Hot Tech Trends from Stefan Swanepoel
Technology is also one of the biggest buzz words in real estate right now. Stefan takes 5 minutes to share his forecast & what to look out for.
What Changed in New Foreclosure-Eviction Relief Executive Order?
The latest eviction/foreclosure ban by Gov. DeSantis changed a bit. In general, it limits the ban’s scope of protection to people financially harmed by the pandemic.
RE Recovery Index: 3 Florida Cities Now Hotter Than Before Pandemic
The real estate market is better than before the pandemic, according to realtor.com’s weekly index, as a third Fla. metro area rose into positive territory.
Florida’s Single-Family For-Sale Inventory Hits Record Low in 2Q
There’s never been a better time to sell a home. Fla. had only a 2.8-months’ supply of single-family homes in the second quarter – the lowest amount since at least 2008. Economists generally consider a six-month supply to be balanced between buyers and sellers.
Virus May Have Actually Boosted the Housing Market
In earlier times, a pandemic + recession would have slowed the market, but today’s unique circumstances seem to have sparked an even stronger demand for homeownership.
Florida Realtors® Convention Goes Virtual This Year
Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® are proud sponsors of the 2020 Florida Realtors® Virtual Convention, and registration is free to our Realtor®, affiliate & staff members. Early registration is encouraged online or by calling (800) 669-4327.
Reverse Prospecting for Matrix Users
Did you know? The Reverse Prospecting feature in Matrix matches potential buyers (via their agents) to your listings. The default for this feature is ‘Yes’ unless you edit a contact and ‘Uncheck’ their Reverse Prospecting box.
Reverse Prospecting for Flexmls Users
Did you know? The Reverse Prospecting feature in Flexmls matches potential buyers (via their agents) to your listings. Going forward, the default for this feature is ‘Yes’ unless you edit a contact and ‘Uncheck’ their Reverse Prospecting box.
NAR Launches Exhibit Celebrating Innovative Solution to Veteran Homelessness
In honor of the 20th year of the Good Neighbor Awards, the National Association of REALTORS® is celebrating the impact of each of the five 2019 winner in their hometowns.
Window to the Law: Create a Disaster Preparedness Plan
Disasters can strike at a moment’s notice. Whether it’s a natural disaster or disease outbreak, the impact to your business can be, well . . . disastrous.
NAR: International Investment Down 5% Before Pandemic
The one-year study ran to the end of March and found investment down slightly even before COVID-19 surged. While Fla. remained the top international destination, NAR Economist Yun says the reason for the sales drop is the same as for the U.S. sales drop – lack of inventory.
Florida Lags in Census, Funding at Risk
Floridians, we still have some work to do. Without a full count, the state could lose representation in Congress, as well as federal tax dollars allotted for a range of Sunshine State services over the next decade.
Florida Lifts Northeast Quarantine Restrictions
The self-quarantine restrictions have been lifted from travelers coming from New York, New Jersey & Connecticut.
Florida Approves Online Real Estate License Exams
DBPR says all state licensing exams may be taken online effective immediately. An appointment must be scheduled and a proctor will monitor the test-taking process.
Realtors® are Back to School Shopping for a Cause
In partnership with St. Lucie Public Schools, our St. Lucie County Outreach Committee is collecting supplies to help students in need.
New Benefit Alert! ListTrac
BeachesMLS has partnered with a new tool that allows Brokers and Realtors® to track how their listings are performing online on the MLS, consumer websites, and different real estate portals.
Is your website ADA compliant?
Website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a hot topic for all service-based businesses.
Broward County Issues New Emergency Order
A new Emergency Order 20-23 has been issued in Broward County to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
GOP Issues Stimulus Plan; Both Parties Prepare to Negotiate
Senate Republicans on Monday released their counterproposal on another coronavirus stimulus package, a roughly $1 trillion package that includes another round of direct checks to millions of Americans, more help for small businesses and money to help reopen schools.
Photos Are Intellectual Property But ‘Stolen’ All the Time
There’s been a recent uptick in the number of Florida companies accused of copyright infringement, alleging they used website photos without the true owner’s permission.