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Steve Appel Real Estate

Like many others who reside here in our lovely state of Florida, I originated from out of state, Maryland specifically. Having relocated my family from one state to another, I am quite familiar with the many trials and tribulations that are encountered in a new home relocation. From searching for and obtaining new jobs, to finding the 'right fit' community, I know the issues you will be confronting if moving in from out of state as I have personally lived the experience.

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The fixed-rate mortgage myth agents need to stop spreading

Stop telling buyers that a fixed-rate mortgage means their payment will never change. Rising property taxes and insurance costs make that bad advice, Bernice Ross writes. ...

Agents off the hook as FinCEN fights for real estate rule

Closing and settlement agents won't be fined for failing to report transactions, as the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) appeals the overturning of its real estate ant ...

HouseWhisper wants to own the whole lead lifecycle, not just the first call

HouseWhisper launches Lead Engine and Rules Engine, expanding its AI real estate platform to automate lead nurturing and routing for teams. ...

A 2nd major MLS says it will shut off Zillow’s listing feed

The threat comes one week after the MLS in Chicago shut off Zillow's listings feed in the nation's third largest city. ...

The Zillow vs. MLS war exposes the industry’s biggest weakness

Is Compass wrong? Is Zillow off base? It doesn’t matter. They’re not the villains; old thinking and outdated assumptions are, coach Verl Workman writes. ...

Rental concessions more than double pre-pandemic rate

Rental concessions have more than doubled since before the pandemic, with nearly 2 in 5 listings now offering free rent, waived fees or discounted move-in costs — handing renters ...

Luxury Presence surpasses $100M in annual recurring revenue

Luxury Presence has crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue, now serving more than 100,000 agents across nearly 20,000 real estate businesses. ...

Amid the Dallas-Fort Worth sprawl, this Realtor is cashing in

Haslet, Texas, grew 167 percent in five years. For one North Fort Worth agent, that means opportunity — and the challenge of competing with mega-builders offering rate buydowns a ...

The Compass facade is cracking

This fight has never been about seller’s choice, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is about who controls listing distribution, and who profits when that control shifts. ...

Why half your real estate tech stack will disappear

In this episode, Lone Wolf CEO Matt Fischer talks about why the current real estate tech stack is fragmented, inefficient and overdue for consolidation. ...

Testimonials

I purchased a home in Florida with the excellent assistance from Steve Appel. As an out of towner, I had very limited knowledge of the area. Steve was outstanding! He listened to what I was looking for and provided listings for us to review that met ...

- Jeff Pillas

I am pleased to say that my husband and I are repeat clients of Steve's! Two years ago Steve assisted us in finding our first home in Zephyrhills, Florida, and when we found ourselves looking again, we knew from experience that Steve was the only loc...

- Nancy Heltman

Steve Appel was instrumental in assisting us in selling our home. From prep, to listing, to closing, and also in a fast moving market, every step was smooth. Steve also assisted us in purchasing our new home, which also went smooth. We are extremely ...

- Diane Bailey

You can't go wrong with Steve Appel as your realtor! He was patient and took time to explain things to me. I am a first time home buyer so I had lots of questions. Steve is very responsive to phone calls & texts & will work with your schedule. He als...

- Natalie

Just recently closed on our first home. Steve Appel was fantastic throughout the entire process. So approachable and always available for questions. We felt like we had someone on our side who truly cared about our needs and helped us get exactly wha...

- Kristina Montalvo

The consummate Professional. Steve does not sell you he advises and informs your decision making. When you combine his Real Estate knowledge with his Financial background you have a powerful advocate. He is proactive and responsive. I felt comfortabl...

- Roy Webber IV

We are out of state and Steve took on the challenge of selling our home with enthusiasm. His advice, dedication, attention to the details and timing were on point. He kept us up to date on all activities, showings and comments. Steve also went the ex...

- Girdlehoods

Steve was great to work with. He was always available when we had questions or wanted to go see a home, even with very little advanced notice. He was very patient with us and we really appreciated his honesty when looking at prospective homes. Steve ...

- Judy Pate

My wife and I have worked with Steve since 2012, and he has proven to be an exceptional realtor. Steve has been incredibly meticulous in every step of assisting us with buying and selling. He takes his time to ask all the right questions, communicate...

- Tim

We recently closed on our new construction home. Steve was very attentive to every detail, asking all the right questions and working to ensure the builder worked to their highest standard. We purchased our first home 10 years ago with Steve, sold th...

- Timothy Allard