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Art Basel marks the return of international tourism to Miami

Art Basel marks the return of international tourism to Miami

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...

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Porsche Tower X Bentley Residences: Who Will Win the Battle?

Porsche Tower X Bentley Residences: Who Will Win the Battle?

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:...

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Condos in Miami: Should I buy or sell?

Condos in Miami: Should I buy or sell?

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,...

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Buyers facing competition from investors in Florida

Buyers facing competition from investors in Florida

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...

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Florida home builders can’t keep up with high demand

Florida home builders can’t keep up with high demand

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...

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Porsche Design plans to have its own luxury hotel chain

Porsche Design plans to have its own luxury hotel chain

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...

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Disney Employees Begin to Move from California to Florida

Disney Employees Begin to Move from California to Florida

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...

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A wave of international buyers looking for Florida real estate

A wave of international buyers looking for Florida real estate

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...

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Hurricane proof homes in Florida: Everything you need to know

Hurricane proof homes in Florida: Everything you need to know

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...

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Michelin Guide is finally coming to Florida

Michelin Guide is finally coming to Florida

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,...

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Record: $30 million mansion sold in Highland Beach

Record: $30 million mansion sold in Highland Beach

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...

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Shaquille O’Neal’s mansion in Isleworth finally sells

Shaquille O’Neal’s mansion in Isleworth finally sells

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...

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Real estate slowdown in Florida? Not so fast

Real estate slowdown in Florida? Not so fast

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...

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Latin Americans shaking up Miami’s luxury real estate market

Latin Americans shaking up Miami’s luxury real estate market

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...

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South Florida offers some of the best schools in State

South Florida offers some of the best schools in State

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...

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Gil Dezer on Branding, Bentley and His Favorite Car

Gil Dezer on Branding, Bentley and His Favorite Car

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...

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Sale At Eighty Seven Park Leads Weekly Condo Sales

From the week of October 17 to October 23, the top weekly condo sale was at Eighty Seven Park. The unit sold for more than $9M. In total, condo sales dollar volume for that period reached $114.4 million. This was a slight decrease from the total of $124M from the...

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Miami Condo Sales Break Another Record

So far, 2021 has been a very important year for Miami real estate. According to the Miami Association of Realtors, the Magic City continues to break records. In fact, Miami-Dade registered its best September sales month in history. It established a new mark for the...

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Learn how to leverage your investment in Orlando

Learn how to leverage your investment in Orlando

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...

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Fort Lauderdale Home Sold to NFL Player For $6M

Right now, many high profile names are buying properties in South Florida. Recently, Joey Bosa, an NFL player for the Los Angeles Chargers purchased a Fort Lauderdale home for $5.8 million. The home, located at 2401 Solar Plaza Drive was purchased by Bosa through a...

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The Miami Book Fair Is Back!

Good news for the Miami community! The beloved annual Miami Book Fair is back, and this year it will finally incorporate some in-person events. Due to Covid, last year's fair took place virtually. There were no live author readings, no food stands, and no strolling...

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What is the Occupancy Rate for Orlando Vacation Rental?

What is the Occupancy Rate for Orlando Vacation Rental?

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...

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Fisher Island Home Sale Tops Miami-Dade Weekly Sales

From October 10 to October 16 a Fisher Island home led the sales. The incredible unit at a prestigious condominium sold for nearly $24 million. Unit 6893 at Palazzo Della Luna was on the market for 650 days. In total, the condo sold for about $2,500 per square foot....

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One Thousand Museum Developers Are Proposing A New Project

The developers of the renowned luxury project, One Thousand Museum, are proposing a new waterfront luxury condo. The new development would be located in Edgewater and called 729 Edge. 729 Edge would expand 342,848 square feet, and be 58 stories tall. The project would...

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6 reasons why larger houses rent better in Orlando

6 reasons why larger houses rent better in Orlando

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...

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The Grand Station Apartments Tower Is Completed

The Grand Station Apartments tower is a project located in Downtown Miami. The tower was built by a partnership that included Alex Rodriguez as an investor. This new project is another incredible addition to the tremendous growth that Downtown Miami is experiencing....

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Latin Americans Keep Investing in South Florida

Political turmoil in several Latin American countries has led many of its residents to invest their money elsewhere. Right now, there is a huge influx of Latinxs investing in South Florida. Today, South Florida is home to some of the most incredible and luxurious real...

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Okan Tower Is Allegedly Back In Business

During the pandemic, the construction plans for Okan Tower stopped. However, the $300M tower is back in business, and is resuming plans for construction. If built, the project will have 70 stories, and be taller than any current building in Miami. Allegedly, the tower...

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Miami Beach Real Estate: New Co-Living Project Launches Sales

A new co-living project is coming to the beach. In fact, this Miami Beach real estate project just launched sales. This project is another Urbin-branded property from Location Ventures. In fact, this is one of the many Urbin projects that the group is planning across...

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E11even Hotel & Residences Partners With FTX

Recently, it was announced that FTX, a US regulated cryptocurrency platform, is partnering with E11even Hotel & Residences. This represents the first real estate partnership for FTX. Furthermore, it will be the only platform handling cryptocurrency conversions for...

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North Bay Road Home Hits The Market For $42M

Earlier this year, Chris Bosh purchased a North Bay Road home in Miami Beach for $14.4 million. Right now, the Miami Beach real estate market is surging. So much so, that the home Bosh purchased just hit the market again for triple the price. In fact, the home was...

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New Coconut Grove Restaurant Will Become a Hit

A new open-air Coconut Grove restaurant is on its way. This new retro Miami vibe spot will likely become a new favorite in the area. "Bayshore Club" will be a waterfront restaurant from Grove Bay Hospitality located at Regatta Harbour. The 9.5 acre mixed-use project...

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Real Estate Investors Are Loving South Florida

In the second quarter of this year, home purchases by investors in South Florida jumped by 90%. Right now, real estate investors are crazy about Miami and Fort Lauderdale. In fact, Miami ranked seventh for having the most investor purchases in the country. As for Fort...

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Little Haiti: 5 Things You Didn’t Know

South Florida is full of charming neighborhoods. Little Haiti is one of them. This beautiful spot is a known neighborhood for Haitian exiles. In fact, French-Creole still dominates throughout. There are many exciting areas surrounding Little Haiti. For example,...

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Everything You Need To Know About Bal Harbour

Bal Harbour is a beautiful neighborhood in Miami. It is located north of Miami Beach. With an elegant design and luxurious ambiance, this Miami neighborhood is perfect for anyone looking for an exclusive lifestyle. In fact, the area has some of the best luxury living...

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57 Ocean in Miami Beach Gets Sellout of Over $330M

57 Ocean is a new 18-story building located in Miami Beach. Recently, the project became sold out and secured a temporary certificate of occupancy. Amongst the units, one penthouse sold for $36 million. In fact, the entire building sold out for more than $330 million....

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Jade Ocean Unit Sale Tops Weekly Condo Sales

From September 19 to the 25th, a Jade Ocean condo topped weekly sales. From that period, sales dollar volume reached $90.9 million. This was lower than the previous week, when the total was $123 million. This week, condos sold for an average of $494,000, a decrease...

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Miami Real Estate Set Another Record In August

The Miami real estate market is hot. In fact, there was another record set during August. The market posted its best August sales month in history. The total homes ales in the county surged by 30.6% YoY, going from 2,527 sales to 3,299. There are many reasons why the...

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