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Where do the wealthiest homebuyers want to live? More are spending $10 million in Miami
"Miami-Dade County had 102 residential deals priced over $10 million for the first half of 2024, ๐จ๐ฃ ๐ฏ๐ฎ% ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ณ๐ณ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐ ๐ข๐ก๐ง๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฏ." http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article291989170.html...
MBF, Tuesday, September 10, 2024
MASTER BROKER LISTING
Master Brokers Forum member Howard Chase presents this ravishing two-bedroom, two and one-half bathroom, '"05" line at the world-famous RISE at Brickell City Centre. Absolutely spectacular views over everything, including the sparkling Brickell nightlights, the Bay, the Port of Miami, th...
MBF, Monday, September 9, 2024
Dubai, Palm Beach and Miami Lead World's Super Luxury Home Sales
"Sales volumes at the high end of the residential market remain nearly two-thirds higher than pre-pandemic levels...๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฆ (๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง $๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ก ๐ข๐ฅ ๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐) ๐๐จ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ฑ๐ฌ ๐ง๐ข ๐ญ๐ฏ๐ด, ๐๐ก๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ช ๐ ...
MBF, Thursday, September 5, 2024
๐ WE SEE YOU, Jack McAlister!
This Master Brokers Forum member's Coral Gables listing (a 2,600 square foot house in Old Cutler Bay) was Miami's most expensive property to go under contract last week. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2024/09/03/coral-gables-teardown-tops-resi-contracts-i...
MBF, Wednesday, September 4, 2024
๐ WE SEE YOU, ELOY CARMENATE!
This Master Brokers Forum member was part of the team that brokered this record-setting deal for a Miami Beach condo. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/real-estate/dj-david-guetta-sells-16m-miami-beach-condo-sets-record/...
MBF, Tuesday, September 3, 2024
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Nick Adams presents a private oasis in North Pinecrest. This stunning one-story gated retreat spans 7,476 total square feet on a lushly landscaped 50,529 square-foot lot, blending luxury and tranquility. The spacious four-bedroom/three-bathroom main...
MBF, Thursday, August 29, 2024
๐ WE SEE YOU, Elena Bluntzer, Nancy Batchelor, and Michelle Lynn Judd!
These Master Brokers Forum members represented clients in three of last week's top ten Miami condo sales. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2024/08/27/miami-dade-county-weekly-condo-report-29/...
MBF, Wednesday, August 28, 2024
City National Bank CPA Loans
OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLIENTSโผ๏ธCPAs can now access special home loan programs through City National Bank of Florida. If you have any CPA clients looking for homes, reach out to Rich Campanella, Vice President, Mortgage Banker, and the dedicated residential lending team at City National Bank of Florid...
MBF, Wednesday, August 28, 2024
๐ WE SEE YOU, Nelson Gonzalez!
This Master Brokers Forum member represented the seller in this $42M sale of a Golden Beach residence; the most expensive Miami property to enter into contract last week. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2024/08/26/smartphone-ceo-locks-in-buyer-for-42m-golden-beach...
MBF, Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Miami ranks no. 1 in home appreciation, while sales of million-dollar condos jump
"Sales of condominiums worth $1 million and up, total home transactions and single-family home sales in Miami-Dade County increased year-over-year in July 2024...million-dollar condos sales jumped 6% year-over-year in July 2024 to 142 transactions." (Article link below.)https://www.nbcmiami....
MBF, Monday, August 26, 2024
South Florida by the numbers - Here comes the money (Part II)
Many people dismissed the recent mass migration of wealth to South Florida as just a temporary offshoot of the pandemic, but three years later, the trends are still quite robust. We examine the continued flow of unbridled affluence in this edition of “South Florida by the numbers", a Maste...
MBF, Friday, August 23, 2024
Study - Florida Gained the Most High Income Households Last year
"๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐ฝ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ฃ ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ง๐ ๐ช๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ก๐ ๐ง๐ข...Florida had a net inflow of 29,771 high-income households during the period...The average income of high-earning arrivals was $907,013." Number two was T...
MBF, Friday, August 23, 2024
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Mauricio J. Barba presents this imposing end unit villa, standing tall and proud on the corner of Cardena Street and Santander Avenue. It features a private courtyard/patio with summer kitchen and embellished with fountain and landscaping. Some feat...
