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Brightline and Disney announce new train station
Brightline and Disney Group announced a new train station to be built in Disney Springs, reported Orlando Sentinel! The exact place where the train station will be was not disclosed by Brightline. Disney Springs is a strategic place for the company, once the area is...
Low-interest rates contribute to low inventory for Single-Family Homes
Low inventory for the Single-Family homes segment is causing an imbalance between supply and demand in Florida. For this kind of property, we have nowadays a very strong seller market, as already mentioned a few times on this blog. While there is a shortage of...
Orlando’s most popular neighborhoods in Q3 2020
We have already commented on this blog about the different communities and cities around Orlando. Some of them are super charming little towns that have been attracting the attention of buyers, whether for investment, second home or housing. In this post we bring the...
Some forecasts for the Florida real estate market
The large influx of residents from other states buying real estate in Florida during the pandemic has created what many believe to be a mini-bubble in the housing market. While inventory is low, demand is high, due to the rush of many northern residents to make the...
Condos, Villas, Townhomes, Single-family! Do you know the difference?
The terminologies used to define the different types of properties in Florida may raise doubts for buyers who are considering investing in the Sunshine State. After all, what is the difference between condos, townhomes (or townhouses), single-family homes, vacation...
The concept of a domicile in the eyes of New York State tax officials
Moving to Florida is a dream for many Americans. Good weather year-round, lovely theme parks, and beaches are not the only reasons that attract almost 1000 new residents in Florida every day. Many consider relocating due to Sunshine State’s tax benefits. Florida does...
Trump’s move to Florida and the burden with New York State tax authorities
Donald Trump and his wife Melania just moved their residence from Manhattan (New York) to Palm Beach (Florida) and filed a declaration of domicile in Florida. Like many millionaires in New York, Trump wants to escape from the heavy taxes New York state imposes...
Hilton Aventura Miami nearing completion
The city of Aventura is about to welcome the new luxury Hilton Aventura Miami. The new hotel in Miami will be delivered in the first quarter of 2021. Aventura is going through a major transformation, receiving lots of new developments. Many companies are choosing the...
4 reasons why move-in ready homes are easier to sell
Want to sell your property faster and for a better price? Consider turning it into a move-in ready home! The relocating process is already stressful enough for the buyer. Not only the effort dedicated to all activities that involve a change, such as packing everything...
Real Estate market in Florida remains heated
Despite the pandemic, the Real Estate market in Florida remains heated, especially for single-family homes. A report recently released by the Orlando Regional Realtor Association shows a 25% increase in sales in October, compared to last year. Single-family homes in...
Miami Beach searching for developer to build Class A office space near Lincoln Road
Miami Beach is searching for developers for a public-private partnership on a new Class A office space project near Lincoln Road. The new office mixed-use buildings would be built in the place where today are three parking lots that belong to the city. The idea is to...
Central Florida Real Estate is on the rise
Yesterday we brought some October indicators on the Orlando Real Estate market. The figures show a still-heated market, especially for the single-family homes segment. What is most impressive is the increasingly low inventory, reaffirming an strong “seller” trend....
October Report: Single-family homes inventory even lower in Orlando
The inventory of Single Family homes in Orlando continues to drop, in a trend that is increasingly strong for a seller market. This is what the last report released by Orlando Realtor Regional Association shows. At the same time, sales increased, after having suffered...
Miami-Dade authorizes further discussions for commuter rail
Miami-Dade County Commission just authorized further discussions regarding the creation of a commuter rail to operate between Downtown Miami and Aventura, according to The Real Deal. The plan is to offer up to eight new stations in Miami-Dade, with the possibility to...
EB-5 Visa under Biden and the Democrats
President Donald Trump's administration was marked by an extremely rigid immigration policy. Apparently, Biden's new Democratic government intends to go in the opposite direction. As we all know, Biden and the democrats are much more pro-immigration. And how does the...
EB-5 Visa Program: What is EB-5 and what are the requirements?
The EB-5 Visa Program, also known as an “EB-5 Visa”, enables the right of permanent residence in the USA (Green Card) and facilitates the process of obtaining American citizenship. The Program is considered by immigration specialists to be one of the fastest, most...
Is South Florida’s Condo Market back?
For some time now we have been posting articles on the migration of residents from the North of the USA to Florida in search of single-family homes. The flow increased considerably with the pandemic. Most of these new buyers live in cramped apartments in northern...
