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Rudi Davis
08 Nov 2025

While many real estate professionals concentrate on established markets like West Palm Beach, one local agent is focused on an often-overlooked area she believes is on the brink of significant transformation. Nisachol DeVivo of Marx Realty Group Inc. says Lake Worth Beach is the last undervalued opportunity in Palm Beach County, likely to change as ...

Rudi Davis
08 Nov 2025

As Central Florida’s housing market adjusts to post-pandemic shifts and ongoing affordability concerns, potential buyers are weighing when to make their next move. Freddie Crespo, a realtor and broker with Investor’s Real Estate LLC, recently offered his perspective on market timing and opportunities, drawing from his experience through multiple real estate cycles since 1996. Market ...

Rudi Davis
08 Nov 2025

Local real estate expert Veldin “Dean” Miskic, co-founder of Pelican Vista Realty, recently shared insights on key concerns in Cape Coral’s property market. In an exclusive interview, Miskic addressed common questions and clarified misinformation circulating among residents and investors via social media and national headlines. Market Status Overview “There’s a lot of false information out ...

Rudi Davis
06 Nov 2025

The affordable housing market in Florida faces a significant supply shortage that developers are not addressing, despite broad recognition of the crisis, according to Justin Ford, Founder and CEO of Pax Properties, LLC. In a recent interview, Ford detailed the major barriers to workforce housing and described his approach to addressing the issue. “Everyone’s talking ...

Rudi Davis
06 Nov 2025

The definition of luxury real estate in South Florida has changed significantly, with the minimum entry point for waterfront luxury properties rising from $1 million to $2.5 million over the past two decades. This reflects broader market dynamics that have shifted the luxury landscape in areas such as Aventura and Sunny Isles Beach, according to ...

Rudi Davis
06 Nov 2025

The South Florida luxury market is experiencing a pronounced split, with single-family waterfront properties outperforming older condominiums, which are now facing a crisis due to new reserve requirements and increasing assessments. Ruth Abeckjerr, broker-owner of Miami Connections Realty LLC, describes the condo market as “flat” and challenged by regulatory changes that could lead to further ...

Rudi Davis
06 Nov 2025

The Cove neighborhood in Panama City is drawing renewed attention from investors and renovation-minded buyers, despite challenges that have previously discouraged mainstream interest, according to Michele Monastra, a realtor with Epique Realty Inc. In a recent interview, Monastra discussed the waterfront community’s untapped potential and the factors behind its growing appeal to those open to ...

Rudi Davis
06 Nov 2025

A significant shift in what qualifies as middle-class housing is happening in Wellington, where local real estate expert Alan Monica of RE/MAX Prestige Realty now identifies $600,000 as the starting price for an affordable family home. This change is altering who can access Wellington’s highly regarded school districts and family-oriented neighborhoods. “It’s hard to really ...

Rudi Davis
06 Nov 2025

As days on market increase and competition intensifies, one Southwest Florida real estate expert is finding consistent success by prioritizing personal branding over traditional sales tactics. Samantha Hoagland Corrochano of The Dellatore Real Estate Company explains how a shift in marketing focus has become a key factor in outperforming the local market. Samantha Hoagland Corrochano ...

Rudi Davis
05 Nov 2025

National media coverage of housing market struggles is creating a disconnect between buyer expectations and market realities in South Florida, according to Ashla Johnson, a licensed broker with Couture Realty Advisors. Johnson describes how mainstream news consumption is driving unrealistic buyer behavior that complicates transactions across the region. “Buyers know that, right? They’re turning on ...

Rudi Davis
05 Nov 2025

A significant new cost is impacting Wellington’s real estate market as insurance companies tighten requirements, forcing sellers with older roofs to complete costly replacements before listing their homes. Brian Wilder, team leader at Keller Williams Realty Wellington, says this represents a fundamental change in how transactions are structured and financed. Twenty-Year Roof Limit Becomes a ...

Rudi Davis
05 Nov 2025

While national headlines focus on housing market struggles, South Florida’s luxury real estate sector is showing resilience, according to Ashla Johnson, a licensed broker with Couture Realty Advisors. In a recent interview, Johnson described how the high-end market’s distinct dynamics have created a disconnect from the challenges facing mainstream housing. “The luxury market, I feel ...

Rudi Davis
05 Nov 2025

What lies ahead for the luxury real estate market in Fort Lauderdale? According to Kevin O’Neil, a Realtor with Balistreri Real Estate, the landscape is showing early signs of recovery despite broader market headwinds. In a recent interview, O’Neil provided insights into emerging trends and what buyers and sellers should expect in the coming months. ...

Rudi Davis
05 Nov 2025

The residential market in Southwest Florida is undergoing what local expert Billee Silva describes as a necessary correction, following the extraordinary buying activity during the pandemic. In a recent interview, Silva shared her perspective on how this market adjustment is changing the real estate landscape and why many sellers are finding it difficult to adapt. ...

Steve Marcinuk
04 Nov 2025

A noticeable shift is underway in Manhattan’s luxury housing market as cryptocurrency millionaires and other new wealth holders increasingly choose townhouses over traditional co-op and condominium buildings, according to Steven Tanen, an associate attorney at Starr Associates LLP who specializes in high-end residential transactions. This trend highlights a disconnect between how modern wealth is generated ...