Maji's Market Minute

08/05/2026

Every year we joke that it’s our fake retirement… sort of. We never completely unplug, and somehow this is where I get my best ideas.

Great music. Good books. Forest trails. Sunsets. Great food. Quiet moments. And us.
A collection of perfectly imperfect moments.
This is our happy place. 🌲

07/21/2026

June market stats are in.🏡

What stood out is that sales increased while new listings declined.

As always, Miami isn’t one market. Different neighborhoods and price points continue to tell different stories.

If you’re curious about what’s happening in your area, I’m always happy to help.

07/19/2026

In Miami many local empty nesters are trading their single family homes for large luxury condos, moving to another part of FL, out of state or out of the country. It just depends like any other demographic. I’ve been a Miami Realtor since 1993.

Well-off boomers are increasingly upsizing their homes as they age, either buying bigger ones or financing additions to their existing properties.

In the process, they are rewriting the rules of retirement and aging, when people are expected to move into smaller homes to save money.

Boomers make up the largest share of home buyers in the U.S.—an aspect of a housing market that is out of reach for younger buyers, but well within the economic powers of an older generation that controls the bulk of the nation’s wealth.

Downsizers account for a slightly larger share of older home buyers, but the upsizers are quickly gaining momentum. About 7% of buyers ages 61 to 70 said the main reason they chose their new home was because they wanted more space, up from 4% for that age group in 2016, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Interior designer Wendy Glaister noticed her empty-nest clients starting to upsize after the Covid-19 pandemic. Lockdowns made them appreciate time with loved ones, and the spread of remote work made it possible for adult children to visit for longer stretches. Couples now see their late-in-life residences as their dream homes.

“It is a celebration of their life and achievements and being able to invest in themselves,” Glaister said. “If it’s not the right thing and you downsize, it’s almost like a sentence.”

Financial adviser April Tardiff, who's had eight clients retire this year—with every single of them upsizing—said, “The historic retirement play of sell your home and buy a smaller one just isn’t happening.”

Read more at the link in comments.

06/14/2026

Miami is a study in contrasts.

No two neighborhoods are the same.

Some are defined by the shade of mature trees arching over quiet streets. Others by the energy of people gathering in cafés, parks, and village centers. Some offer room to spread out and grow, while others draw you closer to the water and the rhythm of city life.

Over the decades, while helping relocation clients discover South Florida, I’ve watched people arrive thinking they were searching for a house, only to discover they were really searching for a lifestyle.

A sense of place.

A sense of community.

A place that feels like home.

As a Miami native and Realtor since 1993, I’ve had the privilege of helping people put down roots in neighborhoods across our city and watching those choices shape their lives, and often their long term value over time. Having lived in many of these communities myself, I’ve come to appreciate how differently each one experiences Miami.

Whether it’s Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Morningside, the UES, South Miami, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Miami Beach, or somewhere else entirely, the right neighborhood is often the one that reflects how you want to live.

If you could choose any Miami neighborhood, where would you be?







Most images from my personal Miami photo archive, 2004–2026.

06/11/2026

Toured a property this week that felt like stepping back in time. This lot felt like a private park, not a residential home. These are truly rare.

Some homes are impressive because of their size or finishes. Others are memorable because of how they make you feel. This one was magical. The moment I stepped onto this property, everything seemed to slow down.

There’s an almost inexplicable sense of calm that comes from being surrounded by something that has evolved over decades that's increasingly rare to find, and not easily duplicated.

In a city that continues to grow and evolve at lightening speed, places like this remind us that some of the most valuable features aren't always found inside the house.

Sometimes it's the feeling a property creates.

If you're looking for a home that offers more than just square footage message me.

05/08/2026

This property had a ton of potential but needed work.

There were higher offers on the table, including a couple from developers.

I had a sense the sellers wanted a family to end up here… so we positioned our offer accordingly.

It worked.

Sometimes understanding what matters matters more than price.

04/26/2026

This was my favorite home when I was in high school.

Back then it sat on acres of land, surrounded by mature trees, with this coral rock home at the center.

What’s always stood out about this neighborhood is how it was designed around the trees, streets and homes built to work with them. They’re a big part of what makes it so desirable.

Real estate is in my blood, but what’s changed is how we define value.

I’m seeing buyers pay more attention to how a property lives over time, things like shade, layout, and long term costs, much earlier in the process.

It doesn’t change the decision, but it changes what people look at when they’re making it.

The “Maji’c” is knowing what matters before the market does.

Maji Ramos
Realtor since 1993 | 2nd Generation | Miami native

04/24/2026

Nature is the new luxury.

Not because it’s trendy but because it takes time to create, and even longer to replace.

Mature canopy like this can take decades to develop, creating shade, privacy, and a completely different living experience.

This is in the same neighborhood as a home I’ve always loved as a kid. Completely different style, but the same sense of canopy and livability.

It’s not something you notice in photos, it’s something you feel in person.

More buyers are starting to look at homes like this differently, not just as beautiful, but as long term value.

If that’s how you’re thinking about your next purchase, I’m happy to share what I’m seeing in the market.

Maji Sold

04/24/2026

Nature is the new luxury.

Not because it’s trendy but because it takes time to create, and even longer to replace.

Mature canopy like this can take decades to develop, creating shade, privacy, and a completely different living experience.

This is in the same neighborhood as a home I’ve always loved as a kid. Completely different style, but the same sense of canopy and livability.

It’s not something you notice in photos, it’s something you feel in person.

More buyers are starting to look at homes like this differently, not just as beautiful, but as long term value.

If that’s how you’re thinking about your next purchase, I’m happy to share what I’m seeing in the market.

Maji Sold

04/23/2026

One of my favorite things about Miami.. getting to experience spaces most people don’t even know about yet 🌿