Residential Real Estate

The University of Florida’s significant presence in Gainesville shapes the local real estate market in ways that reach far beyond student housing, according to international real estate expert Trisha Roy. As one of only 68 Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) instructors worldwide, Roy contends that the “college town” identity both stabilizes and restricts Gainesville’s economic ...

A new trend is emerging as East Coast boat owners realize they can purchase weekend homes on Fort Myers Beach for less than their monthly marina fees, creating an opportunity that is changing the luxury market’s buyer demographics. Justin O’Hara of Premier Plus Realty recently observed this shift while showing a Fort Lauderdale client a ...

The ultra-luxury real estate market in Miami Beach is seeing a significant trend toward cash transactions, reflecting advanced wealth management strategies among high net worth buyers, according to Michael Leduc of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. In a recent interview, Leduc discussed how this cash-driven environment is impacting luxury property deals. “I would say 90% of ...

Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact in 2022 triggered a demographic shift that continues to shape Southwest Florida’s real estate market, according to local expert Olivia Kaplan. The storm’s psychological effect on recent transplants has been as influential as its physical destruction, altering buyer behavior and market conditions. “A lot of these individuals that moved down from ...

What lies ahead for Miami’s residential market? According to Joey Waknin, Realtor Associate at United Realty Group, Inc., the landscape is experiencing a significant correction, opening new opportunities for buyers who were previously unable to compete. In a recent interview, Waknin discussed emerging trends and what market participants should anticipate in the coming months. “We’re ...

Recent shifts in buyer behavior are revealing key trends in Miami’s real estate market, according to Joey Waknin, Realtor Associate at United Realty Group, Inc. In a recent interview, Waknin shared insights on how evolving consumer demands and financial realities are shaping the local housing landscape. Market Overview “I’m seeing the entire cycle from initial ...

Even Miami’s most affluent property owners are feeling the effects of high interest rates, with some now facing monthly mortgage payments so large they are reconsidering their real estate holdings. Luxury real estate experts Carolina Lopez and Katherine Lopez of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty report that 7.5% interest rates are prompting financial reassessments even in ...

The rental platform industry is undergoing a significant transformation as companies shift from basic listing services to comprehensive AI-driven experiences. Rentberry, which has raised nearly $40 million across multiple funding rounds, is preparing to launch what may be the most ambitious AI integration yet in the mid-to-long-term rental space: a conversational agent designed to handle ...

What lies ahead for Miami’s luxury real estate market? Ignacio Villanueva, Senior Director of Luxury Sales at Compass, believes the landscape is at a distinct turning point that challenges traditional market expectations. In a recent interview, Villanueva shared insights on the trends shaping Miami’s high-end real estate and what participants should anticipate in the coming ...

The ultra-luxury market in Miami is seeing growth that surpasses previous benchmarks, according to Ana Bozovic, founder and owner of Analytics Miami. In a recent interview, Bozovic offered her perspective on how rapid price increases at the highest end are reshaping the city’s real estate landscape. “Single family houses past $3,000 a square foot didn’t ...

What lies ahead for Central Florida’s housing market? Freddie Crespo, a realtor and broker with Investor’s Real Estate LLC, believes the region is nearing a pivotal transition that could alter the market by 2027 or 2028. In a recent interview, Crespo shared his perspective on emerging trends and what buyers and sellers should expect in ...

The Tampa Bay rental market is undergoing a notable correction, with prices falling 7-8% in many areas compared to last year, according to local property management expert Lei Cheng. In a recent interview, Cheng discussed how the end of remote work policies and an influx of former vacation homes are changing the local rental landscape. ...

Local real estate expert Veldin “Dean” Miskic, co-founder of Pelican Vista Realty, recently shared insights comparing waterfront and dry lot properties in Cape Coral, highlighting significant value differences that many buyers may overlook. In an exclusive interview, Miskic explained how water access leads to pricing disparities that can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars between ...

Local real estate expert Shawn Bhakta of RE/MAX Presidential recently shared insights comparing single-family homes and condominiums across Broward County. In an exclusive interview, Bhakta highlighted notable performance differences between property types that buyers and investors should consider in today’s market. “Some parts of Pembroke Pines and Miramar are still flying off the shelf in three ...

Ongoing political instability and rising safety concerns in New York are fueling a steady migration to South Florida, with local real estate professionals noting that many buyers are leaving behind deteriorating conditions in the nation’s largest city. Nisachol DeVivo of Marx Realty Group Inc. has seen this migration trend accelerate in recent years, with clients ...