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Can Special Assessment Loans Rescue Cash-Strapped Condos In Florida?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 9/7/2024
  • 9:34:11 PM

In this latest issue of the Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™, we examine how bank loans for special assessments and […]

Are South Florida Condos On The Brink? Share Your Story On A Future Podcast

  • Published by dsadmin
  • 9/6/2024
  • 9:39:19 PM

We launched a new podcast series this week in which we interview decision-makers about the repercussions of Florida’s looming 2025 […]

Should Florida Condo Associations Finance Special Assessments?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 9/6/2024
  • 8:15:03 PM

Lender Richard Alfonso of U.S. Century Bank explains how condo associations can finance special assessments and capital improvements in order […]

Peter Zalewski Joins Miami Herald Panel To Discuss Miami-Dade’s Condo Crisis

  • Published by dsadmin
  • 9/3/2024
  • 4:49:23 PM

The 90-minute discussion entitled “Price Out Of Paradise” features Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Florida Rep. Vicki Lopez and FIU […]

Miami Condo Fees, Buyer Commissions Focus Of September Monthly Meeting

  • Published by Editorial Staff
  • 9/3/2024
  • 3:11:13 PM

The 75-minute meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, will feature condo expert Peter Zalewski of CondoVultures.com. It has been less […]

Miami Condo Fees Among Highest In North America Even Before Florida’s 2025 Deadline

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 8/30/2024
  • 2:10:39 AM

In this latest issue of the Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™, we examine a new 40-page report that analyzes condo […]

Miami Highrise Condo Owners Spend 34% Less On ‘Operations’ Than NYC Peers

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 8/29/2024
  • 10:09:21 PM

A new report from the property management firm FirstService Residential provides a “benchmark” for operating expenses in highrise condo towers […]

Miami Highrise Condo Owners Contribute Less To Reserves Than Tampa, LA, Toronto Peers

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 8/29/2024
  • 7:28:40 PM

A new report from the property management firm FirstService Residential provides a “benchmark” for reserves in highrise condo towers in […]

Miami Highrise Condo Owners Outspend Tampa, NYC, LA, Toronto Peers On Insurance

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 8/29/2024
  • 6:48:11 PM

A new report from the property management firm FirstService Residential provides a “benchmark” for insurance expenses in highrise condo towers […]

Meetup To Talk Condos And Network In A Relaxed Environment

  • Published by Editorial Staff
  • 8/28/2024
  • 9:14:44 PM

The Miami Condo Market Investing Club™ is hosting its second Meetup event at 5.30 pm Thursday, Sept. 5, at a […]

Is Your Miami Condo Association Secretly Overcharging You?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 8/28/2024
  • 9:00:06 PM

A new report from the property management firm FirstService Residential provides a “benchmark” maintenance fee for highrise condo towers in […]

A Buyer’s Guide To Understanding Broker Commissions After Realtors® Settlement

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 8/24/2024
  • 7:58:04 PM

Following the National Association of Realtors® $418 million settlement to resolve “antitrust claims,” the NAR has revised its policies to […]

Will Miami Condo Buyers Have To Pay Retainer Fees To Work With Brokers?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 8/24/2024
  • 6:24:11 PM

Following the National Association of Realtors® $418 million settlement to resolve “antitrust claims,” the NAR has revised its policies to […]

Is A Commission Agreement Now Required To ‘Tour’ A Miami Condo Listing?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 8/23/2024
  • 12:34:36 AM

Following the National Association of Realtors® $418 million settlement to resolve “antitrust claims,” buyers working with NAR members are required […]

Do Miami Condo Buyers Now Have To Pay Broker Commissions?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 8/21/2024
  • 8:29:27 PM

Florida Realtors® association General Counsel Juana Watkins recorded a video message explaining the repercussions of the newly implemented National Association […]

Age Factor: Charting South Florida’s Condo Resale Trends Based On Year Built

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 8/17/2024
  • 10:49:15 PM

These four comprehensive charts examine the South Florida condo market based on the year built. The charts are a supplement […]

‘Year Built’ Emerges As Key Driver In South Florida Condo Resale Trends

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 8/17/2024
  • 10:43:46 PM

In this latest issue of the Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™, we examine the growing importance of the year a […]

Miami Condo Market Investing Club™ To Host 2nd Meetup Event On Sept. 5

  • Published by Editorial Staff
  • 8/17/2024
  • 10:39:29 PM

The Club’s second Meetup event is scheduled for Thursday night, Sept. 5, from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm just west […]

Condo Expert Peter Zalewski Appears On Miami Community News Real Estate Show

  • Published by Editorial Staff
  • 8/17/2024
  • 5:41:23 PM

The weekly ‘Miami Hal Real Estate Show’ with host Hal Feldman featured Peter Zalewski for a discussion about Florida’s 2025 […]

