According to Florida Realtors, in April 2018, Florida's housing sector reported more closed sales, higher median prices and more new listings from owners ready to enter the market.



"Not enough for-sale inventory, especially in the range for first-time homebuyers, is an ongoing challenge for many local housing markets," said 2018 Florida Realtors President Christine Hansen. "Pent-up demand continues to put upward pressure on prices. In April, sellers continued to…

Imagine what it would look like to have a multibillion-dollar company send you a check every month for the next 25 years. Is the idea of having companies like Walgreens, McDonald's, or Bank of America sending you monthly rent checks enticing? It should be — the peace of mind this could give you is likely far superior to that offered by a local or regional commercial business tenant. With a publicly traded tenant, you could look at its stock ticker to track what…

Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist, says the 30-year fixed mortgage rate remained at 4.55 percent. "The minimal movement of mortgage rates in these last three weeks reflects the current economic nirvana of a tight labor market, solid economic growth and restrained inflation," he said. "As we head into late…

According to the Miami Association of Realtors, Miami existing condominium and total luxury home sales increased in February 2018.



Miami-Dade County existing condominium sales--which are competing with one of the most robust new construction markets in the country -- rose for the fourth consecutive month in February. Miami luxury $1-million-and-up sales jumped 31 percent, from 116 in February 2017 to 152 in February 2018.…

How to win a real estate bidding war in today’s home buying market is a fine art. From Los Angeles to San Francisco to Boston offering a home’s asking price is just the starting point in negotiations.

In Long Beach, California, Breanna LePante of Nook Real Estate recently got her client’s offer for a 1,000 square foot condominium to stand out from 21 competing offers. How did she do it? I always have my buyers write a nice letter to the seller…

Florida's commercial real estate industry contributed $189.4 billion to the state's economy in 2017, the third most of any state in the nation, according to an annual economic impact study.

Only California and Texas generated more, the survey from a George Mason University professor in Virginia funded by the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks found.

The Sunshine State also ranked third of the 50 states in direct spending -- including labor, materials and…

Things to Check When Viewing a House

It's easy to get emotional and forget to look at everything when you've found a beautiful home that matches your wish list. When buying a home, an inspection by a certified Home Inspector is a must. Knowing in advance some of the items the inspector will be looking at will enable you to screen potential homes more easily during viewings.…

Real estate is one of the oldest and most reliable forms of investment. From the first moment that someone created an ownership deed for a piece of property and then later sold it for a profit, it has held appeal for every would-be investor.

Making the most of a real estate investment is heavily centered on the investors. There are several reasons why so many more people feel…

A growing and dynamic city like Miami needs a diversified and ample housing market to keep up with demand. The city’s existing housing market is uneven: there’s tremendous inventory in certain sectors, while in others — like modestly priced single-family homes — there’s not nearly enough. The imbalance has not dampened new construction in South Florida, however, as aggressive and creative developers are working to give Miami residents the housing that is needed and wanted. Those developers…

Over 200,000 U.S. Homes Flipped in 2017



According to ATTOM Data Solution's Q4 and Year-End 2017 U.S. Home Flipping Report, 207,088 U.S. single family homes and condos were flipped in 2017, up 1 percent from the 204,167 home flips in 2016 to the highest level since 2006 -- an 11-year high.



The 207,088 homes flipped in 2017 represented 5.9 percent of all single family home and condo sales during the year, up…

Royal Caribbean Cruises just hit a construction milestone with its sleek new Terminal A at PortMiami. Royal Caribbean and building contractor Suffolk celebrated in January with a party to commemorate reaching the highest construction point of the $247 million state-of-the-art terminal.

The cruise terminal is…

According to CBRE's newly released Americas Investor Intentions Survey 2018, a prolonged period of U.S. economic growth, as well as tax cuts and favorable regulatory changes, means that commercial real estate investors are more positive going into 2018 than they were at the start of last year.



The 2018 survey results reveal that the largest share (45%) of investors plan to increase their level of acquisitions in the Americas compared…

Sales and median home prices both increased to close out 2017, according to the latest report from Florida Realtors. 

“Florida’s economy is growing, the jobs outlook remains strong and more people are moving to the Sunshine State,” said 2018 Florida Realtors President Christine Hansen. “And while mortgage interest rates are rising, they are still at favorably low levels.…

Florida remained the top destination of foreign buyers purchasing U.S. residential real estate in 2017, with 22 percent of all foreign buyers who bought residential property in the United States. Florida Realtors®  latest report, the 2017 Profile of International Residential Real Estate Activity in Florida, finds that international sales hit $24.2 billion…

Thinking of selling a home in the spring? Then now is a good time to get in the yard and prepare the landscaping. Many home sellers focus on indoor projects and forget that the first thing potential buyers see is the home’s curb appeal – the landscaping and yard.

Fall is the best time to lay the groundwork for a springtime yard that will attract buyers, according to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute. Attractive landscaping can help improve curb appeal,…

Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don't let the best slip through your fingers.

You’ve worked hard to get your home ready for sale and to price it properly. With any luck, offers will come quickly. You’ll need to review each carefully to determine its strengths and drawbacks and pick one to accept. Here’s a plan for evaluating offers.

1. Understand the process.

All offers are negotiable, as your agent will tell you. When you…

Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don't let the best slip through your fingers.

You’ve worked hard to get your home ready for sale and to price it properly. With any luck, offers will come quickly. You’ll need to review each carefully to determine its strengths and drawbacks and pick one to accept. Here’s a plan for evaluating offers.

1. Understand the process.

All offers are negotiable, as your agent will tell you. When you…

Brightline higher-speed passenger trains will start running its introductory service Saturday with fares starting at $10.

That will buy a one-way ticket in the…