In the Pines Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter that goes out every Thursday at 2pm

Jan 15, 2026

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9 min read

The Pembroke Pines Report

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

Jan 8, 2026

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6 min read

The Pembroke Pines Report

January 9, 2026

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

Jan 1, 2026

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10 min read

This Year, You're the Hero

A New Year's reflection on fresh starts, small choices, and the life you're building, one decision at a time.

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

Dec 25, 2025

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8 min read

The Gift You Don't Wrap

A holiday reflection on what actually matters this time of year

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

The Train's Still Waiting But Should You Board?

Dec 18, 2025

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10 min read

The Train's Still Waiting But Should You Board?

Why timing matters in real estate and how to know if now is actually your moment.

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

When the Keys Change Hands, Everything Changes

Dec 11, 2025

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8 min read

When the Keys Change Hands, Everything Changes

In Pembroke Pines, a move isn't just about square footage it's about who you're becoming.

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

Dec 4, 2025

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4 min read

Can I Really Do This?

How coaching flag football reminded me what home sellers really need before they list.

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

Nov 27, 2025

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5 min read

The Quiet Power of Gratitude

A Thanksgiving reflection for wherever you are right now

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

Nov 20, 2025

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4 min read

One Bad Call. Game Over.

Chris Webber had the game in his hands until one decision changed everything. The same happens to home sellers.

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

This Isn’t Just a Sale. It’s a Story Worth Telling.

Nov 13, 2025

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5 min read

This Isn’t Just a Sale. It’s a Story Worth Telling.

Like a great movie, your home deserves a premiere that connects with the right audience.

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

The Night DoorDash Taught Me Everything About Real Estate

Nov 6, 2025

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3 min read

The Night DoorDash Taught Me Everything About Real Estate

Not about food. This is about how smart people save time, stress, and serious money.

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

That Feeling When the Plane Starts Shaking

Oct 30, 2025

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4 min read

That Feeling When the Plane Starts Shaking

My last flight, and your next home purchase

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

What Does A Real Estate Agent Really Do?

Oct 23, 2025

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4 min read

What Does A Real Estate Agent Really Do?

Spoiler: It’s not just opening doors.

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

Oct 16, 2025

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4 min read

When Dreams and Reality Finally Met

Buyers Dream. Sellers Reach. And Sometimes...They Meet in the Middle.

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

The $6 Lesson That Changed How I Look At Real Estate

Oct 9, 2025

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3 min read

The $6 Lesson That Changed How I Look At Real Estate

A Small Surprise at Starbucks Made Me Think About Real Estate Differently

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

Oct 2, 2025

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3 min read

Why That One Sold Fast

Price alone doesn’t move a home, the full package does

Mike Ugarte

Renting

Sep 25, 2025

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5 min read

It's Not a Debate, It's a Decision

Buying vs renting in Pembroke Pines. What the numbers (and real life) actually say.

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

What If I Pick the Wrong Agent? Here's How to Tell Before You Sign

Sep 18, 2025

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5 min read

What If I Pick the Wrong Agent? Here's How to Tell Before You Sign

Forget the softball questions. These are the ones that separate the pros from the pretenders.

Mike Ugarte

Selling

Sep 11, 2025

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4 min read

The Runaway Seller

The closing nobody clapped for and the lesson every homeowner should hear

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

Sep 4, 2025

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4 min read

They Loved the House Until...

What buyers are really thinking but rarely say out loud

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

Aug 28, 2025

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4 min read

The Real Cost of Waiting

Interest rates may not be crashing but something else might hit your wallet

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

The Secret Map That Shapes Home Prices in Pembroke Pines

Aug 21, 2025

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3 min read

The Secret Map That Shapes Home Prices in Pembroke Pines

One factor explains why some homes sell faster in Pines.

Mike Ugarte

Selling

7% Interest? How Smart Buyers Are Getting 4%

Aug 14, 2025

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5 min read

7% Interest? How Smart Buyers Are Getting 4%

The seller funded buydown: a creative deal structure that works for everyone at the table.

Mike Ugarte

In the Pines Newsletter

Aug 7, 2025

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4 min read

I Tried to Paint My Own House

Yes, you can do it yourself but that doesn’t mean you should. Here's what I learned.

Mike Ugarte

Living in Pembroke Pines

Jul 31, 2025

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4 min read

Back to School, Back to Gridlock

The traffic’s back, the coffee line’s longer, and the housing market just blinked.

Mike Ugarte