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Master Brokers Forum board member Christopher Zoller breaks down the benefits of:► Staying at home► Maximizing new technology► Keeping in touch with family, friends, and colleagueshttps://youtu.be/lHMeOaOLVGw...

MBF, Friday, March 27, 2020

WATCH - How has COVID-19 impacted the South Florida housing market?

WATCH: Great information from Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum board member The Liz Caldwell Group on WPLG Local 10! https://vimeo.com/399462735...

MBF, Wednesday, March 25, 2020

South Florida’s residential sales shift to virtual reality as business slows

Master Brokers Forum members Carol Cassis, Stephan Burke, Alexandra C. Peters, and Ron Shuffield flex the power of virtual meetings, showings, deals, walkthroughs and closings. https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/03/24/south-floridas-residential-sales-shift-to-virtual-reality-as-business-slows/...

MBF, Wednesday, March 25, 2020

South Florida by the numbers - Working through the coronavirus outbreak

This month’s edition of “South Florida by the numbers” (a Master Brokers Forum partnership with The Real Deal South Florida) focuses on agents, brokers, contractors, and other professionals who are making the best of this extremely difficult situation while following public health ...

MBF, Wednesday, March 25, 2020

VIDEO/MASTER BROKER LISTING

Master Brokers Forum member Raymond Bolduc presents this spacious, 6,820 square-foot, 7 bed /7.5 bath rental in Oceanside on Fisher Island. https://youtu.be/jqzcgV71dWg...

MBF, Tuesday, March 24, 2020

This Too Shall Pass – an Interview with Dr. Lawrence Yun

LISTEN: National Association of REALTORS® chief economist and senior VP Dr. Lawrence Yun shares his upbeat takes on the current situation and how real estate markets will bounce back. https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/this-too-shall-pass-an-interview-with-dr-lawrence-yun/...

MBF, Monday, March 23, 2020

Miami real estate experts are hoping coronavirus will be a short-term disruption

Today's Miami Herald Business Monday cover story on real estate's response to the coronavirus features insight from Master Brokers Forum chair Jeff Morr, Alicia Cervera, Tere Bernace, Anthony Askowitz, Eloy Carmenate, and Ron Shuffield. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-n...

MBF, Monday, March 23, 2020

MASTER BROKER VOICES

MASTER BROKER VOICES: In this first-ever edition, Master Brokers Forum board member Tere Bernace shares her insight on office cleanliness, communicating with clients, and Miami's resiliency. https://youtu.be/iZO4CRRxJcI...

MBF, Friday, March 20, 2020

7 things the industry should be doing amid coronavirus

All great tips, but #6 is the most important right now....

MBF, Wednesday, March 18, 2020

👀WE SEE YOU, Elena Bluntzer!

This Master Brokers Forum member sold the most expensive condominium in Miami last week; a $6.8 million Bayview residence on Fisher Island. (Article link below.) Great job! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/03/16/miamis-weekly-condo-sales-drop-sharply-amid-coronavirus-fears/ ...

MBF, Tuesday, March 17, 2020

👀 WE SEE YOU, Anna Sherrill!

This Master Brokers Forum member represented the buyers in this $4.9 million Sunset Island sale. (Article link below.) Great job! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/03/16/corporate-raider-carl-icahn-sells-newly-built-miami-beach-home/...

MBF, Tuesday, March 17, 2020

For luxury condos in Miami, Super Bowl was a win

🏈🏆🌴Miami luxury condo developers scored with Super Bowl LIV. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article241162006.html...

MBF, Monday, March 16, 2020

Dora Puig on Future Trends in Luxury Real Estate

Insight on South Florida luxury real estate trends from Master Brokers Forum member Dora Puig. https://oceandrive.com/Dora-Puig-on-Future-Trends-in-Luxury-Real-Estate...

MBF, Friday, March 13, 2020

Coronavirus - A Guide for REALTORS®

Practical answers to questions about driving clients to showings, scheduling open houses, and managing real estate offices. Stay safe! https://www.nar.realtor/coronavirus-a-guide-for-realtors...

