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What Happens When Housing Prices Go Down (because they are)?
The common belief that building more homes lowers prices ignores what happens when prices actually fall: builders retreat, lenders tighten, and supply collapses. The housing market is dominated by financial interests requiring rising prices for stability, not affordability. True affordability requires local, small-scale development of entry-level homes, reforming regulations, and local financing—creating a resilient system…
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2025 Midyear Forecast: Miami
Home values projected to ↓0.9% through Dec 2025. Existing home sales expected to ↑ 24% yearly.
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How to Get Your Property Sale-Ready in 5 Steps
Enhance curb appeal: A well-maintained exterior creates trust and attracts buyers from the moment they arrive. Declutter and depersonalize: Remove personal items to allow buyers to imagine themselves in the space.
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Five Florida cities land in top 25 places to rent in the United States
Five Florida cities ranked among the top 25 best places for renters in 2025, with Sarasota leading at No. 2 nationally. Sarasota excelled in cost of living, housing, and local economy. Orlando (No. 10), Miami (No. 16), Jacksonville (No. 21), and Fort Lauderdale (No. 22) also made the list. The report analyzed 150 U.S. cities…
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Miami-Dade Taxable Property Values Surge 8.7%
Miami-Dade's taxable property value jumped 8.7% to $512.3 billion for 2025. New construction alone hit $8.6 billion—up sharply from last year’s $6.3 billion.
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New Builds Come at a High Price in Miami
Miami presents a high cost for purchasing newly built homes. The financial gap between new and existing properties is wide.
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Why the luxury real estate market can feel optimistic for 2025
Luxury real estate remains strong despite early 2025 disruptions, with high-net-worth buyers active, especially in ultra-luxury segments. U.S. sales of $10M+ properties surged, notably in Florida. Limited luxury home inventory drives prices up, seen in Aspen and New York. Stock market volatility boosts demand for stable real estate investments. International interest in U.S. properties grows,…
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Miami-Dade’s Taxable Property Values Hit $512B
Miami-Dade’s taxable property values hit $511.8B in 2025, growing 8.5% year-over-year. Growth slowed from 11% in 2024, with condos now dragging the market slightly down. New construction added $8.2B in value, boosting countywide taxable totals substantially. Aging condos declined nearly 1% as maintenance, insurance, and repair costs overwhelmed owners. Appraiser urges tax cuts to help…
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South Florida Listings Quadruple as Boom Reverses Course
Home listings across South Florida quadrupled since 2022, reaching the highest level in nearly ten years. April 2025 saw 52,000 homes listed—up from 12,825 during the COVID migration frenzy.
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Miami-Dade Sees 8.7% Increase in Preliminary Taxable Property Value for 2025
Miami-Dade's real estate market shows signs of stabilization with a preliminary taxable value of $512.3 billion for 2025, an 8.7% increase from last year. New construction value rose to $8.6 billion from $6.3 billion in 2024. Officials are urged to consider reducing tax rates to ease the housing crisis. Property owners can review assessments online…