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👀 WE SEE YOU, Ashley Cusack!

This Master Brokers Forum member has this extraordinary Coconut Grove listing; a 5,700-square-foot home with seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, one half-bathroom and a dock. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/02/27/ken-griffins-miami-neighbors-list-estate-for-110-m...

MBF, Monday, March 2, 2026

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time since 2022

"This latest dip, its third decline in a row, brings it to its lowest level since Sept. 8, 2022, when it was 5.89%...as the annual spring home-buying season begins, it could encourage prospective home shoppers who can afford to buy at current rates to shop for a home..." (Article link below....

MBF, Friday, February 27, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

Master Brokers Forum member Ana Collongette presents this unique home designed by John Weller, encompassing approximately 5,600 square feet of generously scaled interiors, commanding a privileged location within the prestigious gated community of Snapper Creek Oaks.Stunning living room with walls of...

MBF, Thursday, February 26, 2026

South Florida by the numbers - Tracking the “pull” of Magic City

The Miami migration story is not just about what people are leaving — it is about what they are moving TOWARD. We examine the powerful economic, lifestyle and policy forces attracting decision-makers and high-income earners to the Sunshine State in this edition of "South Florida by the Num...

MBF, Wednesday, February 25, 2026

CITY NATIONAL BANK ATTORNEY LOANS

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLIENTS ‼️ 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 Ba...

MBF, Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Longtime Miami Realtors CEO to retire

The Master Brokers Forum salutes Miami Association of Realtors CEO Teresa Kinney on 33 years of extraordinary leadership. Her vision, strength, and unwavering commitment have shaped South Florida’s real estate landscape and elevated our industry to national and global prominence. 👏🫡 (Article...

MBF, Tuesday, February 24, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, JONATHAN BIGELMAN!

This Master Brokers Forum member went to contract on a Golden Beach property originally co-listed for $39 million; one of Miami's top two most expensive deals from last week. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/02/23/two-miami-dade-homes-asking-39-million-fin...

MBF, Monday, February 23, 2026

Why Sports Fans Are Making Hallandale Beach Their Home Base

"Sports fans like Rojas are among the home buyers staking a claim in Hallandale Beach, a small, once-gritty city between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. As a new wave of luxury condominiums rises in the city, sports-lovers, athletes and investors are being drawn by the area’s proximity to major...

MBF, Monday, February 23, 2026

Greater Miami Home Sales Uptick as Luxury Demand and Cash Buyers Power Market

🏝️📈 MIAMI MARKET SNAPSHOT: Total sales 1,869 in January - up +1.2% YoY💎🚀 LUXURY ($1M+): Sales surged +21% YoY 🏡⬆️ SINGLE-FAMILY: Sales +2.8% YoY, median price $699,990 (+3.7%), price gains in 168 of last 170 months🏢➡️ CONDOS: Prices up in 163 of last 176 months💵✅ CASH BUYERS: 44% of all clos...

MBF, Friday, February 20, 2026

Florida Migration Plunges 93% in 3 Years—but Miami Still Pulls High-Income Job Movers

𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖 𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙. 𝙈𝙄𝘼𝙈𝙄 𝙐𝙋𝙂𝙍𝘼𝘿𝙀𝘿. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘 — 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧 + 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 + 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚.🧲 MIAMI IS A MAGNET FOR HIGH-INCOME, STRATEGIC, CAREER-DRIVEN RELOCATIONS💰📈 Typical out-of-...

MBF, Wednesday, February 18, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Meryl Koslow presents this James Bond-inspired waterfront Penthouse on the Isle of Venice, now offered at $3,000,000 ($150,000 price adjustment).Totally renovated and completed in 2024, this oversized residence is two bedrooms plus third bedroom/off...

MBF, Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Bangers & cash. - Why British buyers are gobbling up Miami condos

"British buyers are emerging as a meaningful new force in South Florida real estate, snapping up high-end condos and branded residences from Surfside to Miami Beach — not as short-term sunbirds, but as long-term lifestyle and portfolio players...Surfside, along with Miami Beach, Coral Gabl...

