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590 Articles Found
South Florida by the numbers - Winter sports heat up market
Our local sports teams are as hot as the real estate market! But do the region’s top athletes dominate the field/court/ice AND their closing tables? We explore in this month’s “South Florida By The Numbers”; a Master Brokers Forum partnership with The Real Deal. https://there...
MBF, Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Miami MBF Holiday Celebration
๐จ๐๐๐๐ฝ๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐จ The Miami Master Brokers Forum 2021 Holiday Celebration will be held IN-PERSON next week at Ornare USA, co-sponsored by Courted, where we will honor Christopher Zoller with the MBF Legacy Award. Check your inbox for details and RSVP right away!...
MBF, Monday, November 29, 2021
Gold Coast MBF Holiday Celebration
๐๐๐๐ฝ๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐ The Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum 2021 Holiday Celebration will be held IN-PERSON next week at Ft. Lauderdale’s hottest spot, YOT Bar & Kitchen. Check your inbox for details, RSVP right away, and please bring $20 or an unwrapped gift to support T...
MBF, Monday, November 29, 2021
Miamiโs Luxury Homes Will Gain an Average 10% in 2022, Forecast Says
"...luxury property prices (are) expected to grow 10% in 2022 on the back of high-demand stemming from Florida’s low-tax environment, the city’s competitive prices and the enduring appeal of coastal living." (Article link below.) https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/miamis-luxu...
MBF, Wednesday, November 24, 2021
GIVE MIAMI DAY
#GiveMiamiDay https://www.givemiamiday.org/ ...
MBF, Thursday, November 18, 2021
๐ WE SEE YOU, Frank Navarro!
This Master Brokers Forum member sold one of last week's ten most expensive Miami condos; a $1.7M unit in the Grand Venetian. (Article link below.) Congratulations! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2021/11/16/5m-closing-at-ritz-carlton-miami-beach-tops-miami-dade-weekly-condo-sales/...
MBF, Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Miami Condo Market Is Bullish on Return of Foreign Buyers
"This month’s reopening of U.S. borders to foreign visitors raises the prospect that the already sizzling Miami residential market, a popular destination for South American buyers, ๐๐ค๐ช๐ก๐๐ฅ๐๐ช๐ง๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ง." https://www.wsj.com/articles/miami-condo-market-is-bullish...
MBF, Tuesday, November 16, 2021
MEMORY MONDAY
MEMORY MONDAY: The Miami Master Brokers Forum 2017 Holiday Party, hosted by FirstBank....
MBF, Monday, November 15, 2021
Miami Leads the Worldโs Major Cities in Luxury-Home Price Growth
๐ด๐ฅ “Miami leads the index this quarter for the first time since the index started in 2007...The hunt for larger accommodation, coastal living and Florida’s low taxes acted as a key draw for a new breed of remote workers in the U.S.” https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/miami-le...
MBF, Friday, November 12, 2021
Thank You Veterans
๐บ๐ธ We salute those who served on this Veterans Day....
MBF, Thursday, November 11, 2021
โBrace yourselvesโ - Residential agents prepare for return of foreign buyers
“We have had essentially an American market for the past five, six years. It has been red, white and blue all the way,” said (Master Brokers Forum member) Dora Puig, a top luxury broker in Miami Beach. “I just think we’re going to get a tsunami of foreigners coming to the mar...
MBF, Tuesday, November 9, 2021
โWatershed moment.โ Miami welcomes end of COVID travel restrictions on 33 countries
"On Monday, Nov. 8, travelers from 33 countries will see U.S. coronavirus travel restrictions lifted for fully vaccinated people — and the optimism and expectations in Miami’s tourism community are high." https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/tourism-cruises/article255571251....
MBF, Monday, November 8, 2021
Florida Attracts More Buyers in Search of Better Deals
"...the number...relocating to South Florida during the first six months of this year, compared with the same period in 2020, more than doubled from 7,000 to 19,000." https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/04/realestate/florida-hallandale-beach-real-estate.html...
MBF, Friday, November 5, 2021
South Florida Remains Popular With International Buyers Despite Travel Bans
"As the U.S. allows vaccinated foreigners to travel to the country this month, pent-up demand and a weaker U.S. dollar will likely boost more international sales in South Florida, especially in Miami...More than half of all international home sales in Florida during the last fiscal year were in ...
MBF, Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Housing inventory in South Florida remains tight but some trends may loosen things up
Master Brokers Forum board member Christopher Zoller explains how foreclosures, life cycle changes, developer buyouts, and smaller homes are loosening up local real estate inventory in this Miami Herald column. (Article link below.) https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article255379816.html...
MBF, Monday, November 1, 2021
South Florida by the numbers - Brightline to restart & more
After months of being cooped up and quarantined, intrepid travelers and commuters are ready to hit the road. We discuss recent Miami transportation developments in this month's "South Florida by the Numbers"; a Master Brokers Forum partnership with The Real Deal. https://therealdeal.com/...
