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๐จ 2023 MEMBERSHIP CONTEST ๐จ
Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum members...recruit your deserving Broward/Palm Beach colleagues into the MBF and win a $300 Morton's The Steakhouse gift certificate! (Deadline for entry is Sept. 29.) See details at http://mailchi.mp/e296bcaebb0d/2023contest...
MBF, Thursday, August 17, 2023
Learning curve - Brokers, developers navigate South Floridaโs private school crunch
Featuring insight from Master Brokers Forum member Jaclyn Bild, who mentions that when she "...was growing up in Miami, parents were concerned about their kids having good grades and high test scores to get into top schools — ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐ค๐ค๐ก๐จ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ช๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐จ๏ฟฝ...
MBF, Thursday, August 17, 2023
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum members Melva Garcia and Maria Macias present this new construction home with all the benefits of modern living. This stunning home boasts an open floor plan of five bedrooms and five and one-half en-suite bathrooms, including a versatile study that can se...
MBF, Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Luxe resi market faces paradox of record sales, despite low deal volume
Featuring data and insight from Master Brokers Forum members Nelson Gonzalez, Andres Asion, and Dora Puig, who had this to say:“๐๐๐ค๐ฅ๐ก๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ก๐ก ๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ค๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ง๐. ๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐ค๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ข๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ค๐ช๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐จ๐ก๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ง ๐ง๐๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐...
MBF, Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Miami luxe condo buyers walk through digital world to see and feel finished high-rises
Guests at this year's Miami Master Brokers Forum New Member Reception (generously hosted by Lofty Residences and YUPIX Meta-Reality) experienced this amazing new technology first-hand. (Article link below.) http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article277824868.html...
MBF, Tuesday, August 15, 2023
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Howard Elfman presents this stunning four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom condo in Fort Lauderdale Beach offering breathtaking direct ocean and Intracoastal views. Spanning over 4,000 square feet, this corner residence is designed for relaxation a...
MBF, Monday, August 14, 2023
Finally, South Florida apartment rents flatten. Find out why and in which cities
“What we’re seeing right now is a sharp cooldown of what had been astronomical rent growth...As we got into last fall and winter, and through this year, things started to cool off. Year-over-year rent growth dipped into negative territory. ๐๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๏ฟฝ...
MBF, Friday, August 11, 2023
MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Heather Lefebvre presents beachfront and boating bliss in this exceptional Pompano Beach residence! Nestled on an 80-foot shoreline with no fixed bridges, enjoy direct access to the water via the 100-foot wide canal and a 16K low-profile lift with e...
MBF, Friday, August 11, 2023
Cash is still king as Florida agents navigate 'wonkiest market' in years
“Buyers are more careful and not as excited as they used to be. That being said, ๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐พ๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐’๐ ๐ผ ๐๐๐พ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐.” (Article link below.) http://www.inman.com/2023/07/14/florid...
MBF, Thursday, August 10, 2023
๐ WE SEE YOU, Karla Abaunza and Darin Feldman!
We LOVE Master Brokers Forum ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐-๐๐ค-๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ deals, and these two collaborated on one of Miami's top ten Miami condo sales last week (a $3.5 million Fisher Island residence), with Karla representing the seller and Darin representing the buyer. (Article link below.) Congratulations...
MBF, Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Miami International Airport soars toward record 52 million passengers
"On the heels of last year’s full recovery from the pandemic downturn,” Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava observed, “MIA continues to lead the way for our local tourism industry and the nation in terms of passenger growth and economic impact.” (Article link below.) ht...
MBF, Tuesday, August 8, 2023
There are way too many real-estate agents
"This surplus of agents is bad for both the industry and regular people in the housing market...The low barrier to entry puts buyers and sellers at risk of ending up with dubious advice on one of the biggest transactions of their lives, while the capable agents are forced to spend inordinate amo...
MBF, Monday, August 7, 2023
๐ WE SEE YOU, Nelson Gonzalez!
This Master Brokers Forum member listed this off-market transaction that just went under contract; a $69 million waterfront property being sold to music producer and DJ David Guetta. (Article link below.) Congratulations! http://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2023/08/03/david-guetta-to-buy-waterfront...
MBF, Thursday, August 3, 2023
๐ WE SEE YOU, David Sporn and Jill Penman!
We LOVE Master Brokers Forum member-to-member deals, and these two collaborated on one of Miami's top ten Miami condo sales last week (a $1.475 million Grove Isle residence), with David representing the seller and Jill representing the buyer. (Article link below.) Congratulations! http://thereal...
MBF, Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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 2023" list! Please take a moment to vote at www.surveymonkey.com/r/BestofDBR2023...
MBF, Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Madeleine Romanello presents this spacious home located in the highly desirable Bay Heights neighborhood of Coconut Grove. This home boasts five large bedrooms, four full baths and two half baths, plus an artist workshop that can be used as a home o...
MBF, Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Betsy Magde presents this exceptional Mediterranean-style gem on coveted La Gorce Drive in Miami Beach. Meticulously renovated to blend contemporary design with classic sophistication, this 4,039 square foot masterpiece boasts four beds, six baths, ...
