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Billions in Income Fled New York—So Why Are Many High Earners Still Renting in South Florida?

"South Florida didn’t just win the COVID-19 pandemic-era migration boom; it hit the jackpot. As money drained out of old strongholds like New York, the Sunshine State netted $20.65 billion in annual adjusted gross income from tax filers who moved between 2019 and 2023." (Article link b...

MBF, Wednesday, April 8, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Pamela Dimartino invites you to experience unparalleled oceanfront living at the Chateau On The Ocean; a turnkey private estate set within an exclusive enclave in Islamorada. Here, elevated coastal living reflects the sophistication of what has been...

MBF, Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Ken Griffin wants to reshape Miami

"He is adamant about one thing: THIS COULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED IN CHICAGO, OR NEW YORK, OR MAYBE ANYWHERE BUT HERE. Griffin’s tone grows rhapsodic as he describes how Miami authorities coordinated like a Navy SEALs team to fast-track his vision on Biscayne Bay. THE DYNAMIC IS WHAT GRIFFIN LA...

MBF, Monday, April 6, 2026

FLASHBACK FRIDAY

Re-live our fantastic May 2022 Master Brokers Forum dinner and discussion on "MIAMI'S EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES: Events, Clubs, and Restaurants That Drive Luxury Real Estate", generously hosted by Five Park Miami Beach!https://youtu.be/oTudApZF_TM?si=mtHsg5tErQP2MUhG...

MBF, Friday, April 3, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Jane Bark Barrellier, Tere Shelton Bernace, and Dennis Carvajal!

In this Master Brokers Forum "MEMBER TO MEMBER" DEAL, Jane and Tere co-listed this $17.95 million Coral Gables home, while Dennis represented the buyer. (Article link below.) Congratulations!https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/04/01/tech-exec-monie-sells-coral-gables-mansion-f...

MBF, Thursday, April 2, 2026

Here’s How Much L.A. and Silicon Valley High-Earners Could Save by Trading California for Miami

TAX SAVINGS: A Californian earning $500,000 could save more than $51,000 per year in state income taxes by moving from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Miami. PRICE GAP: In February, Miami’s median listing price was $499,999 - less than half of Los Angeles’ median and more than $400,000 ...

MBF, Wednesday, April 1, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Laurie Spector presents this brand-new oceanfront construction directly on the sand; an exceptional flow-through corner residence at Casamar by Arquitectonica.Private elevator entry opens to panoramic direct ocean and intracoastal views framed by 11...

MBF, Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Miami-Dade home sales up for a sixth straight month. Here’s what to know

🌴📊 MARKET MOMENTUM: Miami-Dade home sales ⬆️ nearly 10% year-over-year in February, marking six straight months of gains🏢 CONDO COMEBACK: Existing condo sales ⬆️ nearly 15%, with mid-market units between $400,000 and $500,000 ⬆️ 19%📈 PRICE PRESSURE: Median single-family home prices ⬆️ more than ...

MBF, Monday, March 30, 2026

WATCH - Gold Coast MBF at Sixth & Rio Video Recap

ICYMI: One more look at this month's beautiful Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum dinner and discussion, hosted by our friends at Sixth and Rio! Guests enjoyed an exclusive water taxi tour of the project's construction site, a lively panel on South Florida's luxury real estate market, and t...

MBF, Friday, March 27, 2026

South Florida by the numbers - Behind the workforce housing surge

Miami is experiencing a massive wave of workforce and affordable housing development, driven by public-private partnerships, state incentives, and relentless demand from a growing population priced out of market-rate housing. We explore the housing pipeline for the region’s workforce in this e...

MBF, Thursday, March 26, 2026

I left NYC for Miami at 58. I retired early thanks to an unexpected saving.

We don’t hear enough of the real, personal stories behind the migration to South Florida.Here’s one: a New Yorker makes the move - and discovers the biggest financial benefit wasn’t what he expected!🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBbYfke3...

MBF, Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Greater Miami Area Housing Market Posts Solid Gains in February

MIAMI REAL ESTATE STAYS HOT 🔥🏝️Sales up 9.6% YoY - six straight months of growth.Single-family homes continue to lead...🏡 $685K median price (+4.6%)📈 154% appreciation over 10 yearsCondos are making a comeback...🏢 +14.7% in sales💰 +19.8% in dollar volumeAnd the foundation remains ROCK SOLID......

