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Two neighborhoods in Orlando are the most sought after in the US for real estate purchases. They are Kissimmee and Winter Garden. The news was reported by the Orlando Business Journal. In this article we explain a little about these two neighborhoods and the main...

Foreign buyers invested $6.8 billion in South Florida residential real estate between August 2021 and July 2022, according to a report by the Miami Realtors Association. The amount represents an increase of 34% over the same previous period, a percentage considerably...

In the article Florida's new real estate micro-cycle we warn of the beginning of a unique period in terms of opportunities for investors in the Miami and Orlando market. Our predictions were correct. Interest rates in the US are finally falling, a situation that will...

Have you been to the Aventura Farmers Market at Aventura Mall? As South Florida's largest indoor market, it has been celebrating local artisans, farmers, and producers for over two decades. Every weekend, the market offers a chance to immerse yourself in the local...

Miami is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world and there are many reasons why! In addition to pleasant weather all year round, the city offers beautiful beaches, great restaurants, shopping malls, nightlife and a super hospitable multicultural...

Coconut Grove, the bucolic and elegant neighborhood south of Miami, has undergone transformations in recent years and has won the title of 29th most “cool” (cool) in the world. The ranking was released by Time Out magazine, which includes the 51 coolest neighborhoods...

The city of Miami reveals a different neighborhood every year. The city's great transformation has earned it the nickname "The Magic City", in reference to its rapid growth and continuous transformations. Neighborhoods and areas of the city that used to have little...

Florida has always been a popular destination for Americans coming from other states, especially retirees, in search of a pleasant climate, beautiful beaches and a better quality of life. However, there are not so many residential properties available to meet this...

Short-term rentals on online platforms such as Airbnb could be exacerbating Florida's already critical housing market. This is what defends a recent study released by Florida Atlantic University. According to the analyses, a considerable amount of properties that...

The French bank BNP Paribas follows the wave of large financial institutions and opens an office in Miami. The growing number of potential clients in the region is the factor that motivated the decision, in addition to the friendlier tax environment. It is the bank's...

The so-called “Space Coast” in Florida has been gaining prominence in the tourist world. The word “space” is justified by the fact that this is where NASA's main rocket launch center, the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), is located. Only 1 hour away from the city of...

Brazilian architect Patricia Anastassiadis will be responsible for the interior design of the common social areas of the luxurious St. Regis Residences, recently launched in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Patricia is already internationally “recognised for developing...

The increase in Miami property prices does not seem to be an obstacle for new residents coming from other US states and even from other countries. The “Magic City” has just been ranked among the TOP 10 best cities to live in Florida in 2023. Miami occupied the 6th...

Did you know you can own a hotel in Orlando? In fact, what we will present in this article is a simpler business than actually having a hotel. However, with similar or greater profitability and still without the management work and all the bureaucracy that involves a...

If you're a fan of Harry Potter, know that you can now sleep in The Wizards World of Champions Gate, a themed house in Orlando that is “causing” on Airbnb! It is not a hotel or accommodation in a theme park, but a vacation home transformed in a very creative way by...

Whenever we identify opportunities in the Florida real estate market, we share them on this blog and explain the reasons that lead us to this conclusion. At this very moment we understand that Florida is starting a micro-cycle, which brings opportunities for...

The real estate market, in any region, goes through cycles. At the beginning and end of each cycle, imbalances are usually observed, which bring opportunities. At this time, we understand that the Florida real estate market is entering a micro-cycle, which could mean...

It's not news that Florida, one of the fastest growing states in the US, is experiencing a housing shortage. The already low inventory of residential homes could get worse if builders are unable to cope with the growing population. A recent study by the Florida...

The Brightline train company announced that the Aventura and Boca Raton stations have already started operating. They opened yesterday (21st) and will stop every two hours during normal hours and every hour during peak hours. The stretch from downtown Miami to...

South Florida remains the most attractively priced region relative to other US markets. Not only is the price per square meter still relatively low, but the region also offers one of the greatest appreciation potentials in the world, according to studies. Florida has...

Osceola County, in central Florida, is one of the fastest growing regions in the US for the luxury second home segment. It is in Osceola that the city of Kissimmee is located, one of the most desired for those looking to invest in vacation homes (Vacation Homes)....

Miami's real estate segment continues to show signs of strong solidity, even with the slowdown seen in recent months. Large market players have already realized that the “Magic City” has a life of its own and may be immune to the global scenario of high interest rates...

While the global real estate sector is experiencing a slowdown, Miami seems to experience a different reality. Conflicting real estate forces combine to make the "Magic City" a unique environment filled with opportunity. A recent report released by the consultancy...

Miami remains among the main destinations for investment in luxury roots in 2023, according to recent forecasts published in the Knight Frank report. According to studies, the Miami real estate market will see an expected appreciation of 5% in the luxury segment, in...

A good part of the owners of real estate for sale in Florida are reluctant to realize the new reality of the real estate market. With significantly higher interest rates compared to last year, demand for real estate in Florida has declined. The loan installment is now...

