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HUD to Announce Long-Awaited FHA Condo Rules

By Jaimie Engle posted 5 days ago
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is expected to release updated guidance tomorrow on FHA-insured condominium financing. The new rules should benefit your real estate clients and customers by allowing more buyers to obtain low down-payment mortgages on affordable housing options.   Specifically, the new rules will:   ·         Extend FHA certifications on condo developments from two years to three years, reducing the compliance burden on condo boards. ·         Allow for single-unit mortgage approvals—often known as spot approvals—which will enable FHA insurance of individual condo units, even if the property does not have ...
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Calendars With 2020 Vision... Order Now!

By Jaimie Engle posted 5 days ago
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Original Sheet Style Calendars: 100% Made in the USA Size: 3 1/2" x 6” NEW & IMPROVED- inside pages are NOW on a heavier coated stock for crisper images and still mails for the 1 oz. rate! All Original calendars are full color. All Original Calendars are 14 pages, 14-month calendar printed front and back. Signature Page - Wish your prospects a Happy & Prosperous year! Has room for a message if you want to personalize and has November & December 2019 months printed on them. Call Me Today Page- perfect reminder for prospects to call you! This is now included on the month of March page so will be a reminder all month long!  Recipe ...
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MEMBER BENEFIT DAYS INVITATION

By Jaimie Engle posted 6 days ago
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Did you know that as a member of the Space Coast Association of REALTORS® you have access to a number of great, free tools? Learn how to get started using all of the resources available to you as a REALTOR® during the Member Benefit Day on Tuesday, August 27 geared toward Listing Agents and Wednesday, August 28 geared toward Buyer's Agents, hosted by the Member Benefit Day Task Force. This includes a FREE networking lunch from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. While the saying goes, "there's no such thing as a free lunch", you do have to do one thing: click below to register (and click both to register for both days). Listing Agents REGISTER HERE ...
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Your Invited to the Global Committee's Tourism Update!

By Jaimie Engle posted 7 days ago
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The Global Committee invites you on Thursday, August 29th at 10:00 a.m. as Peter Cranis, the Executive Director at  Space Coast Office of  Tourism, shares his Tourism Update . Mr. Cranis will be talking about the Tourism Development Office and the Tourist Development Council, what they do, how they market, along with some statistical data regarding the tourism industry in Brevard County.    Join us and feel free to bring a guest with you.   A light breakfast of coffee and donuts will be served.   REGISTER HERE! Peter Cranis grew up in Melbourne, Florida attending and graduating with honors from Eau Gallie High ...
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REALTOR® Trademark Violations You Might Be Committing

By Jaimie Engle posted 20 days ago
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REALTOR® is a federally registered trademark owned by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.  Members are permitted to use the term, only in conjunction with their name this applies to all forms of communication, email addresses, websites, social media, etc.  HERE IS A LINK you should review, just so that you fully understand the rule and view a brief, animated video explaining proper use of the REALTOR® trademarks
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NAR Podcast: VA Loans & Specialization

By Jaimie Engle posted 07-17-2019
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Interested in Learning More about the VA Niche? Check out this INCREDIBLE PODCAST  presented by NAR's Center for REALTOR® Development.
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Now Seeking Board of Director Applicants

By Lindsey Ruschak posted 07-03-2019
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Our Association is holding elections soon for our Board of Directors. We're looking for up and coming leaders that have a vision for the future. We invite you to come sit at the table. Submit your Director Profile Form today! The deadline for submitting your Director Profile form is August 7, 2019 , which is right around the corner. The Space Coast Association of REALTORS® looks forward to receiving your Director Profile Form. Please contact us if you have questions about your form submission Click  HERE  to download the director profile
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NEW: Member Portal Update

By Jaimie Engle posted 06-26-2019
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Our MMSI Member Portal has a new look! Registering for classes is super easy! Paying your bill is even easier! Updating your information is a breeze! Quick Links takes you directly to the listed product.  Here's how it works: Continue using the MMSI Login at the top of the SpaceCoastMLS.com Login: member number that is on file Password: stays the same as the old portal. Last four of your social or 9999    Watch this How-To Video for more!
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Brevard County Housing Statistics May 2019