Natiivo Miami will have two new restaurants
Natiivo Miami, the first major development in town designed and built for the practice of short-term rental, has just announced the inclusion of two new restaurants within its entertainment and retail area: 1 - Dolce Mercato and 2 - Bodega Taqueria. Natiivo is one of...
Uptown Harbour new development approved by North Miami Beach City Commission
Uptown Harbour, the new Dezer's Development in North Miami Beach, was finally approved by 4 to 3 in the City Comission, together with a new zoning as well. The $ 1.5 billion development will take place where Intracoastal Mall is today. Reported The Real Deal. Uptown...
6 reasons why you should invest in Florida
Florida is not only a place chosen by the American's to spend holidays. The place is also considered one of the best states in the US to invest. Foreigners already found out all the advantages of investing in the Sunshine State. Keep reading to find out 6 strong...
Are you aware that Florida Has One of the Top Job Growth Rates in the US?
Job Growth is a very important indicator to measure the economic health of a certain region. Florida belongs to the list of the Top 10 states with the highest job growth rates in the US. The indicator is calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Having...
Florida’s population continues to grow fast
One of the most important indicators for analyzing a state's economic strength is population growth. This indicator is directly related to employment and income growth. Florida continues to show signs that it will continue to grow consistently, above the country's...
Multigenerational homes on the rise
Have you heard about Multigenerational homes? It is a new concept of living that an impressive number of 64 millions Americans already adopted. Multigenerational homes, also referred to as multi-gen homes or next-gen homes, is a kind of home designed to accommodate...
Why now is the best time to move to Florida
If you are thinking of moving to Florida and are "on the fence" to make the decision, this article is for you! See why now is the best time to move and, if you delay, you may not find a better time in the near future. It is natural to be afraid of making such an...
What kind of home can you by with $1 million in Orlando
It is not news that residents of the north, especially from large metropolitan centers, such as New York and Boston, are migrating to Florida. The search for a more pleasant climate, large single-family homes, open spaces and cities with low population density are...
Shaq’s mansion in Windermere had another price cut
Former basketball player Shaquille O'Neal surprised the Orlando real estate market again by lowering the price of his Orlando mansion in the small town of Windermere again. The house has been listed four times and has suffered three price reductions since then....
Builder Confidence hits historic record
According to NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder confidence remain high. The index in October this year hit 85, an historic record for the second month in a row. September and October where the first two months the index has ever been above 80....
It was a strong September for Florida’s housing market
September was a good month for Florida Real Estate, despite the pandemic. Florida’s housing market reported 22 % more closed sales of single-family homes and more than 25% increase in closed sales for condo-towhouses. Besides closed sales, the market reporte more...
Eta Makes Landfall in the Florida Keys
It's been a busy hurricane season in Florida. Eta, the new tropcial storm, makes Landfall in the Florida Keys with winds of 65 miles per hour and heavy rain. It strucked Lower Metacumbe Key late Sunday night, according to the National Hurricane Center. Before that,...
5 Reasons to move to Florida
Why should you move to Florida? As the name suggests, the Sunshine State offers good weather all year round. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world are there. In addition, the average real estate price in Florida is lower than in most other American states....
Low developer inventory and slower construction pace mark a new cycle in Miami Luxury Real Estate
Miami is reaching the end of cycle in the luxury real estate market, where the inventory of units in the hands of construction companies would be decreasing, as well as the pace of new construction. The consequence could not be anything other than an imbalance between...
Where to buy real estate in Florida?
There are two major economic centers that we recommend buying real estate in Florida: 1 - Miami and the surrounding area and 2 - Orlando and the surrounding area. Both offer a variety of real estate options, whatever your purpose of purchase: housing, having a second...
After three months, measures taken by Disney parks are satisfactory
When Disney announced that it would gradually reopen its Florida parks in July this year, many infectologists and media sectors criticized the decision because of the pandemic. Today, more than three months later, health sector officials and park unions say the move...
New mixed-use residential development to be built in Edgewater
A new 18-story mixed-use residential development is being proposed for the area where Edgewater meets Midtown in the City of Miami, and not far from Wynwood. The project would be almost 200,000 square feet and include a parking pedestal to hold up to approximately 180...
Miami’s fashion-branded tower, Missoni Baia reaches halfway mark
A new, 57-storey luxury residential tower branded by Italian fashion house Missoni has reached the construction halfway mark on the waterfront of Miami. Reported Global Construction Review. Its glass façade designed by Hani Rashid of Asymptote Architecture, the...
