News Archive

The property insurer that recently announced it was leaving the Fla. market says it’s cutting 11% of its workforce, which will impact all lines of its business.

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The Barbie movie – or at least its advertising people – had an expert marketing strategy that can apply to real estate, with timing key to its success.

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Builders have turned their sights to buyers of moderate means, and house size reflects that change. Fewer now have dining rooms, bathtubs and/or family rooms.

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Zillow removed information as soon as it was discovered, but the former president’s home was listed at $422M ($24M value) for its 6K square feet (actually 62.5K).

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How strong will Idalia be? Where will it come ashore? What happens to ongoing transactions? Individuals, businesses and associations need to prepare now.

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The death of in-person shopping has been exaggerated. A drop in construction around 2009 coupled with post-pandemic demand lowered available space to 4.8%.

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An RE website with tons of local information rises to the top in search engine rankings (SEO). To do that, link to individual web pages via a local-directory page.

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Buyers get used to mortgage rates and incorporate them into decisions, but increases/decreases make them wonder if they should move quickly or hope they come back down.

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Most local Realtor associations (74%) have less than 2,000 members, and 2 out of 5 (38%) allow non-Realtor MLS participation. Their top non-dues revenue? Late fees.

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Common disaster-related purchases are tax-free through Sept. 8 as Fla. heads into its most active month for hurricanes and four storms drift in the Atlantic.

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