previous armed forces members know little about VA loan benefits: 17% think they need 20% down; half think it’s a once-in-your-lifetime offer. http://dlvr.it/ST4J0r

Judge OKs $1B+ Deal in Fla. Condo Collapse

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FYI: A judge gave final approval for the Surfside-condo collapse settlement a day before its June 24 anniversary. Families who lost loved ones will collect the most money. http://dlvr.it/ST4Gs4

Communicate Your Unique Service Proposition

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FYI: How are you different? Why should I work with you rather than any of those 10 other agents? Before a first meeting, give clients an idea of what they should expect. http://dlvr.it/ST4FsP

Most Popular Home Trends by State

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ICYMI: A look at the latest trends across the U.S. show that residents in 32 states, including Florida, favor a modern style at home. Ranked at No. 2 is farmhouse chic.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/ST4D7v

Most Popular Home Trends by State

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ICYMI: A look at the latest trends across the U.S. show that residents in 32 states, including Florida, favor a modern style at home. Ranked at No. 2 is farmhouse chic. http://dlvr.it/SSxPx3Guillermo... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/ST4D3B

Realtors Hunt for Homes Amid Low-Inventory

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ICYMI: High-demand buyers keep moving to Fla., seeking luxury homes with specific features, leaving RE pros to find and persuade homeowners to sell their properties. http://dlvr.it/ST0s24

Home Affordability Hits 15-Year Low

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ICYMI: Monthly mortgage payments in April took up 28% of a recent homebuyer’s monthly income, near the 30% threshold generally considered as “affordable,” says Zillow. http://dlvr.it/SSxQrx

Gas Prices Sting U.S. Workers Who Depend on Cars

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ICYMI: Millions of Americans who rely on their cars for work are changing their habits, signing up for carpools or riding bicycles to work as high gas prices strain budgets. http://dlvr.it/ST0qty

Most Popular Home Trends by State

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ICYMI: A look at the latest trends across the U.S. show that residents in 32 states, including Florida, favor a modern style at home. Ranked at No. 2 is farmhouse chic. http://dlvr.it/ST0q4xGuillermo... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/ST0qFf

Most Popular Home Trends by State

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ICYMI: A look at the latest trends across the U.S. show that residents in 32 states, including Florida, favor a modern style at home. Ranked at No. 2 is farmhouse chic. http://dlvr.it/ST0q4x

Realtors Hunt for Homes Amid Low-Inventory

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High-demand buyers keep moving to Fla., seeking luxury homes with specific features, leaving RE pros to find and persuade homeowners to sell their properties. http://dlvr.it/SSxRj6

Home Affordability Hits 15-Year Low

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Monthly mortgage payments in April took up 28% of a recent homebuyer’s monthly income, near the 30% threshold generally considered as “affordable,” says Zillow. http://dlvr.it/SSxQrx

Gas Prices Sting U.S. Workers Who Depend on Cars

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Millions of Americans who rely on their cars for work are changing their habits, signing up for carpools or riding bicycles to work as high gas prices strain budgets. http://dlvr.it/SSxQmG

Most Popular Home Trends by State

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A look at the latest trends across the U.S. show that residents in 32 states, including Florida, favor a modern style at home. Ranked at No. 2 is farmhouse chic. http://dlvr.it/SSxPx3Guillermo... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/SSxQCH

Most Popular Home Trends by State

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A look at the latest trends across the U.S. show that residents in 32 states, including Florida, favor a modern style at home. Ranked at No. 2 is farmhouse chic. http://dlvr.it/SSxPx3

Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?

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FYI: ICYMI: A reverse mortgage allows older adults to tap into home equity yet still live in the home. For unexpected health care expenses, it might be a good idea – or maybe not.... [[ This is...... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/SStMt4

Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?

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FYI: ICYMI: A reverse mortgage allows older adults to tap into home equity yet still live in the home. For unexpected health care expenses, it might be a good idea – or maybe not.... [[ This is... ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/SSt1WX

Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?

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FYI: ICYMI: A reverse mortgage allows older adults to tap into home equity yet still live in the home. For unexpected health care expenses, it might be a good idea – or maybe not.... [[ This is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/SSsfZv

Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?

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FYI: ICYMI: A reverse mortgage allows older adults to tap into home equity yet still live in the home. For unexpected health care expenses, it might be a good idea – or maybe not.... [[ This is a...... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/SSsJp8

Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?

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FYI: ICYMI: A reverse mortgage allows older adults to tap into home equity yet still live in the home. For unexpected health care expenses, it might be a good idea – or maybe not.... [[ This is a... [[... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/SScnMG

Communicate Your Unique Service Proposition

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ICYMI: How are you different? Why should I work with you rather than any of those 10 other agents? Before a first meeting, give clients an idea of what they should... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/SSntr2

Affordability Crisis: NAR Explains It to Lawmakers

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ICYMI: Homeownership builds generational wealth, and NAR laid out potential long-term consequences if lower- and middle-class buyers no longer qualify. http://dlvr.it/SSkH4N

You Need to Tell Vets About VA Loans

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ICYMI: Many current and previous armed forces members know little about VA loan benefits: 17% think they need 20% down; half think it’s a once-in-your-lifetime offer. http://dlvr.it/SSnZFT

Judge OKs $1B+ Deal in Fla. Condo Collapse

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ICYMI: A judge gave final approval for the Surfside-condo collapse settlement a day before its June 24 anniversary. Families who lost loved ones will collect the most money. http://dlvr.it/SSnYKP

Communicate Your Unique Service Proposition

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ICYMI: How are you different? Why should I work with you rather than any of those 10 other agents? Before a first meeting, give clients an idea of what they should expect. http://dlvr.it/SSnXRH

Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?