MBF, Monday, February 16, 2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Re-visit last February's amazing Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum dinner and market forecast, "BOOM, BALANCE, AND BEYOND", generously hosted by Ombelle Fort Lauderdale!https://youtube.com/shorts/fWrfpSbxsEk?si=6tE8CidZrj3MIoR_...

MBF, Thursday, February 12, 2026

City National Bank Condo Loans

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLIENTS ‼️ Help your clients secure flexible, customized financing for their condominium development projects with Rich Campanella, Vice President, Mortgage Banker and the City National Bank of Florida team. Contact Rich today at 954-647-0106 or rich.campanella@citynational.com ...

MBF, Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Report - Mark Zuckerberg buying Indian Creek estate

"Zuckerberg is the latest in a string of Silicon Valley billionaires to buy a home in South Florida. Google co-founder Larry Page recently bought over $170 million worth of property in Coconut Grove, and Google’s other co-founder, Sergey Brin, has reportedly purchased a house on Allison Is...

MBF, Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Bungalow East Hosts Gold Coast MBF Board Meeting

Another fantastic Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum board meeting, generously hosted by our friends at Bungalow East! Learn all about this bespoke collection of 34 boutique residences in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach at https://bungaloweastftl.com/...

MBF, Monday, February 9, 2026

Miami’s Coconut Grove Has Become the Next Playground for Billionaires

"Once known as a bohemian enclave, Miami’s leafy Coconut Grove neighborhood is quickly transforming into a billionaire’s playground thanks to a string of megasales in the area...housing prices in Coconut Grove—especially for waterfront property—have surged. The median sin...

MBF, Friday, February 6, 2026

About to explode - Billionaires Griffin, Ross push for CEOs to come to Florida

Billionaires Ken Griffin and Stephen Ross think the future is Florida...they’re betting big on the Sunshine State, which they believe is on the rise as a global hub for tech and finance. Both have been critical of the taxes, regulation and cost of living in states like New York, Illinois and C...

MBF, Thursday, February 5, 2026

Miami’s $4.4B International Buyer Surge Signals A New Era For Luxury Real Estate

💰 Total International Purchases: $4.4B⬆️ 42% Year over Year🏆 Miami NUMBER ONE nationwide for international buyers🏡 Share of All Sales: ~15% of Miami home purchases📊 Vs. National Average: Nearly 7× higher than the U.S. norm🌴 Florida’s Share: 1 in 5 international home purchases📍 Miami...

MBF, Wednesday, February 4, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Christopher Wands!

This Master Brokers Forum member co-represented the seller in the most expensive listing to go into contract in Miami-Dade County last week; a $21 million penthouse at Five Park. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/02/02/five-park-penthouse-tops-miami-dade-signed...

MBF, Tuesday, February 3, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Monica S. Betancourt presents this charming Bermuda village created in the spirit of the exotic 1920s Gables residential enclaves built by legendary developer George Merrick. Sculptural parapets, garden gates, storybook private courtyards, white cem...

MBF, Monday, February 2, 2026

South Florida By The Numbers - California Love

NO DOUBT ABOUT IT: Californians are known for their laid-back lifestyle, but the state’s billionaire class isn’t waiting around when it comes to tax exposure. Some of the Golden State's most well-known high net worth individuals have moved to Florida in recent months for all the usua...

MBF, Monday, February 2, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

Master Brokers Forum member Megan Probst presents this four-bed/five-bath penthouse, spanning 4,300 square feet inside with over 5,800 square feet of exterior space across two stories, standing as the highest and most coveted residence at Auberge. Boasting 180-degree ocean, Intracoastal, and skyline...

MBF, Friday, January 30, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

Master Brokers Forum member Mariene Menin presents this Weston waterfront masterpiece. Set on a full acre in guard-gated Windmill Ranch Estates, this re-imagined estate delivers modern luxury at its highest level, with seven private bedroom suites and eight and one-half baths, and a primary retreat ...

MBF, Thursday, January 29, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Sandra Tagliamonte!