MBF, Friday, July 28, 2023
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MBF board members Andres Asion and David Nguah weigh in on AI
Master Brokers Forum board members Andres Asion and David Nguah explain how powerful Artificial Intelligence tools have made their jobs easier and more efficient - while emphasizing that "the human touch" will always be the priority. (Article link below.) http://therealdeal.com/miami/2023/07...
MBF, Thursday, July 27, 2023
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๐ WE SEE YOU, Dora Puig, Eloy Carmenate, and Jimmy Branham!
These Master Brokers Forum members represented clients in Miami's top ten condo sales last week. (Article link below.) Congratulations! http://therealdeal.com/miami/2023/07/25/grove-at-grand-bay-deal-tops-weekly-condo-sales-in-miami/...
MBF, Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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South Florida by the numbers - A hot Messi
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami debut was nothing short of magical. But will the global ๐ง๐ถฬ๐ต๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ญ icon have a similar impact on local real estate? We examine in this month's "South Florida By The Numbers"; a Master Brokers Forum partnership with The Real Deal. http://therealdeal.com/m...
MBF, Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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โToo many weekend warriors.โ How a flood of real estate agents are hurting homebuyers
”I’m running across more and more agents who are either new or don’t work real estate on a full-time basis...and that often creates a lot of needless work (for) the more active agents like myself to essentially watch over the deal and make sure everything closes OK.” (Article...
MBF, Monday, July 24, 2023
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Real estate experts believe homebuyers will always want 'human touch' when making the 'biggest purchase'
"Real estate, like most industries, wants to focus on the human element in the process...people may not feel comfortable for many years trusting AI with such a significant lifetime purchase.'You want to trust the $400,000 of equity that is your largest nest egg with a robot? I just don’...
MBF, Friday, July 21, 2023
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MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Megan Probst presents this lakefront residence in Parkland Bay, one of Broward County's most coveted gated communities. This single-story, four bedroom, four and one-half-bathroom property raises the bar for upscale luxury living with breathtaki...
MBF, Thursday, July 20, 2023
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"Easy Breezy" at Morton's The Steakhouse
Scenes from last night's festive Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum "Easy Breezy" Happy Hour at Morton's The Steakhouse in Ft. Lauderdale. Thanks to all current and future members for stopping by...great to see everyone!...
MBF, Friday, July 14, 2023
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MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Jenilyn Martinez, Realtor presents this Miami gem with the location and luxury updates to satisfy. Welcome to Casa Marvin...this home stands out from the pack! Located in Little Gables, walking distance to Miracle Mile, offering great dining and sho...
MBF, Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Miami Is Nationโs Hottest Renting Spot as Florida Shines Again This Rental Season
"Transplants from the North are moving to the Sunshine State in search of jobs and better lifestyle, and this is showing in the local rental market’s competitiveness. ๐๐ค ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ญ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ, ๐จ๐๐ญ ๐ค๐ช๐ฉ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ’๐จ ๐ฉ๐ค๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ...
MBF, Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member The Ramona Bautista Team presents this modified O3A model residence in Botaniko Weston, an exclusive enclave of modern-era grandeur boasting 7,000+ total square feet. The architecture of this one-of-a-kind masterpiece will impress you, with every co...
MBF, Monday, July 10, 2023
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Phoenix, Las Vegas and Miami Most Popular Destinations for Family Relocations in 2023
"Phoenix, Las Vegas and MIAMI--๐ฌ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐ค๐ข๐ ๐๐จ ๐ข๐ช๐๐ ๐ก๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐จ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ค๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐ก๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐๐จ๐๐ค ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ --are the most popular metros for homebuyers moving to a different part of the country....
MBF, Friday, July 7, 2023
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WATCH - Highlights from MBF at City National Bank
WATCH: Highlights from last month's incredible Miami Master Brokers Forum dinner and presentation, generously hosted by our friends at City National Bank of Florida! https://youtu.be/AafofrlVThI...
MBF, Thursday, July 6, 2023
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A $100 Billion Wealth Migration Tilts US Economyโs Center of Gravity South
"For the first time, six fast-growing states in the South — FLORIDA, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee — are contributing more to the national GDP than the Northeast, with its Washington-New York-Boston corridor, in government figures going back to the 1990s. The switch hap...
MBF, Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day from the Master Brokers Forum!...
MBF, Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Luis Alvarez presents this luxurious Palmetto Bay “turnkey” residence. Totally updated in 2019, this entertainer’s paradise features four bedrooms and three baths, 4,471 square feet of open floor plan, lots of natural lighting, hig...
MBF, Monday, July 3, 2023
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South Florida by the numbers - Not so sleepy summer in Palm Beach
This summer's Palm Beach real estate market has been as hot as the average daily temperatures, involving some VERY well-known names. Let’s check out the action in this month’s edition of “South Florida by the numbers"; a Master Brokers Forum partnership with The Real Deal. ...
MBF, Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Miami Offices Defy National Trends
"The sunny skies of South Florida appear to be benefiting not just beachgoers but office landlords as well. Rents are up, leasing activity is strong, and net absorption is positive." (Article link below.) http://www.globest.com/2023/06/12/miami-offices-defy-national-trends/...
