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Category: Florida Real Estate

Nothing is Forever: The Real Estate Impact of Forever 21’s Bankruptcy Claim

Mon Oct 7, 2019 on Florida Real Estate

Forever 21, the 35-year old trendy teen apparel and accessory global retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, closing a third of its 534 U.S. stores. This could potentially make way for commercial offices, housing or even medical marijuana facilities (yes, brokers have had these inquiries). The retailer has stores in South Florida malls including Aventura, Sawgrass Mills, and […]

Flipping Out: How the Process of Home Flipping Has Resurfaced

Wed Oct 2, 2019 on Florida Real Estate

The popularity of flipping homes, by purchasers and investors, has increased significantly since investors have recognized the profit that can come from buying, fixing up, and then selling a distressed home. The taboo market of flipping houses has recently seen its own makeover and is now becoming a more accepted and reliable source of housing. Learning from Past Mistakes House […]

Climate Change: Is it (almost) “The Day After Tomorrow”?

Tue Sep 24, 2019 on Florida Real Estate & News

The United Nations Climate Action Summit began this past Monday, amid young activists like sixteen-year-old Greta Thunberg who has held massive climate change action rallies worldwide. While some may not believe in climate change, it is hard to ignore the distinct severe weather patterns we have been experiencing. Florida, and particularly South Florida, has been affected by flooding. The question […]

Getting Zesty: Zillow’s Upgraded Zestimate

Mon Aug 5, 2019 on Florida Real Estate

Getting Zesty: Zillow’s Upgraded Zestimate

What Is Zestimate? Created by Zillow, an online real estate database company, Zestimate is the company’s home valuation model, which estimates a home’s market value based on public and user-submitted information. It considers several factors, including home features, location, and market conditions. Currently it’s the most commonly-used home valuation estimator online and, yet, has been at the center of controversy over the past […]