MBF, Thursday, March 12, 2020

MBF Social Media Badge

MEMBERS: We encourage you to download this Master Brokers Forum badge and post it on all your social profiles!...

MBF, Wednesday, March 11, 2020

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum members Frank & Julia Pulles present this lovely, totally renovated 4-bed/3-bath Pinecrest home. https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/fl/pinecrest/12895-sw-75th-ave/pid_34817536/...

MBF, Tuesday, March 10, 2020

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6 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent

They're all good...but we really like #5 😇 https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/why-you-should-use-realtor/...

MBF, Friday, March 6, 2020

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MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Joelle Oiknine presents this stunning 2/2 Miami Beach residence with direct ocean views from corner, featuring white glass floors, electric shades, steam shower, Persian carpets and more. https://www.masterbrokersforum.com/Miami-Beach-mls-listing/A1...

MBF, Wednesday, March 4, 2020

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👀WE SEE YOU, Sarah Sheridan!

This Master Brokers Forum member was the buyer's agent for last week's most expensive condo sale in Miami, a $5.3 million purchase at St. Regis Bal Harbour. Great job! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/03/03/these-were-miamis-most-expensive-condo-sales-last-week-2/...

MBF, Tuesday, March 3, 2020

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Low Mortgage Rates Help Boost Existing Home Sales In Miami-Dade

"...there was a 52.5% increase in sales of Miami condos priced between $400,000 and $600,000 and a 32% increase in sales of Miami single-family homes in the same price range." https://www.forbes.com/sites/franciscoalvarado/2020/02/28/low-mortgage-rates-help-boost-existing-home-sales-in-miami...

MBF, Monday, March 2, 2020

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MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Dora Puig Team presents http://508wdilidodrive.com/; Miami Beach’s first and only fully solar-powered waterfront estate, with sophisticated modern architecture and timeless interior design. Members are invited to visit during an open house on ...

MBF, Wednesday, February 26, 2020

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South Florida residential sales soar in January

☝️📈⬆️ Home sales jumped throughout South Florida in January, largely driven by mid-market and luxury sales. Median home prices also continued to rise in the tri-county region. https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/02/25/south-florida-residential-sales-soar-in-january/...

MBF, Tuesday, February 25, 2020

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South Florida by the numbers - Super Bowl LIV Impact

The real winner of Super Bowl LIV? 🌴MIAMI.🌴 Find out why in this month's "South Florida By The Numbers"; a Master Brokers Forum partnership with The Real Deal. https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/02/24/south-florida-by-the-numbers-super-bowl-liv-impact/...

MBF, Monday, February 24, 2020

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👀WE SEE YOU, Kevin R Kreutzfeld and Kent McIntyre!

These Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum members represented the seller and buyer (respectively) on the recent sale of a $10.9 million waterfront house in Harbor Beach. Great job! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/02/20/waterfront-home-in-fort-lauderdales-harbor-beach-sells-for-11m/...

MBF, Friday, February 21, 2020

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👀WE SEE YOU, JUSTIN RUBIN AND JOELLE OIKNINE!

These Master Brokers Forum members had two of the biggest residential home sales in Miami for the week of Feb. 9 - 15. Great job! https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article240393171.html...

MBF, Thursday, February 20, 2020

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MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Check out this beautiful new construction listing on prestigious Belle Meade Island, presented by Master Brokers Forum member Mathieu Rochette, featuring double height ceilings and an abundance of natural light. https://www.compass.com/listing/7311-belle-meade-island-drive-mia...

MBF, Wednesday, February 19, 2020

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Migration helped boost Florida’s market in 2019, according to Florida Realtors

“Florida’s economy is growing and EVERY DAY, MORE THAN 900 PEOPLE ARE MOVING TO THE SUNSHINE STATE, according to state economists,” said 2020 Florida Realtors President Barry Grooms. https://miamiagentmagazine.com/2020/02/14/migration-helped-boost-floridas-market-2019-according-flo...

