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This Real Estate Trend Is Here To Stay
The Covid-19 pandemic changed a lot of things. In fact, it completely transformed the way we buy homes. Throughout the last year or so, many real estate trends have emerged due to the pandemic. Although some of them seemed more like a temporary fix, many proved to be...
Top Things To Do In Sunny Isles Beach
Sunny Isles Beach is a top destination in South Florida. In the recent past Sunny Isles Real Estate received many luxury condos. Renowned word brands such as Armani, Porsche, Trump and Ritz Carlton partnered with local developersĀ to build super luxury oceanfront...
Orlando Homes Are In High Demand Due To Multigenerational Living
Due to the pandemic, multigenerational living is extremely popular right now. In fact, multigenerational Orlando homes are in very high demand. According to the Business Journal Orlando, realtors across Central Florida have seen an increase in interest among buyers...
The Popularity Of Single Family Homes In Miami
Recently, Miami has been seeing a huge influx of newcomers. This is because the Magic City has a lot to offer- especially now as the pandemic is getting better. Many factors have presented Miami with an extraordinary movement. The city is becoming a global center of...
New Downtown Apartments Ready To Take Tenants
Grand Station Apartments are ready to take tenants to fill its 300 units. In fact, they have officially started the pre-leasing process. The Downtown apartments are a product of a public-private partnership with the Miami Parking Authority. This is a transformative...
Top South Florida Real Estate News This Week
South Florida real estate is hot right now. Here are some of the top news this week (April 12- April 16): New Fort Lauderdale Condo Towers Launch Sales Recently, Kolter Urban launched sales of a two-tower project inĀ Fort Lauderdale Beach. The new Fort Lauderdale condo...
Miami Beach Hotel The “Goodtime Hotel” Is Almost Open
After five years and roughly $200 million, Pharell's the Goodtime Hotel is almost open. The new Miami Beach Hotel will open this week. This is a 266 key-hotel at 601 Washington Avenue. It will feature about 100,000 square feet of public spaces, a 30,000 square feet...
South Florida Condo Market Was Hot in Q1
The first quarter of 2021 showed a hot market for South Florida. As a result of shrinking single-family home inventory, the South Florida condo market took the lead. In addition, prices rose for both single-family homes for both homes and condos. Here is a breakdown:...
Miami Condo Sales In Early April
At the beginning of April, Miami condo sales declined. In total, 239 condos sold for $147.5 million from April 4 to April 10. This was down from the 305 condos sold for $235.2 million the week before. In addition, units sold for an average of $617,000. Down from...
New Fort Lauderdale Condo Towers Launch Sales
Recently, Kolter Urban launched sales of a two-tower project in Fort Lauderdale Beach. The new Fort Lauderdale condo towers, "Selene Oceanfront Residences," will be 26 stories and will have 204 luxury units priced from $900,000. In addition, the towers will be 300...
Three Luxury Car-Branded Buildings In Miami
Recently, Miami has seen a huge influx of new luxury developments. Many top global brands have partnered up with developers in order to bring the Magic City some incredible luxury developments. The new and upcoming car-branded buildings in Miami truly bring luxury to...
Home Staging: Everything You Need To Know
Home staging refers to the process of preparing a home for sale. That is, adding or rearranging furniture, adding decor, and bringing in an expert to dress up the home to make it look beautiful. Home staging ensures that the listing will look better in photos and...
This Is How Hurricanes In Florida Have Affected Home Construction
Ever since Hurricane Andrew devastated Florida in 1992, the construction industry has been much more prepared. Nowadays, home construction is a much more careful practice. In the past, hurricanes in Florida have destroyed communities. However, often times it takes a...
Orlando Condo Deal Sets Record
Recently, a new record has been set with an Orlando condo sale. A Penthouse in The Sanctuary Downtown Condo complex sold for $2.7 million last month. This is the highest sale price for a Downtown Orlando condo, setting the record. Right now, Central Florida's condo...
Pinecrest Is Getting A New Public Park
The popular South Florida neighborhood, Pinecrest, will be getting a new public park. The Village of Pinecrest has recently purchased a 3.7-acre lot for $3.75 million. The park will be located at 6610 SW 88th St. The property was first listed for $4.4 million. In...
Mortgage Rates Drop For The First Time In More Than Two Months
This week, the 30-year mortgage rate dropped to 3.13 % from 3.18%. A year ago, it was 3.33%. Right now, there is limited supply of homes for sale. In addition, prices are high. This is impacting buyers from all over the country. This was the first time since January...
