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With the rise of remote work and a younger generation of digital nomads spending time away from home, small spaces that offer flexible living are making a comeback. As travel restrictions ease, buyers are looking for homes that provide ownership on their terms, with the ability to home-share or rent out their unit to pay the bills while jet-setting.
As of Sept. 30, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) had collected $229.6 in dues from its 1.542 million members, according to a RealTrends report.
Among the 51 metro areas surveyed in October, closed transactions were down 6.4% from September, nearly twice the average pre-pandemic decline of 3.3% between 2015 and 2019, RE/MAX said, citing its National Housing Report.
Florida’s housing market continues to report rising median prices, more cash sales and tight inventory, according to the latest housing data from Florida Realtors.
The world’s wealthiest dog is about to get a little richer. Worth nearly half a billion dollars, the German shepherd named Gunther VI recently listed the former Miami estate of Madonna for $31.75 million, according to a press release.
“Avatar” fans who have dreamt of living in the lush world of Pandora might be in luck, as a five-acre property inspired by the 2009 blockbuster film is now up for grabs, according to a press release.
Sales have launched for units in Brickell’s new 35-story luxury condominium complex. Led by Harvey Hernandez, Newgard Development Group will construct the building under its newest brand name, Lofty Miami.
Despite low inventory, real estate transactions showed substantial gains in the third quarter compared to the same period in 2019.
Florida is home to the fifth most expensive ZIP code in the United States, according to a new PropertyShark report. The annual report ranks the 100 priciest ZIP codes in the U.S.
MG Developer recently broke ground on Metro Parc, a new 10-story residential apartment complex in Hialeah.
Fort Lauderdale recently became home to NFL star Joey Bosa, a defensive end for the Los Angeles Chargers. Bosa purchased a luxurious waterfront estate for $5.85 million, according to a report from Realtor.com. The listing agent, Tim Elmes with
Sales to foreign buyers in South Florida were strong in 2021, despite the year’s global COVID-19 travel bans. The Miami mega-region outperformed Florida and the nation in international sales, according to the latest Profile of International Home Buyers by
Tampa Bay Buccaneers co-owner Darcie Glazer Kassewitz and her husband, Joel Kassewitz, are selling their Palm Beach mansion for $55 million, according to a report on Realtor.com. The property is currently in pending status. “The main part that sets
The supply of affordable homes on the market rose a record 13% in the third quarter as mortgage forbearance programs ended, prompting low-cost homeowners to put their properties on the market.
Atlanta’s Rodney Mason, who serves as vice president of mortgage lending with Guaranteed Rate, was named treasurer of the nonprofit, while Anita Blue, who works as an agent and credit restoration consultant at Cap Tex Realty, was named national vice president.
What was your most interesting job before going into real estate? I worked one summer at a high-end architect firm. This gave me the opportunity to learn behind the scenes how a beautiful home is built from the
