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Miami Housing Heats up With Global $$
Miami isn’t slowing down—9,000+ new condos popped up in just 18 months! Latino buyers snatched up 99% of new condos in Downtown & 97% in Coconut Grove. Pre-construction sales are booming—Miami leads the U.S. in selling before building! 49% of new homes were bought by foreigners—86% of them Latin American investors. Forget the headlines—Miami’s market…
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Report reveals Miami offers the smallest rental space in Florida for $1,500
Renting for $1,500 in Miami offers just 506 sq ft, the smallest in Florida and well below the national average of 715 sq ft. Nearby cities like Fort Lauderdale and Hialeah provide slightly more space but still lag behind. High demand from population growth and limited affordable housing supply, combined with luxury-focused development, drive prices…
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Is Miami Experiencing a Real Estate Reset?
Miami single-family listings ↑ 44% yearly in Mid-Q2, contributing heavily to South Florida’s housing surplus. Miami ranked highest in monthly housing supply among 51 major US metro areas.
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When to Refinance Your Mortgage
Refinancing a mortgage involves replacing an existing loan with a new one, often to secure a lower interest rate, shorten the loan term, or access home equity. Homeowners should consider factors like home equity, credit history, and refinancing costs before proceeding. A lower interest rate can significantly reduce monthly payments, while cash-out refinancing allows access…
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Top 100 Cities Globally: Where Miami Stands
Overall Score: 78.9 Economics: 77.3 Human Capital: 66.5 Quality of Life: 69.1 Environment: 81.1
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Preaprobación Hipotecaria: Tu Ventaja en 2025
Sepa exactamente cuánto puede pagar para no perder tiempo viendo viviendas fuera de su presupuesto. Destaque ante los vendedores como un comprador serio, listo para cerrar la operación más rápido que otros. Tenga más poder de negociación en el precio y las condiciones, especialmente en mercados competitivos. Pase de la oferta a la propiedad más…
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Buying Distressed Real Estate in Florida: 6 Strategies Every Investor Should Know
Investors acquiring distressed real estate in Florida have several options, each with unique legal and financial implications. Methods include short sales, buying loans to control foreclosure, purchasing final foreclosure judgments, acquiring winning bids post-auction, bidding directly at foreclosure sales, and buying from Certificate of Title holders. Each approach varies in risk, cost, tax implications, and…
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Miami Real Estate Hotspot for Global Wealth
Miami captured 8.7% of international buyer views in the US during Q1 2025. Florida’s no state income tax boosts Miami’s appeal to high-net-worth international investors.
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Proyectos inteligentes para aumentar el valor de tu vivienda
Las mejoras estratégicas en el hogar pueden incrementar el valor, la plusvalía y la facilidad de venta. Entre las principales reformas destacan la limpieza y el orden, sumar metros útiles, mejorar la eficiencia energética, pintar, optimizar la fachada, renovar puertas exteriores, modernizar la cocina e instalar tecnología inteligente. Estas mejoras no solo aumentan el valor…
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Construction Costs Should Predict Housing Prices Across Cities. They Don’t. Here’s Proof.
Research analyzing 75 years of data shows that construction costs—materials, labor, and builder margins—have little impact on U.S. housing prices. Since the late 1970s, housing prices have outpaced building costs, and cities with similar construction costs can have vastly different home prices. Regional housing affordability is driven mainly by factors other than construction expenses, which…
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