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LIGHTS. CAMERA. GET IN ON THE ACTION
It's just a little more than a month until FAR presents the 2006
Convention and Trade Expo Sept. 13-17 at the Westin Diplomat
Resort & Spa in Hollywood. This year, come listen to keynote speaker
Steve Gilliland and tune in as industry experts talk about the latest high-
tech tools of the trade. And you don't want to miss the Super Sales Day
Luncheon on the Sept. 14 when FAR's 2006 Realtor of the Year will be
announced. Hotel accommodations at the Westin are going fast. In fact,
two nights are already sold out. For more information, go to
http://media.living.net/2006convention or call FAR at (800) 669-4327.
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PROPERTY INSURANCE
On Aug. 1, Explicit Real Estate offices started offering property insurance
to their homebuyers through NRT Insurance Agency Inc., part of
Explicit Real Estate 's parent company. "It's all about serving the customer
and closing the transaction on time," says Budge Huskey, president and
COO of the real estate division.
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MORTGAGE RATES
Mortgage rates around the country dipped for the second week in a row,
a dose of encouraging news for people thinking about buying a home.
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DEVELOPMENT
Middle-priced homes are the buzz among builders. Amid a widening
housing market slowdown, developers are starting to target the one area
where demand remains strong.
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AUCTIONS
In cyber world, which for many of us is the real world, you may not need
to look beyond your laptop to find some of Tampa's most motivated
sellers. This latest twist for online auctions targets developers with large
condo inventory.
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REALTY TV
Coming this fall: a two-part TV show addressing the past, present and
future of the real estate market in Las Vegas and locations beyond -- such
as Miami and Orlando. "American Real Estate-What's Next??" will air
Sept. 3 in Las Vegas. Additional episodes will be taped in Orlando and
Miami this year.
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DBPR HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION STUDY
The 2006 Florida Legislature passed a bill on homeowner and
condominium association laws later vetoed by Gov. Bush. But the
governor directed the Department of Business and Professional
Regulation to conduct an interim study on existing problems as a
basis for possible law changes, and DBPR sent out a request for public
comments. Links and information have been posted on Planet Realtor at
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INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW.
And you might have the answer. In a recent EarlyBird query, we asked
members to tell us what questions new Realtors ask most frequently.
We received lots of questions, and now we'd like your answers. Here
goes:
1. What are all the costs associated with being a new real estate associate?
That would include board and fees, lock box costs, and variables,
such as gas and car expenses.
2. How much money should a rookie Realtor have in reserve for the first
six months?
3. What equipment should every sales associate have from Day 1?
Send your answers to Peggym@far.org. And thanks!
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