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Zillow: Most home buyers middle-aged, married, college-educated

The average American home buyer is 45 years old, married or partnered, college-educated and likely to purchase a home located in the South, according to Zillow’s 2021 Consumer Housing Trends Report.  Individuals ages 30-39 make up the largest population

Florida cities dominate ‘Best Places to Retire’ list

The Sunshine State is still the nation’s most desirable place to retire, according to recent data from U.S. News & World Report. Florida metro areas secured eight of the top 10 spots on U.S. News’ 2021-2022 Best Places to

More homebuyers choosing to live in diverse neighborhoods

As more house hunters are opting to live in socially, racially and culturally diverse communities, developers are formulating strategies to list more inclusive properties on the market, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.  Developers’ strategies include

Influx of foreign buyers expected to flock to condos, developer says

Florida real estate was a hot commodity for international buyers in 2021, and it’s about to get even hotter — especially the luxury condominium market, according to Rishi Kapoor, CEO of Location Ventures.  Earlier this year, the National Association

Bidding wars eased in September dropping to a 2021 low

Boston and Raleigh had the highest bidding-war rates, as the rate fell to a 2021 low.

Making Moves: Julie Ann Giachetti joins ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

Palm Beach Realtor Julie Ann Giachetti of JAG Luxury Homes Group has joined ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. Giachetti’s real estate career spans three decades with over $1 billion in closed sales, according to a press release. She specializes in

Renier Casanova

What was your most interesting job before going into real estate?   Throughout my early professional years, I worked for the finest names in Luxury: Prada, Valentino and Gucci. As I look back, I think that was such an

‘Undercover Billionaire’ buys pair of multifamily Heights properties

A Florida billionaire has purchased a pair of multifamily apartment complexes in the Heights, according to a press release. Grant Cardone, known to Discovery Channel fans as the “Undercover Billionaire,” purchased the recently built apartment mid-rises through his real

S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller: Home prices rise again

Home-price gains were once again broadly distributed, as all 20 cities in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index rose, although in most cases at a slower rate than a month ago.

Housing market starts to balance in September, giving buyers more choices, time

The month also saw a slight shift in inventory, even though shortages continued.

Aizenshtat Team awarded for growth, prominence in industry

Kevin and Jacqui Aizenshtat of the Aizenshtat Team were recently named the fastest-growing agent and most prominent agent, respectively, for the first half of 2021 by Homesnap.  The award was based on growth, reach and visibility in the local

Making Moves: Nancy Batchelor and team join Compass, Miami Beach

The Nancy Batchelor Team has navigated to Compass, and although the address is different, the welcome is the same, the firm said in a press release.  Through her partnership with Compass, Batchelor said she would be better able to

Residential sales launch for mixed-use Miami Beach development URBIN

Residential sales have officially launched for URBIN, a mixed-use development that will combine residential, commercial, lifestyle and working spaces all under one roof. Backed by Miami-based real estate company Location Ventures, URBIN will unite design-forward residences with all-inclusive coworking

MLB player sells Southwest Ranches home for $7.4M

MLB player Asdrúbal Cabrera, a Cincinnati Reds third baseman, recently sold his Southwest Ranches home for a record-setting $7,410,000.  The sale sets a record for the highest price per square foot in the gated community of Landmark Ranch Estates,

Luxury residential market continues forward stride as supply crunch looms

South Florida’s rebounding luxury residential market is still going strong, with the third quarter of 2021 producing substantial year-over-year increases, according to a recent Keyes/Illustrated Luxury Property report.  The report, produced by the Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties, shows

New-home construction cools in September

The decrease was driven by a 5.1% month-over-month slide in the rate of multifamily starts, while single-family construction was flat.

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