Florida Real Estate News from the Beginning of 2025

Miami-Dade County (Miami, Miami Beach, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside North Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, South Miami etc.) in February 2025

  • – Almost 4% more single-family-homes over $1M sold than in February last year.
  • – The median sold prices of condominiums were 8.3% higher compared to Feb. 2024.

Several areas of Miami are in the process of rejuvenating, new developments freshen up the old ones. Stores, malls, restaurants, sport facilities, cultural centers will also be built around the residential buildings, further enhancing the area. There are residential buildings, towers that are allowed for short-term-lease, even just for one day rent. Other new buildings will have a 90- days, three times a year rental possibility.

Leasing options provide a promising investment opportunity. These areas have lower starting price ranges compared to more established neighborhoods in Miami Beach or Brickell. Developers from Florida and from New York working in these Miami areas to enable more people to enjoy the Miami lifestyle.

We can marvel at Miami’s skyline, the ocean, the bay from properties near the ocean, or on an island. The builders and architects enrich the list of the resort-style, luxurious renderings with more, new unique services. Besides the roof-top pools, the golf-simulator, or the cigar room, the future residents and visitors can enjoy the ice-plunge pool as well. Additionally, private shopping and pet service can be arranged among other private services.

Please see some luxurious pre-and under construction developments on the main page.

April 2024 Newsletter

Totality, Dallas, TX
Reaching Totality in NY State

The sky darkened midday on April 8 during the totality of the Solar eclipse from Texas to Maine. It lasted for 2-4 minutes! Other states also experienced a partial eclipse, thus 43 states of the USA had total or partial eclipse. Here in Florida did not get dark, but the Sun was memorable, and we shared our experience with our friends.

Spring break is still on in April, magnets thousands to the Sunshine States! Many traveled for the Easter holiday, too. Moreover, European clients, property buyers came for a longer visit because they had spring break there also!

How is the property purchase in Florida?

Before the clients arrive to Florida, we have several consultations over the phone to identify their plan and answer significant questions.

What to purchase? The type of property? New, under construction or resale.

When? Are you ready to purchase now? It can happen with full cash in weeks or later with loan.

Why? What is the purpose of the property? Only for own usage or rent it out, short term or more than six months?

Where? It depends on the purpose and the financials.

How? Cash or using loan.

It is different of course to see a property via online pictures than in person, in reality, with its surrounding and sizes. Smelling the air, opening the doors, touching the surface of the kitchen countertops and the dining table, where the chef of the home will provide a fantastic meal… later, after the “closing” as a new property owner.

How to reach that achievement, the closing? Only in a few steps…

1. Working with us- honestly. Learn about the possibilities here, what we offer and can provide, the way the property purchase occur in Florida.
2 Home search: The newly constructed homes usually come with flooring, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, kitchen appliances, including stove, microwave oven, dishwasher, most likely fridge, and perhaps washer and dryer also. It applies to luxurious high-rise buildings also.

3. Offer and Negotiation of the price, terms, timing.

4. Paying “earnest money deposit” to title company or attorney. Important the money directly goes to them from the buyer!

5. Also important: we recommend, it is useful to have a property inspection with expert who provides a detailed report with many-many photos of the condition of the property.

6. Busy time! The title company is completing its task, checks if the property is indeed sellable etc. Appraisal. If needed, applying for a loan if have not, requesting home insurance, and if needed finding a property management and furnishing.

7. The final home inspection or” walk-through” right before the closing. Closing is the event when the property and the money change ownership. Not a must to be present, it is a e-sign world.

Congratulation to the New Homeowner!

Let us talk about all of these in person!

Orlando, Vista Cay Resort Community Full-time residency, leasing for short term, too
Under Construction, Miami, 72 Park

March 2024 Newsletter

What else happened in Florida last months?

The Daytona 500

Visiting the Aston Martin Residences: we could finally visit the inside of the building with our
Buyers, soon to be Owners. The building is still under the final steps of construction, however, we
stepped into the east and west side, walk-through the units, and enjoyed the breathtaking 55th floor
pool area with cabanas, jacuzzi, and the view to the port, bay and neighboring buildings. The elevator
quickly liŌed us to over the 40th floor. The closings will start soon!

What is happening in March?

Spring break: it lasts for several weeks in the USA. Many travel to the Sunshine State, especially to
Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and also the west coast of Florida, to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, and to
Orlando to relax and to beach.

Easter: The Easter Monday is not a holiday, only Easter Sunday and for many, Good Friday. On Sunday,
families and friends gather. The children’s favorite activity is the “egg hunt”. This could be an organized
community event, too.

Loan for Locals: the mortgage rate is higher for the locals again, meaning that cash is gold and
fastens the home purchasing process. Currently, for the well-qualified homebuyer it is over 7%, but could
reach 8% for the less qualified applicant.

How is the market?

