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Suburban sprawl set to be a growing trend in 2018

As 2018 approaches, experts at Zillow predict the migration of urban-based millennials to the suburbs, where first-time home buyers will benefit from an expected increase in the new construction of entry-level homes. Millennials who have typically favored urban living

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New Miami mayor pledges commitment to affordable housing

Less than two weeks after being elected mayor of Miami, former city commissioner Francis X. Suarez released a statement in The Miami Herald outlining his vision for the city, which has a big focus on housing.  Affordability has been

Typical mortgage payment up 10 percent in 2017

With home prices on the rise, average monthly mortgage payments have seen even larger increases over last year. According to a CoreLogic study, the typical mortgage payment for homeowners has risen 10 percentage points in 2017, with a projected

Redfin: Personal values greatly impact homebuying

No matter who you are or what you believe in, your own seemingly-insignificant preferences shed some light on the type of home you prefer. Whether you’re a single woman with a dog or a dad who is glued to

This Week in Miami Real Estate: Chinatown plans, new Fort Lauderdale project and more

The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency recently approved the master plan for a new Chinatown district, which calls for $5 million for infrastructure, streetscapes and business grants, according to The Real Deal. The district will have two gateways, one

Knock, knock: Amazon Key raises real estate agent concerns

We’ve seen it happen before. First we were introduced to Airbnb, an online marketplace that allows its users to book housing accommodations from a phone, tablet or computer. One year later, Uber burst onto the scene, and pedestrians everywhere

With lofty plans for transformation, billionaire sets sights on Miami

Thanks to a wealthy investor with big plans, Wynwood and Flagler Street in downtown Miami are poised for a transformation in coming years. In recent years, Moishe Mana has quietly spent $350 million acquiring dozens of blocks and buildings,

Facebook partners with Apartment List, Zumper to provide rental listing service

Renters who are looking for a new place to live now have another option to find their next home: Facebook. The social media network announced its partnership with Apartment List and Zumper to add available rental units to Facebook

Housing market resembles pre-recession climate, but no crash in sight

With continually rising prices and cutthroat competition for the country’s limited home inventory, many are having flashbacks to the housing market crash of 2007, which sent the entire economy into a tailspin for years. However, a recent analysis from

City millennials heading for the suburbs, says NREI

As millennials get older, they’re trading in their train passes for minivans as they head for the suburbs, this according to National Real Estate Investor’s survey of suburban areas with the best potential for millennial population growth. Thanks to

4 ways agents can become neighborhood experts

Real estate is becoming an increasingly competitive field, with new technologies coming constantly changing the industry. However, sometimes the best edge for agents is simply knowing the ins-and-outs of neighborhoods so you can position yourself as an expert when

International buyers continue to invest in Florida properties

Sales of Florida homes to international investors amounted to $24.2 billion so far this year, up sharply from $19.5 billion last year, according to a new report from Florida Realtors. That’s the highest amount in the U.S. and accounts

Under GOP tax plan, hard-to-find affordable housing would be even more scarce

There’s been no shortage of news about increasing home prices and low housing inventory around the country, but one thing there definitely has been a shortage of is affordable housing. And according to industry experts, that shortage could get

This Week in Miami Real Estate: Irma fallout, voting results and more

Voters around the country showed up to the polls on Election Day 2017, and the ballots in the Miami metro area included measures related to real estate. Outgoing Mayor Tomas Regalado’s $400 million Miami Forever general obligation bond was

Report: Affordability increases despite rising home prices

Although home prices are on the rise across the country, affordability has actually increased since July, according to the latest Mortgage Monitor from Black Knight. According to the report, only 21.4 percent of the median income is needed to purchase

More people get mortgages online, but they’re increasingly dissatisfied

More and more customers may be heading online to purchase mortgages, but overall satisfaction with electronic mortgage processes is majorly declining, according to J.D. Power’s 2017 U.S. Primary Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study.   According to the study, individuals find

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