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Fashion houses dip into Miami residential market

Miami’s reputation as a hot fashion city has been growing in recent years, with a number of well-known designers calling it home as well as the 2016 launch of the Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College. But outside of the

Man’s best roommate? Survey shows dogs influence housing choices

Feeding, cleaning up after, visiting doctors, taking trips to the playground. Yes, dog ownership is much like caring for a child, but it’s still often shrugged off as less of a commitment than parenting a human — some even

Growing domestic interest in Miami luxury real estate: a Q&A with Million Dollar Listing Miami’s Chad Carroll

Miami is one of the hottest international real estate markets in the U.S., with a reputation for attracting buyers from a number of countries including Colombia, Venezuela and the United Kingdom. However, domestic interest is also growing in the city, specifically

Home renting is at a 50-year high, report finds

Due to lingering effects of the 2008 housing crisis, renting has become a widely popular option for those hoping to combine an independent lifestyle with affordability. In fact, more Americans are actually renting a home than at any point

Down payment misconceptions may deter first-time homebuyers

Over the last decade, homeownership rates in the U.S. have fallen drastically, with an average of 63.4 percent in 2016 compared to 69 percent in 2004. The 2008 financial crisis has been largely blamed for the swift decline, but

Miami area packs list of most-expensive Florida ZIP codes for renters

Recent data from Yardi Matrix shows that the Miami area is the most expensive in Florida for renters, with 19 of the top 50 ZIP codes falling in Miami-Dade County. The most expensive is in Coral Gables, where the

Not just millennials: Baby boomers want walkable neighborhoods too, study says

Millennials are known for their desire to live in cities with busy nightlife and easy access to outdoor activities. But this need doesn’t only apply to Generation Y — it turns out baby boomers want walkability in their neighborhoods as

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Here’s how long it takes Miami homeowners to break even on their purchase

Now more than ever, residents of large American cities face a conundrum when deciding whether to rent or buy. Renting is increasingly popular in major markets as housing prices in these desirable areas keep creeping up. Now, Zillow has

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Why Don’t Americans Move Anymore? Here Are 3 Theories

Americans are moving less often than ever before, and this new trend in decreasing mobility is having a major effect on the real estate industry. About 11 percent of Americans moved between 2015 and 2016, a decrease of 6

Home flipping hits two-year low as profits dip, study says

Despite a slight increase in recent months, home flipping has now hit a two-year low, and home flippers are seeing lower returns on their investment, according to the Q1 2017 U.S. Home Flipping Report by ATTOM Data Solutions. Home

Miami and climate change: 30 percent of homes could be underwater by 2100, report says

When a home is referred to as “underwater,” it generally means that a homeowner owes more on the mortgage than the home is worth. In the future, the term might take on a new, much more literal meaning. With

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Cool, neutral paint colors may help increase home sales, study says

Choosing the right paint colors can make a major difference when it comes to home sales, according to a Zillow study. Zillow conducted its 2017 Paint Color Analysis of more than 32,000 photos of U.S. homes sold between 2010

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The 3 Miami markets where condo sales rose

Single-family homes buoyed the Miami housing market in the first quarter of 2017 as condo sales continue to slide. But there are still some bright spots in the local condo market, as three submarkets showed gains in their condo

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Three masterplan community trends that are attracting new residents

Masterplan community developers are looking to expand the amenities and conveniences offered to residents in order to bring in new buyers. According to John Burns Real Estate Consulting, there are three major features that developers are offering in their

Miami is the No. 1 city for job seekers, study says

Despite being unaffordable for many working-class individuals and families, Miami is considered to be the best city for job seekers in 2017, according to a new report by the website Indeed.com. The job posting site crunched the numbers for

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Home starts drop as Miami looks to correct its overbuilding issues

New home starts continue to fall through the first quarter of 2017 as the Miami market deals with an excess of unsold inventory, according to the newest numbers released by Dodge Data & Analytics. Housing construction in March fell

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