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South Florida Real Estate Market Update – April 2025The South Florida real estate market in April 2025 is experiencing a dynamic shift, presenting both challenges and opportunities for buyers, sellers, and investors. Here's an in-depth look at the current trends shaping the region:📉 Market Cooling: Price Reductions on the RiseSellers are becoming more responsive to market conditions, leading to a significant increase in price reductions across the tri-county area:​ Miami-Dade County: Price reductions up by 44% Broward County: Price reductions up by 38% Palm Beach County: Price reductions up by 22%​ This trend indicates a shift towards a more buyer-friendly market, with sellers adjusting expectations to align with current demand. 📈 Sales Activity: Fort Lauderdale and Miami LeadDespite th... 04/27/2025

People often search online for agents to help buy, sell, or rent. To appear in those results, agents need to understand digital promotion methods. This guide covers ten practices to build a strong online presence.Best Digital Marketing Practices in Real Estate Verify Your Business on Google Maps: This helps search engines understand who you are and where you’re located, increasing the chances of your name appearing in local searches. Create a Website: A well-designed website displays your work, informs potential clients, and allows connections. It should highlight your services and areas of expertise. Write Real Estate Blogs: Share your knowledge by addressing common challenges, providing tips, and answering frequently asked questions from tenants, buyers, and sellers. Establish Your Br... 04/27/2025

Dive Into the Mysteries of How You Experience Time Introduction Time has puzzled people for centuries. Is it real, or is it just an illusion? This age-old question might stump even the brightest minds. To dive deeper into this concept, you’ve got to consider how you personally experience time. Understanding Time At its core, time is a method we use to track events. You wake up, go to work, and watch the sun rise and set. Yet, what if time is more than just clocks ticking in your home? Philosophers and scientists often debate this question, and the answers might surprise you. You might think of time as linear—a straight path from past to present to future. However, many theories suggest otherwise. When you look back and remember special moments, those experiences feel vivid and alive, ri... 04/27/2025

Santa Monica Weekly Market Update April 14th - 20th, 2025 1033 Ocean NEWLY LISTED Ocean Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1396 sq. ft. | $3,450,000 Enchanted View RECENTLY SOLD Centinela Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 0 baths | 1777 sq. ft. | $650,000 Ocean Towers NEWLY LISTED Ocean Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1554 sq. ft. | $2,100,000 RECENTLY SOLD Ocean Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 4 baths | 2442 sq. ft. | $2,749,000 Ocean Avenue | 0 bedrooms | 1 baths | 510 sq. ft. | $799,000 Ocean Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 906 sq. ft. | $999,000 The Pacifican RECENTLY SOLD Ocean Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1668 sq. ft. | $2,295,000 The Waverly RECENTLY SOLD Ocean Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 2040 sq. ft. | $4,400,000 Ocean Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | None sq. ft. | $835,000 California Pati... 04/27/2025

The Wisconsin Woodland Report April 2025 Marinette County Land; Hunting, Timber, Investments! Market Snapshot for 20+ Acre Properties             Available Properties Report Price Total Acres $/Acre Original MLS # Status Municipality County $125,000 39.27 $3,183 1862253 Active Amberg Marinette $134,900 38.4 $3,513 50303329 Active-W/Offer Wagner Marinette $140,000 20.49 $6,833 50301986 Active Porterfield Marinette $143,000 120 $1,192 50303435 Active Stephenson Marinette $144,999 39.09 $3,709 1885858 Active Amberg Marinette $164,000 41.05 $3,995 50296082 Active Niagra Marinette $170,000 39.49 $4,305 50296538 Active-W/Offer Stephenson Marinette $175,000 30.06 $5,822 50301989 Active Porterfield Marinette $175,000 36.76 $4,761 50304523 Active Middle Inlet Marinette $175,000 37.31 $4,690 503... 04/27/2025

As I get older, I'm finding that routines, maintenance lists, and checklists are the only way to get things done.  On Sunday, I make a list of all our appointments and scheduled items on the board so we can see them when we're at the breakfast table. Repair people want a window to be here so I have a short list of things I can do while I wait.The birds want their feeders filled when they are empty, the water bowls around the yard for visiting cats and dogs need to be refreshed daily, and the roses need to be deadheaded every couple of days.This week, Henry has a doctor's appointment, and the car needs to be serviced, so I will have to schedule that. Then there is the general cleaning and cooking.  For work I have two 1/2 day appointments for showing houses. I have 2 hours each morning t... 04/27/2025

The April 2025 ActiveRain Challenge is called "Are you blooming or being a fool?." Our challenge, should we accept it, is to share an example of something in our life that bloomed, and/or to share an April fool's type story. After thinking about this nearly all month, this particular writer will be sharing something that bloomed. I've written about this before, in this post, but I think this is an appropriate example of how something can bloom. Basically, this something started as an idea that grew until it became an action that grew into many actions. Those actions changed an extremely shy young woman afraid to speak in public (me) into a confident speaker which resulted in me having many more life opportunities than I would have. You could say I bloomed by changing just one thing.All ... 04/27/2025

This is to help get your brain thinking!  See if you can come up with the answer.  If you do, great!  If not, it will help you to really think about what you are reading.Answer for SaturdayWhat has a spine but no nerves, and a cover but no lid?Answer: A BookBrain Buster for Sunday, April 27I’m full of holes but can hold a lot of weight. What am I? 04/27/2025

Koreatown Weekly Market Update April 14th - 20th, 2025 Solair RECENTLY SOLD Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1690 sq. ft. | $1,599,000 The Mercury NEWLY LISTED Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 910 sq. ft. | $699,000 RECENTLY SOLD Wilshire Boulevard | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 830 sq. ft. | $625,000 04/27/2025