New Luxury Condo In Sunny Isles To Look Out For: Bentley Residences
Gil Dezer, known for his luxury condo towers recently partnered up with Bentley to bring a new luxury condo tower to South Florida. The oceanfront Bentley building will be located on an exclusive site in Sunny Isles. In addition, this will be the first Bentley...
Mexican Restaurant In Miami Helps Support The Community
Mario Lopez just launched a delivery-only Mexican restaurant in Miami that helps support the community. This virtual restaurant hires only local and independent restauranteurs. The restaurant is called Mario's Tortas Lopez. It is a part of a project that that offers...
Miami Beach’s Tallest Building Is Officially In The Works
It's official! Miami Beach's tallest building is officially on its way. Terra, GFO Investments, and New Valley plan to break ground on "Five Park" a 48 story tower in Alton Road. Upon its completion in 2023, this will become the tallest building in Miami Beach at 519...
Homes Sold Faster Than Ever In March
Nationally, the housing market is setting a bunch of records. In fact, half of the homes that went into contact during March spent a very small period of time on the market. This is the highest percentage of fast-selling homes since 2012. In the final week f the...
These Neighborhoods In South Florida Are Popular Amongst Newcomers
Recently, there has been a huge influx of newcomers from around the country moving to South Florida. Florida offers lower taxes, warmer weather, and an overall relaxed way of life. In addition, there are many amazing neighborhoods in South Florida with lots of options...
Buying Real Estate In Miami? Here Are 3 Tips
Since the pandemic started, out of state buyers have shown a lot of interest in buying real estate in Miami. This is no surprise, as Miami has a lot to offer. Right now, there is a lot of competition when it comes to buying real estate in Miami. However, an educated...
Miami-Dade Condo Sales Rose This Week
Last week, both condo sales and dollar volume rose in Miami-Dade County. In total, 305 condos were sold for $235.2 million. This was up from the 243 condos that were sold for $154.9 the week before. The average price of the units sold was $771,000. This was up from...
New Luxury Developments In Miami
Right now, the South Florida real estate market is extremely hot. Locals are actively looking for bigger homes, and there has been an influx of out of state buyers as well. Therefore, the market for new luxury developments in Miami has also been heating up. There are...
Orlando Short Term Rental Market Is Booming
Despite the pandemic, vacation rental properties are on the rise. Covid-19 has devastated many industries around the world, including tourism. However, in Florida, where most attractions are open, domestic tourism is getting back to speed. In addition, due to the...
The Entrance To Miami Beach Is Being Transformed
For years, the MacArthur Causeway entrance to Miami beach has been a messy building site. However, it is finally transforming. Allegedly, the area will be include a new park, a pedestrian bridge, a residential tower, and a retail pavilion. This will all be within the...
Moving To A Condo? Here’s What You Need To Know
Right now, many people are choosing condos. This is because there is very high demand for single-family homes, and condos provide a lot of options. In fact, Miami is full of amazing new condo developments worth looking at. If you are planning on moving to a condo,...
Mortgage Rates Are Rising, But Are Still Low
For the majority of 2020, mortgage rates were historically low. However, right now as the pandemic gets better, this is changing. During 2021, mortgage rates have been rising. In fact, this is something that is likely to continue throughout the year. However, this...
New Coral Gables Restaurants Worth Trying
Recently, the Coral Gables dining scene has taken a turn. With the pandemic, many Coral Gables restaurants closed. However, new ones are opening, and they are worth trying. Currently, people are looking for outdoor dining experiences, and these new Coral Gables...
Pending Home Sales Fell In February Nationwide
Right now, home prices are soaring, and there is very low inventory in many places nationwide. In fact, during February, the pace of homes under contract fell 10.6%. This was the sixth straight monthly decline. In addition, February's pending home sales were down 0.5%...
South Florida Condos Gain Popularity
The popularity of South Florida condos is continuously growing. With the availability of Covid vaccines, and the limited inventory of homes for sale, people are turning to condos to satisfy their real estate needs. In fact, right now buyers appear to be more...
Edgewater Real Estate Continues To Grow
Edgewater is an amazing Miami neighborhood close to downtown. Right now, the neighborhood is already dense with great real estate projects. However, new high-rises are on the way. In fact, at least two new projects are on the works. The Edgewater real estate scene is...
Mortgage Applications Decreased For Second Week Straight
Right now, buyers are facing some challenges when it comes to the home-buying process. In a lot of places nationally, inventory is tight, and there is a lot of competition. Therefore, for the past two weeks, there has been some pressure when it comes to mortgage...
