All Neighbors in Hollywood's Hollywood Lakes
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
problem is far more severe with the South Florida condo market. Fortunately, I am seeing a trend, be it ever so slight, with the number of homes on the market slowly coming down due to International influences. One of the positives of a weaker US dollar is the influence the International home buyer has recently had on our market. One of the ways I measure the local impact of International visitors is reflected in our area retail sales revenue numbers. 