MBF, Tuesday, February 18, 2020

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Valentine's Day 2020 Home Buyer Households

This Valentine's Day, the National Association of REALTORS® breaks down how relationship status and household composition affects homeownership choices.https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/valentines-day-2020-home-buyer-households...

MBF, Friday, February 14, 2020

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MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum members Carol Cassis and Stephan Burke of the Cassis Burke Collection present "The Golden Palace"; a 9,027-square-foot Venetian mansion inspired by Russia’s Hermitage Museum. https://www.forbes.com/sites/keithflamer/2020/12/31/a-venetian-flor...

MBF, Thursday, February 13, 2020

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Miami tops 10 most walkable cities list

Miami was identified by Walk Score as a “sun-lover and biker’s paradise surrounded by water,” noting that every month the city’s mayor shuts down major roadways to vehicles, making them available to bicyclists and walkers. https://miamiagentmagazine.com/2020/02/10/miami-tops-...

MBF, Wednesday, February 12, 2020

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Can home staging save a seller time on the market? South Florida Realtors weigh in

Master Brokers Forum members Carole Smith and Farid Moussallem discuss the importance of staging their listings in this Miami Herald article. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article239950508.html...

MBF, Tuesday, February 11, 2020

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Miami Herald MBF Column - "In the Google age, human Realtors are increasingly important" by Master Broker Veronica Cervera Goeseke

"I love Miami as the city of my youth that welcomed my family with open arms. A place that people like to call home." Master Brokers Forum member Veronica Cervera Goeseke shares her real estate insights for 2020 and beyond in today's Miami Herald.https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business...

MBF, Monday, February 10, 2020

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WATCH - January 2020 Event Recap Video

Relive the Miami Master Brokers Forum's extraordinary January 2020 event at PALAZZO DELLA LUNA, Fisher Island, "The Art of Selling Luxury Real Estate"! Members enjoyed the MBF's first-ever Luxury Expo with automobiles, fashion, and jewelry from THE COLLECTION, Julian Chang Boutique, ...

MBF, Friday, February 7, 2020

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MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Liz Hogan presents this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase the largest parcel of land in Gables Estates. The properties consist of 4.5 acres with 630 feet of combined water frontage over two lots. The main residence is a 3.3 acre property wi...

MBF, Thursday, February 6, 2020

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VIDEO - Miami makes big push for big business as Super Bowl LIV descends on city

WATCH AND SHARE: An incredible three minutes on the greatness of Miami and its promising future! https://video.foxnews.com/v/6128585155001?fbclid=IwAR16Dk7mOIS1xUe06zchje_CcPeK3ZjEFcqvoyKUwVn9LP6aMwfnHTlCGfY#sp=show-clips...

MBF, Monday, February 3, 2020

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This Super Bowl Weekend, Miami’s Luxury Market Could Go All the Way

SUPER BOWL WEEKEND IN MIAMI! Miami scored big with house-hunters the last time it hosted the Super Bowl a decade ago. Home prices have surged 72% from the third quarter of 2009 to the same 2019 quarter. https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/this-super-bowl-weekend-miami-s-luxury-market-could-go-all...

MBF, Friday, January 31, 2020

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Ahead of Super Bowl LIV, here’s where pro football stars call home in South Florida

SUPER BOWL WEEKEND IN MIAMI! Here’s a look at where some of the top NFL players and coaches – both retired and active – currently own homes in South Florida. https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/01/31/ahead-of-super-bowl-liv-heres-where-pro-football-stars-call-home-in-south-florida...

MBF, Friday, January 31, 2020

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Florida’s economy is outpacing the national economy, say industry experts

The U.S economy is doing well...BUT FLORIDA'S IS DOING BETTER. https://miamiagentmagazine.com/2020/01/30/floridas-economy-outpacing-national-economy-say-industry-experts/...

