Real Estate News

The Florida real estate exam remains a formidable challenge for would-be sales associates and brokers. Candidates for a real estate license should not underestimate the difficulty level of the Florida test. In January, 2007, 4306 candidates for a sales associate license sat for the exam. Those who were taking the exam for the first time …

While hard work and good contacts can help you succeed during your first years in the real estate business, probably the most important ingredient to your success is your choice of brokers. The important thing for new sales associates to remember, it to check around. Talk to people in the business; ask for recommendations. Look …

In the National Association of Realtors Member Profile, it shows the continuing trend that “women rule!”

In to 1960s and 1970s, men tending to be in real estate in the greatest numbers, especially as broker/owners. The trend is strongly in favor of the women, according to the latest studies. Overall, there are more women than men …

Many older Americans are turning to “reverse” mortgages to finance a home improvement, pay off a current mortgage, supplement their retirement income, or pay for healthcare expenses. Reverse mortgages allow older homeowners to convert part of the equity in their homes into cash without having to sell their homes or make extra monthly payments.

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The Florida real estate exam is as tough as ever for most candidates. Candidates must study with a focus on the exam. In December, 2006, 3907 candidates for a sales associate license sat for the exam. The pass rate for first-time test takers (1712) was 43 percent, somewhat below the year’s average pass rate of …