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Representing a buyer is one of the most rewarding — and underestimated — journeys in real estate. It's not just about finding a house, it's about finding the right home. And that takes time.

It means kissing a few frogs before you find the one. 🐸 Competing offers, inspections that reveal hidden issues, and sometimes starting all over again from scratch. So much of this work happens behind the scenes — unseen and unsung.

But the families who get their keys? They feel every bit of it. 🗝️❤️
It takes grit. It takes patience.
It takes Summer. 👏

Congratulations Summer on an incredible closing — we are so proud to have you on the Sobi Realty team!

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SOBI was recently appointed as the listing agent for a property after a reverse mortgage went into foreclosure.

Almost immediately, the sharks started circling.

Calls and messages poured in with “creative solutions”: “We’ll take over the mortgage and give you $2,000.” The scams are relentless, and the piranhas looking to capitalize on vulnerable homeowners are even worse.

The foreclosure attorney asked me to step in and list the property to try to save whatever value we could.

Then came another battle: Zillow had the property labeled at a “foreclosure value,” far below market. After a lot of back-and-forth, we got that corrected and listed the property above market value.

The foreclosure was paused.
After several months and countless showings, we ultimately sold the property — even with an uninsurable roof!!

As a realtor-attorney, my approach is always the same: focus on maximizing value, not the quickest or easiest deal.

Unfortunately, situations like this are becoming more common. Reverse mortgages can be extremely dangerous when homeowners and families don’t fully understand the risks.

In this case, persistence and the right strategy made a real difference.





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🌴 After 30 years of cracking open the bay doors at dawn, straightening frames, matching paint like a surgeon, and keeping Palm Beach rolling smooth — Tom has officially passed the wrench.

The sale had its usual complications, but the valuations, handovers, and paperwork were the easy part. The real dent? Saying goodbye to the shop that’s been family for three decades.

If you’re ever thinking of selling your business:
✅ Know your true valuation (there’a formula!)
✅ Understand what buyers really want
✅ Have a rock-solid exit plan to protect your legacy.

Tom, enjoy the open road, the salt air, and every sunrise without a buffer in your hand. You’ve earned it! 🔧🚗

South Florida’s Housing Update: September 2025 Was the STRONGEST Month Yet! 🔥🏡

Both Miami-Dade and Broward saw year-over-year gains in single-family home AND condo sales — per MIAMI Realtors! 📈
✅ Miami-Dade:
• Condos: Holding strong at $420K median (steady YoY)  
• Single-family homes: ↑ 1.8% to $665K (from $653,400)  
✅ Broward:
• Homes: ↑ 1.8% to $626.5K  
• Condos: Slight YoY dip of 2.3% to $275K (still a buyer’s window from ~$281.5K last year!)  
💡 Why the surge?
Pent-up demand + easing mortgage rates (down to 6.35%) = buyers are BACK!   Even with rising inventory, both counties are in a balanced market (5.4–6.5 months homes; 11.6–14 months condos) — no bubble, just steady, smart growth. 

Hot spots like Kendall, Hialeah, Davie, & Plantation are leading the charge.  South Florida’s magic isn’t fading — it’s fueling the comeback.

👉 Thinking of buying or selling? DM SOBi — the momentum is NOW.


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