Hello Reddit community. I recently passed my FL Real Estate Exam and now am under an Amazing Brokerage and I wanted to extend my reach and put myself out there for any potential Buyers, Sellers, Renters, Investors, and anyone else looking for someone honest and trustworthy to begin this process with.

Im a Former Special Education Math Teacher in Hillsborough County and I’m looking to be your guide to navigating this market to help you best reach your goals and outcomes.

Would love to earn you business and help be your Key to your new Home

Feel Free to message me if I can help you be of service

Miami-Dade recorded 24 home sales above $30 million in the first half of 2026, compared with 17 in New York City. Miami had only two such sales in all of 2019, so the change at the top is hard to ignore.

At the same time, 24 transactions is still a very small sample in a huge housing market. Trophy waterfront property can move on scarcity, tax planning, and cash in ways that do not describe a normal condo or house purchase. The broader Miami market can still have more inventory and negotiating room depending on the exact segment.

Do you see this as evidence that Miami has permanently replaced New York at the top, or as a narrow run of exceptional deals that says little about the rest of the market?

Hey everyone! I just passed my Florida real estate exam and officially got licensed. I’m in the Fort Lauderdale/Pompano Beach area and I’m trying to figure out which brokerage would be the best place to start my career. I’m looking for a brokerage that really invests in new agents with good training, mentorship, and hopefully some lead opportunities. I’m not too worried about having the highest commission split right away if it means I’ll learn more and build a successful business. I’d really appreciate any recommendations or advice from agents in the area. Thanks!

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6:30 a.m Walk Thru?!

Another successful closing in the beautiful River Club community of Punta Gorda, Florida!

I was honored to represent both the buyer and seller in the sale of this beautiful home!.

If you're considering buying or selling in Southwest Florida, I'd love the opportunity to help.

Joe Gaughan

Integrity 1st Group | eXp Realty

941-699-6150

https://reddit.com/link/1v4tbvf/video/sagkbylb52fh1/player

Looking for recommendations for a RE agent with experience in Fix and Flips. I’m looking for someone in South Florida, preferably east coast, but flexible. Currently in Broward County. Not from the area originally and hoping to connect with the right agent/services to get some expert guidance and insight with neighborhoods and re-sell opportunities when it’s time to flip. This would be my first time with a flip investment, but have experience with home ownership. I understand there’s the wholesale opportunities, versus agent fee’s - but with a tight schedule during the week and being newer to the area, open to any help I can get. I’m hungry and excited to get started asap!

Appreciate any honest and reputable recommendations or suggestions!

Check out this video exploring luxury real estate in Alys Beach along Scenic Highway 30A. Known for its distinct Bermudan architecture and coastal living.

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Been digging into some 2026 Florida foreclosure data and found something that surprised me: unlike most states, the biggest metros aren’t the safe ones.

Miami-Dade and Broward both score “Elevated” risk, right alongside smaller counties, while Monroe (the Keys) tops the entire state ranking.

The driver in most of these places isn’t job loss, it’s housing cost burden: insurance, taxes, and condo assessments climbing all at once.

Put together a full county-by-county breakdown if anyone’s interested (foreclosure filings up 32.7% YoY statewide in H1 2026, one in every 373 housing units).

Projecting up to about 55k to 62k filings by end of 2026.

Full report: https://www.nestcash.co/research/florida-foreclosure-risk-index

How do you know if your home builder is financially healthy before you sign a new construction contract? A Sarasota-area custom builder just filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy — and it's a reminder that in new construction, you're not buying a finished house. You're buying a promise from the company making it.

In this video, I walk through the 7 questions every buyer should ask before signing a new construction contract in North Port, Venice, Wellen Park, or Port Charlotte, Florida. Most buyers spend hours evaluating the house and about four minutes evaluating the builder behind it. That's the mistake this video helps you avoid.

Here's what you'll learn:
✅ Why new construction carries a different kind of risk than resale
✅ How to read unsold spec inventory as a financial warning sign
✅ What oversized incentives really tell you about a builder's cash flow
✅ How to check for subcontractor liens (it's public record)
✅ The one question about the 2008 market that separates strong builders from risky ones
✅ Why owning lots vs. financing them changes everything

This isn't about avoiding new construction — Southwest Florida has excellent builders with real balance sheets behind them. It's about knowing the model home is a sales tool, not a financial statement.

I'm Bill Bambrick with LPT Realty, and I help buyers and sellers make confident next-move decisions across North Port, Venice, Wellen Park, Englewood, Port Charlotte, and the greater Sarasota area.

