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Right now, Orlando homes are being sold at prices that are higher than ever. In May, Central Florida home prices continued to rise despite a small slowdown in sales. In fact, 3,872 existing homes sold last month, which was a 5% drop from April. However, it was still...

Homeownership can be life changing. More often than not, embarking on the journey to own a house changes people's lives for the better. Purchasing real estate is not only a good investment, but it also has a huge happiness factor. In addition, owning gives buyers...

In the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association showed an increase in mortgage applications. As of the week of June 11th, mortgage applications increased by 4.2% compared to the previous week. In addition, the Refinance Index...

Right now, there is a total condo craze in South Florida, and Melo Group is joining it. The group is building a two-tower project in Edgewater Miami. The project will be located on a 5-acre site that has been assembling for more than a decade. Aria Reserve Miami will...

The developers of the new Five Park condo tower in South Beach recently started sales. This is a huge milestone for the project. Developers Russell Galbut and David Martin are joining a group of condo developers who have started sales this year. Right now, demand for...

Right now, Florida is extremely popular. During the pandemic, many people decided to move to Florida because working remotely allowed them to. Although people from out of state flocked to many different parts of the Sunshine State, there was a huge influx of people...

Buying a home might seem like an overwhelming process, especially for first time homebuyers. Whether you just started thinking about buying a home, or you've been researching for a while, knowing what steps to take is crucial. Understanding all the facts will help you...

Fannie Mae just opened a new mortgage refinance program. This program targets low and moderate income borrowers. Right now, mortgage rates are still low due to the pandemic. Therefore, it is a great time for homeowners to seek refinancing. However, many lenders have...

Brickell is getting a new boutique retail. Recently, six families acquired 1101 S. Miami Avenue. CMC Group sold its one-story Brickell Flatiron sales center for $6.5 million to Argentine investors. This was after that project closed out sales last month. Companies...

Miami's Jungle Island is getting a makeover. The renowned attraction is spending $300 million to remodel and rebrand. The new development will turn Jungle Island into an eco-adventure park and hotel. In fact, it will feature zip lines, water attractions, animal...

Developers David Martin and Russell Galbut recently broke ground on a new residential tower in Miami Beach. Five Park, a development located in 500 Alton Road obtained financing at the beginning of the year. Currently, construction is underway for the three-acre city...

South Florida is full of excellent dining destinations. From world renowned options, to local gems, the area is full of notable restaurants. In addition, the weather is fantastic, which means that locals and tourists can enjoy a wonderful outdoor dining experience....

Recently, Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter bought a $15 million condo in Surfside. The Surfside condo is located at the oceanfront Four Seasons Residences at The Surf Club. In addition, it features four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and one half bath. The 3,844 square...

Recently, Miami Beach's most expensive penthouse was sold for $22.5 million. The Surfside penthouse measures 5,067 square feet. It features four bedrooms and occupies the entire floor in the boutique condo building. In addition to breaking the record for price per...

Wynwood is becoming one of South Florida's most sought-after destinations. With its combination of art, culture, restaurants, bars, offices, and apartments, the neighborhood has it all. Although it is a huge tourist destination, there is still a need for a hotel....

Property values in South Florida continue to rise despite the Covid pandemic. In fact, the preliminary estimates of taxable property values shows increases in many markets in South Florida. In Miami-Dade county, values grew by 3.6% at the end of 2021. Without counting...

Lately, the housing market in South Florida has been in a total boom. During the pandemic, low interest rates, continued migration, limited inventory, and high demand has caused a perfect storm in the market. Because of this, prices have gone up. Will this tend...

South Florida is full of amazing restaurant options. In fact, more and more restauranteurs have opened locations in the area since the pandemic started. Right now, Miami is a hot dining destination. Many top rated restaurants have opened, and there are more on the...

Basketball star Dwayne Wade recently sold his Miami Beach waterfront mansion for $22 million. Along with his wife Gabrielle Union, Wade acquired the Miami home for $11 million back in 2010. The beautiful waterfront home was originally built in 1940 and expanded in...

We live in a world where there is technology to facilitate pretty much every aspect in our lives. With smart technology, we are able to be a lot more efficient. This is why little by little, more "smart" devices have come out. In this article, we will discuss 5...

A new co-living project in Miami Beach is moving forward. It will be located in Washington Avenue near the Post Office. In addition, it will be 6 stories and feature 60 residential units. Although some of the units will be for sale, there will be co-living units for...

Recently, there has been a huge influx of people who are moving to Florida. Although its fantastic weather is a big factor, it is not the only reason why the Sunshine State is so popular. Right now, there are many tech companies that are opening offices in the state....

Miami is going to be the host of the world's largest crypto conference. Recently, the Magic City has gotten the reputation of being a tech hub. Therefore, it is no surprise that the biggest cryptocurrency conference the world has ever seen will be held there....

New Coconut Grove apartments are on the way. For a while, this historic neighborhood has experienced some gentrification changes. These new apartments will be a more affordable option for people looking to move to the West Grove. Located across from the Douglass Road...

Is the future finally here? It looks like it at Sergio's in West Kendall. This South Florida restaurant has placed a robot to take orders and bring food to its customers. "ASTRO" is short for "Automated Service Tray Removal Organizer," and it is her to revolutionize...

