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02/17/2023

Real estate values in wealthy neighborhoods are reflecting broader pandemic migration.

Miami’s Star Island has long lived up to its name. From Shaquille O’Neal to Rosie O’Donnell, the exclusive enclave only accessible by gated bridge has drawn the rich and famous for decades. And yet, Ken Griffin’s move south from Chicago has launched the neighborhood into a new stratosphere, ...

02/10/2023

Florida’s real estate market has seen unprecedented price rises during the last few years, as a result of a lack of supply and high demand.

While Florida’s mild temperature, cheap taxes, and natural attractions have historically enticed newcomers to the state, if affordable housing challenges continue to prevail across the state, these enticing elements may go away.

Florida home values have risen by about 80% over the past 5 years and a positive trend is forecasted for the next 5 years.

02/08/2023

The good news is, there are options for homeowners struggling to find satisfactory insurance

12/16/2022

We have gathered resources and info to help you recover and rebuild — including FEMA help, small-business loans, unemployment assistance and more.

Information to Help You in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ian We have gathered resources and info to help you recover and rebuild — including FEMA help, small-business loans, unemployment assistance and more.   Latest disaster updates   License renewal deadline extended again. DBPR Secretary Melanie...

12/09/2022

COVID-19 has turned out to be an unexpected boon for the residential real estate market and yet another hurdle for out-priced home buyers.

Months of stay-at-home orders, growing numbers of infections and deaths, working remotely while the kids are attending school in the next room, stop-and-start business closures, and no end in sight to the COVID-19 pandemic have all had an unexpected — and seismic — impact on Miami-Dade’s real ...

11/15/2022

Housing bubbles are a tricky phenomenon. As a market gathers steam and prices increase, it remains a matter of debate whether that market is overvalued and flooded with speculation, or it’s simply experiencing robust demand.

Of course, once a bubble bursts, it’s all obvious in hindsight.

Housing bubbles are a tricky phenomenon. As a market gathers steam and prices increase, it remains a matter of debate whether that market is overvalued and flooded with speculation, or it’s simply experiencing robust demand.   Of course, once a bubble bursts, it’s all obvious in hindsight. One ...

11/08/2022

Southwest Florida has already answered the immediate question after Hurricane Ian slammed into the coast, Will we rebuild? The answer — yes, of course — is practically a given in storm-prone Florida, despite the double whammy of an exploding population on the coast and climate change raising the risk of hurricanes with deadly coastal flooding.

Southwest Florida has already answered the immediate question after Hurricane Ian slammed into the coast, killing dozens of people and destroying thousands of homes with record-high storm surge: Will we rebuild? The answer — yes, of course — is practically a given in storm-prone Florida, despite...

11/01/2022

With stocks dipping and inflation climbing, you might wonder if buying rental property is a good place to park your money. There’s a lot to consider, from rising mortgage interest rates to local markets to finding reliable tenants. There can also be surprise expenses. Here are some answers to common questions about buying rental property. 👇

If you have your financial house in order, especially as interest rates climb, rental properties can be a good long-term investment.

08/24/2022

As the housing market adjusts to a post-pandemic norm with higher mortgage rates, housing market potential will subside from recent highs, but those highs were the exception and not the norm.

“Compared with last year, more new-home supply is entering the market, increasing housing market potential by 1,400 potential home sales.”

08/17/2022

Great question! Title insurance is never transferable when ownership changes or when there’s a new owner. A title insurance policy actually terminates when the legal title on a property changes!

08/10/2022

When it comes to making an offer on a property, even experienced homebuyers need reminders.

Here are the most important things you need to make sure homebuyers knows before they make an offer.

Here are the most important things you need to make sure homebuyers knows before they make an offer.

08/05/2022

While title insurance may be less understood by homebuyers, who may see it as just another fee involved in the closing process, it’s important for them to understand the many benefits title insurance provides and the dangers that can be incurred without it.

Title insurance has the lowest loss rates than other forms of insurance.