MBF, Thursday, August 22, 2024
Alicia Cervera Lamadrid on NAR Rule Changes
WATCH: Master Brokers Forum founding board member and "Legacy Award" honoree Alicia Cervera Lamadrid shares her wisdom and insight on navigating the recent NAR rule changes:โ More paperworkโ Stay educatedโ Communicate your valueโ Have no fear...and embrace change!โ Business as usual! (with m...
MBF, Tuesday, August 20, 2024
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Heather Lefebvre invites you to experience the epitome of the beach and boating life at your luxurious 85 foot Intracoastal gated estate. Originally designed with impeccable architecture, this residence has undergone a visionary redesign in 2022, el...
MBF, Monday, August 19, 2024
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Ani Alexander Group with BHHS Florida Realty presents this spectacular north Coral Gables tropical oasis! A spacious 3,375 square foot, one-story, three bedroom/three bathroom plus wood-paneled study, offering a perfect blend of classical elegance a...
MBF, Thursday, August 15, 2024
City National Bank Attorney Loans
OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLIENTS โโ Attorneys can now access special home loan programs through City National Bank of Florida.If you have any Attorney clients looking for homes, reach out to Rich Campanella, Vice President, Mortgage Banker, and the dedicated residential lending team at City National Ban...
MBF, Wednesday, August 14, 2024
DASHing into the future - Revolutionizing real estate with new builds
Learn more about the team and mission behind Master Brokers Forum partner DASH!"The company, which helps residential real estate agents find and share new development inventory, began in the tri-county area and has been expanding throughout the state. Currently, they have around 325 projects on ...
MBF, Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Master Brokers Make Prestigous "20 Under 40 List
Congratulations to Master Brokers Forum members Jesse Pan, Juliana Tobon, and Jonathan Vega for being named to this prestigious "20 Under 40" Miami Association of Realtors list! (Article link below.)https://lnkd.in/eNFjkztQ...
MBF, Monday, August 12, 2024
Mortgage rates plunge to lowest level in more than a year
Homebuyers who were priced out a few months ago should re-check whether they can enter the homebuying market if they have secure jobs, said Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors.http://www.cnn.com/2024/08/08/economy/mortgage-rates-to-lowest-level-since-may-2023/index....
MBF, Friday, August 9, 2024
Tom Brady Follows Big Business Trend in Miami
"Tom Brady relocated his business to the Greater Miami area – joining multiple companies that have followed the trend...The move by Brady's enterprise follows other major businesses that have flocked to South Florida in recent years. This includes Citadel (from Chicago), and Goldman Sa...
MBF, Thursday, August 8, 2024
MASTER BROKER INSIGHTS - Julio Robaina on Opportunities in the South Florida Condo Market
MASTER BROKER INSIGHTS: From the recent Master Brokers Forum event hosted by Luminaire and AKAI Estates, former South Miami mayor and Florida state representative Julio Robaina shares the unique opportunities in the current South Florida condo market. https://youtu.be/EcRkpFGPRpE...
MBF, Wednesday, August 7, 2024
City National Bank Nominations
Congratulations to our partners at City National Bank of Florida for being nominated in SEVEN categories in the Daily Business Review's "Best of 2024" list!Please take a moment to vote at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BestofDBR2024...
MBF, Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Home away from home - Top USA Olympians train in Florida
๐บ๐ธโ๏ธ"Gold-medal glory is forged in Florida humidity." (Article link below.)https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/08/05/olympic-athletes-train-in-florida...
MBF, Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Miami's Brickell Office Market Hits Record $200 Square Foot Rents in 2024
"The surge in luxury office prices is fueled by the influx of top financial, legal, and tech firms to Florida, drawn by its favorable tax environment. Companies that moved large portions of their workforce to Miami after the pandemic have driven up office rates. BEFORE THE PANDEMIC, LUXURY OFFIC...
MBF, Monday, August 5, 2024
Newly Signed Contracts for Luxury Homes in South Florida Are up for the First Time in Four Months
"Miami-Dade saw luxury single-family home contracts increase annually from 141 to 150...contracts for homes priced from $3 million to $4.99 million MORE THAN DOUBLED FROM LAST YEAR, rising from eight to 17...In Broward County, there were 62 new contracts for luxury single-family homes, up from l...
