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Despite the ups and downs of the Miami condos market, this constant tug of war has resulted in some news that should make many people happy: homes are generally more affordable than they’ve been in more than 35 years and better reflect the average person’s income. Just a few years ago, the prices...

Even if some sellers are getting a little antsy about finding buyers, honesty is still the best policy when selling Miami condos and homes. The same way you would if you were buying a car or another major investment, the last thing a buyer wants is to feel like they’re being duped. What does this...

The recession the U.S. is currently enduring plus the various issues that are affecting Miami condos and the housing market in general mean that lowball offers for Miami condos are as common as foreclosures. This takes into account the fact that you’ve already managed to actually find buyers inte...

With prices for Miami condos dropping and so many unmanageable mortgages for Miami condos, owners of Miami condos are looking for a way to “keep their head above water” and not become another Miami condos foreclosure victim. A lot of owners have decided to sell their Miami condos instead as a way...

Regardless of whether you’re seeking luxury homes, preconstruction or are looking to get started on luxury home auctions, there is no shortage of real estate agents available within each of those markets looking to become your realtor of choice. And that’s not even taking into account the ones wh...

As the real estate market plunged the last three years, we've certainly had plenty of fingers to point at people as to why our Miami Beach condo is valued at thirty percent less than it was three years ago. The credit industry has been blamed for their poor lending practices that have forced thou...

So you’ve religiously studied all those real estate checklists and advice columns telling you to get all the preliminary legwork done such as getting pre-approved for a mortgage and gathering up the amount of money you’re planning to use for a down payment. Now that most of the financial hassles ...

Foreclosures come in all types of varieties these days and South Florida homes are among the markets where foreclosures have become the most prevalent. You’ve likely heard about how lucrative and affordable it can be to buy foreclosed homes if the accompanying risks are not a problem, but there i...

If the real estate market were in the best shape it could possibly be in, selling your South Florida home and moving into another would be as easy as taking care of the closing costs on your old home in the morning and moving into the new one that same afternoon or evening. The reality isn’t quit...

Anyone who says buying real estate is a wise idea should temper such seemingly ridiculous enthusiasm with a healthy dose of caution. For the average person home buying can prove to be extremely risky during a time when the real estate market remains in a state of constant fluctuation and still sh...