Miami real estate & condo news
New developments, openings, transit and planning decisions — and what each one means for buyers.
How to Read a Miami Condo Listing (and Spot Red Flags)
What the terms, fees, and fine print in a Miami condo listing really mean — and the signals that should prompt more questions.
Your Right to Review Condo Documents Before Buying (Florida)
The 3-day resale cancellation right, the 15-day developer right, and the documents you must read to find assessments, litigation, and rental rules.
Property Taxes on a Miami Condo (and the Homestead Exemption)
Miami-Dade property tax rates, the homestead exemption and 3% cap for primary residences, and the 10% cap that applies to everyone else.
Preconstruction vs Resale Condos in Miami
Deposit schedules, escrow protection, timelines, and the trade-offs between buying new from a developer and buying an existing unit.
Buying a Miami Condo as an Investment
Short-term-rental rules, cash-flow math, financing hurdles, and the diligence that separates a good Miami investment condo from a money pit.
Special Assessments & the New Condo-Safety Law: A Miami Buyer’s Guide
Milestone inspections, structural reserve studies, and the assessments they can trigger — what every Miami condo buyer must diligence after Surfside.
HOA Fees in Miami Condos: What They Cover and How to Judge Them
What Miami HOA dues actually pay for, the ranges to expect, and how to tell a healthy budget from a warning sign.
The Foreign Buyer’s Guide to Buying a Miami Condo
Financing without a US credit score, buying through an LLC, and the FIRPTA tax you’ll meet at resale — what international buyers need to know.
Warrantable vs Non-Warrantable Condos: A Miami Financing Guide
Why a great buyer can still be denied a loan on a Miami condo — and how to finance the many buildings that don’t qualify for conventional loans.
Miami Condo Closing Costs, Explained
Doc stamps, intangible tax, title insurance, and who customarily pays what in Miami-Dade — plus a realistic total.
How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a Miami Condo?
Down payment, closing costs, reserves, and the monthly carrying cost — what to actually budget for a Miami condo purchase.
How to Buy a Condo in Miami: A Step-by-Step Guide
The full path to buying a Miami condo — from budget and financing to condo-doc review, closing costs, and the questions that protect you.