MBF, Friday, August 2, 2024
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Lynley Ciorobea presents this charming three-bedroom, three-bath home, nestled on one of the most unique streets in Coral Gables, at the edge of Santa Maria Street. This quintessential Gables home includes a bright living room and dining room, plus ...
MBF, Friday, August 2, 2024
MASTER BROKER LISTING
Master Brokers Forum member Ivan Chorney presents this unique residence, situated just north of the beautiful Golden Beach in South Florida. 2000 Ocean stands as a modern, 38-story glass tower that presents captivating, panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, and the vast surro...
MBF, Thursday, August 1, 2024
Cost of Miami office space hits record high
"The sky-high cost of luxury offices has been fueled by the migration of top financial, legal and tech groups to Florida’s tax-friendly regime. Companies that moved large swaths of their workforce to Miami after the pandemic have driven up the price per sq ft for offices in the city." ...
MBF, Wednesday, July 31, 2024
City National Bank Condo Loans
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MBF, Wednesday, July 31, 2024
MASTER BROKER LISTING
Master Brokers Forum members BonettiFox Team presents the most stunning apartment on Brickell. Be the first to live in this residence that has been completely gutted with brand new wood floors, Poggenpohl kitchen cabinetry, Sub Zero and Miele appliances and spa-like bathrooms. Jaw-dropping views of ...
MBF, Monday, July 29, 2024
MBF "EAsy breezy" Happy Hour!
Scenes from yesterday’s fun and relaxing “Easy Breezy” Happy Hour at The Federal in the Florida Panthers’ brand-new IcePlex. Master Brokers Forum members enjoyed each other’s company and a special visit from Stanley C. Panther!...
MBF, Friday, July 26, 2024
South Florida home sellers made more than 80% profit in Q2 2024
"That ranks the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area fifth among the Top 5 investment return leaders with populations of at least 1 million...IN CONTRAST, SOUTH FLORIDA'S PROFIT RETURNS WERE MUCH HIGHER THAN PLACES SUCH AS NEW YORK-NEWARK-NEW JERSEY CITY (63.2%) AND LOS ANGELES-L...
MBF, Thursday, July 25, 2024
Miami Condos Lure Rich Mexicans Who Want to Park Cash Overseas
"Miami has long been a refuge for Latin America’s wealthy in times of turmoil...More recently, South Florida has seen an influx of finance professionals since the start of the pandemic as firms sought out lower taxes and sunshine." (Featuring insight from Master Brokers Forum member Mi...
MBF, Thursday, July 25, 2024
South Florida by the numbers - Fireworks in July
We explore some recent big-ticket home sales from Coral Gables to Lighthouse Point to Palm Beach (some brokered by our own Master Brokers Forum members!) in this edition of “South Florida by the Numbers”; a MBF partnership with The Real Deal. (Article link below.)https://therealdeal.com/...
MBF, Thursday, July 25, 2024
City National Bank "Lunch and Loans" Meeting
Another fantastic Master Brokers Forum "Lunch and Loans" meeting yesterday! Thanks again to our friends at City National Bank of Florida for bringing our members together to meet each other, share best practices, and learn about the bank's impressive array of products and services.Connec...
MBF, Thursday, July 25, 2024
Miami surges in renter survey
2023 Rank: #25 โก๏ธ 2024 Rank: #10โผ๏ธ"Miami took first place for local economy, with the highest number of new business applications over the last year and the third-highest income growth for renters." (Article link below.)https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2024/07/18/miami-surges-in-renter-...
MBF, Wednesday, July 24, 2024
MASTER BROKER LISTING
Master Brokers Forum member Danielle M Bastarache PA presents this beautiful five bedroom/seven and one-half bath Upper East Side Miami residence with unobstructed bay views, perched upon a gentle rise at the end of a cul-de-sac spanning two lots totaling 27,000 square feet.Rarely available southeas...
MBF, Tuesday, July 23, 2024
๐ WE SEE YOU, SUSY DUNAND!
This Master Brokers Forum member is representing the seller of this beautiful Keystone Island home, New York Mets shortstop (and part-time musician) Jose Iglesias. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/jose-iglesias-selling-miami-home/...
