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New Yorkers moving to Florida is no news! What is new is the impressive flow of new yorkers relocating to Florida during the pandemic. The Sunshine State is receiving almost 1000 new residents each day. The state of Florida continues to attract New Yorkers and other...

Your property has been listed for a long time and you don't see results? Do you keep changing realtors all the time and still can't sell? Perhaps the cause of not being successful in selling your listing is in the global presence of the realtors you are choosing....

There is no doubt about the heavily negative effects of the pandemic on the Disney group's financial results. The West Coast park in California has been closed since March 14. Orlando parks began to reopen gradually on July 11, but with restrictions. The group was...

The Crayola Experience in Orlando is yet another successful immersive attraction in the city. Who does not remember the boxes with colored crayons and pointed, wrapped by a protective cover to hold? The centenary box was part of our childhood and now brings an...

Did you know that Orlando is the main travel destination among Americans and one of the most visited in the world? More than 70 million people go to Mickey's Land each year. They are people of different ages, interests and “pockets”. And the city is not just about...

It's not just about sunny days almost all year round and the breathtaking ocean views that make Sunny Isles Beach one of the most beautiful locations in South Florida. The small island north of Miami has unique characteristics that make it even more special. No...

Original article: World Property Journal According to the Miami Association of Realtors, Miami-Dade County total home sales surged in August 2020. Miami-Dade County total residential property sales jumped 6.4% year-over-year, from 2,374 to 2,527. Miami single-family...

45. Gil Dezer was born and raised in the Northeast, Dezer remembers learning all about real estate at the dinner table from his father, Michael, a real estate investor. Michael was also the visionary who set up the company for long-term success by purchasing numerous...

From: Haute Residence (Link to the full article at the end of this post) Jade Signature, Miami’s most architecturally extraordinary oceanfront address created by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Herzog & de Meuron, celebrates the joie de vivre of South Florida...

Thanks to COVID-19 you may now have a chance to experience chef Tim Andriola cooking at your home. Andriola is the head chef of famous Sunny Isles Beach restaurant Timo. Reported 7 News Miami. Tim Andriola: “We decided that instead of people coming to our restaurant,...

South Florida real estate activity is now stronger than it was before the impact of the pandemic. For the first time since the pandemic swept the region, year-over-year home sales surpassed 2019 closings. Reported Miami Herald. Total home sales increased over 6% from...

When it comes to craft beers, Orlando offers something to please the taste of all drink lovers. That's right! Mickey's land surprises even in this. Central Florida is famous for its beer factories and there are even tourist routes to get to know them and appreciate...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Zoo Miami is welcoming guests back on Tuesday after being closed for more than two months. Zoo Miami was forced to close earlier this year and briefly reopened in May, only to close again in July due to the pandemic. The months of closure resulted...

Housing demand in Orlando grew again last month, depleting the inventory of homes in the region’s most popular price range to less than a month’s supply. Reported Orlando Business Journal (link to the full article at the end of this post).  Local home sales were up...

Tucked away, just half a block from Miracle Mile, in the heart of Coral Gables is your favorite new spot for crepes in Florida, Stephanie’s Crepes. The space is covered with wood paneling giving it a cozy feel that makes you want to hang out and chat. Their menu...

By Brian Bandell  – Senior Reporter, South Florida Business Journal (link to full article at the end of this post) The Estate Cos., part of Estate Investments Group (EIG), obtained approval for an apartment project in North Miami Beach. Reported South Florida Business...

Source: Miami Herald (link to read the full article at the end of this post). Miami’s developers have been in the business for years, but the latest industry trend of partnering with an international brand lends to a different collaboration with creative minds that...

72-year-old engineer Bruce Kusens doesn’t want to be the mayor of North Miami Beach. He’s running anyway. Kusens has been disturbed by the political process surrounding the mall project, which is being pitched by high-powered South Florida developers Michael and Gil...

Family fun is probably what comes to mind when you think of Orlando. Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and many more attractions can be found in the greater Orlando area. A little fun in the sun never hurt anybody, right? By the way, Orlando has on average...

The term "dream apartment" is often over-used, but when it comes to the bespoke Porsche Design Tower in Sunny Isles Beach it's justified with an insane car elevator, incredible ocean views, and designer furniture – this really is a petrolhead's dream apartment....

A large number of expensive properties have hit Orlando Real Estate market this summer. It was an interesting summer for Central Florida's residential real estate. No area has seen more luxury homes listed than Windermere, according to the Orlando Regional Realtor...

Mount Dora is yet another hidden gem around Orlando. Few Brazilians know this little refuge about 1 hour from downtown Orlando. Mount Dora, a laid-back and relaxing getaway just an hour from Orlando, offers you the pleasure of country life in old Florida. This city...

A new report from the Orlando Regional Realtor Association shows the number of available homes for sale in Orlando dropped 22.1% in August compared to a year ago and dropped nearly 5% compared to July. Reese Stewart serves as president of the Orlando Regional Realtor...

