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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....
Best neighborhoods in Miami to live or invest
What are the best neighborhoods in Miami? The choice depends a lot on your lifestyle and needs. This question must be accompanied by others such as “Where do I find the best schools?”, “What is the average price in this area?”, "Condos or houses?”, “More peaceful and...
Bohemian or Business: Identities Collide in Miami’s Coconut Grove
THE NEW YORK TIMES - With its profusion of parks and shade trees, Coconut Grove is celebrated for being one of the greenest parts of sun-baked Miami. It has some of the best schools in the city, drawing students from all over the metropolitan area. And it has long...
ChampionsGate and Lake Nona among Orlando communities with most new home construction
Residential communities in Orange and Osceola counties lead the ranking of new construction in the Orlando and central Florida. The highlights are the ChampionsGate communities, Lake Nona and Waterleigh, reported the Orlando Business Journal. The three account for the...
Windermere, Winter Garden and Apopka stand out among the cities with the best sales around Orlando
In the last quarter, cities around Orlando, in Orange County, had the best sales indicators. Between May in June, sales increased by almost 50%, growing since then every month. Reported Orlando Business Journal. The suburban regions of Orange County, including Apopka,...
Bal Harbour Shops Is The Most Lucrative Mall In The World
Bal Harbour Shops is, literally, the most productive mall in the world, making $2,555 in sales per square foot. Reported Curbed Miami. The super-mega-rediculousely-lux mall in Bal Harbour Miami beat out the next most lucrative shopping mall, the Forum Shops at...
6 reasons to live in Bal Harbor Miami
Bal Harbor neighborhood in Miami is the ideal place for those looking for exclusivity and quality of life. Like other luxury regions in Florida, Bal Harbour also attracts the attention of celebrities and high net worth individuals searching for Miami Luxury Real...
Aventura residents will be able to vote for two new members of the city’s Commission
In November, Aventura residents will be able to vote for two new members of the city's Commission. Aventura is home to one of the largest malls in the US: Aventura Mall. Aventura is also characterized by having one of the lowest property tax rates in Miami-Dade...
Aventura evolving to become the new financial district in Miami
The neighborhood of Aventura in Miami is undergoing a significant transformation, not to say a “Revolution.” Known for being a residential community, with world-class golf courses and home to one of the largest shopping malls in the country, Aventura retains the...
South Florida’s luxury market is rebounding
After a whopping 55.6% drop in year-over-year luxury sales in the second quarter, third-quarter sales of existing homes skyrocketed by 65.2% for single-family houses and by 18.2% for condos when compared with the same period in 2020, according to the latest Keyes...
Full-floor Penthouse At The Ritz-carlton Residences In Sunny Isles Beach
A full-floor penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, has sold for $21 million, the developers announced Thursday. Spanning the entire 51st floor at the 52-story condominium tower, the penthouse has 7,760 square feet of interior space,...
The battle between Fisher Island homeowners and the association regarding ferry landings
Fisher Island homeowners sue developer and community association tied to ferry landings. Reported The Real Deal. Plans for a new luxury condominium tower and a new single-family home development on Fisher Island would eliminate a third ferry landing used for...
Porto Vita Townhomes
Porto Vita Townhomes in Aventura is a mid-rise building standing seven stories within the larger condo and townhome community of Porto Vita. The building is located next to the water, offering vistas of the Intracoastal as well as the South Florida sunrise and sunset...
Aventura Lakes
Aventura Lakes introduced a chapter in its array of luxury homes. Aventura Lakes is one of just few single-family home communities in Aventura. This gated community sits on 32 acres of beautifully landscaped and maintained property, amongst four lakes. All those...
Sunny Isles Beach and its urban development
Miami's noble Sunny Isles Beach community suffered an invasion of new developments in the past 10 years, including some of the most luxurious condominiums in the world, such as the Porsche Design Tower and Armani Residences. These high-end oceanfront towers carry...
Brightline breaks ground on Aventura station
The expansion plans of the train company Brightline are in full swing in Florida, despite all the problems brought about by the pandemic. A new station recently opened in Aventura, near Aventura Mall, on the West Dixie Highway. A pedestrian bridge over Biscayne...
Fisher Island developer scores approval for residential projects on exclusive island
Fisher Island developer Heinrich Von Hanau received approvals for two residential projects on the exclusive island. Reported THE REAL DEAL. Von Hanau developed the luxury Fisher Island condo buildings Palazzo Del Sol and Palazzo Della Luna. Miami-Dade County officials...
New mixed-use project about to break ground in Winter Garden
A Winter Garden site that for years has been targeted for new development may break ground soon. Reported Orlando Business Journal. Tampa-based developer GNP Development may start building in January a mixed-use project featuring roughly 39 townhomes and 45,000 square...
Florida sees nearly 1,000 people move there daily as high-tax residents seek shelter
Nearly a thousand people are moving to Florida every day, as those living in high-tax states seek shelter during the coronavirus pandemic. Home sales have doubled in some parts of Florida, and the state is bringing 950 new residents in per day, The New York Times...
Westshore Marina District: An ideal central location
All the information about Westshore Marina District in this post came from this site Westshore Marina District is a stunning new master-planned community overlooking one of the largest and most impressive yacht basins on Tampa Bay. Situated along 1.5 scenic miles of...
Tampa Bay: The new discovery of global buyers
Tampa Bay is emerging in Florida as a great destination for investors. Tampa already occupies the top position in the ranking of most sought after destinations by foreigners. Located in a coastal area along the Gulf of Mexico and, at the same time, just 1 hour drive...