This Master Brokers Forum board member recently sold this Hillsboro Beach waterfront mansion; one of the most expensive deals to close there in recent months. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/01/05/auto-dealer-craig-zinn-buys-oceanfront-broward-mansion/...

MBF, Wednesday, January 28, 2026

City National Bank UK National Loans

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR UK NATIONAL CLIENTS 🇬🇧UK Nationals can now access special home loan programs through City National Bank of Florida.If you have any UK national clients looking for homes in Florida, reach out to Rich Campanella, Vice President, Mortgage Banker, and the dedicated residential len...

MBF, Wednesday, January 28, 2026

👀 ⚾️ WE SEE YOU, Julie Jones!

This Master Brokers Forum member represented the seller in this $11.7 million transaction on Ft. Lauderdale's Sunrise Key. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/01/26/jd-martinez-sells-fort-lauderdale-home-lot.html...

MBF, Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Fort Lauderdale scores high as landing spot for people moving to Florida, U-Haul survey says

U-Haul ranked Ft. Lauderdale #7 among growth cities nationally based on one-way residential moves, and Florida as the #2 growth state for 2025.Florida climbed two spots from #4 in 2024, and 2025 marked 11 consecutive years its been among the top four U-Haul growth states. (Article link below.)https:...

MBF, Friday, January 23, 2026

Miami MBF Board Meeting at Mansions on Fisher Island

Many thanks to Luxe Living Realty and longtime Master Broker Dora Puig for hosting yesterday's fabulous Miami MBF board meeting at The Mansions on Fisher Island!To learn more about these extraordinary properties, visit https://mansionsonfisher.us/...

MBF, Thursday, January 22, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Heather Lefebvre presents this updated Pompano Beach deepwater home, 80 foot on protected canal — 70 foot composite dock and 50 AMP power — wide canal! Open-concept split-bedroom layout offers additional den and formal dining. Chef's...

MBF, Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Nancy Batchelor Sells Last Week’s Top Single Family Home in Miami

👀 WE SEE YOU, Nancy Batchelor! This Master Brokers Forum member brought to contract last week's most expensive Miami single family home; 7,600-square-foot waterfront property in Coconut Grove asking $16.9 million. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2026/01/19/su...

MBF, Tuesday, January 20, 2026

MLK Day

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MBF, Monday, January 19, 2026

Economists rate Miami thumbs-up for its performance

👍 Miami’s economic growth is outpacing expectations and is performing better than many other US cities, according to local economists.💪 Miami’s growth rates in sectors like services and construction remain robust.📈 Economic growth, especially in the first quarter, is expected to be ab...

MBF, Friday, January 16, 2026

Florida dominates nation's luxury real estate market with Larry Page's Miami estate topping December sales

"Coastal Florida led the nation’s most expensive home sales in December, topped by a $101.5 million Miami estate linked to Google co-founder Larry Page, according to a new report from real estate brokerage Redfin." (Article link below, featuring insight from Master Brokers Forum member...

MBF, Thursday, January 15, 2026

City National Bank New Construction Loans

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLIENTS ‼️City National Bank of Florida understands that building a dream home should not be a nightmare. If you have any clients planning to build their dream home, introduce them to the special home loan programs that simplify construction financing for residential properties....

MBF, Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Here’s why musicians should move to Miami

"For fans and artists alike, Miami offers a music scene worth celebrating. The city is officially a top U.S music hotspot, according to a study from Spin Genie...Miami tied New Orleans for the No. 2 ranking, claiming an overall music hotspot score of 8.18 out of 10 and outperforming traditional ...

MBF, Monday, January 12, 2026

California’s proposed billionaire tax has Silicon Valley titans fleeing for Florida — where they’re on the prowl for grand homes

"For years, California’s tech elite talked about leaving. Few actually did.That calculus appears to be changing — fast — as a proposed California ballot initiative targeting billionaires sends some of the world’s richest founders scrambling to establish new roots, 𝙒𝙄𝙏�...

MBF, Friday, January 9, 2026

👀 🇫🇷 "OUI" SEE YOU, Jane Bark Barrellier!