On April 24, 2025, National Association of Realtors® (NAR) reported that nationwide regional existing home sales in the Northeast gained 2.0% in March of 2025 from of February 2025 to an annual rate 490,000 homes, but unchanged 0.0% from March of 2024. The median price in the Northeast was $468,000 in March 2025, rose 7.7% from March of 2024.Home sales in the Midwest dropped 5.0% in March of 2025 from February of 2025 to an annual rate 950,000 homes, and lower 3.1% from March of 2024. The median price in the Midwest was $302,100 in March of 2025, increased 3.5% from March of 2024.Home sales in the South decreased 5.7% in March of 2025 to an annual rate 1.81 million homes from February of 2025, and declined 2.0% from March of 2024. The median price in the South was $360,400 in March of 2... 04/27/2025

With chances of thunderstorms in the forecast hopefully people are still looking at homes today.Here is the north Texas real estate market update for April 27 2025New properties for sale 324Back On Market 49Price Decrease 367Price increase 20Active kick out 12Active option contract 187Active contingent  44Pending listings 216Sold listings 126Expired listings 24Cancelled listings 38Withdrawn listings 6Temporary off market listings 42Coming soon listings 49 04/27/2025

Paws Up for National Pet Parents Day! 🐾🐶🐱🐾Happy National Pet Parents Day From Charlotte's Pet Friendly Realtor® "Love Is A Four Legged Word."❤️... Ricky Gervais It’s National Pet Parents Day — a day to give a big shoutout to all the pet parents who go the extra mile for their fur babies and to the people who treat their pets like family — because, let’s be honest, for most of us, our pets are family. “Until one has loved ❤️ an animal, a part of one’s soul remains un-awakened”.... Anatole France If you’re anything like me, your pets aren’t just animals you take care of — they’re basically your four-legged kids. In our house, the bond runs deep. Our grown daughter, who’s a pet parent herself, calls our dogs and cats her “brothers and sisters” — and that feels pretty spot-on. We treat them... 04/27/2025

April 27th Puzzle - National Tell A Story Day:Enjoy your day!Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal. 04/27/2025

Encino Weekly Market Update April 14th - 20th, 2025 4557 Haskell Ave RECENTLY SOLD Haskell Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1649 sq. ft. | $960,000 5240 Zelzah Ave RECENTLY SOLD Zelzah Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1913 sq. ft. | $849,000 Balboa Biltmore RECENTLY SOLD Balboa Boulevard | 3 bedrooms | None baths | 1787 sq. ft. | $649,000 Encino Oaks BACK ON THE MARKET White Oak Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 990 sq. ft. | $399,000 Encino Park West RECENTLY SOLD Genesta Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1883 sq. ft. | $885,000 Encino Spa NEWLY LISTED Lindley Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1669 sq. ft. | $659,000 Encino Spa South NEWLY LISTED Yarmouth Avenue | 4 bedrooms | 4 baths | 2744 sq. ft. | $1,299,999 Encino Spa West NEWLY LISTED Lindley Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1669 sq. ft.... 04/27/2025

Posts Just For You - This Week at ActiveRain April 20 to April 26, 2025 Every day there is something to learn here at ActiveRain.  With this series, I highlight posts that gave me that lightbulb moment. It could be something techie, a post about Real Estate or other professions, about a place, or a person. Or, it could be a post that made me sit up and take notice!April 21:  Leanne Smith   A Real Estate Sales Lead or Government Tester?Strange call, indeed. Good thing her spidey-senses kicked in.   Bob "RealMan" Timm Looking for the GreenExcellent point made by Bob.    Paddy Deighan Most Emails Are Business Records...Be Aware of This!Did you know this? Are you someone who deletes emails in bulk?   April 22: Travis Matthews How to Tell If a Tree Needs to Be Removed or Just TrimmedWelcome ... 04/27/2025

Trivia question answers for Saturday April 26, 20251. What were "Jungle Fountains" during World War II? Coca=Cola provided to the US troops2. In which sea would you find the Cayman Islands? Caribbean Sea3. What grows in the brain when doing cognitive exercises? Dendrites4. Who was the second president of the US? John AdamsTrivia questions for Sunday April 27, 20251. How many Justices are on the US Supreme Court?2. What fruit is packed with the most calories?3. What did ancient Egyptians use as pillows?4. What does Pinocchi in Italian mean?Enjoy your day.  04/27/2025

🥗Catholic Charities - Peer Assistance & Leadership☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email BrianInspired by posts that I see from others, I wanted to begin a weekly series of resources for people in need who are in the East Valley.  I think continuing to research this weekly series will also help me to discover what is out there for those in need.Teens learn skills through peer helping, leadership, mentoring, conflict resolution and community service. PAL provides effective training in resiliency strategies and addresses issues such as violence in schools, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, gang participation and dropping out of school.” To learn more, click HERE.☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian ... 04/27/2025

Have you ever sat outside and hear and see small planes flying around and wonder who these people are.  There is a chance they are members of The Villages Aviation Club, yep another club!  This from their website including contact info: www.villagesaviation.weebly.comWhat We DoThe club brings together active pilots (owners and renters) and aviation enthusiasts who are interested in learning more about aviation, pursuing flying and aviation-related activities such as renting airplanes together to share the costs and flying time, and group flying to various locations in or out of Florida.  MembershipMembership is open to all Villages residents and renters with Villages ID. Annual dues is $10.Meeting Time and LocationWe meet the second Monday of every month, except July and August, at 7 pm... 04/27/2025

Giving your exterior some TLC doesn’t need to cost you an arm and a leg. There are a ton of small changes that can make a big difference. Curious about how you can stay competitive and increase your curb appeal as selling season ramps up? Send me a message and let’s chat!#realestate #realestateagent #buying #selling #listreports #realestateexpert #financehub #homeowner 04/27/2025

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