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Older Miami Condos Selling Fast in Summer
Buyers are snapping up well-priced older Miami condos—selling 17 days faster than newer units! Condo prices jumped 117% over 10 years—now hitting $450K in Early-Summer. $1M+ condo sales rose 6.4% —luxury demand in Miami isn't slowing down. Florida’s condo reforms now boost financing and affordability in older. Miami homeowners gained up to $555K in equity—almost…
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Home prices are dropping in some regions of the U.S. Here’s where.
The U.S. housing market remains tight with high prices and limited inventory, but some regions, especially in the South and West, are seeing modest price declines. Cities like Austin and Miami have experienced significant drops due to increased inventory and construction. In contrast, the Northeast and Midwest face persistent high prices and low inventory, partly…
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Affording Miami-Dade: A Local’s Look
Miami-Dade County has a slightly lower overall cost of living compared to many major U.S. cities. Average home prices are around $711,025, while monthly apartment rent averages approximately $3,211.
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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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