MBF, Friday, October 29, 2021
Miami is the Happiest City in America
"๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐ฃ ๐ผ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐จ ๐๐๐๐ข๐, with 70% of residents saying they feel happy most of the time. This is the second year in a row Miami has ranked first on the list (supporting happiness pre- and post-pandemic)." https://www.mindbodyonline.com/business/ed...
MBF, Friday, October 29, 2021
๐ WE SEE YOU, Sandra Tagliamonte and Matt Bobby!
These Master Brokers Forum members recently completed the sale of this $12.5M Ft. Lauderdale mansion, with Sandra representing the seller and Matt representing the buyer. (Article link below.) Congratulations! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2021/10/28/repo-king-scores-waterfront-fort-lauderdale-mansi...
MBF, Thursday, October 28, 2021
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Alexandra C. Peters presents this unique Sunny Isles Beach home asking $11.5M. (In partnership with Profile miami.) https://profilemiamire.com/miamirealestate/2021/10/27/master-brokers-forum-listing-step-inside-villa-il-sogno-on-atlantic-isles-in-su...
MBF, Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Miami-Fort Lauderdale among fastest-growing U.S. metro areas for entrepreneurs
"In fact, the three fastest-growing regions for entrepreneurs are in Florida: Metro Orlando saw 46% year-over-year growth in new businesses, which was the best in the country. It was followed by Miami-Fort Lauderdale (No. 2), which saw 45% growth, and the greater Tampa Bay area (No. 3), at 43%, ...
MBF, Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Miami Shatters Condo Sales Record in 2021, With 3 Months to Go
Miami existing condo sales increased 45.2% from September 2020 to September 2021. Year-to-date, Miami has registered 17,942 existing condo sales in nine months, which surpasses the previous annual record of 17,142. Miami real estate has already recorded more total sales in nine months this year (29...
MBF, Monday, October 25, 2021
FLASHBACK FRIDAY
FLASHBACK FRIDAY! Exactly seven years ago today...Master Brokers Forum dinner and panel discussion hosted by The Surf Club - Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences. ...
MBF, Friday, October 22, 2021
These financial firms are flocking to the 'Wall Street of the South'
"The tri-county region has lured a slate of financial firms, particularly from the Northeast and California, over the past 18 months...Tax-friendly policies, warm weather and a thriving business community have brought both relocations and local office expansions by leading companies in investmen...
MBF, Thursday, October 21, 2021
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Bill Hernandez presents this spectacular, one-of-a-kind, full-floor Sunny Isles Beach penthouse. (In partnership with Profile miami.) https://profilemiamire.com/miamirealestate/2021/10/20/master-brokers-forum-listing-check-out-full-floor-sunny-isles...
MBF, Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Come to Miami for Sunshine, Low Taxesโand Normal Life
"Residential real estate here is a seller’s market, repeatedly setting records for total sales, percentage of asking price and lowest inventory. More homes were sold in Miami in the first nine months of 2021 than in all of 2019 or 2020. June saw more sales than any month ever." (Yes, t...
MBF, Tuesday, October 19, 2021
WATCH/ICYMI
WATCH/ICYMI: Last month's Master Brokers Forum virtual panel discussion on "Lessons from Surfside: New Best Practices for Older Buildings" covered possible changes to Miami's current 40 year inspection/certification window; tactics for finding and downloading recertification reports,...
MBF, Monday, October 18, 2021
FRIDAY
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MBF, Friday, October 15, 2021
THROWBACK THURSDAY
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Coverage of the Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum's inaugural Holiday Celebration in 2005, hosted by the Las Olas River House....
MBF, Thursday, October 14, 2021
Florida Realtors 2021 Member Profile - A Look Beyond Sales and Prices
๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐๐ 65% female is median age 64% married 76% born in the U.S. 79% sales agents/10% broker associates/11% brokers/1% appraisers For 74%, real estate is only occupationhttps://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2021/10/flor...
MBF, Wednesday, October 13, 2021
South Florida condo market unfazed by Surfside collapse; Sales have been stronger than ever, early data shows
"Sales for condos in Miami-Dade County in the third quarter of 2021 were the highest in years, with 6,259 units sold. The priciest units — those over $1 million — also sold at a record pace, with 663 closing in the third quarter, a 228% increase from pre-COVID levels in 2019, data sh...
MBF, Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Please get vaccinated. I did.
For answers to your vaccine questions, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html...
MBF, Tuesday, October 12, 2021
This Miami neighborhood is one of the coolest in the world, TimeOut says
SPOILER ALERT: It's Brickell.https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/miami-com-news/article254838022.html...
MBF, Monday, October 11, 2021
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Visit https://www.masterbrokersforum.com/mbf-membership-application.htm...