This Master Brokers Forum member is the U.S listing agent for Château de la Bretèche; a $22.9 million French castle recently featured in the Wall Street Journal. (Article link below.) 𝙁𝙚́𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨!https://tinyurl.com/u7svyw3a...

MBF, Thursday, January 8, 2026

Lower prices and mortgage rates help stabilize South Florida condo market

“New state condo regulations are making Miami condos more resilient, financeable, stronger and safer, and buyers know older condos boast location, value and affordability. Many of Miami’s older condos are in prime locations in a market where land is limited. Some have a lot of charm with...

MBF, Tuesday, January 6, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Michael Martinez!

This Master Brokers Forum member represented the seller in this notable $7.4 million transaction. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2025/12/30/ex-miami-mayor-buys-new-house-near-south-miami/...

MBF, Monday, January 5, 2026

South Florida’s top 5 Agent Snapshots of 2025

Congratulations to MBF Gold Coast chair Carolyn Block Ellert for having South Florida Agent Magazine's #1 "Agent Snapshot" for 2025! (Article link below.)https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2025/12/29/south-floridas-top-5-agent-snapshots-of-2025/...

MBF, Friday, January 2, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Dora Puig!

This Master Brokers Forum member recently sold the most expensive condominium in Miami for the week of Dec. 15; a lower penthouse at Palazzo Del Sol on Fisher Island for $36M. This marks the highest-priced sale on the island this year, and Dora's seventh sale there of over $30M. (Article link be...

MBF, Monday, December 29, 2025

God bless the spouses and kids of realtors

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MBF, Wednesday, December 24, 2025

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Bring your super yachts! Master Brokers Forum member Richard Feldman presents this rare waterfront estate in gated Keystone Point, sitting on a 15,504 square foot corner lot with 250 feet on the water. Two docks (136 feet and 114 feet) provide room for two 100 foot-plus yachts...

MBF, Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Miami MBF 2025 Holiday Party Highlight Video

Re-live this month's FESTIVE and FABULOUS Miami Master Brokers Forum Holiday Party, generously hosted by Faena Residences Miami! Congratulations once again to Emilio Palomo on receiving the 2025 MBF Legacy Award. Happy Holidays and New Year’s to all!https://youtu.be/GU4VikAFCCg?si=Hkqvja17...

MBF, Monday, December 22, 2025

Master Brokers Forum 🤝 “MEMBER TO MEMBER” 🤝 DEAL!

𝙒𝙚 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 Master Brokers Forum 🤝 “𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧” 🤝 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙨! In this recent transaction, Jorge Fernandez brought the buyer for this beautiful Liz Hogan listing at the renowned Aston Martin Residences. Congratulations!https://lnkd.in/ewqXKun3...

MBF, Friday, December 19, 2025

MASTER BROKER LISTING

Master Brokers Forum member Lindsey Lamchick (The Edit: Curated Real Estate) presents this Coral Gables residence, beautifully reimagined with modern, artistic touches. Highlights include a newly added fourth bedroom, custom wallpaper, and window treatments designed by an artist, along with blinds t...

MBF, Thursday, December 18, 2025

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Logan Crewss presents this modern, elegant, and architecturally sophisticated Wilton Manors home spanning 3,755 square feet with four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, and a two-car garage. Featuring a floating glass staircase, private elevator...

MBF, Wednesday, December 17, 2025

City National Bank Medical Professional Loans

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLIENTS ‼️Medical Professionals can now access special home loan programs through City National Bank of Florida.If you have any medical professional clients looking for homes in Florida, reach out to Rich Campanella, Vice President, Mortgage Banker, and the dedicated residential...

MBF, Wednesday, December 17, 2025

👀 WE SEE YOU, BEA CITRON!

This Master Brokers Forum member's listing was the most expensive property in Miami to go to contract last week; a 10,840-square-foot Gables Estates mansion. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://therealdeal.com/miami/2025/12/15/ex-royal-caribbean-ceo-selling-37-million-mansion/...

MBF, Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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