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LOVE AND REAL ESTATE – A PERFECT MATCH

Given that we are just a few days beyond Valentine’s Day, it’s probably appropriate that we discuss how love and real estate can make a perfect match. Realtor.com’s research team recently identified the cities that attract singles with affordable housing

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FLORIDA REAL ESTATE MARKET FOR 2016 LOOKING GOOD

We noted some terrific news that came out of the 2016 Florida Real Estate Trends event during the recent Florida Realtors Mid-Winter Business Meetings. According to one of the event speakers, Jonathan Smoke, chief economist of realtor.com, Florida is positioned

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SOUTH FLORIDA HOME PRICES GROW

We all know the economy has experienced some peaks and valleys in recent days/weeks/months. Just ask the folks on Wall Street what the roller coaster ride has been like. With that said, we duly noted a piece posted on TheRealDeal.com

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HOW ADDITIONAL CAR SPACE CAN AFFECT HOME PRICES

Apparently, when it comes to buying a house, there’s no such thing as free parking. At least, realtor.com believes this theory which it detailed in a recent story in the Wall Street Journal. In an analysis based on median listing

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EVALUATING HOME-SELLING MYTHS

Real Estate

We duly noted a piece in USA Today (which was courtesy of its content partner AdviceIQ) about how consumers should beware of home-selling myths. So, we thought you should be made aware of what we read: If I sell, I

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WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN 2016?

Real Estate

Yes, I know we’re still almost three months until the end of 2015, but one can never be too early when it comes to looking into the future. It seems the Home Buying Institute (HBI) feels the same way since

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MONEY FROM CHINA FLOWING INTO U.S. RESIDENTIAL MARKETS

Real Estate

We took note recently of a National Association of Realtors (NAR) report that said buyers from China have surpassed Canadians, Europeans, Mexicans and Middle Easterners as the top overseas purchasers of homes in the United States. According to the NAR,

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Rising Up The Charts

Real Estate

There’s an old radio expression that says “And, the hits just keep on coming.” Well, apparently, you can apply that to the housing recovery. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the housing recovery is likely to surge

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The Connection Between Street Names & Home Values

Real Estate Market

So, you are in the market for a home and you are suddenly told that street names can affect home values. What? Is this some kind of joke? Can this be remotely possible? Well, if you believe a recent piece

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Do You Want Coffee With Your New Home?

Real Estate

Did you know that if you live near a Starbucks there’s a good chance the value of your house is increasing by the day? According to Zillow, there is indeed a correlation between having a Starbucks in your neighborhood and

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