MBF, Friday, June 16, 2023
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MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum members Eva Oliver & David Sporn present this Grove Isle double residence in the rarely available 05/03 line! This spacious and thoughtfully laid out floor plan offers 3,764 square feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 balconies, and amazing ope...
MBF, Thursday, June 15, 2023
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๐ WE SEE YOU, Dora Puig!
This Master Brokers Forum member represented both the buyer and seller in this $21 million Venetian Islands sale, partially financed by City National Bank of Florida, our Financial Services Sponsor. (Article link below.) Congratulations! https://lnkd.in/eAGPddz4...
MBF, Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Posh Miami Enclave to Become US Soccer Hub With FIFA, Messi Set to Move In
"FIFA, the sport’s global governing body, is negotiating to lease as much as 60,000 square feet (5,574 square meters) in upscale Coral Gables...It’s likely to then make Miami its long-term U.S. base...providing proximity to sponsors and offering a gateway to Latin America and the Car...
MBF, Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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๐ WE SEE YOU. David Koster!
This Master Brokers Forum member represented the seller in this $37 million sale of a Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach penthouse. (Article link below.) Congratulations! http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2023/06/09/tech-executives-ritz-carlton-penthouse-37-million.html...
MBF, Friday, June 9, 2023
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๐ WE SEE YOU, Darin Tansey!
This Master Brokers Forum member represented the buyer in last week's most expensive Miami condo sale; a $7.4 million purchase at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach. (Article link below.) Congratulations! http://therealdeal.com/miami/2023/06/06/ritz-carlton-closing-leads-miami-dade-weekly-...
MBF, Friday, June 9, 2023
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Leaving New York for Miami Can Save Nearly $200,000
"Manhattan and Miami have the most drastic differences in cost of living, according to the report. Costs are 138% higher than the US average in Manhattan, but only 23% higher than the average in Miami. That difference is heavily influenced by Florida’s lack of state income taxes: While peo...
MBF, Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Home Buyers Are Leaving Major Metros...and Going to These Cities Instead
"Miami is the top dream destination for those leaving New York, Washington, D.C., and Boston...While expensive, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐พ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐...Buyers are also attracted by the fact t...
MBF, Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Mauricio J. Barba at COMPASS / Principal- Miami Signature Homes presents this distinguished combined unit with serene views of the bay, Dinner Key Marina and the celebrated Coconut Grove landscape. Come sit a spell in the oversized balconies and enj...
MBF, Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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WE SEE YOU, Lilli Schipper!
This Master Brokers Forum member (and her husband) are featured in the June edition of Florida Realtor Magazine for their fun and engaging videos marketing new construction homes in Dania Beach. Congratulations!Article Link: http://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2023/05/clever-mark...
MBF, Monday, June 5, 2023
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MEMBER TO MEMBER MEGA DEAL
Congratulations to Master Brokers Forum members Michael Martinez and Dennis Carvajal for knocking this record-breaking sale of Red Sox legend David Ortiz's Pinecrest home out of the park! (Michael represented the seller and Dennis represented the buyer; article link below.) http://therealdeal.co...
MBF, Friday, June 2, 2023
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๐ WE SEE YOU, Kimberly Rodstein!
This Master Brokers Forum member represented the buyer in last week's most expensive Miami condo sale; a $22M residence at Oceana Bal Harbour. (Article link below.) Congratulations! http://therealdeal.com/miami/2023/05/31/oceana-bal-harbour-closing-leads-miami-dade-weekly-condo-sales/...
MBF, Thursday, June 1, 2023
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MASTER BROKER LISTING
MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Jill Penman Group presents this newer constructed Mediterranean estate, privately located in the prestigious community of Old Cutler Bay. You will immediately feel and breathe the fresh breezes from Biscayne Bay transporting you to your home. This m...
MBF, Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Go Heat and Panthers!
Yet ANOTHER reason for the world to focus on South Florida! Go Miami Heat and Florida Panthers!...
MBF, Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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International visitors send Miami travel industry soaring
"Miami-Dade County welcomed more than 26.5 million visitors last year, generating over $20.8 billion, an increase of 8% in tourism revenue over 2021...Overnight visitation increased 20% from 2021...about 300,000 more visitors came from Florida last year, from places like Orlando, Tampa/St. Peter...
MBF, Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Miami's Thriving Real Estate Market Attracts International Rainmakers Despite Challenging Conditions
"South Florida’s real estate market continues to flourish, thanks to the unwavering confidence of international investors. ๐๐๐ผ๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐พ๐๐๐ผ๐, ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฝ๐๐พ๐๐๐ ๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐ฟ ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ ๐พ๐ผ๐๐๐๐ผ๐, attracting prominent figures wh...
MBF, Friday, May 26, 2023
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SMALL BUSINESSES FLOURISH IN SOUTH FLORIDA
"Florida has long been ranked as one of the best places to start a small business, and South Florida in particular is known for its entrepreneurial spirit...Florida ranked No. 1 thanks to its 5.5% corporate tax rate, which allows more money to flow back into businesses, and the third-highest sma...
MBF, Thursday, May 25, 2023
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