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Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.

I was eleven years old, barely spoke English, and somehow found myself memorizing and reciting Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in front of a classroom full of Miami Country Day middle schoolers who were, let’s be honest, not…

Miami Winter Weather: Why Cold Weather Feels Optional Here

If you are wondering what winter in Miami is actually like, here is the honest answer. Miami winter weather barely qualifies as winter anywhere else. Anytime we dip below 60 degrees for a couple of days,…

Miami Today: Resale inventory–and demand–lifts older condos

Thank you to Kelly Sanchez and Miami Today for the interview and for highlighting what is really happening in Miami-Dade’s condo market. Older buildings are not the problem. They are where the action is. Demand is…

What’s Really Happening in the Miami-Dade Condo Market?

If you’re trying to figure out what’s going on with the Miami-Dade condo market right now, you’re not alone. Between headlines about rising inventory, new regulations, and high prices, it’s tough to separate signal from noise.…

Surfside Real Estate Market Report – December 2025 Trends & Analysis

What’s happening in the Surfside housing market in December 2025? Surfside is still operating under buyer-favored conditions, and the numbers leave no wiggle room. Sellers continue to price homes far above what buyers are actually paying,…

Miami Shores Real Estate Market Report – December 2025 Trends and Analysis

How are home prices trending in Miami Shores in December 2025?Active prices are climbing, closed prices are not, and the space between the two has turned into a canyon. Miami Shores is still a premium market,…

Normandy Shores Real Estate Market Report – December 2025 Trends & Analysis

What is really happening in the Normandy Shores real estate market as of December 2025? In short, sellers are asking more than double what buyers are paying, buyers hold all the leverage, and the market is…

Keystone Point Real Estate Market Report – December 2025 Trends & Analysis

If you’re wondering what the Keystone Point real estate market looks like right now, here it is. Active listings are priced well above what buyers are actually paying, days on market are stretching, and the high-end…

The Heart Behind the 2025 Miami Shores Holiday Home Tour by Heidi Hewes WCA

Miami Shores has holiday traditions, and then it has the ones that feel like part of our DNA. The Heidi Hewes Holiday Home Tour is one of those. For more than 15 years, I’ve donated pen-and-ink…

Art Basel 2025 and Beyond: The Real Miami Art Week Guide

Art Basel is here. So many events, so little time!! How do you even pick without losing your mind? As a local, I usually choose one or two things I absolutely want to see, get pulled…

When Your Real Estate Team Wins an Award, What Does It Mean for You?

Avanti Way East Miami received the Branch Community Award, and it matters for you. A strong team culture creates stronger agents, better guidance, and a smoother real estate experience. Here is why this recognition actually benefits…

Is Miami in a Real Estate Bubble?

Media says Miami is in a bubble, but the data tells a different story. Here’s why the 2025 housing market reflects a reset, not a collapse.

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…

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