New Wynwood Development To Become Top Miami Destination
Wynwood is already one of Miami's most sought after neighborhoods. However, right now a new Wynwood development is set to become an even bigger Miami sensation. "The Oasis" will combine restaurants, bars, art, live music, and shopping. This incredible new development...
Looking For A Downtown Rental? More Are Coming Soon!
If you have been looking for a downtown rental near Flagler Street, you'll be happy to hear that in about 18 months, you'll have many more options. According to the Miami Herald, The Melo Group has launched construction on two of three towers. One of the towers will...
Florida Real Estate Continues To Be Strong
Over the last year, the Florida real estate market has been booming. Although home and condo sale prices have increased for the last 112 months, low mortgage rates and relaxed Covid-19 regulations have helped the market thrive. As of February, the median sales price...
Wynwood Mixed-Use Project Wins OK
A Wynwood mixed-use project won a positive review from the City's Urban Development Review Board. The project will bring apartments, office space, and more in two new buildings in Wynwood. The board unanimously recommended the approval of the project. The project,...
Millennial Homebuyers And Their Effects On Real Estate
Right now, millennial homebuyers are braving the real estate market. Because this generation has reached a point of financial maturity, they have truly begun to chase the American dream. In fact, many have been in the market experiencing bidding wars and all the...
Florida’s Real Estate Market Is Hot Right Now
For quite some time, Florida's real estate market has been booming. In fact, during the pandemic many people have decided to take advantage of everything Florida has to offer. Many people from the Northeast, especially, have seized the opportunities. Initially, frigid...
Edgewater Miami- A Magical Neighborhood
Edgewater Miami has seen tremendous growth in recent years. With its incredible views of Biscayne Bay, it is no surprise that so many people want to call this neighborhood home. Recently, Edgewater has gone trough rapid urbanization. Not only that, but it also has a...
Grand Station Apartments In Downtown Miami
Grand Station Apartments in Downtown Miami is launching leasing on the tower. The tower is 30 stories and has 300 units. In addition, retired Yankee, Alex Rodriguez is an investor. In fact, Alex Rodriguez's Monument Real Estate Services is the property manager. The...
Investing In Real Estate During A Pandemic
Right now, life is slowly going back to normal. Although vaccines are being distributed all around the country, going back to normal will still be a slow process. The real estate market was one of the few areas that actually improved during the pandemic. In fact, now...
Central Florida Real Estate Sees Massive Demand
Right now, the Central Florida real estate market is seeing massive demand. However, there are not enough homes to meet it. Therefore, this has had a ripple effect on both potential buyers and renters. Right now, buyers are seeing a lot of competition when trying to...
Moving to Florida? You Should Consider Fort Lauderdale
Over the past few months, many companies and individuals have opted to move to Florida. People from California and the Northeast, especially, have flocked to South Florida a lot over the past year. This is no surprise, as South Florida has a lot to offer. Moving to...
Blackstone Paid $230M For 3 Buildings In Downtown Miami
It is no secret that the real estate market in Miami has been hot for quite some time now. Sales price records continue, and A-list buyers continue to move to the Magic City. Many businesses and elites are also moving to Miami. In fact, according to a report by the...
Miami House Prices Dip While Condo Prices Continue To Rise
Miami house prices are finally stabilizing after months of increases. In Miami-Dade, the median sales price for a single family home dipped to $450,000 in February. This is a 4% dip from its record high in January of $470,000 despite shrinking supply. In fact, this is...
Surfside Historic Villa To Be Turned Into Luxury Project
A Surfside historic villa will become an exclusive luxury project by 2023. This $200 million development will bring to life the historic building by Fort Partners. "Seaway Villas" is located at 9149 Collins Ave. In fact, it was built in 1936, and deemed historically...
Waldorf Astoria Miami Is Launching Sales
The developers of Waldorf Astoria Miami are finally launching sales. This project will be the tallest residential tower south of Manhattan with 100 stories. It will be located at 300 Biscayne Boulevard, and will be 1,049 feet tall. In addition, Property Markets Group,...
Is Wynwood The New Top Dining Destination In Miami?
Famous for its colorful murals, and great cultural spot, Wynwood is the Miami gift that keeps on giving. Now more than ever, the Wynwood scene is hot. This time, for being a top dining destination in Miami. In fact, over the last couple of months, a bunch of new...
First-Time Homebuyers Have This Key Advantage
Buying a home can be a very overwhelming process. Working with a trusted real estate agent is the number one tip for a seamless journey. However, what many first-time homebuyers don't know is that they can benefit from some key advantages that can help the process go...