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350 Articles Found
South Florida resi contracts continue growing in November
"Prospective buyers continued to sign contracts for single-family homes and condos in South Florida last month, as the region continues to attract out-of-state buyers." https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/12/02/south-florida-resi-contracts-continue-growing-in-november-with-palm-beach-in-the-l...
MBF, Wednesday, December 2, 2020
2020 LEGACY AWARD
At this week's virtual holiday celebration, the Miami Master Brokers Forum will present Alicia Cervera Lamadrid with the 2020 Legacy Award, honoring her outstanding professionalism and community leadership. (Active members have been sent invitations via email and are welcome to attend.) Learn mo...
MBF, Monday, November 30, 2020
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Luis Alvarez presents this spectacular gated residence, featuring 5/4.5 plus office, with 6,016 square feet, and a lot size of 27,878 square feet. Open floor plan with spacious living areas, lots of natural light, one bedroom downstairs plus office,...
MBF, Friday, November 27, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving from the Master Brokers Forum!
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MBF, Thursday, November 26, 2020
👀 WE SEE YOU, Ida Schwartz!
This Master Brokers Forum member just sold this Allison Island waterfront home for $6.4 million. (Article link below.) Great job! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/11/24/french-insurance-ceo-buys-allison-island-home-next-door-to-his-new-mansion/...
MBF, Wednesday, November 25, 2020
👀 WE SEE YOU, Daniela Bonetti and Sildy Cervera!
These Master Brokers Forum members sold last week's two most expensive Miami condos. (Article link below.) Congratulations! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/11/24/weekly-condo-sales-dollar-volume-jump-in-miami-dade/...
MBF, Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Miami MBF 2020 Virtual Holiday Celebration
MIAMI MEMBERS: Join us on December 3 for the 2020 Master Brokers Forum Virtual Holiday Celebration, generously hosted by Arte Surfside! (Invitations have been emailed to active members; RSVP required for Zoom link.)...
MBF, Monday, November 23, 2020
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum board member Tere Bernace presents this beautiful 5-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom, 6,164 square-foot Coral Gables home. Includes water features and glass pivot door, dock, landscaping and lot regrading with Oolite borders, putting green, interior gutted and opened...
MBF, Friday, November 20, 2020
South Florida housing market soars with double-digit growth in October
"Single-family home sales increased 24.4% to 4,800 in the region, compared to the same month a year ago… Sales of condos/townhouses in South Florida increased 24.6% to 4,411 while the median sales price was up 15.4% to $225,000." https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2020/11/1...
MBF, Thursday, November 19, 2020
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: As reported yesterday by The Real Deal South Florida, Master Brokers Forum member John Reza Parsiani is listing the $27M Coral Gables estate of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Marc Anthony (article link below.) The 12-bedroom, 21,000-square-foot, three-story mansion at 300 Co...
MBF, Wednesday, November 18, 2020
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Liz Hogan presents this waterfront home in Snapper Creek with private dockage for serious boaters and direct bay access. This custom home, designed by David Johnson, resides on almost 1.5 aces of lush landscaping, including exquisite lawns, mature t...
MBF, Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Miami Luxury Home Sales Spike 55% Annually in Q3
"The COVID-19 situation has accelerated the trend of homebuyers from New York and cold weather and tax-burdened Northeastern states searching and purchasing homes in South Florida." https://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/united-states/miami-real-estate-news/miami-real-estate-n...
MBF, Monday, November 16, 2020
👀WE SEE YOU, Peter Barkin!
This Master Brokers Forum member represented the recent sellers of a $6.2 million waterfront mansion in the Las Olas Isles neighborhood. (Article link below.) Amazing job! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/11/12/disaster-response-firm-owners-sell-las-olas-isles-mansion-at-a-slight-loss/...
MBF, Friday, November 13, 2020
👀WE SEE YOU, Nelson Gonzalez!