MBF, Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Pagani Residences Hosts Miami MBF Board Meeting

Grateful to our friends at Pagani Residences for hosting yesterday’s Miami Master Brokers Forum board meeting at their stunning North Bay Village sales gallery! When a brand known for precision engineering and luxury performance enters real estate, you know it’s going to be a powerful ri...

MBF, Friday, March 20, 2026

Is Miami the Next Silicon Valley?

The city “is no longer just a pandemic era headline. It’s an ecosystem that’s maturing. The loud move-to-Miami hype has cooled into more of a steady reality.”...Whether they’re drawn by the sun-kissed lifestyle or the low taxes, high-end homebuyers are snapping up avail...

MBF, Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Miami's Irish ancestry far below national average

🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day to the estimated 36,600 Miami residents with Irish ancestry - and to everyone else! (Article link below.)https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/17/miami-irish-ancestry-less-than-national-average...

MBF, Tuesday, March 17, 2026

MASTER BROKER LISTING

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Ivory Cooks invites you to experience Hollywood glamour in the heart of Coconut Grove! Discover modern luxury living in this stunning five-bedroom, five-bath residence, perfectly situated on a quiet cul-de-sac within the exclusive guard-gated commun...

MBF, Monday, March 16, 2026

Long-Distance Moves Tick Up - Nearly 1 in 5 House Hunters Are Looking to Relocate

🌴 FLORIDA LEADS: Florida remained the No. 1 destination state for relocating homebuyers in Q4 2025 - more than the next two closest states COMBINED!🏙️ MIAMI MOMENTUM: Miami ranked No. 5 in the nation for net inbound migration.📍 TOP DESTINATIONS: Several Florida metros ranked among the most popula...

MBF, Friday, March 13, 2026

Scenes from Gold Coast MBF Dinner/Discussion at Sixth & Rio

Scenes from last night's wonderful Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum dinner and discussion, generously hosted by Sixth and Rio! Guests enjoyed an exclusive water taxi tour of the project's construction site, a lively panel on South Florida's luxury real estate market, and the company of fe...

MBF, Thursday, March 12, 2026

City National Bank CPA Loans

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLIENTS ‼️CPAs 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, March 11, 2026

💸 NEW MIAMI BILLIONAIRE ALERT! 💸 Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Pays $44 Million for Florida Penthouse

Howard Schultz, the billionaire former chairman and chief executive of Starbucks, has paid about $44 million for a penthouse at the Surf Club, Four Seasons Private Residences in Surfside. Schultz was represented by Miami Master Brokers Forum member Liz Hogan. (Wall Street Journal subscription-requir...

MBF, Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Real estate agents express optimism about Miami’s housing landscape amid billionaire boom

"South Florida has become the epicenter of wealthy individuals purchasing real estate, but the surge is transforming the area’s housing landscape...Agents said the area is experiencing a migration of wealth as low taxes and business-friendly policies are drawing billionaires and multi-mill...

MBF, Tuesday, March 10, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, MAILE AGUILA!

This Miami Master Brokers Forum member shares her story and (her secrets to South Florida real estate success) in this HousingWire profile. (Article link below.)https://www.housingwire.com/articles/miami-luxury-condo-broker-maile-aguila/...

MBF, Monday, March 9, 2026

👀 WE SEE YOU, Andres Asion!

This Miami Master Brokers Forum board member and his girlfriend (Univision TV host and journalist Michelle Galván) recently announced her pregnancy in this People en Español cover story. (Article link below.) Congratulations and Felicidades!https://peopleenespanol.com/michelle-galvan-embar...

MBF, Friday, March 6, 2026

Welcome New Board Members!

The Miami Master Brokers Forum proudly welcomes Dianne Regalado Kammerer and Jorge Fernandez to its advisory board! We congratulate these longtime members, thank them for their commitment, and look forward to their fresh perspectives....

MBF, Thursday, March 5, 2026

MEMBER TO MEMBER DEAL!

We love reporting Master Brokers Forum “member to member” deals! In this recent transaction, Juliana Savoia Real Estate brought the buyer for this beautiful Fernie Rodriguez luxury listing in High Pines. (Listing link with details below.) Congratulations!https://www.elliman.com/listing/...

MBF, Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The New Miami Gold Rush

"Masters of finance and tech are vying for parcels of land on the gated man-made islands facing Biscayne Bay, with unobstructed views of downtown Miami. With so few elite properties on the market...BUYERS ARE OFFERING WHATEVER SUM IT WILL TAKE to persuade a reluctant homeowner to part with their...

MBF, Tuesday, March 3, 2026

👀 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

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