SEBRING, Fla. — Real estate has long been considered a good investment. Whether people are buying a home they intend to live in or purchasing investment properties they hope to flip or rent out, real estate tends to provide a strong return on investment. Maximizing the investment value of a property is wise regardless of how buyers intend to use it. With that […]
News & Media TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A structured reset can help agents regain momentum when business feels off track. A three-step framework centers on asking better questions, seeking out new knowledge, and taking action on the areas that have been avoided or neglected. In practice, that can mean leading conversations with value, getting clearer […]
NEW YORK — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® edged up by 0.6 points to 92.8 (1985=100) in April, from 92.2 in March’s upwardly revised reading. “Consumer confidence edged up in April but was overall little changed, despite material concern about rising gasoline prices as the war in the Middle East prompted a surge […]
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — One of Colorado’s most prominent companies – and among the world’s most recognizable real estate brands – may be making a headquarters move to Florida as part of an $880 million transaction announced Monday by tech-based real estate firm Real Brokerage. RE/MAX Holdings, founded in 1973 by pioneering broker and entrepreneur Dave Liniger and his wife Gail, has been purchased by […]
Dear Shannon: I’m the listing broker at a busy, medium-sized brokerage focused on residential property. One of our sales associates wanted to sell their vacant lot, so to let people passing by know it was available, we put up a simple sign that read, “For Sale – Call XXX-555-5000.” It was easier to put […]
News & Media DALLAS — A full calendar does not always mean an agent is spending time on the work that actually grows the business. As transactions take longer and clients expect more guidance, the pressure is shifting from staying busy to using time more intentionally. The agents gaining ground are protecting time for […]
News & Media KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two Florida cities – Boca Raton and Wesley Chapel – have been named as one of the top 20 suburbs in the U.S., according to a new list from HGTV and Suburban Jungle. The ranking highlights suburbs that offer a mix of space, amenities, and access to major […]
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Although officials say there’s no “silver bullet” to cure Florida’s affordable housing crisis, an argument that smaller lot sizes can be a significant part of the solution was the topic of a panel discussion this week at the Florida Housing Solutions Summit in St. Petersburg. The day-long forum was organized […]
News & Media TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure Wednesday intended to increase public notice before the state or water management districts consider selling or exchanging conservation lands. The measure (HB 441) requires at least 30 days public notice posted online before the Acquisition and Restoration Council, the Board of Trustees […]
News & Media By Amy Connolly TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida legislative leaders have reached an initial agreement on top-line spending levels, also known as joint allocations, clearing the way for budget negotiations. House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton said Thursday the deal sets allocations of nearly $52 billion in general revenue […]
NEW YORK – Whether you’re packing up in hopes of moving to a major metropolitan area, sunny coast, the heartland or abroad, there’s a lot to consider when finding a new place to call home. Consider everything you pay for now — transportation, groceries, utilities and entertainment, for instance — and how the price […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: We are getting ready to sell our house, and one of the reasons is our next-door neighbor. He throws loud weekend parties that run late into the night, leaves trash in his yard for days and has gotten into shouting matches with several people on our street. We have […]