Watch: Expert Peter Zalewski Discusses Miami’s Vintage Condo Market Before 2025 SIRS Deadline

  • Published by Editorial Staff
  • 8/17/2024
  • 2:48:07 PM

This is a 10-minute clip from the beginning of the August 2024 Monthly Meeting. To watch the entire video, you […]

South Florida Vintage Condo Market Plagued By Oversupply Of Resale Listings

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 8/10/2024
  • 7:00:47 PM

A review of the South Florida condo statistics shows that nearly 15,400 vintage condo units are listed for resale at […]

What Is A Vintage Condo In Florida? Is It Different From A Milestone Condo?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 8/8/2024
  • 3:35:25 PM

Following the Surfside condo collapse, Florida condos now fall – based on our designation for statistical purposes – under three […]

Florida Condo Board Corruption, Unit Owner Rights Focus Of Aug. 14 Meeting

  • Published by Editorial Staff
  • 8/6/2024
  • 7:57:25 PM

The 75-minute meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, will feature condo expert Peter Zalewski of CondoVultures.com. The fourth Monthly Meeting […]

Florida To Hire 65 New Regulators To ‘Implement’ Changes To Condo Law

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 8/1/2024
  • 10:18:20 PM

In the aftermath of the Surfside condo collapse, the Florida Legislature has made a number of changes to the state’s […]

Florida Condo Living Is About To Get Safer But Can Anyone Afford It?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 7/31/2024
  • 10:01:05 PM

In the aftermath of the Surfside condo collapse, the Florida Legislature has made a number of changes to the state’s […]

Bribery, Intimidation, Vote Rigging Now Outlawed At Florida Condo Associations

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 7/30/2024
  • 11:22:44 PM

In the aftermath of the Surfside condo collapse, the Florida Legislature has made a number of changes to the state’s […]

Florida Condos Barred From Suing Unit Owners Who Criticize Board Decisions

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 7/30/2024
  • 9:18:25 PM

In the aftermath of the Surfside condo collapse, the Florida Legislature has made a number of changes to the state’s […]

SIRS: The Acronym Every Condo Buyer, Owner Needs To Know In Florida

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 7/26/2024
  • 3:11:40 AM

Following the Surfside condo collapse, the Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) is poised to dominate all Florida condo association discussions […]

Florida Condo Boards Must Now Hold Open Meetings, Take Questions From Owners

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 7/21/2024
  • 12:02:57 AM

In the aftermath of the Surfside condo collapse, the Florida Legislature has made a number of changes to the state’s […]

Florida Wants Property Managers To Disclose ‘Conflicts Of Interest’ To Condo Association Boards

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 7/18/2024
  • 9:54:18 PM

In the aftermath of the Surfside condo collapse, the Florida Legislature has made a number of changes to the state’s […]

Florida’s 2025 Condo Association Financial Cliff Discussed At Miami Condo Investing Club™ Monthly Meeting

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 7/12/2024
  • 12:48:15 AM

(VIDEO) Watch the first 10 minutes of the Club’s Monthly Meeting for July 2024 that was hosted by Miami condo […]

Have You Read Florida’s Condo Law Revisions? Our Video Narrates It

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 7/12/2024
  • 12:33:50 AM

This is the first part of a four-part video series where an AI-generated voice narrates the revisions made during the […]

Florida Rep. Vicki Lopez: Don’t Buy A Miami Condo Until 2026

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 7/1/2024
  • 11:20:09 PM

Florida Rep. Vicki Lopez (R – District 113) is advising buyers not to purchase a condo until there is more […]

Sellers ‘Dumping’ Units Due To Florida’s 2025 Condo Association Financial Cliff

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 7/1/2024
  • 11:13:05 PM

Florida Rep. Vicki Lopez (R – District 113) said an increasing number of condo owners are unloading their units at […]

Nearly 70% Of Greater Downtown Miami Condo Associations Not Ready for 2025 Financial Cliff

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 7/1/2024
  • 11:03:05 PM

Florida Rep. Vicki Lopez (R – District 113) estimates that 30 percent of the condo associations in her district are […]

South Florida Has Nearly 13,000 Condo Associations In Tricounty Region

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 6/26/2024
  • 3:29:32 PM

This is a breakdown of the nearly 610,000 condo units located in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward […]

Palm Beach County Condo Sales Drop 10% In Winter Buying Season To Great Recession Levels

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 6/17/2024
  • 10:44:35 PM

A review of the Palm Beach County condo statistics shows less than 3,900 units traded between November 2023 and April […]

Broward Leasing Activity Jumps 14% As Rents Stall In Winter Buying Season

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 6/10/2024
  • 5:06:59 PM

​A review of the Broward County statistics shows the median monthly rental rate per square foot was about $2.18 in […]