We recently published an article on this blog about the impressive transformation of the Wynwood region in recent years. From a neighborhood occupied by warehouses and abandoned factories, Wynwood has evolved into an art stronghold and, little by little, reaches the...

In a global scenario of uncertainties and high domestic interest rates, the US real estate market begins to “cool”. The city of Orlando, Florida, considered one of the five largest markets in the US, is currently experiencing a considerably different situation than...

Forbes magazine has prepared a complete guide to Art Basel Miami Beach 2022, the biggest artistic event in Florida that contributes to attracting luxury brands, developers and philanthropists to make the city what it is today, a World Class City. This year's edition...

Wynwood takes off and emerges in Miami as a desirable residential neighborhood. Even with high American interest rates, the local Wynwood real estate market is booming with luxury condos priced in excess of $20,000 per square foot. The area, once known as a warehouse...

In the last 10 years the city of Miami has evolved from a tourist destination to a financial and technological hub, attracting mega corporations from other corners of the US and the world. The real estate sector, in this scenario, has contributed and accompanied,...

Despite the restrictive interest rate policy by the US Central Bank (FED), the average property price in South Florida remains on an upward trend. The month of October registered double-digit annual growth, confirming that the imbalance between supply and demand will...

Home sales in South Florida continue their downward trend in October, according to a report released by the Miami Association of Realtors. However, year-to-date, Miami-Dade County will have the second best year in sales in historical analysis, second only to 2021....

I'll start this article with a revelation: All sales made at my real estate company followed a unique formula. In fact, it is much more than a formula! It's a detailed method that I've honed over more than 20 years of working in the Florida real estate market. In this...

The Florida real estate market remains buoyant, while the US real estate sector, in general, shows signs of slowing down due to the rise in US interest rates. Ranking released by REDFIN shows that of the ten metropolitan cities that saw the real estate market...

The US prime rate hit its highest level since April 2022. The fixed rate for 30-year loans hit nearly 7% in mid-October 2022, according to data released by Freddie Mac on Thursday. The Fed's decisions to raise interest rates significantly have the main objective of...

Aventura will be the new Brightline’s station in Florida, connecting Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando. A 131-foot-long pedestrian skybridge was just put into place and connect the station to the platform. Once the station is...

Famous basketball player just acquired a unit on the 43rd floor at Estates at Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach, north of Miami Beach. According to public records James paid $9 million for a unit on the two-tower project that was recently completed. The Estates at...

Ready for the spooky season? With Halloween approaching, here are some tips that can help you make your home freak out (and also delight) your trick-or-treaters and neighbors. Commit to a theme: Pick one theme to guide you. If you like pirates, go for it; Is it...

Florida's housing market, characterized by overheating for the past two years, appears to be finally cooling off as the Fed raises interest rates to curb inflation. Some signs of the slowdown are: greater inventory, decrease in the so-called “Bidding War” (competition...

Florida is a tropical paradise with beautiful beaches, lots of greenery and entertainment options. Because it is close to the Caribbean, it is exposed to tropical storms and hurricanes. Florida's hurricane season officially starts on June 1st and runs through November...

We need to address the elephant in the room. The reality is that buyers are facing a massive shock when applying for mortgage relative to what they could have paid just six months ago. But the great question is, does it means that house prices are due for a crash? ...

Can't you go to the beach? Then the beach comes to you! Discover the Crystal Lagoons mega artificial lagoons to be built in the Orlando area! Did you know that Orlando also has a beach? In fact, they are not located in the city of Orlando or nearby, even because...

Unit at Porsche Design Tower listed by AMG international Realty broker, Heloisa Arazi enters "The Real Deal" list of top sales for September. Sold for $5.8M, the oceanfront unit with 4,154 sqft offered it's own private swimming pool and a summer kitchen on the...

It’s well know that home buyers love a water view. A home on a lake for example would sell 25 to 50 percent more than the same house in an inland location. Having this in mind developer Carlos Rosso is launching ONE Park Tower by Turnberry at SoLe Mia in North Miami,...

The planned Residences at Bal Harbour was just approved by the Architectural Review Board and will be constituted by 24-story, 61-unit luxury condo tower that would be built on the 2.7-acre property at 10245 Collins Avenue. The existing Carlton Terrace, built in 1956,...

2151 Development and 2020 Acquisitions will soon start their new project, Tal Aventura, witch will be located at 2785 Northeast 183rd Street, Aventura, FL. Miami-based Idea Architects to design the project that just scored a key approval from the city. The proposal to...

The housing prices in Miami-Dade County fell even more and for the first time in months the same thing happened in Broward County, making home buyers hopeful again.. The average sales price of single-family homes went from $570,000 in August to $551,250 in September....

Miami has been ranked the best city in the US for foreign multinationals to do business in the inaugural Investing in America ranking compiled by the Financial Times and Nikkei. The Florida city finished first by succeeding where it counts: last year, it pulled in the...