MBF, Thursday, January 30, 2020

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🔎WE SEE YOU, JO-ANN FORSTER!

👀 WE SEE YOU, Jo-Ann Forster! This Master Brokers Forum member sold the second-most expensive condo in Miami last week, a $2.65 million unit at the Four Seasons Residences at the Surf Club. https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/01/27/sale-at-residences-at-vizcaya-tops-weekly-condo-sales-in-miami/...

MBF, Wednesday, January 29, 2020

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South Florida by the numbers - Miami real estate in the movies

LIGHTS...CAMERA...REAL ESTATE!: Which iconic Miami setting has been the most memorable – and marketable – on the big screen? We explore in this month’s “South Florida by the numbers”; a Master Brokers Forum partnership with The Real Deal South Florida. https://therealde...

MBF, Monday, January 27, 2020

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South Florida residential sales jump in December

📈 MIAMI sales ⬆️ 16.4%📈 BROWARD sales ⬆️ 14.2%📈 PALM BEACH sales ⬆️ 19.6%https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/01/23/south-florida-residential-sales-jump-in-december/...

MBF, Friday, January 24, 2020

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MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Miami Master Brokers Forum member David Koster presents this beautiful three-bedroom, six full/one-half bathroom, 4,609 square foot residence at The Mansions At Acqualina. http://tours.blueoceanmiami.com/mansionsatacqualinaunit401/...

MBF, Thursday, January 23, 2020

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This developer is betting on Hollywood, with plans to build and then list $1.25M home

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD: Miami Master Brokers Forum chair Jeff Morr believes in the city's Hollywood Lakes neighborhood. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article239371593.html...

MBF, Tuesday, January 21, 2020

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Chinese investors are buying real estate in Miami. Here are the stats to prove it

For years, Miami’s residential real estate professionals waited for Chinese investors. AND, FINALLY, THEY ARE HERE. (Featuring insight from Miami Master Brokers Forum chair Jeff Morr. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article239094778.html...

MBF, Tuesday, January 14, 2020

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MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum members Eva Oliver & David Sporn present this Grove isle residence, which feels like paradise inside and out. The spacious floor plan offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, along with views of the marina, bay, tropical palm trees, and downtown Coconut Grove...

MBF, Monday, January 13, 2020

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Boomtown - Miami Has Been Named One Of America’s Top Growth Cities

💥🏢📈 Strong economic and population growth led financial site Smartasset to name Miami as one of the "Top Boomtowns in America". Miami ranked fourth nationwide, and was the top big city. #MBFmiami https://www.thenextmiami.com/miami-has-been-named-one-of-americas-top-boomtowns-due-to-strong...

MBF, Tuesday, January 7, 2020

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MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Madeleine Romanello presents this modern and chic direct ocean view corner residence in Surfside's elegant Champlain Towers South.https://www.compass.com/listing/8777-collins-avenue-unit-412-surfside-fl-33154/314961324027026401/?origin_type=List...

MBF, Monday, January 6, 2020

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Brightline, Cuba, Allapattah and your wallet - The top business stories of 2019

Before we fully begin 2020 in earnest, check out these top business stories from 2019 (nearly all of which involve real estate!) #MBFmiami https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/biz-monday/article238186264.html...

MBF, Friday, January 3, 2020

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MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Enjoy unparalleled city, bay, and ocean views from this west-facing Apogee jewel, presented by Master Brokers Forum member Kathy Green. https://www.coldwellbanker.com/property/800-S-Pointe-Dr-Apt-804-_UNIT_804-Miami-Beach-FL-33139/98326465/detail...

MBF, Friday, January 3, 2020

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Sellers should ‘mitigate’ home-buyers’ insurance concerns

In today’s Miami Herald, Master Brokers Forum member Hazel Goldman explains how local home sellers can make their listings more enticing by addressing insurance concerns BEFORE the sale. (Article link below.) #MBFmiamihttps://lnkd.in/dg_M2BM...

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MBF, Thursday, January 30, 2020

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