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iPro was founded on the idea of building a better living with champion real estate services. We focus on incorporating and mastering the latest technologies and perform all types of real estate transactions. Our team of professionals set a stronger standard of business and give superior results.

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US Consumer Spending Solid and Inflation Showing Progress

U.S. consumer spending increased in November amid strong demand for a range of goods and services, underscoring the economy's resilience, which saw the Federal Reserve this week projecting fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than it had in September.There was also good news on inflation last month after a series of warmer readings. The report from the Commerce Department on Friday showed moderate monthly rises in prices, with a measure of underlying

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REITs Appear in Top Ways to Play Commercial Real Estate

After years of higher interest rates and speculation of a reckoning in the commercial real estate market, the sector may finally regain more momentum in 2025 — albeit at a slower pace than some had hoped for earlier this year.“2025 is a turning point for commercial real estate investment,” Marcus & Millichap CEO Hessam Nadji told me. “The market is beginning to come to terms with the fact that we're not going back to the lows of the

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Average Rate On 30-Year Mortgage Snaps 3-Week Slide and Rises to Highest Level Since Late November

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose this week to its highest level since late November, reflecting a recent uptick in the bond yields that lenders use as a guide to price home loans.The rate rose to 6.72% from 6.6% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. The rate is now higher than it was a year ago, when it averaged 6.67%.Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners seeking to refinanc

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Federal Reserve Cuts its Key Rate by a Quarter-Point but Envisions Fewer Reductions Next Year

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, mostly because of still-elevated inflation.The Fed’s 19 policymakers projected that they will cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point just twice in 2025, down from their estimate in September of four rate cuts. Their new projections

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The Smart Home Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List

Whether it’s a customizable light show in the backyard or a stylish clean-air system for the living room, this list has you covered.As the holiday season approaches, it's the perfect time to consider gifts that enhance the comfort, security and efficiency of homes. These three qualities resonate deeply with real estate professionals and their clients. The following curated selection of smart home devices offers innovative solutions to elevate a

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Office Real Estate is Facing ‘a Year of Reckoning’ in 2025

The industry has long postponed recognition of falling property values. The bill is coming due. Plus: a Seussian glossary.In the dark days of 2022, when rising interest rates turned commercial real estate into a credit desert, the industry’s perpetual optimists found a rallying cry. Just survive until ’25, they told themselves. By then, inflation would be whipped, money would be cheaper, and demand would again tilt in their favor. But the wi

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Florida Condo Safety Guidelines are Disrupting the RE Market, Leading to Surge in Sales

New safety guidelines for condominiums in Florida are causing significant disruptions in the real estate market.These changes, implemented in response to the 2021 Surfside condominium collapse that claimed 98 lives, have led to steep assessments for some communities and an increase in the number of condos listed for sale as owners seek to avoid costly maintenance fees.In 2022, Florida lawmakers unanimously passed legislation aimed at enhancing sa

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Homebuyer Inspection Basics Guide

Between signing and close, a homebuyer may choose to have a new home inspected to make sure it is in good condition and safe for a new owner. Here’s what buyers and sellers should know:What is a home inspection?  A home inspection is an assessment of a home’s condition in which an inspector identifies potential problems in a home’s structure, exterior, roof, plumbing, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, interiors, ventila

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Celebrating 12 Years, Our Commitment to "A Better Way of Living!"

This year marks a major milestone. 12 years of creating communities, empowering dreams, and delivering on our promise of "A Better Way of Living!" Reflecting on our journey, we’ve grown together, forged lasting relationships, and helped families, investors, and businesses realize their real estate aspirations.From our humble beginnings to a respected name in the industry, every success story that we’ve contributed to over the past 12 years is

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