Did you know there are at least 7 different ways to make money with your real estate license? I bet there are some you didn’t know about. Here is a list and I saved the best for last.

1. Commissions from real estate sales and rentals. The most obvious way …

If you look at the US real estate market as a whole you would get the impression that we are in a pretty normal market. However, If you take a closer look at more specific markets there are some massive differences.

Zillow reports that for the whole country values have …

Hard money loans are a unique and often essential tool for real estate investors. They offer an alternative to traditional financing, providing quicker access to capital for those in need of fast, flexible funding. Whether you're an experienced investor or new to the game, understanding the ins and outs …

The side effects of the recent rapid appreciation of home values in Florida is the steep increases we are seeing in our homeowner insurance bills. There are several factors at play in the increases. It makes sense that as replacement costs go up, so will the amount to insure your …

In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, a new rule is making waves in the realm of home buying: the requirement for prospective buyers to sign a buyer's agreement before viewing a property. This emerging practice marks a significant shift in the traditional approach to home buying, aiming to …

We are running out land to build on in South Florida. Especially in Broward County which is just a 10 mile strip of land between the ocean and the Everglades. We have become almost completely built out. In order to build something new a developer is most likely going to …

It is generally accepted that if a home priced correctly should sell in 45 days or less. That is the short answer to the question. 

Of course there are exceptions to this rule. We don't expect a multi-million dollar waterfront home to sell that fast. The pool of …

It is a proven fact that the easier and less expensive it is to finance a home, the more it will sell for in the end, and the quicker it will sell. Almost all of the run up in values in the last few years can be attributed to the …

Redfin is reporting that homeowners are now staying put almost twice as long. No doubt that is a contributing factor to the supposed housing shortage we are seeing now. Homeowner's tenure is a statistic I haven't paid much attention too throughout my career. I do remember when I …

I asked ChatGPT to tell us about what is happening in South Florida Real Estate today. Here is the response. Afterwards I throw in my two cents.

Title: Exploring the Dynamic Landscape of South Florida Real Estate in 2024

South Florida's real estate market continues to captivate investors, homebuyers …