By Jaimie Engle posted 06-20-2019
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Courtesy of Florida Realtors® Industry Data and Analysis Team Below you will find a recap of the housing statistics for April 2019 in Brevard. Feel Free to contact us with any real estate questions you might have. We have years of experience and are here to assist you.  Jaimie Engle Communications Director Space Coast Association of REALTORS® MLS Statistics - May 2019 A quick recap of the Brevard County Residential Report for May 2019: Closed Sales are up 16.2% for May 2019 in which the number of units closed was 1,096 compared to 943 in May 2018, with an increase in cash sales of 12.3% compared to May 2018. New Pending Sales are down ...
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MLS Data Share

By Jaimie Engle posted 06-12-2019
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Space Coast Association of Realtors® and Space Coast Multiple Listing Service Sign Data Share agreement with Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service, Inc., Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS®, Inc., Mutual Reciprocity of Supra Lockbox Key Access Included for Members Palm Shores, and Jacksonville, FL , June 12, 2019– The Space Coast Association of REALTORS® and the Northeast Florida MLS, Inc. operating as RealtyWEB MLS , have signed a Multiple Listing Service data share agreement. This agreement will allow listing data to be shared directly between the MLSs, providing real estate professionals of each organization ...
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Brevard County Housing Statistics - April 2019

By Christine Edwards posted 05-21-2019
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April 2019 MLS Statistics Courtesy of Florida Realtors® Industry Data and Analysis Team Below you will find a recap of the housing statistics for April 2019 in Brevard. Feel Free to contact us with any real estate questions you might have. We have years of experience and are here to assist you. Christine Edwards Communications Director Space Coast Association of REALTORS® MLS Statistics - April 2019 A quick recap of the Brevard County Residential Report for April 2019: Closed Sales are up 10% for April 2019 in which the number of units closed was 998 compared to 907 in April 2018, with an increase in cash sales of 14.3% compared to April 2018. ...
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It's a Great Time to Visit an Open House

By Christine Edwards posted 05-17-2019
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It's a Great Time to Visit an Open House Christine Edwards Communications Director Space Coast Association of REALTORS® 2950 Pineda Plaza Way Palm Shores, FL 32940 321-242-2211 Palm Shores, Florida May 17, 2019 – The buying season has begun, and this year potential buyers can take advantage of plentiful inventory and record-breaking housing affordability conditions. REALTORS® across the country will hold thousands of open houses from coast to coast, aiming to focus attention on the benefits of homeownership for individuals, families, communities and our nation’s economy. “REALTORS® will hold open houses in various neighborhoods throughout the Space ...
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Brevard County Housing Statistics - Q1 2019

By Christine Edwards posted 05-15-2019
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Q1 2019 MLS Statistics Courtesy of Florida Realtors® Industry Data and Analysis Team Below you will find a recap of the housing statistics for Q1 2019 in Brevard. Feel Free to contact us with any real estate questions you might have. We have years of experience and are here to assist you. Christine Edwards Communications Director Space Coast Association of REALTORS® MLS Statistics - Q1 2019 A quick recap of the Brevard County Residential Report for Q1 2019: Closed Sales are down -4.7% for Q1 2019 in which the number of units closed was 2,088 compared to 2,192 in Q1 2018, with a decrease in cash sales of -7.2% compared to Q1 2018. New ...
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For Immediate Release: Space Coast REALTORS® Helps Enhance Melbourne's New Dog Park

By Christine Edwards posted 04-25-2019
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Christine Edwards Communications Director Space Coast Association of REALTORS® 2950 Pineda Plaza Way Palm Shores, FL 32940 321-242-2211 Space Coast Association of REALTORS® Helps Enhance Melbourne's New Dog Park Palm Shores, Florida April 4, 2019 – The Space Coast Association of REALTORS® received a $5,000 Placemaking grant from the National Association of Realtors® to help build Pieloch Dog Park in Melbourne. The funds were used to purchase and donate Adirondack chairs and trees to help with beautification efforts in what will become south Melbourne's first dog park. A true community effort, Pieloch Dog Park was first envisioned by Melbourne Councilman ...
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Brevard County Housing Statistics - March 2019