Orlando developer proposes Groveland subdivision
O’Brien Road Investors LLC submitted plans for Phillips Landing, a 153-home subdivision in Groveland. If approved, the community would bring more homes to Central Florida at a time when homebuyer demand is high and inventory hasn't kept up. Reported Orlando Business...
Tech Workers moving to Florida: Pandemic Could Upend Silicon Valley as We Know It
BY NICK BILTON As Brooklyn and San Francisco empty out, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and Miami are booming thanks in part to tech workers’ hunger for space and amenities. And the shift might be permanent. “All the start-ups here are realizing that they don’t need to be...
Miami-Dade Total Home Sales Surge Double Digits in September
MIAMI, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Miami-Dade County total home sales surged in September 2020 as a jump in mid-market and luxury home transactions pushed the resilient market to new heights, according to the MIAMI Association of...
Major hedge from New York is moving to Florida
Paul Singer's Elliott Management Corp, a $41 billion hedge fund based in New York plans to temporarily lease space in West Palm Beach, as part of a larger move to bring its headquarters to Florida. Reported THE PALM BEACH POST. The firm will sublease 7,600 square feet...
Paramount Miami Worldcenter Lights-Up Largest L.E.D. U.S. Flag & VOTE Image
The night after the presidential debate; on a day when President Trump campaigns in Florida; one day before former President Obama visits Miami; and in the midst of early voting in the Sunshine State, a brilliant beacon of democracy is flying above the city’s skyline...
Home Sales in Palm Beach tripled in the third quarter
Home sales in Palm Beach, an exclusive island north of Miami where any billionaires, including the presidentm chose to live or have a second home, tripled in the third quarter as the wealthy fled the cities and higher-tax states of the Northeast, according to a new...
American Homes 4 Rent plans subdivision in St. Cloud
A leading home rental company has purchased more than 200 lots for new homes in St. Cloud. Reported Orlando Business Journal. Agoura Hills, California-based American Homes 4 Rent bought 222 lots for an undisclosed price from a group of Florida developers, Mark Maciel,...
Knock brings Home Swap service to Orlando, Tampa markets
It’s an old dilemma: “Do I sell my house first and move in with the in-laws or do I buy my new house first and worry if the old one will sell in time?” tech entrepreneur Sean Black asked. Reported Orlando Sentinel. Black is the founder and CEO of Knock, one of the...
Before buying Real Estate in Florida, be aware of these 4 market indicators
In more than 20 years guiding foreign and US investors on how to invest in Florida Real Estate, I have witnessed the economic growth of different neighborhoods and communities and the resilience of these regions in times of crisis. In the same way that it is important...
Construction of yacht-inspired UNA Residences begins in Miami
Construction work has started on yacht-inspired UNA Residences in Brickell neighborhood, Miami. It will be the first waterfront residential tower in the scenic and sophisticated neighborhood in more than a decade. Reported Construction Review Online (link to the full...
Apopka Orlando: an emerging community north of Orlando
The small town of Apopka, north of Orlando, has been gaining prominence in central Florida. The charming community has been undergoing a transformation and attracting more and more investments. Especially during the pandemic period, with a sizeable influx of northern...
Lennar plans new homes in booming Apopka: Rhett’s Ridge
One of the largest developers in the USA and the most active in Orlando, Lennar, is with plans to launch a new condo. The new community would be in the Apopka community, one of the fastest growing suburban areas in the region. According Orlando Business Journal,...
Orlando and Miami are home to 5 communities listed among the 10 safest in Florida
In the list of the Top 10 safest cities in Florida, 5 communities belong to the Miami and Orlando region. The suburban regions of these two main cities in Florida hold true hidden treasures, with regard to quality of life and security. If you already had reasons to...
Paramount penthouse sells for $3.9 million
A penthouse unit at Paramount, the cornerstone building of the massive Miami Worldcenter, has sold for $3.9 million. Miami Agent Magazine reported. It is the first Paramount penthouse to sell and close in 30 days since the pandemic started. The nearly 5,000...
Safest cities in Florida – 2020 – Top 10 list
Which are the safest cities in Florida? If you are considering moving to the Sunshine Estate, it is important to read this article. We have already written on this blog about the various reasons for moving to Florida or buying Florida Real Estate as a second home....