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Opendoor: A portrait of first-time homebuyers in 2023

Many buyers entered the housing market for the first time in 2023. But who were these first-timers, and what did their homebuying experience look like?

Sales begin at The Rider at Wynwood 

The rock ‘n’ roll-themed building will offer 146 fully furnished condominiums that owners can rent short or long term with no restrictions. 

Mark Willis replaces Marc King as president at Keller Williams

Willis previously served as Keller Williams president from 2002 to 2005 and CEO from 2005 to 2015.

HUD Secretary Fudge announces retirement 

Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman will take over as acting secretary on Marcia Fudge’s last day, March 22. 

Developers top off University Station in Hollywood 

The 216-apartment project will also have over 2,000 square feet of retail space and a 12,210-square-foot facility for Barry University’s College of Nursing and Health Services. 

NAR praises Biden’s proposals to address housing affordability  

NAR President Kevin Sears also raised concerns about Biden Administration regulations that could create hurdles to affordability. 

Miami’s tallest building, the Panorama Tower, gets $420 million refinancing 

The financing comprises a $334,590,000 Freddie Mac senior loan and $85 million of subordinate debt. 

Today’s buyers prioritize price over location

Location, location, location … at least that’s how the old real estate adage goes, right?

Toll Brothers opens Naples luxury-home community for sales 

The master-planned community, Seven Shores, will offer 409 villas and single-family homes. 

Soflo Home Realty affiliates with Century 21 

The Delray Beach brokerage will now be known as CENTURY 21 Luxe Homes. 

What history tells us about today’s interest rates

If your buyer is having a hard time moving on from 2021 and accepting the reality of today’s rates, a history lesson may help.

Naples mayor declares Feb. 7 Patrick O’Connor Day for local agent 

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty agent Patrick O’Connor was recognized for his numerous philanthropic contributions since moving to Naples in 1994. 

An ‘Earthship’ landed in New Mexico

The crown jewel of architect Michael Reynolds’ sustainable vision, Vallecitos is a passive solar home within the Greater World Earthship Community, the world’s largest, legal off-grid subdivision.

Betsy Falco

“See top-level agents as inspiration and have coaching.” — Betsy Falco, real estate agent, eXp Realty

The Platt Group at COMPASS moves to Delray Beach office 

Located at 102 NE 1st Ave., the new location is home to 17 agents. 

Sales begin at North Tower of St. Regis Residences, Sunny Isles 

The sales launch follows the recent sale of a $55 million penthouse in the South Tower, which is 80% sold out. 

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