This Master Brokers Forum member's sale of a $20.4 million Venetian Islands mansion set a new record in Miami Beach at nearly $3,100 per square foot. (Article link below.) Congratulations! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/11/13/developer-sells-waterfront-venetian-islands-spec-manse-for-record-...
MBF, Friday, November 13, 2020
MASTER BROKER LISTING
Master Brokers Forum member Nicolas Boucher presents this stunning, contemporary North Bay Village two-story waterfront residence with magnificent views of the open bay and Miami skyline. Totally renovated in 2015 and upgraded by current owner; a 4-bedroom/4-bath turnkey property with upscale finish...
MBF, Thursday, November 12, 2020
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MBF, Wednesday, November 11, 2020
👀WE SEE YOU, Karen Matluck!
This Master Brokers Forum member represented both parties in last week's second-most expensive condo sale in Miami; a $2.2 million transaction at Porto Vita in Aventura. (Article link below.) Amazing job! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/11/10/weekly-condo-sales-dip-in-first-week-of-november/...
MBF, Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Another Month Of Double-Digit Gains For Miami’s Condo Market In October
"Miami’s condo market continued to show an increase in sales volume and a decrease in inventory last month...October was up 12.8% compared to the same period in 2019." https://www.thenextmiami.com/another-month-of-double-digit-gains-for-miamis-condo-market-in-october/#comments...
MBF, Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Responsible Realtor Open House
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MBF, Monday, November 9, 2020
Florida voters approve “Save Our Homes” extension, property tax discount for widows of veterans
THE VOTES ARE IN...and the winners are: 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨! Both Amendment 5 and Amendment 6 go into effect January 1, 2021. https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/11/04/florida-voters-approve-save-our-homes-extension-property-tax-discount-for-widows-of-veterans/...
MBF, Friday, November 6, 2020
The frenzy over South Florida real estate continues — with no sign of cooling
"Both domestic and international buyers are looking for primary residences and buying in all neighborhoods, prioritizing price and product over specific areas..." https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article246968422.html...
MBF, Thursday, November 5, 2020
FREE MEALS FOR FOOD INSECURE TODAY
Big Mama's BBQ Miami (owned by Master Brokers Forum member Howard Chase), in partnership with Food Rescue US, will give away 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝟐 𝐏𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟒 𝐏𝐌 for unemployed hospitality workers, food insecure families and individuals, and ANYONE in need of a meal. Please see imag...
MBF, Wednesday, November 4, 2020
👀 WE SEE YOU, David Koster and Iliana Abella!
These Master Brokers Forum members sold two of the ten most expensive condos in Miami last week. (Article link below.) Amazing job! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/11/03/weekly-condo-sales-jump-in-miami-dade/...
MBF, Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Miami-Dade single-family home sales near buying frenzy
"The numbers bear out the strong, rapid growth in the single-family market. Total Miami-Dade home sales jumped 12.5% from September 2019 to this year, rising from 2,240 homes sold in September 2019 to 2,521 this year. And they sold far faster: just 32 days on average from the date they were list...
MBF, Monday, November 2, 2020
Chicago-area homebuyers help drive Florida’s ‘Zoom town’ housing boom
"The east and west coasts of the Sunshine State have become more enticing with the normalization of working from home, drawing prospective buyers who intend to make so-called “Zoom towns” their permanent residences." https://miamiagentmagazine.com/2020/10/30/chicago-area-homebuye...
MBF, Monday, November 2, 2020
👀 WE SEE YOU, Elena Bluntzer!
This Master Brokers Forum member successfully brokered both sides of this recent $6.8 million Fisher Island condo sale. (Article link below.) Congratulations! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/10/28/artefacto-owner-sells-fisher-island-pad-for-7m/...
MBF, Friday, October 30, 2020
South Florida by the numbers - 2020 presidential election and real estate
We explore the candidates’ positions on real estate and business issues, what impact the eventual winner will have, and support the candidates are receiving from local real estate players in this edition of "South Florida By The Numbers"; a Master Brokers Forum partnership with The Rea...
