eLearning
Real Estate Education Center
Our Philosophy on Education
Now more than ever, the real estate industry is constantly changing in South Florida, and we strongly believe in changing with it. In order to keep on top of change our brokers and agents participate in regular real estate continuing education programs. The valuable information they acquire is quickly passed on to the rest of our team and to you, our valued customers, so everyone benefits! To expand on our education sharing philosophy we are dedicated to keeping our eLearning Center up to date with the latest real estate education on the Internet. Here is where you will find real estate videos, guides, market data, blogs, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and other valuable information on real estate in the Fort Lauderdale area of South Florida.
The Truth about the National Association of REALTORS® Settlement
Good News For Consumers and Florida REALTORS® Rich Barnhart – Broker, By The Sea Realty If you have been following the news lately then you
South Florida Real Estate Report – March 2024
Median Sale Prices at Record Highs for both Single Family and Condos March is always a busy month for our real estate market, and while
South Florida Real Estate Report – February 2024
Median Sale Prices at Record Highs for both Single Family and Condos February sales volume was up month over month and year over year to
Waterfront Single Family Market Watch – February 2024
Inventory Levels Are the Highest in Years for Ocean Access Homes The winter season is upon us in South Florida and the demand for waterfront
Oceanfront Condo Market Watch – February 2024
Oceanfront Condo Supply Increases Dramatically Just last summer our oceanfront condo market had less than 5 months of supply, making it a solid seller’s market.
Mortgage Rates Reach Lowest Levels in 8 Months
February 1st, 2024 Mortgage rates dropped again this week reaching the lowest rate we’ve seen since May of 2023. The 15 year fixed rate mortgage
South Florida Real Estate Report – December 2023
Sales Still Sluggish, but Prices are Still Going Up in South Florida December sales volume was down again in December, ending a year of sluggish
South Florida Real Estate Report – October 2023
Affordability is Primary Obstacle for Home Buyers in South Florida October was a difficult month for home buyers with both mortgage interest rates and median
Mortgage Rates Trend Down for Third Straight Week
Mortgage rates trended down for the third straight week as new data indicates inflationary pressures are receding. The consumer price index slowed to 3.2% in
South Florida Real Estate Report – September 2023
Sales Volume is Still Down, but Inventory Ticks Up South Florida’s home sales were down again in September as housing supply remains low and interest
Waterfront Single Family Market Watch – October 2023
Inventory Levels Are Back to Normal for Ocean Access Homes This is an exciting time of year in the Fort Lauderdale area. The weather is
South Florida Real Estate Report – August 2023
Median Sale Prices Continue to Rise as Sales Volume Slows South Florida’s housing market in August followed a similar trend to the previous summer months
Waterfront Market Watch – July 2023
Single Family at Equilibrium, Condos Still in Short Supply The most popular segments in our real estate market are single family homes with ocean access,
South Florida Real Estate Report – June 2023
Median Sale Prices Climb to New Record Highs in South Florida Our real estate market here in South Florida has once again proven to be
South Florida Real Estate Report – May 2023
Median Sale Prices Reach Record Highs in Tri-County Area After 2 years of record price increases and massive depletion of housing inventory, our real estate
South Florida Real Estate Report – April 2023
Inventory Remains in Short Supply, Median Prices Continue to Tick Up While some media outlets continue to highlight that “closed sales are down”, the real