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FYI: A reverse mortgage allows older adults to tap into home equity yet still live in the home. For unexpected health care expenses, it might be a good idea – or maybe not. http://dlvr.it/SSkJ2W

Affordability Crisis: NAR Explains It to Lawmakers

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Homeownership builds generational wealth, and NAR laid out potential long-term consequences if lower- and middle-class buyers no longer qualify. http://dlvr.it/SSkH4N

You Need to Tell Vets About VA Loans

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Many current and previous armed forces members know little about VA loan benefits: 17% think they need 20% down; half think it’s a once-in-your-lifetime offer. http://dlvr.it/SSkH0C

Judge OKs $1B+ Deal in Fla. Condo Collapse

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A judge gave final approval for the Surfside-condo collapse settlement a day before its June 24 anniversary. Families who lost loved ones will collect the most money. http://dlvr.it/SSkGGB

Communicate Your Unique Service Proposition

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How are you different? Why should I work with you rather than any of those 10 other agents? Before a first meeting, give clients an idea of what they should expect. http://dlvr.it/SSkFM3

NAR: National Home Sales Drop 3.4% in May

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ICYMI: It’s the 4th month in a row for slowing sales, a drop of 3.4% month-to-month and 8.6% year-to-year – but U.S. is mostly down to 2019 levels after two gangbuster years. http://dlvr.it/SSbSqW

Consumer Ad Campaign Focus: ‘Only a Realtor’

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ICYMI: A drive to help build awareness of the Realtor brand led Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors to create “Only a Realtor” ads, videos and social media campaigns. http://dlvr.it/SSft2z

Hot Housing Market Keeps Foreclosures at Bay

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ICYMI: Homeowners who have hit hard times face foreclosure, but most now also have lots of equity and they’re selling rather than going into foreclosure. http://dlvr.it/SSbRzJ

What Makes a Brokerage Cohesive? The Culture

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ICYMI: The baseline for a strong brokerage begins with training programs, support and systems. But the internal culture acts as the glue that holds people together. http://dlvr.it/SSfsKK

Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?

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ICYMI: ICYMI: A reverse mortgage allows older adults to tap into home equity yet still live in the home. For unexpected health care expenses, it might be a good idea – or maybe not.... [[ This is a... [[... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/SScnMG

NAR: National Home Sales Drop 3.4% in May

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It’s the 4th month in a row for slowing sales, a drop of 3.4% month-to-month and 8.6% year-to-year – but U.S. is mostly down to 2019 levels after two gangbuster years. http://dlvr.it/SSbSqW

Consumer Ad Campaign Focus: ‘Only a Realtor’

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A drive to help build awareness of the Realtor brand led Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors to create “Only a Realtor” ads, videos and social media campaigns. http://dlvr.it/SSbSpR

Hot Housing Market Keeps Foreclosures at Bay

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Homeowners who have hit hard times face foreclosure, but most now also have lots of equity and they’re selling rather than going into foreclosure. http://dlvr.it/SSbRzJ

What Makes a Brokerage Cohesive? The Culture

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The baseline for a strong brokerage begins with training programs, support and systems. But the internal culture acts as the glue that holds people together. http://dlvr.it/SSbRrK

Beware of Summer Rental Scams

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FYI: Criminals don’t just post fake home sales or apartment rentals online. They also advertise fake summer rentals. Take safety precautions before making a deposit. http://dlvr.it/SSXSZc

Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?

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ICYMI: A reverse mortgage allows older adults to tap into home equity yet still live in the home. For unexpected health care expenses, it might be a good idea – or maybe not.... [[ This is a... [[...... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/SSVVzq

Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?

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ICYMI: A reverse mortgage allows older adults to tap into home equity yet still live in the home. For unexpected health care expenses, it might be a good idea – or maybe not.... [[ This is a... [[... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/SSV3vq

Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?

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ICYMI: A reverse mortgage allows older adults to tap into home equity yet still live in the home. For unexpected health care expenses, it might be a good idea – or maybe not.... [[ This is a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/SSTm5k

Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?

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ICYMI: A reverse mortgage allows older adults to tap into home equity yet still live in the home. For unexpected health care expenses, it might be a good idea – or maybe not.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/SSTX4q

Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long-Term Care?

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ICYMI: A reverse mortgage allows older adults to tap into home equity yet still live in the home. For unexpected health care expenses, it might be a good idea – or maybe not. http://dlvr.it/SSNNjbGuillermo... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] http://dlvr.it/SSTHXW