There are several parts of that question. The Florida Realtors provide a monthly official report, analyzing
the previous month’s data provided on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) by counties. Please see a few
factors of the January report. (The February report is coming soon, see info on our Facebook and
LinkedIn)

  • What was the Median Sales Price? In case of single-family homes, the median sales price was
    $630,000 which is 15.6% higher than it was a year earlier, in 2023 January, $610,000.
    Condos and townhouses: there was only a slight change from last January, a 1.4% year-over-year
    change. This year the median sales price was $405,750, last January was $400,000 for condos
    and townhouses in Miami-Dade County.
    Important: this is not the average price! There are large discrepancies in property values in
    Miami-Dade County. The small number of properties with a higher price are raising the average
    prices, (namely the 20-40 million dollar ocean and waterfront houses, mansions and other
    luxury residences).
  • – Thus, the average prices are much higher in a county than the Median Sales Price. The average
    sales price in January 2023 of single-family-homes was $1,206,990 compared to the 2023.
    December $907,066. The condos and townhouses: $735,325 this January, aŌer the Dec.
    $642,700.
  • Cash Sales is another significant data of the market- especially for investors! In January, 30.7% of
    the single-family-homes were purchased by cash which was 7.2% more than last January, a
    28.7%. Investors more likely to have the funds and able to purchase a home up front than a
    typical homebuyer requiring financing. Looking at the condos and townhouses, the cash
    purchase is even higher! This January 52.5%, and in Dec. 2023 it was 49.5% based on properties
    shown on MLS.
  • Inventory: the number of properties for sale and also the “Month Supply of Inventory”. From
    2023 November there are more than 4 months of supply of single-family-homes in Miami-Dade,
    so there are more properties available to choose from. Also, the Sellers still wait for the asking
    price, so takes longer now to sell at higher price. Notable, that during the pandemic, there were
    less than six-month inventory for many consecutive months and many locations. That created
    the seller’s market.
  • – Another important fact is to analyze the market, the time needed to have a property for sale
    under contract and then close.

Let us talk, please write us laszlo@floridainc.us;
beata@floridainc.us. Call, Tel., Viber, WhatsApp: 1-813-503-0301;
813-503-0301

We wish you a Happy Easter and a beautiful early Spring

Boats and Love

Some of February’s highlights

Miami International Boat Show

February 14-18 Miami Beach and Miami Downtown
It expects a $1.34 Billion economic impact, a minimum 100,000 attendees with 1000+ boats on display
and a minimum 1000 exhibiting brands.
https://www.miamiboatshow.com/en/home.html

Valentine’s Day

February 14! The celebration of love and friendship. Flowers, candy, chocolate creations, balloons, romantic cards, dinner or outing mark its day.

Condo with a Marina?

Driving around in certain neighborhoods of Florida, it is usual to see boats and yachts parking in front of
(several) million-dollar mansions, especially in Miami and Fort Lauderdale! Condo owners can keep their
boats and yachts on-site by a luxurious residential tower, too! Mega-yacht marina comes with the condo
units of the Aston Martin Residences!

The completion of the 66-story building is scheduled for this Spring with luxurious amenities in the heart of Miami! Museum Park Marina is one of the locations of the Boat show, of you are there, the Aston Martin Residences will certainly grab your attention!

Important to Know

HIGHER PROFIT, BETTER TERMS when WORKING with an EXPERT!

The home buyer is not paying to the Realtor for his or her services, the Seller does. Thus, be sure to have
a “property expert” who represents only your interest, as a Single Agent, not the Sellers. (The Seller
usually has a realtor too representing his or her interest only as a Single Agent). The realtor negotiates
the purchase price and terms, payment schedule, your preferred day of closing, the home inspection’s
result, the items that stay with the house (e.g., chandelier, washer etc.).
We can offer you several vendors you can choose from, loan providers if needed, home inspectors, and
management companies in case of purchasing a rental property.

Therefore, let us go together and find your new home in 2024.

How do we spend the beginning of 2024 in South Florida?

Wishing You a Happy and Successful New Year!

How do we spend the beginning of 2024 in South Florida?

With Growing Numbers

The number of Florida Residents: more than 22,5 Millio people call the Sunshine State home.

Visitors: Visitors reached 105.2 million by the third quarter of 2023, in 9 months -the Governor stated it during a Nov. 16 statement (FL had 105 million visitors were before Covid in the entire year).

With New, Unique Buildings

Miami Beach is redeveloping.

72 Park Miami Beach

The building is expected to be completed in the middle of 2024 a few blocks from the well-known Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Boardwalk, malls, shops, stores, sport-and cultural events, just North from South Beach.

The future, neighboring home prices expected to be significantly higher following the newly developed area’s opportunities and prices.

Please read more about this project on our website (floridainc.us) among the Miami Properties. Be our next Client, a Buyer and an owner of 72 Park Miami Beach- before Autumn. Please follow our News!