MIAMI HERALD - For the first time in two years, the University of Florida is no longer the only Florida school among the top 50 in the annual U.S. News and World Report’s national ranking of public and private colleges, released Monday. The University of Miami rised...

The eastern side of Miami-Dade County has long been starved for commuter rail, but a private-public partnership could finally bring service to five neighborhoods between Aventura and downtown, including North Miami, the Upper East Side and Wynwood. Reported Bisnow....

The 1031 exchange for real estate investors is a legal, financial procedure of Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, also called the like-kind exchange. It is mainly about getting a chance on deferring capital gains tax if you, as an investor, sell off your...

Recently released sales tax data reveals the extent to which we were forced to change — as consumers and as workers — after the economy shut down last spring. Reported The Charlotte Observer. Restaurants, the lifeblood of South Florida’s hospitality industry, watched...

Dozens of new townhomes are planned to rise in Orlando less than two miles from the gates of SeaWorld Orlando. Reported Orlando Business Journal. Orlando-based law firm Lowndes filed an application, on behalf of the developer, for 43 townhomes at 11314 Westwood Blvd....

Pandemic or not, Fisher Island remains one of the richest communities in the country. Reported Miami Herald. The 33109 ZIP Code ranked 16th among the 130 wealthiest ZIP Codes in the United States, according to a 2020 report by the New York-based residential...

If you are an AirBnB host, you must read this post. In this article we bring you valuable tips for those who bought a vacation home in Orlando or a condo that allow airbnb in Miami and are making money through Airbnb. The emergence of Airbnb, in addition to bringing a...

MIAMI NEW TIMES - No one can argue sunning yourself on the deck of a boat beats sweating in traffic, and throwing a line over a cleat beats trolling the streets for a parking spot. Dock-and-dine restaurant service has its perks and MIAMI NEW TIMES brought some nice...

ORLANDO BUSINESS JOURNAL - The Windermere mansion of retired basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal is on the market — again. Reported Orlando Business Journal. The former Orlando Magic star’s 31,000-square-foot home was listed on Sept. 9. The sprawling home on the shores...

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL - Star Island - a small spit of sand connected to South Beach via a causeway - has always lived up to its name. Past and current residents of its roughly 30 homes include NBA commentator Shaquille O’Neal, hip-hop artist Sean “Diddy” Combs,...

Investing in Florida real estate to earn income from vacation rentals is now one of the best real estate investments in the world. According to Forbes Magazine, the city of Orlando was considered the best destination for investments in real estate in 2018. In 2019,...

THE REAL DEAL - Art Basel Miami Beach usually generates $5 million in revenue for Miami-Dade’s largest hotel, the iconic Fontainebleau resort. The 1,500-room property is always sold out during the first week of December, as visitors flood the area, said executive...

The Star Wars decor of this Orlando home became famous on the Airbnb website and is only 15 minutes away from Disney's Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. The house is in a huge "Star Wars" themed village. The rental space has 5 bathrooms and 9 bedrooms, each designed to look...

For those of you who have already purchased or are thinking of buying a home in Orlando near Disney and earn income from vacation rentals, this article will give you some tips on how to decorate it inspired by Disney. Orlando homes usually have a minimum rental return...

Disney stores are establishments that sell products licensed by Disney. Disney stores in Orlando are a real attraction apart. For you who enjoy Disney characters and themes, be sure to visit them. You will find, in addition to toys, items for your home (bed, table and...

Orlando Business Journal just reported that the owner of Margaritaville Resort Orlando plans to add hundreds of apartments and townhomes in Osceola County.  Rolling Oaks Splendid LLC, a related entity to Boca Raton-based developer Encore Housing Opportunity Fund...

THE NEW YORK TIMES - Citing the continuing death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in South Florida, organizers of the Art Basel Miami Beach fair — which each year attracts the global stars of the art world — said on Wednesday that they were canceling this year’s...

At last!! Diners in Miami-Dade County can enjoy their favorite meals inside their favorite restaurants, thanks to the ‘flattening the curve’ of COVID-19. Divieto Ristorante in the Aventura Mall joined the many hundreds of restaurants in the county who were previously...

Anyone who thinks Florida comes down to Orlando and Miami will be surprised to learn that there are several other cities near Orlando and Miami that offer diverse attractions, cultural wealth and a lot of history. Did you know that it is in the state of Florida that...

In this article we explain in detail what the weather in Orlando is like in the different months and seasons. The state of Florida is known as the Sunshine State. The title has to do with the warmer and more pleasant climate, especially when compared to the central...

The supply of unsold condos is growing in downtown Miami, as the pandemic continues to pummel South Florida’s economy. Reported The Real Deal. Greater Downtown Miami has more than 30 months — or two-and-a-half years — of supply of condos, and 100 months — or more than...

Knowing the best time to go to Disney is essential to avoid long lines at the parks, high prices or unpleasant weather. The city of Orlando receives more than 75 million people every year. And this number grows every year. Disney parks alone receive more than 100,000...

Florida’s housing market continued its positive momentum in July despite the coronavirus pandemic, with more closed sales, more new pending sales, higher median prices and more new listings compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors latest housing data....