As 2021 comes to an end, I want to thank you for allowing me to be your YPN Ambassador. This year has been eventful, an d we have encountered many changes in our market and the way we do business. We have continued to push forward through it all, and I have been able…
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September is officially REALTOR® Safety month, but safety is something we must practice year-round to ensure we make it home to our families. According to the National Association of Realtors, 38% of members report they’ve been in a situation where they feared for their safety. When I first got into the industry, my Broker…
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International buyers invest billions of dollars in the U.S. housing market. They view the United States as a place offering favorable opportunities. Attracting foreign buyers has its challenges, but the benefits should not be ignored. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the national dollar volume of foreign buyer residential purchases during April…
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By Sherman Milton III I remember studying to become a REALTOR® and learning about the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Little did I realize at the time of how crucial and important it is in my day-to-day operations, as I am sure it is for many of you as well. The Fair Housing Act was created…
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By. Sherman Milton III Technology will continue to reshape our world and how we live from day to day. What came to light this past year is technology is also reshaping #RealEstate. We were forced to use technology whether we liked it or not to keep our industry afloat. We pivoted from traditional real estate…
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By Sherman Milton III New Year, new Young Professional Network (YPN)! Each January, many of us sit and reflect on what we did the previous year to develop a list of new goals that we would like to accomplish. In 2021, we will continue to change and adapt with the times to achieve them. Personally,…
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By: Members of the 2020 YPN Committee The last few months of the year usher in a period of reflection for many of us. Family meals, gift exchanges, donations, resolutions and volunteer opportunities have evolved into an end-of-year ritual. In 2020, our day- to-day life has adapted to tough circumstances—and for this reason the Young…
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By: Ari Alejo, 2020 Young Professionals Network Chair As we embark into the fall of 2020, this year has looked different from what is has in the past and YPN is no different. Luckily, we have shifted and adapted to provide top notch events for our members such as YPN Goes Virtual, Masked Marketing and…
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By: Sherman Milton III, 2020 Young Professionals Network Vice Chair When it comes to global real estate, Greater Tampa REALTORS®’ Young Professionals Network is no stranger! Our association’s Global Subcommittee provides opportunities to increase knowledge of the ever changing real estate industry. Many of our YPN Members take advantage of these opportunities and successfully add…
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