MBF, Friday, October 8, 2021
THROWBACK THURSDAY
THROWBACK THURSDAY: When Residences By Armani / Casa Design Gallery hosted the Master Brokers Forum in November 2018, for a panel discussion featuring Coral Gables Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, and Pipeline Workspaces co-founder Philippe Houdard....
MBF, Thursday, October 7, 2021
International Buyers Are Trickling Back to Miami
"Florida attracted more foreign buyers than any other state for the 13th consecutive year...22% of all homes purchased by international buyers in the U.S. during that period were in Florida." https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/international-buyers-are-trickling-back-to-miami-01633260965...
MBF, Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Investor invasion - Profit-minded home buyers flock to South Florida like you wonโt believe
In 2Q 2021, investors bought: 2,640 homes in Miami (91% compared with 2020) 2,163 homes in Fort Lauderdale (183%) 1,243 homes in West Palm Beach ( 53%)(featuring insight from Master Brokers Forum member Jimmy Branham Group) https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article254589722...
MBF, Monday, October 4, 2021
Please get vaccinated. We did.
For answers to your vaccine questions, visit https://www.cdc.gov/.../vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html...
MBF, Friday, October 1, 2021
South Florida by the numbers - Stars need houses too
We reach for the stars — and their humble new abodes — in this month’s “South Florida by the Numbers”; a Master Brokers Forum partnership with The Real Deal. https://therealdeal.com/miami/2021/09/29/south-florida-by-the-numbers-stars-need-houses-too/...
MBF, Thursday, September 30, 2021
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Elena Bluntzer presents this sprawling, one-story Italianate home in Pinecrest. (In partnership with Profile miami.) https://profilemiamire.com/miamirealestate/2021/9/28/master-brokers-forum-listing-take-a-look-inside-a-north-pinecrest-italianate-ho...
MBF, Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Miami catching up to NY for title of most expensive housing market
"...Miami has overtaken Los Angeles as the second most expensive housing market in the U.S., according to the latest report from RealtyHop." (Article link below.) https://therealdeal.com/national/2021/09/28/miami-nips-at-ny-for-title-of-most-expensive-housing-market/...
MBF, Wednesday, September 29, 2021
How Miami Seduced Silicon Valley
"In July, according to Redfin, Miami was the top migration destination for home buyers in the U.S., while San Francisco had the largest homeowner exodus." https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/09/how-miami-seduced-silicon-valley.html...
MBF, Tuesday, September 28, 2021
U.S. Homeowners Enjoyed $3 Trillion of Equity Gains in Q2
"Home equity wealth is at a record level and will bolster economic activity in the coming year," said Dr. Frank Nothaft, chief economist for CoreLogic. "Higher wealth spurs additional consumer expenditures and also supports room additions and other investments in homes, adding to overall...
MBF, Monday, September 27, 2021
Please get vaccinated. I did.
For answers to your vaccine questions, visit https://www.cdc.gov/.../covi.../hcp/answering-questions.html....
MBF, Friday, September 24, 2021
South Florida single-family home sales decline in August as inventory shrinks
Luxury sales of single-family homes, priced at $1 million and up, rose by 68.6 percent to 258 sales, and ๐ ๐น๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ธ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ณ.๐ญ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ to 222 deals. (Article link below.) https://www.inman.com/2021/09/22/a-competitor-is-recruiting-me-should-...
MBF, Thursday, September 23, 2021
Panel Discussion TODAY
MEMBERS ONLY: Join us TODAY for this important and timely discussion. All active Master Brokers Forum members have been emailed this invitation, please check your inbox for links and instructions....
MBF, Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Microsoft landing elevates business hub of Latin America
"...the parallel of Microsoft has a very positive twist for Miami: while Microsoft will not bring a glitzy base for cutting-edge technology, it is a big boost for a corps of major corporations that base their Latin American and Caribbean operations in Miami-Dade – which is right where they...
MBF, Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Boom Times Continue in Miami, With a New Flock of Developments Ready to Launch Sales
Featuring insight from Master Brokers Forum member Anna Sherrill. https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/boom-times-continue-in-miami-with-a-new-flock-of-developments-ready-to-launch-sales-228703...
MBF, Monday, September 20, 2021
SEPTEMBER 2021 PAnel discussion
MEMBERS ONLY: Join us next week for this important and timely discussion. All active Master Brokers Forum members have been emailed this invitation, please check your inbox for RSVP instructions....
MBF, Friday, September 17, 2021
๐ WE SEE YOU, Darin Feldman!
This Master Brokers Forum member recently sold this $6 million One Thousand Museum residence to reggaeton artist Nicky Jam. (Article link below.) Congratulations! https://therealdeal.com/miami/2021/09/14/reggaeton-artist-nicky-jam-picks-up-downtown-miami-condo/...
MBF, Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Miami MBF September Board Meeting
Thank you to our friends at Coral Gables Trust Company and Belmont Village Senior Living for hosting yesterday's amazing Miami Master Brokers Forum board meeting at ZUCCA Miami!...
MBF, Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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