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The Journal
The latest Florida real estate news, housing market updates, home buying and selling tips, mortgage advice, and South Florida neighborhood guides from the Pure Equity Realty team.
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365 articles
Home Buying TipsJune 9, 2026 · 7 min read
HUD homes are FHA-foreclosed properties sold by the federal government, and they can be a path to below-market real estate in South Florida. Here's exactly how the process works.
Home Buying Tips
Real Estate EducationJune 9, 2026 · 6 min read
A broker price opinion is a formal property valuation prepared by a licensed real estate agent, and it plays a crucial role in short sales, loan modifications, and distressed property transactions across South Florida.
Real Estate Education
Home Buying TipsJune 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Earnest money is your good-faith deposit, it shows sellers you're serious, but it comes with real risk if you walk away at the wrong time. Here's how it works in South Florida.
Home Buying Tips
Home Buying TipsJune 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Short sales can deliver genuine below-market deals in South Florida, but they come with timeline uncertainty, condition risks, and approval complications that every buyer should understand before making an offer.
Home Buying Tips
Home Buying TipsJune 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Sellers who need extra time to move out after closing are more common in South Florida than you'd think. Here's how delayed possession agreements work, and what you need to know before agreeing to one.
Home Buying Tips
Real Estate InvestmentJune 9, 2026 · 8 min read
Buying a multifamily property with no money down isn't a myth, but it requires the right strategy. Here's how house hacking, FHA loans, and creative financing make it possible in South Florida.
Real Estate Investment
Real Estate InvestmentJune 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Dave Ramsey recommends direct real estate over REITs, but his reasons are more nuanced than most summaries suggest. Here's a balanced look at REITs vs. direct ownership for South Florida investors.
Real Estate Investment
Market UpdatesJune 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Zillow's Zestimate is a useful starting point, but in South Florida's complex, high-variance market, it can be significantly wrong. Here's what the data shows and how to get an accurate value.
Market Updates
Real Estate InvestmentJune 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Cap rate is the most important metric for evaluating investment property, and one of the most misunderstood. Here's exactly how to calculate it and what the numbers mean in South Florida's market.
Real Estate Investment
Real Estate InvestmentJune 9, 2026 · 6 min read
The best real estate investors don't just react to the market, they enter each year with specific, measurable goals. Here's how to build a 2026 real estate investment plan that actually gets executed.
Real Estate Investment
Home Buying TipsJune 9, 2026 · 8 min read
Foreclosures can offer below-market prices in South Florida, but the three different buying stages all come with their own rules, risks, and opportunities. Here's how each works.
Home Buying Tips
Home Buying TipsJune 9, 2026 · 9 min read
Buying your first home in South Florida is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll make. Here's a clear, honest walkthrough of every step from pre-approval to closing.
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