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Surfside Real Estate Market Report – November 2025 Trends & Analysis

Surfside’s luxury market is recalibrating. Prices are high, buyers have leverage, and sellers are adjusting to new realities. With listings sitting longer and discounts growing, Surfside is showing clear signs of a buyer-driven shift to close…

Find Your Creative Space in Miami

If you create, build, design, or dream for a living, you already know that your environment shapes everything.Miami has become a magnet for people like you, creative entrepreneurs, digital nomads, designers, and makers who want to…

When It’s Time to Right-Size Your Miami Life

You know when it is time.Maybe your house feels too big now that the kids are gone, or maybe you have outgrown your condo and dream of a backyard again.Miami keeps moving, and sometimes your space…

Why High Net Worth Buyers Choose Miami’s Lifestyle Over Anywhere Else

If you have spent any time in Miami, you know it is more than ocean views and glossy condos. The real luxury here is lifestyle.It is the morning sunlight reflecting off Biscayne Bay, the energy of…

Does Preserving Miami’s Historic Real Estate Really Pay Off?

Yes. Preserving Miami’s historic homes and districts isn’t just about nostalgia, it’s a smart economic, environmental, and cultural strategy. It increases property values, promotes sustainable development, strengthens community ties, and protects the soul of Miami’s identity.…

How do I buy a home in Miami that has real design value?

There’s something magnetic about a home that feels designed. Not decorated, not trendy, but intentionally crafted.Miami has no shortage of shiny glass boxes, but if you care about proportion, light, texture, and story, you’re probably looking…

How Did Miamism Evolve From a Husband-and-Wife Duo to Leading One of Miami’s Most Innovative Real Estate Branches?

What started as a husband and wife real estate team with a shared passion for architecture and design has evolved into one of Miami’s most forward-thinking real estate operations. Today, 21 years later, we are co-owners…

What Makes an Architecture REALTOR Different in Miami?

Architecture REALTORS aren’t just agents who sell homes. They are professionals who understand design, proportion, materials, and history. If your home has architectural value, working with someone who speaks that language can make all the difference.…

What’s More Important When Buying a Miami Home: Comfort or Charm?

When buying a home in Miami’s older neighborhoods like Coral Gables, Miami Shores, or Miami Beach, you’ll need to decide what matters more: modern comfort or historic charm. From the ornate Mediterranean Revival homes of the…

Ricardo Bofill Finally Lands on Star Island (But at a Price)

A Surprise From the Water A couple of weekends ago we were out on the boat, cruising past Star Island like we often do. Out of the corner of my eye I spot a home under…

Miami Shores Real Estate Market Report – September 2025 Trends & Analysis

How is the real estate market in Miami Shores right now? Miami Shores is holding strong as a luxury market, but the spread between what sellers want and what buyers are willing to pay is widening.…

What Should You Look for When Buying a Historic Mediterranean Revival Home in Miami?

Quick answer: Buying a Mediterranean Revival home in Miami is about more than charm. Look for original features like Cuban tile roofs, hardwood or quarry floors, wood casement windows, and plaster walls. Check how much has…

Why Is Miami Shores’ Pink House an Icon of Modern Architecture?

Quick answer: The Pink House, designed in 1976 by Laurinda Spear and Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica for Spear’s parents, is a Miami Shores landmark on Biscayne Bay. Its geometric planes, framed views, climate-minded layout, and audacious…

How Can You Identify Art Deco Architecture in Miami?

Quick answer: Miami is home to the world’s largest collection of Art Deco architecture, concentrated in the Miami Beach Historic Art Deco District. This style, born in the 1920s and 30s, is defined by clean geometric…

What Makes Mediterranean Revival Homes in Miami Shores Worth Preserving?

Quick answer: Mediterranean Revival homes are the architectural soul of Miami Shores. Their barrel tile roofs, arched windows, textured stucco, and ornamental details are more than design. They are history. Preserving them protects both the character…