Wade H Abed Real Estate Influencer - SW Florida Realtor

Real Estate Trends in Southwest Florida Southwest Florida is a popular tourist destination known for its warm weather, beautiful beaches, and lush waterways. It's also a great place to live, with a strong economy and a variety of amenities. The real estate market in Southwest Florida has been hot in recent years, with prices rising steadily. However, there are some signs that the market may be starting to cool off. Interest rates are rising, and there is an increasing supply of homes on the market. Still a Seller's Market Despite the cooling trend, Southwest Florida is still a seller's market. The median home price in the region is still well above the national average, and homes are selling quickly. What's Driving the Market? There are a few factors that are driving the real estate market in Southwest Florida. One is the influx of retirees. Southwest Florida is a popular destination for retirees who are drawn to the area's warm weather and relaxed lifestyle. Anothe...

                    Virtue is its own reward. There's a pleasure in doing good that sufficiently pays itself." It's too bad we can't all read our obituaries and determine how other people view our life. There is at least one exception to this and that is Alfred Nobel. Nobel was the wealthy Swedish businessman who established the Nobel Prize. He had invented dynamite and became one of the world's largest producers of explosives. When his brother died in a test of explosives, a newspaper mistakenly printed Alfred's obituary instead of his brother's. It read:   "The Merchant of Death is dead . . . Dr. Alfred Nobel, who became rich by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before, died yesterday."   When Alfred read it and saw that his life amounted to so much destruction and killing, he was devastated. He decided to do something to benefit humanity, and he used his fortune to establish the Nobel Prize for ...

The 2020 Session of the Florida Legislature Has Begun On Jan. 14, the Florida Legislature’s 60-day session begins. Realtors’ top priorities include the environment, affordable housing, private property rights and taxes. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The 60-day session of the 2020 Florida Legislature begins on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and ends on Friday, March 13, barring unexpected extensions. For Florida Realtors® and   Florida Realtors PAC , the session creates an opportunity to promote the Realtor profession and defend the rights of the state’s property owners. During the sessions’ 60 days, many different bills will be discussed, debated and voted on that could impact the Realtor profession.   In preparation for the session, Florida Realtors identified legislative priorities that it will actively support. This year, it will be focusing on four legislative priorities designed to protect the rights of homeowners, promote business and community growth, safeguard Florida’s natur...