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March 15, 2016
The annual hot home buying season starts April 1
Home sales in Fla. and the nation traditionally ramp up in spring and early summer. In Tampa, for example, 37% of yearly home sales close between April and July. Read more.
1 million borrowers regained equity last year
CoreLogic: 91.5% of U.S. homeowners with a mortgage had equity in their homes by the end of 2015, and the "number of homeowners with more than 20% equity is rising rapidly." Read more.
Is voicemail dead? If not, an app could kill it
Some clients, notably younger ones, find phone calls annoying, and new apps allow them to avoid it altogether. Instead of voicemail, calls just ring and ring. Read more.
Where are the nation's second homes?
NAHB studied second-home ownership, and a majority are in retirement states. While Ariz.'s Maricopa County led the total-number list, four Fla. counties followed. Read more.
Buyers: Look for the signs of a bad moving company
Homebuyers often consider the selection of a mover easy after the rigors of house hunting and closing, but not all companies provide top-notch service. Read more.
Creative ways to use video
Video can do a lot more for agents than simply show off a listing. It can create a bond with viewers, maintain relationships and provide third-party references. Read more.
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