By Christine Edwards posted 04-22-2019
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2019 MLS Statistics Courtesy of Florida Realtors® Industry Data and Analysis Team Below you will find a recap of the housing statistics for March 2019 in Brevard. Feel Free to contact us with any real estate questions you might have. We have years of experience and are here to assist you. Christine Edwards Communications Director Space Coast Association of REALTORS® MLS Statistics - March 2019 A quick recap of the Brevard County Residential Report for March 2019: Closed Sales are down -3.6% for March 2019 in which the number of units closed was 901 compared to 935 in March 2018, with a decrease in cash sales of -10.5% compared to March ...
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Brevard County Housing Statistics - February 2019

By Christine Edwards posted 03-22-2019
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2019 MLS Statistics Courtesy of Florida Realtors® Industry Data and Analysis Team Below you will find a recap of the housing statistics for February 2019 in Brevard. Feel Free to contact us with any real estate questions you might have. We have years of experience and are here to assist you. Christine Edwards Communications Director Space Coast Association of REALTORS® MLS Statistics - February 2019 A quick recap of the Brevard County Residential Report for February 2019: Closed Sales are down -4% for February 2019 in which the number of units closed was 666 compared to 694 in February 2018, with a decrease in cash sales of -7.3% compared ...
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Merritt Island Realtor® to Serve as District Vice President of Florida's Largest Professional Association

By Christine Edwards posted 02-25-2019
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                                                                                     The state’s largest professional association For more information contact: Marla Martin, Media Relations and Communications Manager, or Jeff Zipper, Senior Vice President of Communications, 407.438.1400, ext. 2326 or 2314. Christine Edwards Communications Director Space Coast Association of REALTORS® 2950 Pineda Plaza Way Palm Shores, FL 32940 321-242-2211 Merritt Island Realtor® to Serve As Florida Realtors® District 2 Vice President  ORLANDO, Florida February 2019 – Mike Artelli, sales associate with RE/MAX Solutions in Merritt Island, has been installed ...
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Homeowners More Likely to Take on D.I.Y. Remodels, Says REALTOR® Survey

By Christine Edwards posted 02-22-2019
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Homeowners More Likely to Take on D.I.Y. Remodels, Says REALTOR® Survey Christine Edwards Communications Director Space Coast Association of REALTORS® 2950 Pineda Plaza Way Palm Shores, FL 32940 321-242-2211 Palm Shores, Florida February 19, 2019 – Homeowners looking to add personality and individuality to their home are more likely to undertake a "do it yourself" (DIY) remodel than hire a professional, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2019 Remodeling Impact Report: DIY. The report also shows that cash-strapped millennials are the most likely of any generation to take on a DIY project. The report examines the differences between remodeling ...
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Brevard County Housing Statistics - January 2019

By Christine Edwards posted 02-21-2019
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2019 MLS Statistics Courtesy of Florida Realtors® Industry Data and Analysis Team Below you will find a recap of the housing statistics for January 2019 in Brevard. Feel Free to contact us with any real estate questions you might have. We have years of experience and are here to assist you. Christine Edwards Communications Director Space Coast Association of REALTORS® MLS Statistics - January 2019 A quick recap of the Brevard County Residential Report for January 2019: Closed Sales are down -7.5% for January 2019 in which the number of units closed was 521 compared to 563 in January 2018, with a decrease in cash sales of -2.6% compared ...
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Brevard County Housing Statistics - 2018 Yearly Market Summary

By Christine Edwards posted 02-13-2019
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2018 MLS Statistics Courtesy of Florida Realtors® Industry Data and Analysis Team Below you will find a recap of the housing statistics for 2018 in Brevard. Feel Free to contact us with any real estate questions you might have. We have years of experience and are here to assist you. Christine Edwards Communications Director Space Coast Association of REALTORS® MLS Statistics - 2018 Yearly Market Summary A quick recap of the Brevard County Residential Report for 2018: Closed Sales are up 1.2% for 2018 in which the number of units closed was 9,917 compared to 9,796 in 2017, with a decrease in cash sales of -5.8% compared to 2017. New Pending ...
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