MiamiHerald.com: Real Estate News

Lennar makes foray into Nashville market

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:34 EDT

Miami-based Lennar Corp. acquired homesites in Nashville, marking its entry into another new market.

South Florida still under a cloud of foreclosures and negative equity

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00 EDT

While South Florida’s housing market has been bouncing back, the region still faces high levels of foreclosures and underwater mortgages.

Raw sewage leaks on Meridian Avenue in Miami Beach

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:59 EDT

Residents say raw sewage has been spilling onto sidewalks intermittently during the past year.

North Dade zoning board postpones action on new church

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00 EDT

Some neighbors oppose a new church on Memorial Highway in unincorporated Northeast Miami-Dade County.

Rehabilitated apartment buildings are a great fit for historic Overtown

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 17:56 EDT

The celebration of St. John Community Development Corporation’s opening of two newly rehabilitated, affordable, multi-family apartment buildings combine old and new designs contributing to Overtown’s eclectic architectural heritage. St. John Village, 1410 NW First Place and 1731-41 NW First Court, are affordable rental units.

Good news for Miami-Dade: Property values are increasing

Fri, 31 May 2013 21:25 EDT

The forces driving the increase in property values may be from corporations buying homes to rent out, not from individuals purchasing homes to own, some say.

Grove at Grand Bay condo to break ground

Thu, 30 May 2013 17:36 EDT

Terra Group expects to break ground on the Grove at Grand Bay, its ultra-luxury condominium in Coconut Grove, June 5. Two glass and steel towers are designed to twist as the floors rise.

Miami-Dade public records go mobile

Wed, 29 May 2013 19:45 EDT

Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts Harvey Ruvin is launching mobile access to a host of court records in a bid to ease access and cut costs.

South Florida’s luxury home market sizzles

Tue, 28 May 2013 19:05 EDT

As South Florida’s housing market recovers, the luxury end is rock and rolling, as demonstrated by the $30 million sale of Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez’s home.

North Dade zoning board to consider proposal for new church

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:42 EDT

County staff recommends that the board approve the church but reject a request to allow three apartments for church personnel.

Miami Beach developer, neighbors settle dispute

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:36 EDT

A settlement agreement has been reached between the homeowners of Sunset Islands 3 and 4, and the developers of the nearby Palau at Sunset Harbour project.

South Florida’s existing home prices jump by double digits from year ago

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:54 EDT

Existing home prices in Miami-Dade and Broward counties rose sharply and sales volume increased in April amid tight inventory of homes and condos on the market.

Distressed homes lure cash investors

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:49 EDT

Cash-wielding investors are dominating the market for distressed homes and condominiums.

Buyers shoot first, ask questions later

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:49 EDT

Even with good credit, a solid down payment and an easy-to-please attitude, a young couple finds home buying a test of endurance.

Florida City sells lots for redevelopment in ‘Snakepit’ neighborhood

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:30 EDT

The city will sell about two dozen lots for $1.5 million for redevelopment.

A real estate explosion in Edgewater, Miami’s next trendy district

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:38 EDT

Property values are exploding and skyscrapers are rising in Edgewater, located at the intersection of funky and trendy. It’s the latest sign of a recharged real estate market.

Ojeda launches luxury Brickell condominium

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:15 EDT

Amid a flurry of nearby development, Miami developer Alan Ojeda launched sales for a luxury condo tower on a Brickell Avenue site long planned for development.

Feds investigate acclaimed Miami housing firm

Sat, 04 May 2013 23:47 EDT

Miami’s Carlisle Group is suspected of padding construction costs to generate higher tax subsidies for its multimillion-dollar developments.

Miami real estate popular online

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:48 EDT

Miami ranked second only to Los Angeles in March among foreigners searching online for U.S. real estate on Realtor.com.

Peter Zalewski: Luxury residential market’s inventory grows

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:00 EDT

South Florida now has about 20 months of high-end inventory available on the market.