MBF, Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Amendment 5 ‘Yes’ Vote Helps Florida Buyers
VOTE "YES" ON AMENDMENT #5: With early voting underway and Election Day approaching fast, the Master Brokers Forum strongly endorses the passage of Amendment #5, which would extend the portability period of homestead exemptions by one additional year. https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-med...
MBF, Tuesday, October 27, 2020
MIAMI HERALD COLUMN - "Miami real estate pros must help food-insecure neighbors"
In today's Miami Herald, Master Brokers Forum board member Andres Asion calls upon real estate professionals to support food-dependent neighbors, shares his personal experiences with COVID-19, and offers links to volunteer and donate. (Article link below.) https://www.miamiherald.com/site-servic...
MBF, Monday, October 26, 2020
Luxury Single-Family Home Sales Jump in South Florida
"...it was buyers at the top end, buying homes priced at $1 million or more, who were really out in force...In Miami, luxury single-family home transactions jumped 𝟕𝟔.𝟕% year-over-year to 159 sales in September, while existing luxury condo sales increased 𝟑𝟒.𝟗% annually to 85 transactions....
MBF, Friday, October 23, 2020
September home sales soar in South Florida
Residential sales grew by 12.5 percent in Miami-Dade County last month, year-over-year, to 2,521 closings. Single-family home sales surged to 1,288, a 19.3 percent annual increase. Condo sales rose by 6.3 percent to 1,233.https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/10/22/september-home-sales-soar-in-south...
MBF, Friday, October 23, 2020
Existing-home sales ‘through the roof’ in September
"Existing-home sales in the South increased 8.5% to an annual rate of 2.80 million, up 22.3% from a year ago. The median price in the South was $266,900, up 13.0% year over year." https://miamiagentmagazine.com/2020/10/22/existing-home-sales-roof-september/...
MBF, Thursday, October 22, 2020
Luxury Sales in South Florida Rebounded Sharply, Driving Prices Higher
🌴+🏠=🔥"South Florida saw affluent home buyers return with gusto between July and September...Luxury single-family home sales rose to the highest level in five years, pushing the median price to a record high. The median luxury house sold for $1.94 million in the third quarter, up more than 30%...
MBF, Tuesday, October 20, 2020
👀WE SEE YOU, Alexandra C. Peters !
This Master Brokers Forum member co-represented the buyers and sellers of this $1.66M Coral Gables home, which once served as the official Swiss Consulate in Miami and was advertised as a sweepstakes prize by Dan Marino earlier this year. (Article link below.) Amazing job!! https://www.miamiherald.c...
MBF, Monday, October 19, 2020
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Dora Puig presents this sought-after high floor turnkey corner residence at Apogee in South Beach. Professionally-curated, custom 4,154 square foot, 4 bedroom/4.5 baths residence with fine European furnishings. Living areas with neutral tones, featu...
MBF, Friday, October 16, 2020
Vote “YES!” on Florida Constitutional Amendment 5
The Master Brokers Forum supports Amendment 5 on this year's Florida ballot, which would extend the period during which a person may transfer Save Our Homes benefits to a new homestead property from two years to three years. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/editorials/fl-op-general-endorse-f...
MBF, Thursday, October 15, 2020
👀 WE SEE YOU, Allan Kleer & Fabian Garcia-Diaz!
These Miami Master Brokers Forum members recently brokered the sale of this Sunset Islands waterfront home and lot for $5.3 million (Article link below.) Amazing job!! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/10/13/barry-brodsky-buys-waterfront-lot-on-sunset-islands/...
