Carlos Contreras

Looking forward to serving your residential real estate investment needs.

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When neighbors refuse to allow pool installation equipment through their backyard, how should you handle it? To start, speak to the neighbors. https://t.co/91qrxgqG5Y

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Hurricane season is here, so homeowners should prepare for storms. A roof is especially vulnerable to storm damage so seek professional advice. https://t.co/g456PLVEDp

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Open floorplans are a cornerstone in home design, in part, because they foster greater connectivity and interactions. Most buyers are looking for open designs. https://t.co/bU96JKL1Jg

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Overpricing can scare off buyers, leading a home to be on the market longer. Pricing a home correctly will avoid any problems when it’s time for the appraisal.  https://t.co/yvTw4pg42J

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Foreclosure activity is down nearly 25% YOY, following a surge that hit after a nationwide Covid moratorium on lenders pursuing delinquent homeowners. https://t.co/nGbQy3dmmv

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NAR kicked off its fundraiser for its Realtor® Relief Foundation with a $1M goal. Florida Realtors is also seeking donations for its Disaster Relief Fund. https://t.co/yhdPSNWhE4

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Labor and supply shortages, and higher mortgage rates continue to be issues for both the single-family and multifamily markets https://t.co/UfZwr9wMkx

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Landscape architects are moving away from straight edges and borders, incorporating more plants and hardscape elements. https://t.co/EXtZUAzIJ5

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The right AI tool can help agents create blogs, answer complex questions, build a brand and drive engagement. But which chatbot is the best to use? https://t.co/pH75iA9LKi

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Rents across the state are trending down. South Florida rents are among the highest in the state. Researchers said the days of rapidly rising rents are probably over. https://t.co/ZmFM2kgjXw

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The case, closely watched by business and environmental groups, stems from a 2020 federal decision to shift permitting authority to the state for wetland projects. https://t.co/hWKJbO9usa

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The Palm Bay and Deltona metro areas have the highest chance in the nation of seeing housing price cuts, according to CoreLogic. https://t.co/sgmzWP8K0I

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A reduction in the state’s business lease tax began Saturday, weeks earlier than originally planned. Florida Realtors has long advocated for the cut. https://t.co/pnlNsqPbMT

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The cost for home staging has increased 18% in Q1 2024 compared to the previous year, but real estate professionals believe it brings in higher offers. https://t.co/jHmxSiXUJE

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The CFPB is seeking public input into mortgage closing cost “junk fees.” Mortgage industry trade groups said changes must go through the rule-making process. https://t.co/y32H0umoAV

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A financial-rating agency said it was “cautiously optimistic” about the Florida market, in part due to 2022 legislative reforms and declining Citizens’ policies.

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Florida Realtors said its updated forms reflecting practice changes from the NAR national settlement will be released in mid-June rather than May 31.   https://t.co/f2dNQCrnXE

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The VA asked mortgage servicers to continue a pause on foreclosures until Dec. 31 to help veterans at risk of losing their homes. https://t.co/iRFWpDy3R9

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Contract signings retreated in all regions compared to the previous month and one year ago. The Midwest and West saw the largest monthly declines https://t.co/8WbU67xQou