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A whole block in the downtown city ​​of Tampa will be demolished for the construction of luxury condominiums. As reported by Tampa Bay Business Journal, one of the Tampa region's largest and best-known homebuilders, the Kolter Group, paid nearly $12 million for the...

A recent article published by the real estate portal Redfin.com shows that more than 30% of the American population wanted to move, including to other US states, between the months of October and December 2021. This significant percentage of people considering moving...

International Drive in Orlando, also known as i-Drive, is the city's main avenue. It is the link between the main attractions of the city. On International Drive you will find malls, outlets, parks, a variety of hotels, restaurants, shops, cafes and much more....

Two exciting new attractions have opened at ICON Park in Orlando. The two toys are considered the biggest in the world in their respective categories. One is the long-awaited Slingshot and the other is the Drop Tower. Keep reading to know what these toys are and if...

The partial collapse of the Champlain Towers building in June 2001 in the Surfside community remains unanswered. The tragedy, which shook the Florida Real Estate industry and left 98 casualties, is under investigation and it seems that the work to identify the causes...

Lake Nona is becoming a very positive force in the Central Florida economy, with names like Amazon.com Inc., KPMG LLP and Verizon already having a large presence in the area - and now also the Disney group. Located southeast of Orlando, one of Central Florida's...

The so-called Venetian Islands are a set of artificial islands located between Miami Beach and the mainland of Miami, connected by bridges, known as the Venetian Causeway. The islands are famous for being home to residential homes and super luxurious mansions. There...

Living or having a second home on an island in Miami, enjoying all the lifestyle by the sea, is the desire of many. Miami offers great island communities, but each has its own uniqueness and differences. There are islands that are just luxurious enclaves with luxury...

In recent years Central Florida, especially like Orlando's cities and surrounding communities, have seen an incredible increase in demand for residential homes. Residents of regions in the north of the United States, such as New York, for example, are part of the...

Buying a Penthouse in Florida is a dream for many and a symbol of status. A penthouse in Miami brings the exclusivity of a lifestyle with glamor and luxury, in addition to all the comfort and privacy that a "house in the sky" provides. However, a penthouse also have...

Recent report released by the Redfin real estate portal listed the top 8 Florida cities in 2021 and that promise to remain at the top of the ranking among "hot neighborhoods" (rising communities) by 2022. Most of them are located near the city of Sarasota, south of...

Short term rental platform Airbnb released its first financial results after going public (IPO). In 2020, the platform earned US$ 3.4 billion, 30% less than that reported in 2019, which was US$ 4.8 billion. The drop is mainly due to the pandemic, which slowed down the...

The concept of "co-primary" home is similar in many ways to that of "second home", but it makes a substantial difference. While the second home is only used for seasons, a "co-primary" home, as the name suggests, also carries the characteristics of a first (main)...

Do you prefer to live in a house or an apartment? Both residence formats bring advantages and disadvantages. Houses tend to bring a greater sense of home and coziness, in addition to giving more freedom and privacy to owners. Apartments, on the other hand, can bring...

It is not news that the population of Tampa Bay is growing. The state of Florida welcomes thousands of new residents each week, and the Gulf Coast region, where Tampa Bay is located, is one of the most sought after. What is surprising, however, is that the influx of...

The luxury development The Estates at Acqualina, in Sunny Isles Beach, no longer has units in the south tower to sell. It is "sold out", that is, the 154 exclusive residences, ranging in size from 300 m2 to 520 m2, have been sold. There are still a limited number of...

How about living or having a second home at the Waldorf Astoria? You are probably imagining the elegant and luxurious hotel in New York. Actually, we are talking about Miami, Florida. The exclusive hotel brand partnered with a Florida developer for the launch of its...

TM Latin America in conjunction with the Kennedy Space Center recently announced new developments for Central Florida. The highlights were the Peppa Pig's new park, to open on February 24th, as well as new attractions at the NASA complex, the Kennedy Space Center and...

One of the biggest artistic events in the world, Art Basel Miami Beach, returns to Miami in person after having been suspended in 2020. The fair marks the return of Brazilian mass tourism, with the reopening of US borders to several countries, including Brazil. Art...

The recent announcement by construction company Dezer Development about the launch of Bentley Residences, in Sunny Isles Beach sparked the debate over which luxury condo on the island would remain at the top of the list among Florida's most modern and luxurious:...

This week a friend and client who owns a unit in the luxury Porsche condominium in Sunny Isles Beach asked me if now would be a good time to put the unit up for sale. The unit was purchased at the plant at first list prices. This client is from Brazil and, therefore,...

