Home Selling

Sept. 10, 2025

The Rising Trend of De-Listing Real Estate Listings: What’s Behind It?

De-Listing

In recent years, a curious phenomenon has emerged in the real estate market: the increasing trend of de-listing properties. De-listing, or removing a property from the active real estate market, has become more common, sparking discussions among buyers, sellers, agents, and industry analysts. But what’s driving this trend, and what …

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June 17, 2025

Why Some Real Estate Listings Go Stale — And What to Do About It

Stale real estate listings

In real estate, timing and presentation are everything. While some properties attract multiple offers within days, others sit on the market far longer than expected. These unsold homes are known as stale listings—and they can pose serious challenges for sellers. The number Days on Market are rising in Florida …

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May 22, 2025

Always Ask For a Discount on Your Mortgage Payoff

mortgage payoff

You may have heard that everything is negotiable when it comes to real estate. It's true and I am going to give you a tip that may save you a substantial amount of money. 

Before you sell your property, or otherwise find yourself in a position to pay …

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Jan. 13, 2025

10 Proven Ways to Avoid Capital Gains on Property Sales

Capital gains tax (CGT) is a levy on the profit earned from the sale of an asset, including real estate. While it’s a common financial responsibility, savvy investors and homeowners can reduce or even avoid paying capital gains tax legally by using certain strategies. Below, we outline practical approaches to …

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July 25, 2024

New Commission Rules Effective Aug 17 - Are You Ready?

Commission rules

Starting August 17, 2024, significant changes to the rules governing realtors and their clients will take effect as a result of the NAR (National Association of Realtors) commission lawsuit settlement. These changes primarily affect how commissions and compensation are handled in the real estate market. Here's a summary of …

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May 8, 2024

Pre-Marketing Inspections - Are They Worth It?

Pre-marketing inspections

I know very well that selling a home can be a very stressful experience for some people. But there are some steps a seller can take to reduce that stress. One important step is getting a home inspection before putting it on the market. We call it a pre-marketing inspection …

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April 17, 2024

Is Your Home or Condo a Tear Down?

Home tear down

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 …

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April 2, 2024

2670 E Sunrise Blvd Unit 1224 is Sold!

Just sold in Gallery One

On April 1, 2024 my listing at 2670 E Sunrise Blvd # 1224 was sold. This property is a a condo hotel known as Gallery One. It is unique in that it allows daily rentals and Airbnb operations. Owners can choose to have Hilton run it under one of two management …

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Posted in Home Selling, Just Sold
March 19, 2024

Is the 6 Percent Commission Gone?

In my latest video I discuss the implication of the NAR Lawsuit Settlement and how it will affect both agents and home buyers.

 

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March 5, 2024

How Long Should it Take to Sell a Home?

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 …

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