Samantha Minns Samantha Minns

Creative Home Design Trends

Our homes are where we spend most of our time, so it is only natural to want to spruce it up occasionally. If you’re considering making some changes, here are some of the latest trends homeowners have been integrating into their properties, including lighting features, leisure spaces, and design aesthetics.

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Anthony Acevedo Anthony Acevedo

Written Buyer Agreements 101

Written buyer agreements benefit consumers by clearly and transparently outlining the services an MLS Participant will provide and how they will be compensated. MLS participants “working with” a buyer will be required to enter into a written agreement with the buyer prior to touring a home, including both in-person and live virtual tours.

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Samantha Minns Samantha Minns

Homeowner’s Guide for Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane season has officially begun on June 1st and is expected to last approximately six months, with peak activity typically occurring in August and September. While predicting storm forecasts can be challenging due to various factors, preparing for severe weather as the season approaches is crucial.

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Samantha Minns Samantha Minns

Celebrating Honor Society Members Excellence

Each year, the Honor Society honors members for their overall participation in Realtor® organizations at the local, state, and national levels. Florida Realtors® established an Honor Society to recognize active members in their state association.The Honor Society also salutes members for their participation in the Realtor organization at the local and national levels, their activity in the National Association of Realtors’ Institutes, Societies, and Councils, their designations earned, their educational activities, and their political involvement.

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Samantha Minns Samantha Minns

Mayors Breakfast Brings Realtors® Together

Realtors® from across the State came together on Thursday, May 30th, for the second event of the three-part Mayors' Breakfast event series. The gathering, held at the Broward Center For The Performing Arts, provided a platform for discussions on strategic communications and collaborative efforts with the Broward region's elected officials.

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Samantha Minns Samantha Minns

ListTrac Helps Your Business Standout for Free

The South Florida market is becoming more balanced, and all signs point to the entire State of Florida benefiting from more housing options during the Spring and Summer seasons. BeachesMLS reports that the monthly supply of inventory is increasing year-over-year in Palm Beach County, currently at 4.4 months and 4 months in Broward County.

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Samantha Minns Samantha Minns

June’s National Homeownership Month is Back!

The South Florida market is becoming more balanced, and all signs point to the entire State of Florida benefiting from more housing options during the Spring and Summer seasons. BeachesMLS reports that the monthly supply of inventory is increasing year-over-year in Palm Beach County, currently at 4.4 months and 4 months in Broward County.

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Samantha Minns Samantha Minns

Consumer Confidence Rises as Mortgage Rates Dip Below 7%

Just in time for the start of the Summer homebuying season, the positive news has hit the real estate market. Spring is looking bright for home buyers with these lowered borrowing costs. According to Freddie Mac’s data, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) has dipped to 6.94% as of May 23rd, which is an 8.08% decrease, from 7.02% making it the third straight week of declines. Just a year ago at this same time, the 30-year rate was averaging 6.57%.

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Samantha Minns Samantha Minns

Signs Point to Florida Having a Strong Moving Season

The South Florida market is becoming more balanced, and all signs point to the entire State of Florida benefiting from more housing options during the Spring and Summer seasons. BeachesMLS reports that the monthly supply of inventory is increasing year-over-year in Palm Beach County, currently at 4.4 months and 4 months in Broward County.

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Samantha Minns Samantha Minns

Sidekick Announces Landmark Collaboration with BeachesMLS

Sidekick, the pioneering generative AI assistant designed to elevate the productivity and effectiveness of real estate agents, teams, and brokerages, today announced a collaboration with BeachesMLS. This collaboration marks Sidekick's entry into the East Coast and Florida markets, bringing its cutting-edge integrated datasets and AI workflow tools to over 43,000 subscribers across Broward, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties.

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Samantha Minns Samantha Minns

Real Estate Podcasts You Should Follow

People crave information at a staggering rate these days, and they consume it through podcasts. Last week, we hosted our annual event, TechCon, which was a huge success. One of the TechCon panel sessions was centered around podcasts, and the subject matter hovered around the benefits of starting one and how Realtors® can understand more about topical trends and the real estate profession by listening. Here are some of the panelists from TechCon and their podcasts if you want something new to listen to.

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