Broward REO Condo Prices Fall To $198 PSF Average In Winter Buying Season

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 6/10/2024
  • 5:03:21 PM

​A review of the lender-owned condo sales shows that less than 60 REO condos transacted between November 2023 and April […]

Broward Condo Sales Drop 12% In Winter Buying Season To Great Recession Levels

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 6/10/2024
  • 5:02:47 PM

​A review of the Broward County condo statistics shows less than 4,950 units traded between November 2023 and April 2024. […]

Broward Luxury Condo Sales Down 2%, Prices Up 3% In Winter Buying Season

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 6/10/2024
  • 5:00:22 PM

​A review of the luxury condo sales statistics shows the average transaction price was $1.97 million between November 2023 and […]

Veteran Business Journalist Mike Seemuth Joins Miami Reporters Roundtable Podcast (S5, E11)

  • Published by Editorial Staff
  • 6/7/2024
  • 6:57:45 PM

The objective of the podcast is to cut through the promotional hype of South Florida real estate, in hopes, of […]

Miami-Dade Luxury Condo Sales, Prices Flat In 2023-24 Winter Buying Season

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 5/30/2024
  • 10:14:04 PM

A review of the latest luxury condo sales statistics shows transactions increased 2% and unit prices rose 0.3% between November […]

Miami-Dade Condo Sales Tumble 13% In 2023-24 Winter Buying Season

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 5/30/2024
  • 9:26:00 PM

A review of the Miami-Dade County condo statistics shows less than 5,000 units traded between November 2023 and April 2024. […]

Distressed Condo Prices Fall 4% To $234 PSF Average During South Florida Winter Buying Season

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 5/24/2024
  • 5:56:54 PM

A review of the lender-owned condo sales shows that less than 130 REO condos transacted between November 2023 and April […]

Leasing Activity Jumps 15% During 2023-24 South Florida Winter Buying Season

  • Published by dsadmin
  • 5/24/2024
  • 3:54:35 PM

A review of the South Florida rental statistics shows nearly 33,100 residential units were leased during the Winter Buying Season […]

Luxury Condo Sales Rebound 6% In 2023-24 South Florida Winter Buying Season

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 5/24/2024
  • 1:13:16 PM

A review of the South Florida condo sales statistics shows nearly 1,445 units traded between November 2023 and April 2024 […]

Journalist Alexandra Clough Of Palm Beach Post Joins Miami Reporters Roundtable Podcast (S5, E10)

  • Published by Editorial Staff
  • 5/24/2024
  • 12:23:41 AM

The objective of the podcast is to cut through the promotional hype of South Florida real estate, in hopes, of […]

South Florida Winter Condo Sales Drop To Level Not Seen Since Great Recession

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 5/21/2024
  • 12:36:01 PM

A review of the South Florida condo statistics shows about 13,733 units traded between November 2023 and April 2024. This […]

Condos, Commissions And A Cliff Are Focus Of Club’s 1st Monthly Meeting

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 5/6/2024
  • 9:17:59 PM

Expert Peter Zalewski will host the first virtual Monthly Meeting of the Miami Condo Market Investing Club™ at noon on […]

Downtown West Palm Beach And Island Market Faces 8-Month Supply Of Condos

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 5/5/2024
  • 10:05:55 PM

A review of the latest condo statistics shows the average asking price in the Downtown West Palm Beach And The […]

Landlords Ask $3,900 Monthly For Rentals In Downtown West Palm Beach And Island Market

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 5/5/2024
  • 9:46:09 PM

A review of the latest rental statistics shows the median asking price in the Downtown West Palm Beach And Island […]

Lenders Sold 10 Condos At $218 PSF Average In Delray Beach – Boynton Beach

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 5/2/2024
  • 11:43:59 PM

Lenders are currently trying to sell only one real estate owned (REO) unit in the Delray Beach – Boynton Beach […]

11-Month Supply Of Luxury Condos For Resale In Delray Beach – Boynton Beach

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 4/29/2024
  • 11:22:41 PM

A review of the latest luxury condo statistics shows the average asking price in the Delray Beach – Boynton Beach […]

Delray Beach – Boynton Beach Rental Market In Transition At End Of Winter Season

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 4/29/2024
  • 6:44:31 PM

A review of the latest rental statistics shows the median asking price in the Delray Beach – Boynton Beach market […]

More Than 8-Month Supply Of Condo Resales Listed In Delray Beach – Boynton Beach Market

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 4/29/2024
  • 5:58:21 PM

A review of the latest condo statistics shows the average asking price in the Delray Beach – Boynton Beach market […]

Boca Raton Luxury Condo Supply Grows To 15 Months At End Of Winter Season

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 4/22/2024
  • 7:27:18 PM

A review of the latest luxury condo statistics shows the average asking price in the Boca Raton market is about […]

