Real Estate

Based on flood maps and market trends, a panel of local Realtors and an insurance expert recommend flood-conscious buyers consider certain local neighborhoods, including Pinecrest. Above: A photo of a house in Pinecrest. ALEX TARAJANO

‘Now, it’s about elevation’: Buying a South Florida home in the era of sea level rise

Alex Harris - Miami Herald

In South Florida, top considerations for choosing a new home have shifted, thanks to climate change.

The group Florida Realtors says there's few homes going under contract this month compared to last year.

Florida Housing Prices Not Expected To Drop During COVID-19 Pandemic

Robbie Gaffney

Housing prices aren't expected to drop significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group Florida Realtors says that's because builders have been cautious since the last recession. They've built fewer homes, and right now, Florida has a statewide shortage.

A lot of the appeal, and most of the perceived value, of Bitcoin comes from its outlaw status. Bitcoin and its fellow digital currencies exist beyond the borders of central banks, government debt levels, and trade policies

For This South Florida Investor, The Future Of Real Estate Is Through Cryptocurrencies

Chris Remington

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin continue to explode in popularity, with social media giants like Facebook and Twitter now expressing interest in getting...

ATTOM Data Solutions reported last week that foreclosure starts in the Sunshine State increased by 23 percent last month compared to May 2018.

Florida Is Bucking Trend By Seeing Foreclosure Increases

Associated Press

Florida is bucking the trend by seeing rises in foreclosure starts. ATTOM Data Solutions reported last week that foreclosure starts in the Sunshine...

Report: South Florida's Housing Affordability Crisis Among Worst In Nation

Chris Remington

A new report has found that six in 10 employed adults in South Florida are spending more than 30 percent of their income on rent. That’s the highest of...

A Brooking Institute study found nationwide homes in majority black neighborhoods are undervalued.

Study: Homes In South Florida's Black Neighborhoods Are Undervalued

Nadege Green

Homes in black neighborhoods in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach are being undervalued, according to a study released last month by the...

We Get a Snapshot of Southwest Florida's Real Estate Market

Mike Kiniry

We’re checking back in with our panel of realtors to get the latest on southwest Florida’s real estate market. According to FloridaRealtors.org, the…

We Explore the Current State of the Southwest Florida Real Estate Market

Mike Kiniry

According to the statewide organization Florida Realtors, Florida’s housing market reported higher median prices again in the first quarter of 2018…

If You Live In Florida, Your Mortgage Might Be At Risk Due To Climate Change. Symposium Explains

Kate Stein

If you own a house in South Florida, you might want to start thinking hard about sea level rise. The ocean here could rise a foot or more in the next 30...

Hialeah and Tampa are among several cities in Florida where renters are booming.

Miami Has More Renters Than Homeowners, Study Says

Alex Gonzalez

The renting population is booming throughout Florida, according to a study by RentCafe.com , a national apartment search website. Miami, with 68 percent...