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are renting a Miami Beach mansion that's asking for $130,000 a month. The dream-like property is located at 2700 North Bay Road. The mansion's owner is jewelry designer Paul Morelli. The designer bought the Miami Beach mansion in April...

Coral Gables is one of the most beautiful cities in South Florida. It is located adjacent to Miami, which gives it a prime location for residents and visitors. The city has a population of about 49,000. Furthermore, it is a place that is full of amazing real estate...

Sentinel Real Estate recently purchased 30 buildings in South Beach and Bay Harbor. In total, the firm bought 29 apartment buildings and one office building for a total of $97 million. The new owner of the 30 buildings in Miami Beach is planning to renovate the units....

The inventory of homes for sale in metro Orlando hit a new record low last month. As a result, Orlando home prices jumped by another $10,000. The inventory has been declining for a while. However, it fell by another 7.8% in April to just 2,655 homes. This is the...

Weston Florida is a great community located in Broward County, Florida. It is a cultural gem full of art festivals, concerts, and other cultural events. In addition, it is well known for having amazingly beautiful landscapes and neighborhoods. Furthermore, Weston also...

Doral Florida is truly a hidden gem in South Florida. It has become a wonderful community where people can work, live, and play without having to leave the area. Although it previously had a reputation of being "a warehouse hub," the city is beginning to shed that...

Home prices in the U.S peaked in July 2006 during the housing bubble. This was before plunging to new lows in a crash that remained till 2012. However, right now they are once again reaching new peaks. In March of this year, home prices in the U.S soared to a 13.2...

Pandemic restrictions and high taxes caused many tech and finance entrepreneurs to move to Florida. For the past year, there has been a huge tech and financial wave in Miami. Last December, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez implied his support in a tweet that went viral....

Right now, the Miami real estate market is a total dream for sellers. Prices are steadily increasing, and a lot of times houses are selling for above asking. In Miami-Dade county, single-family prices rose by 21.6% compared to this time last year. As for condos,...

Latin American buyers are officially back in full force in Miami. In fact, a new Downtown Miami Tower sold out because of them. During the pandemic, many Latin American buyers invested in real estate in the area. Right now, more of them are returning. This means a lot...

The demand for single-family homes in Miami is very hot right now. In fact, it has been since the beginning of the pandemic. During the pandemic, people were looking for homes that can accomodate a lifestyle that was heavily lived indoors. Even a year later, a lot of...

Recently, Latin music artist Marc Anthony sold his Coral Gables Home. The Grammy-Winning artist sold his Bacardi-developed estate for $22.4 million. The beautiful Coral Gables home features 12 bedrooms. With a total of 21,000 square feet, this mansion truly brings...

Good news for Florida residents and visitors. The new Brightline Miami to Orlando train is almost here. Brightline is a modern, eco-friendly, and high-speed train. The rail connecting Miami to Orlando has officially passed the halfway mark for construction. In total,...

Privé Island in Aventura is truly the definition of luxury: "the state of great comfort and extravagant living." Not only is it South Florida's last private island, but the entire experience embodies the idea of luxury living. Privé officially opened its doors to...

During the past year, the Sunshine State has seen a huge influx of new residents from out of state. However, right now the migration from California to Florida is increasing. In fact, many believe that this year there will be even more people from the Golden State who...

Recently, Kushner Companies got the approval to start working on a four-tower, mixed-use project in Fort Lauderdale. The project will include 1,300 apartments, office and retail, and maybe a hotel. In fact, construction is likely to start in the first quarter of 2022,...

A new Brickell boutique hotel is on the works. In fact, a 1960s Brickell Avenue landmark is getting a makeover. The Colonnade Plaza, which was designed by World Trade Center architect Minoru Yamasaki will be transformed into a beautiful boutique hotel. The new...

Arte Surfside is one of Miami's most exclusive and luxurious boutique condominiums. Recently, it announced that they will accept cryptocurrency as a payment method for their remaining units. In fact, this was part of the developer's optimism for the city's future as...

It is official. Gloria and Emilio Estefan's property in Ocean Drive just hit the market. The Estefans recently listed their mixed-used commercial building that they have owned since 1992 for $45 million. The three story property is located at 820 Ocean Drive. Gloria...

Last week, Miami-Dade's weekly luxury condo sales and dollar volume rose. In fact, a total of 246 condos sold last week. The total for all the sales was $207.2 million. This was up from the week before, when 237 condos sold for a total of $174.7 million. Units sold...

As of right now, Miami has experienced 112 consecutive months of price appreciation. In fact, right now, luxury real estate in Miami is hotter than ever. That, in addition to blue-collar condos, single-family homes, and everything in between. The real estate market in...

With Summer right around the corner, the demand for short term vacation rentals is booming. Nationwide, the demand for these rentals spiked compared to last year and even the year before that. In fact, it is 5.4% greater than the same period in 2019, and 66.4% than...

Get excited! An incredible new attraction will open up in Miami Beach this year. Architecture firm OMA is designing a 7 mile long underwater sculpture park. The project will include installations by many well-known artists. In addition, it will be much more than just...

Sunny Isles Beach is one of Miami's most beautiful and vibrant neighborhoods. Not only does it have a breathtakingly beautiful beach, but its location makes it a convenient and fun spot for both residents and visitors. In fact, one of its hotels made it into a...