The Florida real estate market is so hot that residents are now competing with investors. The inventory has reached such a low level that the same house is being disputed by up to 6 people. Residents who need to move or families looking for their first home face an...

Developers in Florida are failing to meet the very high demand for real estate in the state. This isn't just a "Sunshine Estate" challenge. Lack of labor and lack of materials are some of the factors that contribute to this imbalance. Demand for new homes, on the...

The average price of real estate in Orlando reached the value of US$325,000 in October 2021, which means an appreciation of more than 20% compared to October 2020 (US$269 thousand), according to data released by the Orlando National Association of Realtors. The...

The renowned Porsche Design brand has also decided to start a business in the hotel sector and plans to open around 15 luxury hotels in cities such as London, Dubai, Singapore and Shanghai. The German brand, which has already made a bold move in Miami with the 2017...

Disney is one of the great organizations that chose Florida to migrate part of its divisions. In the last two years, Florida has attracted companies from all corners of the US more significantly. The main reason is that "Sunshine Estate" is perceived in the American...

The opening of the US borders to Canada, Russia, Brazil and 30 other countries is already showing signs that there will be a strong flow of international investors looking for real estate in Florida. The already heated housing market is projected to suffer even more...

In this video CNBC interviews Gil Dezer, builder of the Porsche Design Tower in Sunny Isles Beach. The luxury oceanfront building in Miami offers one of the most innovative anti-hurricane technologies in the world, which can include winds of over 200 km/h. The tower...

Florida is one of the states most affected by tropical storms and hurricanes in the US. Usually the formations happen in the Caribbean region, starting as a tropical storm, and can gain strength until becoming hurricanes with devastating winds, which reach category 5...

VISIT FLORIDA, Florida's official tourism marketing and advertising corporation, recently announced an agreement with the renowned Michelin Guide to offer the famous stars to the best restaurants in the Miami regions, Orlando and Tampa starting in 2022. As a result,...

A mansion that has just been sold in the Highland Beach, a community near Boca Raton, sets the record for the highest price for the second time this year. The luxury oceanfront home features an architecture and decor that uniquely conveys the feeling of “luxury...

Finally, after long three years in the market, Shaquille O’Neal’s mansion in Isleworth finally sells, but not for the price he wanted in the beginning. Shaquille needed to make several reducing in price to finally sell the huge property in Windermere. The Florida...

The sky-scraping Paramount Miami Worldcenter condo tower in downtown Miami is one of the first to boast a rooftop “skyport” deck designed to accommodate future flying taxis - REPORTED ROBB REPORT. But an amazing 4,000-square-foot penthouse on 52nd floor of the...

Homes in South Florida are growing more overvalued, suggesting that the housing market may not be slowing down anytime soon, reported Sun-Sentinel. A housing index released this week by researchers with Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University...

Political upheaval in Latin American countries has led to many of their wealthiest residents taking money out of their countries – a trend evidenced by their luxury properties in Miami, Florida - REPORTED EL PAIS. Over the last year and a half, while the global...

Not so long ago, the search for real estate in Florida had two main objectives: 1 - leisure (second home) or 2 - investment. In recent years, however, the main motivation has been another: moving and living in Florida. Mainly Americans residing in northern states of...

Must read interview with one of the biggest developers in Florida (Gil Dezer), released by the Commercial Observer. It's worth reading until the end, as Dezer doesn't just comment on his success in creating partnerships to build towers associated with big brands...

That buying real estate is a great protection against inflation everyone knows. What few people realize is another great advantage to be taken advantage of in Florida today: interest rates remain fixed (... and low) for the longest period of the loan. In other words,...

The term "investment leverage" is common to many advanced investors. Leveraging investment means borrowing resources to increase the potential return of an investment. In this way, the investor maximizes gains with a much larger investment, without the need to use own...

The Weston community on the edge of the Everglades turns 25 years old. The city was incorporated in 1996 and, at that time, it was hard to believe it would become one of the best places to live in Florida. Some of the characteristics that make Weston one of the most...

One of the favorite investments of global buyers in Orlando is the purchase of vacation homes in condominiums near the parks. These are called Vacation Homes, which allow seasonal rentals. Thus, it is possible to obtain income from the rental activity, which makes the...

Home to the land of Mickey Mouse and Disney World, world-class golf courses, fine dining and shopping, Orlando attracts a wide variety of tourists and travelers from around the world. More than 70 million people visit the city annually, representing nearly 60% of all...

Making money with vacation rentals is nowadays one of the best real estate investments in the world. The so-called Vacation Homes in Orlando are the most desired by international investors. It couldn't be different! Orlando is one of the most visited cities on the...