Amanda Wilson, PA, GRI

This information has just been released: BREAKING NEWS 2009 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – May 8, 2009 – Having approved a $66.5 billion state budget, the 2009 Florida Legislature adjourned minutes ago. For the Florida real estate industry, the budget includes several gems. Perhaps the shiniest: $30.1 million for downpayment assistance programs. Beginning July 1, those who qualify [...] Read full article »

In 1962, Thomas Kuhn wrote ‘The Structure of Scientific Revolution,’ and defined the concept of ‘Paradigm shift.’  Kuhn argues that scientific advancement is not evolutionary, but rather is a ‘series of peaceful interludes punctuated by intellectually violet revolutions.’ And in those revolutions ‘one conceptual world view is replaced by another.’  This may be happening on [...] Read full article »

During our ‘Market Challenge’ sales meeting today, headed by Ariel Segall (Home Services Lending)—there was some good news and ‘real’ facts that need to be passed on… First, the three keys to this real estate market: FAITH FACTS FOCUS Remember the days when realtors and their buyers were praying for more inventory because everything was selling—well, now [...] Read full article »

…On Tuesday, March 10th, EWM Broward offices hosted the EWM Academy Awards…if you were there, it was a stitch and made you laugh outloud…if you missed it, too bad for you!  It wasn’t about who made the most money, or who had the best year–it was about agents and staff getting together and sharing some [...] Read full article »

We sell the American Dream ( In a recent CNN survey, 75% of respondents said that home ownership was their ‘American dream.’  As Realtors, we are selling that dream to many people–an opportunity to become a homeowner!  How great is this….and in doing so, it is our responsibility to educate and make certain that our [...] Read full article »

According to The National Association of Realtors pending home sales have jumped 7.4% to 93.4 from 87.0 in July.  This is 8.8% higher than August 2007.  Good News?  Buyers have appeared to take advantage of the lower home prices–short sales and foreclosures, with some sense of improved affordability–despite the financial crisis. In today’s Wall Street Journal, [...] Read full article »

Enjoy a specially-created three-course meal at any of Fort Lauderdale’s top-rated restaurants–such as Regency Pier Sixty-Six, Riley McDermott’s (a place where Senator Lieberman was seen this week), Jackson’s Steakhouse, Chima’s, Grille 66 at the Hyatt, By Word of Mouth, Himmarshee Grille and many more–for $35 per person now through November 14, 2008!  The Greater Fort [...] Read full article »

The MLS Stats for September 2008 are uplifting…even in this challenging marketplace!  The inventory of newly-listed single family homes and condos have decreased from, not only last month, but from a year ago.  Currently, there were 2,027 new listings for September; whereas, a year ago–there were 2,464 (that’s a -18% decrease).  Pending sales have increased [...] Read full article »

Yes, Virginia…..It’s Still a Buyer’s Market Current real estate market conditions are positive for most buyers: still-attractive interest rates, a large inventory of homes available for sale, and finally some sellers are willing to negotiate their sales prices.  But there are some concerns on the horizon. Interest rates on a 30-year fixed loan, as low as [...] Read full article »