Boca Raton Condo Market Confronted With Nearly 8-Month Supply Of Resales

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 4/22/2024
  • 6:53:42 PM

A review of the latest condo statistics shows the average asking price in the Boca Raton market is about $806 […]

Bank-Owned Condos Listed At Average Price Of $265 PSF In Pompano Beach

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 4/17/2024
  • 9:01:58 PM

Lenders are currently trying to unload two real estate owned (REO) units in the Pompano Beach market in Northeast Broward […]

Pompano Beach Condos Move Into A Buyers Market At End Of Winter Buying Season

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 4/15/2024
  • 9:58:33 PM

A review of the latest condo statistics shows the average asking price in the Pompano Beach market is about $522 […]

Nearly 16-Month Supply Of Luxury Condos Listed In Pompano Beach

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 4/15/2024
  • 9:53:18 PM

A review of the latest luxury condo statistics shows the average asking price in the Pompano Beach market is about […]

Pompano Beach Rental Market At Inflection Point With 6 Months Of Supply

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 4/15/2024
  • 9:47:58 PM

A review of the latest rental statistics shows the median asking price in the Pompano Beach market is about $2.87 […]

Former Journalist Eric Kalis Talks South Florida Real Estate On Miami Reporters Roundtable Podcast

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 4/11/2024
  • 10:39:53 PM

The objective of the podcast is to cut through the promotional hype of South Florida real estate, in hopes, of […]

Lender-Owned Condos Listed For $267 PSF In Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Beach

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 4/11/2024
  • 7:02:03 PM

Lenders are trying to unload four real estate owned (REO) units in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Beach market in […]

14-Month Supply Of Luxury Condos Listed In Downtown Fort Lauderdale And Beach

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 4/10/2024
  • 9:08:14 PM

A review of the latest luxury condo statistics shows the average asking price in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Beach […]

Hollywood – Hallandale Luxury Condo Market Has 18 Months Of Resale Supply

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 4/1/2024
  • 7:56:28 PM

A review of the latest luxury condo statistics shows the average asking price in the Hollywood – Hallandale Beach market […]

Nearly 12 Months Of Condo Resale Supply Listed In Hollywood – Hallandale Beach Market

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 4/1/2024
  • 7:21:05 PM

A review of the latest condo statistics shows the average asking price in the Hollywood – Hallandale Beach market is […]

Coral Gables Condo Market Has 6 Months Of Resale Supply Listed

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 3/28/2024
  • 12:09:46 PM

A review of the latest condo statistics shows the average asking price in Coral Gables is about $718 per square […]

Nearly 10 Months Of Condo Resale Supply Listed In Miami’s Coconut Grove

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 3/28/2024
  • 12:03:35 PM

A review of the latest condo statistics shows the average asking price in Miami’s Coconut Grove is about $1,200 per […]

Miami Reporters Roundtable Podcast Features Veteran Journalist Donna Huffaker Evans

  • Published by Editorial Staff
  • 3/22/2024
  • 11:16:10 PM

The objective of the podcast is to cut through the promotional hype of South Florida real estate, in hopes, of […]

Aventura Condo Market Struggles With 11 Months Of Resale Supply Available

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 3/18/2024
  • 8:25:01 PM

A review of 2023 condo statistics shows the Aventura market has nearly 1,100 units for resale during South Florida’s Winter […]

Trump-Named Condos Represent 11% Of Resale Listings In Sunny Isles Beach

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 3/16/2024
  • 6:51:52 PM

A review of the statistics shows that oceanfront condos named after former President Donald Trump account for a sizable chunk […]

Which Sunny Isles Beach Condo Projects Have The Most Units Listed For Resale?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 3/15/2024
  • 10:13:22 PM

A review of the statistics identifies the condo projects that have the greatest number of units on the market during […]

Top 10 Ranking Of Sunny Isles Beach’s Most Popular Condo Projects

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 3/15/2024
  • 3:02:33 PM

A review of the statistics identifies the condo projects that experienced the greatest number of unit resales in 2023. Join […]

Bal Harbour-Surfside-Bay Harbor Islands Area Has 14 Months Of Condo Resale Supply

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 3/4/2024
  • 7:04:12 PM

A review of 2023 condo statistics shows the Bal Harbour – Surfside – Bay Harbor Islands market has more than […]

Nearly 43% Of Miami Beach Condo Resales Traded Below $500 PSF In 2023

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 2/22/2024
  • 12:45:01 AM

​A review of the condo statistics shows that the average price per square foot for a Miami Beach unit was […]

Miami Beach’s Top 10 Most Expensive Condo Resales

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 2/21/2024
  • 2:58:08 PM

A review of condo statistics identifies the units that traded at the highest price per square foot in 2023. Industry […]