MBF, Tuesday, July 23, 2024
MASTER BROKER INSIGHTS - Spencer Hennings on why some condo developers are holding off on making termination offers
MASTER BROKER INSIGHTS: From the recent Master Brokers Forum event hosted by Luminaire and AKAI Estates, former Florida condominium ombudsman Spencer Hennings explains why some condo developers are waiting to make termination offers. https://youtu.be/ZXhd5lIOTyI...
MBF, Monday, July 22, 2024
Millionaires Outpriced by Billionaires Flock to Floridaโs Fort Lauderdale
"In Fort Lauderdale, before the pandemic, the most expensive home ever sold went for $17 million. ๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐, ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐ผ๐...it’s becoming home to millionaires looking for less-expensive ways to park a superyac...
MBF, Monday, July 22, 2024
CNBC Ranks Floridaโs Economy As The Best In U.S. In 2024
"The state added 240,000 new jobs last year, an increase of 2.5%, the report said. GDP increased 5% in 2023 to $1.28 trillion, among the fastest nationwide. New business applications grew even faster, up 9%." (Article link below.) http://www.thenextmiami.com/cnbc-ranks-floridas-economy-as-th...
MBF, Friday, July 19, 2024
MASTER BROKER INSIGHTS - Russell Jacobs on Condo Boards Going "Full Reserve"
MASTER BROKER INSIGHTS: From the recent Master Brokers Forum event hosted by Luminaire and AKAI Estates, condominium association attorney Russell Jacobs tells when Florida condo boards MUST go to "full reserves"...and how they can extend that deadline. http://youtu.be/P1jI8GhPH4g...
MBF, Friday, July 19, 2024
๐ WE SEE YOU, Karla Abaunza, Elena Bluntzer, Levi Meyer, and Arno De Vos!
๐๐๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง Master Brokers Forum ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐จ ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ง๐๐จ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐ก๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ '๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ค ๐จ๐๐ก๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ฝ๐๐-๐๐-๐๐๐๐ฝ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐จ! Sale #1 was an $11.8M Fisher Island residence with Karla representing the seller ...
MBF, Thursday, July 18, 2024
South Florida remains a top market for high-income households, real estate experts say
"Thanks to the migration of high-income households toward South Florida, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties had a net income gain of about $8.6 billion between 2021 and 2022...Florida continued to lead the nation in terms of net income flow, (with a) net income increase of $36 billion....
MBF, Wednesday, July 17, 2024
๐ WE SEE YOU, SUE NELSON AND JOHN PUTZIG!
These Master Brokers Forum members represented the sellers in this $17.3M transaction; setting a record price for a waterfront residence in Lighthouse Point. (Article link below.) Congratulations! http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2024/07/11/mediavine-ceo-buys-lighthouse-point-florida-hom...
MBF, Tuesday, July 16, 2024
๐ WE SEE YOU, ANA TERESA RODRIGUEZ!
This Master Brokers Forum member brokered the $15.95M sale of this mansion; a record price for a home on a canal in Miami's Bay Point neighborhood. (Article link below.) Congratulations! http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2024/07/12/stifel-investment-manager-buys-miami-mansion.html...
MBF, Friday, July 12, 2024
Multifamily Investment Sales Heat Up in South Florida
"In the past two years, Miami has led the nation in rent growth, the report said, noting that the recent decline in rents would have been more pronounced if it had not been offset by "massive" housing demand in Florida." (Article link below.) http://www.globest.com/2024/07/03/multifa...
MBF, Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Celtics fly down to Miami day after winning NBA Finals in Boston
๐คฃ๐ "...It is unclear why the Celtics are choosing to celebrate their latest title in Miami..." ๐คฃ๐ (Article and news report link below.) http://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-celtics-celebrate-nba-championship-in-miami/61162406...
MBF, Friday, June 21, 2024
MBF-ONLY DASH DISCOUNT
Master Brokers Forum Members: Check your email for the MEMBERS ONLY promo code and take advantage of this special discount for DASH; a user-friendly market intelligence platform delivering sales and marketing content exclusive to new development projects - including unbranded agent materials and REA...
MBF, Thursday, June 20, 2024
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