South Florida Law Blog

The battle between the ever-shrinking housing supply in the United States against the rapidly increasing number of buyers has led to home prices rising. Adding this to the smaller land supply makes the already undesirable situation for those living in the country’s urban centers much worse. Affordability Is Still an Issue The JCHS State of the Nation’s Housing report shows […]

Despite the recent interest rate cuts, U.S. home sales dropped more than expected in September. A new study sheds light on the typical American homeowner now staying in their home much longer and its considerable impact on the housing market. A Growing Problem: Low Supply, Higher Prices Redfin conducted the study and determined that the typical American homeowner has spent […]

Forever 21, the 35-year old trendy teen apparel and accessory global retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, closing a third of its 534 U.S. stores. This could potentially make way for commercial offices, housing or even medical marijuana facilities (yes, brokers have had these inquiries). The retailer has stores in South Florida malls including Aventura, Sawgrass Mills, and […]

The popularity of flipping homes, by purchasers and investors, has increased significantly since investors have recognized the profit that can come from buying, fixing up, and then selling a distressed home. The taboo market of flipping houses has recently seen its own makeover and is now becoming a more accepted and reliable source of housing. how to flip homes Learning […]

The United Nations Climate Action Summit began this past Monday, amid young activists like sixteen-year-old Greta Thunberg who has held massive climate change action rallies worldwide. While some may not believe in climate change, it is hard to ignore the distinct severe weather patterns we have been experiencing. Florida, and particularly South Florida, has been affected by flooding. The question […]

South Florida is positioned to continue as a prime restaurant haven as international restaurant expansions continue not only in Miami, but also in Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. More than 44 million tourists spent an average of $315 a person on food and beverage during their visits, for an estimated total of $8.8 billion. As a result, more and more […]

With its warm climate, Florida is appealing for our aging population, especially the elderly. In fact, Florida is the national leader in drawing senior citizens from other states as permanent residents. According to a recent survey, baby boomers who are mostly now in their 50s and 60s, and older seniors are fueling rapid growth in the south Florida real estate […]

After seeing its stock plummet 85% over the past two years, Realogy, the largest residential real estate brokerage company in America, has partnered with Amazon, the largest online retailer in the world, in an effort to revitalize its sales and reestablish itself as the preeminent real estate industry giant. What Is Realogy? Realogy, which owns brands such as Coldwell Banker, […]