Who’s buying real estate in this economy?

1.  Foreign Investors The U.S remains the safest country in the world to buy hard assets – due to two centuries of uninterrupted private ownership.  Latin Americans, Europeans, Canadians and Russian nationals are among the buyers that appreciate Miami’s sun and coastline at relatively favorable exchange rates.  During the first half of 2011, there were 439 sales in Miami above $2M – a 13% increase over last year. 2.  2nd & 3rd Home Buyers Miami and... Read More

3 Mistakes Landlords Make in getting their property rented

Bad Pictures  - 90+% of all renters begin their search online, which means your property is competing with thousands of other properties available during any short period of time.  Any professional real estate agent should have a good camera, and a good eye – and if not, you’re missing an opportunity to get traffic to your property.  Miami is a very visual market, and if your property doesn’t look good online, you’ll get less traffic, and less offers. Property... Read More

Rentals attracting more Investors to Miami Housing market

A new report by TD Bank Financial highlights an increasingly attractive market for Miami real estate investors.  Homeownership is down, more renters are entering the market every month, and the trend is expected to continue for the next 2-3 years.  Read More

Brickell Mall to Start Construction 2nd Q 2012

Brickell CitiCentre Brickell CitiCentre, the massive 4.6 million square foot mixed-use development will begin development in the 2nd quarter of 2012, according to the developer’s local architect, Arquitectonica.  The project, to be built on a four-block area northeast of Mary Brickell Village, and is expected to include major retail, restaurants, a theatre, office towers, rental apartments, luxury condos,  and a 5-star hotel.   Brickell residents will closely watch the... Read More