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As I was in court the other day, I couldn’t help but laugh as condo associations are now turning the tables on the banks. You see the banks are not exactly the best kind of homeowner. They don’t like to clean their pools, maintain their property… or pay their HOA dues. The judge even commented on the irony and the […]

We are in a percolating real estate cycle which is clearly symbiotic with the economy. For some, the economy is going quite well. For example, those who have 401(k)s are generally impressed with how they have grown this year, as well as those individuals who are savers and have found that they can earn 5% in traditional money market accounts […]

There seems to be a pricing disconnect between would be homebuyers and sellers these days. Why? Homebuyers want to offer lower contract offers and yet sellers still want to obtain higher than normal sale prices as they enjoyed last year. Although mortgage interest rates near 7%, buyers still face elevated sale prices. What are the reasons for continued, elevated sales […]

“Branded” housing is definitely in vogue in South Florida. In the luxury residential real estate market, purchasers seek brand names such as Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, Porsche, and Aston Martin as they consider homes.   The number of hotel branded residences, for example, doubled from 2010 and 2020. Why? Such high-end residences provide an array of services, ranging from spas […]

The recent lifting of pandemic related international travel to the United States has created huge anticipation of an influx of foreign investment within South Florida. Although foreign buyers in Florida make up approximately 5% of the dollar value of sales,  analysts predict that, with the easing of travel restrictions, international buyers will flood the South Florida housing market, making the […]

Do you have a decent size garage? Are you looking for extra rental income? Well, look no more! There is a growing trend to convert garages into an accessory dwelling unit (or “ADUs”) to rent. What exactly is an ADU? Picture Courtesy WC Studios An ADU is a smaller, independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a […]

Published: September 2, 2021 8:59 am on WPLG Local 10 by Authors Kathleen Corso & Kristi Krueger WESTON, Fla. – Condos, apartments and single family homes: Demand for every kind of housing in South Florida has been soaring, but some experts see signs of a shift. Last month, property sales in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties dropped compared to July 2020. “I […]

Since late last year, residential properties in South Florida ranging from $1 million plus to over $15 million have been selling at incredible pace. Single family sales doubled, with average sales prices increasing 20.1% from $2.55 million to $3.06 million, with all cash deals more than doubling. While high-end condo market sales are arguably outpacing single family home, the overall […]