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The Definitive Guide to MLS Listing Status Codes and What They Mean

Learn about the ten most common MLS Listing Status Codes and their definitions – this post goes over each of their meanings in depth.

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Barack Obama and Real Estate: What Changes are Ahead in 2009?

There’s been some big changes in the United States government, culminating in the election of our new president Barack Obama. But what does our new leader mean for the real estate industry? Is it status quo or are there big changes coming? Is President Obama a good thing for the real estate industry or a [...]

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Beating the System: Getting Exclusive Deals and Networking to Success

When investing in real estate, whether you’re looking into residential investing or commercial investing, many times properties listed on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) may not be ideal for you. Don’t get me wrong, you can find some great deals on there. But there’s going to be times you want something very exclusive. Maybe you’re [...]

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Black Monday 2008: Wall Street Stock Market Falls to Historic Lows

In a historical moment today, the Dow Jones Industrial index has fallen 778 points which is the most ever for a single day. That’s not all either. To further the damage, NASDAQ has fallen 200 points (a 9% drop) and the S&P 500 has dropped 107 points (a 9% drop). Even the London Stock Exchange [...]

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Cadillac CTS is the 2008 Car of the Year: Do You Agree?

Even though we’re still in 2007, Motor Trend Magazine has declared 2008 as the year of the Cadillac CTS, naming it the ’08 Car of the Year. How we can name a car of the year without actually being in the year is beyond me, but I digress. The Caddy CTS actually beat out Car [...]

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The Current State of the Real Estate New Construction Market

Even as homebuyers were being offered a free washer, dryer, refrigerator and window blinds, plus 5 percent off the price or in cash to pay closing costs, business was dragging at Reeves Williams’ communities. So at the end of July, Reeves Williams, a home builder in the South, began offering $20,000 in incentives or cash [...]

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The Secret Strategies of Bill Parcells: Big Tuna Becomes VP

Breaking news regarding the sports football world and South Florida business. Bill Parcells has become the new Vice President of Football Operations for the National Football League (NFL) Miami Dolphins and signs a four year contract. Who is Bill Parcells? Real name: Duane Charles “Bill” Parcells Born: August 22, 1941 in Englewood, New Jersey Nickname: [...]

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