MBF, Wednesday, October 14, 2020
What does professionalism mean to you? Find out what Miami brokers had to say
SURVEY RESULTS: A revealing look at the state of professionalism in Miami real estate - one of the pillars of the Master Brokers Forum. https://miamiagentmagazine.com/2020/10/09/what-does-professionalism-mean-to-you-find-out-what-miami-brokers-had-to-say/...
MBF, Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Blackstone to open office in South Florida
"The Blackstone Group is planning to open an office in South Florida, as the region’s economic boosters work to attract financial and investment firms…The New York-based private equity giant plans to hire about 215 employees, most of whom will be back-office technology workers&helli...
MBF, Monday, October 12, 2020
South Florida’s luxury market is rebounding
SOUTH FLORIDA LUXURY REAL ESTATE ON FIRE! (Featuring insight fromMaster Brokers Forum member Mike Pappas, https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article246316610.html) 3rd-quarter sales of existing homes skyrocketed by 65.2% for single-family houses and by 18.2% for condos Miami...
MBF, Friday, October 9, 2020
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Gloria Arango presents this stately five-bedroom home with 4,877 square feet of living area on a 14,870 square foot lot in Pinecrest. Features formal living room and dining room, great room adjacent to kitchen, gas fireplace, wet bar and recessed li...
MBF, Thursday, October 8, 2020
Is Miami the new NYC?
"New Yorkers are coming to Florida in droves and relocating permanently. With no Florida state income tax, open stores and restaurants, not to mention the sun and the weather, who can blame them?" https://miamiagentmagazine.com/2020/10/05/is-miami-the-new-nyc/...
MBF, Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The COVID effect - The surprising impact of the pandemic on Miami-Dade real estate
"COVID-19 has turned out to be an unexpected boon for the residential real estate market...Historically low interest rates and condo-cabin fever have driven up demand (and prices) for single-family homes and are even moving the needle on the sluggish, overstocked condo market." https://www.m...
MBF, Monday, October 5, 2020
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: This personal oasis in the sky is presented by Master Brokers Forum member Karen Reiter. Designed by Fanny Haim & Assoc., this 4 bed, 5 bath signature residence, situated in Unit #4205 at the Ritz-Carlton Sunny Isles Beach, spans 3,640 square-feet and includes a den and servic...
MBF, Friday, October 2, 2020
👀 WE SEE YOU, Mathieu Rochette!
This Master Brokers Forum member recently sold this $7 million home in Miami’s MiMo District to Televisa Studios President Patricio Wills and his wife Adriana Santos. (Article link below.) Great job!!https://lnkd.in/gvFi2iY...
MBF, Thursday, October 1, 2020
The real deal Newsletter
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MBF, Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Miami homebuyers rush to the suburbs
GOOD NEWS FOR MIAMI SINGLE FAMILY HOMES: "Miami area suburban homes are selling faster than last year and outpacing their urban counterparts, according to a report by Realtor.com. Homes in suburban Miami sold 5.9% faster compared to the same time last year." https://miamiagentmagazine.com/20...
MBF, Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Miami condo sales and dollar volume both rise at end of September
GOOD NEWS FOR MIAMI CONDOS: "A total of 162 condos sold for $83.7 million last week, a huge jump compared to the 110 units that sold for $53.9 million the previous week." https://therealdeal.com/miami/2020/09/29/miami-condo-sales-and-dollar-volume-both-rise-at-end-of-september/...
MBF, Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Inbound New York Buyers Boost Miami Soaring Home Sales in August
"Pent-up demand, historically low mortgage rates and the robust fundamentals of the South Florida housing market is leading to increased buying activity," Miami Realtors Chairman of the Board Jorge L. Guerra, Jr. said. https://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/united-states/miam...
MBF, Friday, September 25, 2020
Six months after closing their doors, Miami hotels emerge with new funding, renovations
“The good news is Miami is very resilient from a demand perspective. Domestic travel will offset a lot of the international travel that can’t make it this year.” https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/tourism-cruises/article245916660.html...
MBF, Thursday, September 24, 2020
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