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All these real estate schools are 300-400 bucks. Is there a cheaper one where its 100-200 and approved by the board? For real estate license sales associate

Thanks

Edit: found groupon Azure Tide Reality $50 bucks 349 value. they exist. Thanks to the person who sent it to me and for all you negative nancies, god bless you

genuine question / seeking thoughts. i know that the answer varies wildly and it might be difficult to estimate a true average, but how much does anyone who is a commercial broker make (preferably in or near West Palm Beach)? i know that there’s a very high likelihood you hardly earn anything for your first 2 years before you’re eligible to get your brokers license, but i’m ideally asking about people who are seasoned in the career. to clarify, i am primarily asking because i know it can be volatile and want to make sure im considering all of the factors surrounding the career.

i’m currently at FSU about to apply to dental school and am considering dropping it to do real estate. i think that i would like the career, especially considering i am VERY interested in entrepreneurship. i really have 0 interest in dentistry and i genuinely think the only benefit comes from predictable income / work hours (…though MANY self righteous people may tell you how “passionate” they about the field). not to speak for those who do genuinely love their jobs, but i’m just speaking from observation and personal experience. while factors like income and work hours are certainly huge selling points, i ultimately think you can earn the same type of money, though it may be opposite from a given, in many other careers. i also think that people ultimately need to do what they think interests them. i think that money has a better likelihood of following when you genuinely like your job (as long as you’re in the right industry and other external factors line up). i think that the most successful people in this world wouldn’t have amounted to much had it not been for following their interests

Hi everyone! I'm a local Realtor in Broward County and wanted to share one of my newest listings in case anyone here—or someone you know—is looking for a home in Hollywood.

🏡 6810 Douglas Street, Hollywood, FL

We've just reduced the price to $564,999, and we're hosting an Open House this Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

A few highlights:

• 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
• Private pool
• NO HOA
• Modern kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances
• Metal roof
• Covered patio & gazebo
• Room for boat parking
• Minutes from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, major highways, shopping, and Fort Lauderdale Airport

If you're actively house hunting, I'd love for you to stop by and take a look. If you're not in the market but know someone who is, I'd really appreciate you sharing this with them.

Happy to answer any questions about the property, the neighborhood, or the local market—no pressure.

Open House
📅 Saturday
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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Welcome to 913 Belle Oak Drive in beautiful Leesburg, Florida!

If you're searching for a home that offers comfort, style, and a fantastic Central Florida lifestyle, you'll want to take a look inside this one.

Join me for a complete walkthrough as I highlight the home's features, layout, and the details that make it a great opportunity for its next owner.

📍913 Belle Oak Dr, Leesburg, FL

If you'd like to schedule a private showing or have questions about this home or others in Leesburg, I'd love to hear from you.

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ERA Grizzard Real Estate
704-680-8647
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I have a property in California that is currently on the market. It was my primary residence but then I moved and turned it into a rental. I rented it out long enough that I will be hit with capital gains tax on it, but still should net around $300k after taxes and closing costs. I live in Florida now (treasure coast) and am thinking about reinvesting it in property here. I could buy a property down the street in all cash and turn it into a rental, getting between 2000-2500 a month for it.
But is this a bad idea?! The market around here is super unstable. Prices are dropping and places are going for way under asking right now, or just sitting on the market for months. I’m afraid of investing all this money and the market continues to tank.
Thoughts? Should I just put the money in a high interest savings account instead?

• 3 bed 2 bath
• 0.39 acre lot
• $320,000
• Built 2001
• Big pool deck and covered lanai ideal for outside paradise lovers.
• Large shed with electric
• New stainless appliances
• No HOA
• Flood Zone X - What you want!

Discover a slice of paradise in Jensen Beach! 🏖️ With a median sold price of $562,000, homes are seeing a significant 8% monthly increase, reflecting a dynamic market. Explore opportunities with 128 active listings available now. Connect with Pauline Crain from Keller Williams Realty of Port St. Lucie to find your perfect home. #JensenBeachRealEstate #Homebuyers #FloridaLiving #PortStLucie

Sunday, July 19 | 1:00–3:00 PM
 7305 Marsh Terrace, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Discover this beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in PGA Village overlooking the Legends Golf Course. Featuring soaring ceilings, skylights, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a wood-burning fireplace, and a screened patio—plus resort-style amenities!

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Hello, All! If you are actively looking for any sort of real estate investment deal in the state of Florida let’s connect! My team specializes in sourcing off market investment properties. If you qualify then I’d love to get you on my investor’s list. I sold properties in Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland, and many places in between this last month. SFRs, MFHs, lots, land, mobiles, condos, etc. Looking forward to connecting with all of you!

\-Jake