Another interesting property, the USA’s first NET-POSITIVE solar-powered residential community located in Florida’s west coast, ½ a mile from the powder-sugar, peaceful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The three-story single-family homes have elevator and a private pool. A canal around the community provides direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Short-term rent is allowed (e.g., Airbnb) if the owner wish to rent it out. Prices currently from 1.4 M

Be our next homebuyer and the Owner of a net-positive home- perhaps with rental income!

Utilizing American loan is possible!

With Savings

Keeping the saved money and asset could be only a minimum goal!

Diversification and leverage

Leverage: instead of using all cash, using some loan when purchasing a property. It is an always current and significant question: how will the invested one dollar become two? When a homebuyer is able to pay all $100, however, from the same $100, for instance, with a 30% down payment he or she can be an owner of a $300 property. Accepting the fact that in Florida, the average, annual property value increase is 7-10%, then it is worth to calculate further. In the first case, with an 8% value increase after 4 years the property worth $136, and in the second scenario, its increased value is $408. It is a significant difference to became 36 or 108 dollars wealthier with what the invested $100 produced. Also keep it in mind, that the loan should be paid back by the rental income – managed correctly.

In the USA, the local property buyers valuing and handling he loan differently than in Europe. The majority of loans can be paid back earlier than its term and without penalty. The property itself is the guarantee. Most people even if they could pay the property with all cash at time of purchase, rather apply and utilize for more beneficial loan. Moreover, its interest is tax deductible.

Diversification: Your wealth and portfolio are more successful and less risky when it is invested in different options and perhaps not in the same country.

The gem of your portfolio could be a Florida property where part of your portfolio is reliable, creates a steady income, and easily manageable. Also, as an owner, may use it, lease it out, sell it later, or provide it to someone as an inheritance.

With Traveling, Vacationing, and Sunbathing!

More and more flights to the International Airports of Miami, Orlando, and Tampa.

Let us meet in the Sunshine State as soon as possible in 2024!

Unique Feature of Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Progress Update: Work on TPA’s Flamingo is nearing completion

The final pieces of the giant flamingo-shaped puzzle are coming together.

The custom ceiling tiles arrived last month, and after weeks of prep work in ensuring everything is in place underneath, the tiles will be installed within the next couple of weeks, completing “HOME” by Matthew Mazzotta. The 21-foot-tall flamingo sculpture first arrived at TPA back in April, but its journey from concept to construction has been two years in the making.

After the artist and project coordinators meticulously aimed the projectors to ensure the lighting is just right, they are now ready to start putting up the reflective tiles, which will give the illusion of being beneath the water’s surface. Following closely after that will be the addition of small metal bumpers on the floor around the bird, giving the illusion of shadows from the rippling water above while doubling as a tactile sign to the visually impaired of the flamingo’s location, making the huge statue ADA compliant. Once completed, theflamingkid (2) yellow barricades will come down and passengers at the airport will be able to touch and interact with the flamingo.

As the long-awaited addition nears the finish line, visitors are encouraged to take photos with “HOME” and share them using the hashtag #MeetMeAtTheFlamingo. The public art piece has already created buzz around the world and is expected to be a popular landmark for visitors landing in Tampa.

The 21-foot-tall flamingo is expected to be completed later this summer. Stay tuned for updates!

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Location

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The Building with Art Deco Curves, Vintage Elegance with Modern Lines

Residences on floor 4-10

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Mediterranean-Styled Boutique Residences with Beach Club

Luxurious Mediterranean-Styled Boutique Residences with Beach Club

Elegant comfort offered for permanent residency, or as a secondary home for a relaxing weekend or for a longer vacation. It can be rented without restriction at the absence of the owners. Palma Residences will be in turn-key condition.

Location

Miami’s renewing North Beach area, between South Beach and Sunny Isles, in the beach neighborhood.
Reach the beach, Miami Beach Tennis Center, the future Aqua Park, shopping, dining and more

View

Ocean, bay views from certain residences.

Leasing

The Building

Fully Furnished Homes with 12 sizes and floorplans

Amenities and Services

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Built From

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Option of a 10% Leaseback Program

NATIIVO, Ft. Lauderdale’s First Turnkey Resort Condominium with Hospitality Services and Leaseback Program

Location

Downtown Ft. Lauderdale, near all cultural, dining and entertainment venues.

Special Opportunity: Leaseback program

Buyer’s choice.

10% of the purchase price annually for two years, with an optional two-year renewal at the developer’s discretion.

Gross annual contract payout equals 10% of the purchase price per year for two years. Owners may use their unit for maximum 30 nights annually. Residences are professionally managed and included in an extended stay rental program when not in personal use.

Priority access to public amenities; and access to socially curated events (movie nights, happy hours).

Leasing

View

City and the New River.

The Building

Residences from the Ninth Floor Up

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8th Floor

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