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Any US or foreign real estate professional currently holding their CIPS designation may participate in this group. If you are not currently a CIPS designation, contact me for more information or go to the international portion of NAR www.realtor.org/international/index.html for more information.

Sep

15
2009

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH---THE TOUGH TAKE VACATIONS

South Florida tourism is taking a pro-active approach to attracting visitors to our tropical paradise. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airports, entertainment arenas and cruise lines have all taken steps to make the idea of vacationing here even sweeter.  more...

Aug

4
2009

A Giant Leap for Real Estate

On the 40th Anniversary of the first moon landing, Nick Churton, Premier Estate Properties' delightful counterpart from the London marketing office, Mayfair International Realty, reflects that the UK and US real estate markets are now remarkably similar and thinks that taking a "giant leap" in today's market may be a very good step indeed. It is my pleasure to re-post his thoughts for you.  more...

Jul

6
2009

WHY I BELIEVE FLORIDA IS SUCH A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, PLAY

I enjoy reading regional business magazines, such as Florida Trend because, for me, they re-ignite the excitement I hold for Florida’s economic and cultural future—especially where I live, work and play in South Florida.  more...

May

18
2009

TREATING REAL ESTATE LIKE FAMILY--WITH RESPECT

I had a meeting with a potential seller who instructed me, “Julie, give me the advice that you would give you brother-in-law about marketing his residence.” His suggestion was a very interesting approach and it effectively enabled us to communicate very honestly and directly with one another (even though I do not have a brother-in-law)!

This gentleman made me aware that I do become involved in my buyers’ and sellers’ requirements as if they were family, despite the fact that, really, I am just one of the highest paid guests in their residence—or soon to be residence.  more...