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On Eve Of 2025 Condo Cliff, Florida Associations Now Face Insurance Rate Spike

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/27/2024
  • 8:19:56 PM

In this latest issue of the Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™, we examine how cash-strapped Florida condo associations could now […]

Florida Condo Associations Face Up To 15% Insurance Rate Hikes In 2025

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/27/2024
  • 8:16:31 PM

A four-person webinar hosted by Castle Group property management discussed what Hurricanes Helene and Milton means for Florida condo associations […]

Miami-Dade Condo Owner Insurance Premiums Ranked 2nd Most Expensive In Florida

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/27/2024
  • 8:13:33 PM

Broward and Palm Beach counties both ranked in the top 10 of the most expensive condo insurance premiums in Florida. […]

Is Florida’s Property Insurance Market Stable?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/27/2024
  • 8:10:43 PM

This is an AI-generated narration of the latest Florida Property Insurance Stability Report authored by Michael Yaworsky, the state’s Insurance […]

CBS News: Miami Condo Market Faces ‘Risk Of Collapse’ In 2025

  • Published by Editorial Staff
  • 10/27/2024
  • 8:07:43 PM

CBSNews.com in Miami interviewed condo expert Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Market Investing Club™ for the story. Spurred on […]

Florida Condo Association Financial Cliff Seminar For VIP Investors Set For Dec. 3

  • Published by Editorial Staff
  • 10/27/2024
  • 8:04:48 PM

The four-hour seminar for VIP investors will be hosted by Miami condo expert Peter Zalewski less than 30 days before […]

Why Are Condo Associations Refusing To Comply With Florida’s 2025 Deadline?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/20/2024
  • 6:59:16 PM

In this latest issue of the Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™, we examine why some condo associations are refusing to […]

Florida Property Managers Scramble To Prepare For 2025 Condo Market Volatility

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/20/2024
  • 6:56:37 PM

Property management companies are bracing for the repercussions expected to arise from Florida’s 2025 Condo Association Financial Cliff. It is […]

A Guide To Understanding Role Of Property Managers At Florida Condos

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/20/2024
  • 6:53:13 PM

This is a list of six excerpts from an interview with Jose Pazos of A-Smart Cam property management in Miami. […]

Will Florida’s 2025 Condo Association Financial Cliff Be A Repeat Of Great Recession?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/20/2024
  • 6:50:07 PM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Jose Pazos of A-Smart Cam LLC property management from Episode 4 of […]

Will Florida’s 2025 Condo Cliff Trigger Panic Selling Of Units?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/20/2024
  • 6:46:02 PM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Jose Pazos of A-Smart Cam LLC property management from Episode 4 of […]

Should You Buy A Florida Condo Before 2026?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/20/2024
  • 6:42:50 PM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Jose Pazos of A-Smart Cam LLC property management from Episode 4 of […]

Is It Difficult To Terminate A Florida Condo Association?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/20/2024
  • 6:39:04 PM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Jose Pazos of A-Smart Cam LLC property management from Episode 4 of […]

Can Condo Associations Go Bankrupt In Florida?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/20/2024
  • 6:36:28 PM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Jose Pazos of A-Smart Cam LLC property management from Episode 4 of […]

How Do Property Managers Tame Condo Commandos At Florida Associations?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/20/2024
  • 6:32:01 PM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Jose Pazos of A-Smart Cam LLC property management from Episode 4 of […]

What Is Difference Between An HOA And Condo Association?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/20/2024
  • 6:28:35 PM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Jose Pazos of A-Smart Cam LLC property management from Episode 4 of […]

What Is A CAM License In Florida?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/20/2024
  • 5:24:56 PM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Jose Pazos of A-Smart Cam LLC property management from Episode 4 of […]

Transcript Of Interview With Jose Pazos Of A-Smart CAM Property Management

  • Published by Editorial Staff
  • 10/20/2024
  • 5:21:49 PM

This is a transcript from episode four of the “Special Report: Florida’s 2025 Condo Association Financial Cliff” podcast series. Jose […]

Is Vanity Driving Florida Condo Associations To A 2025 Financial Cliff?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/13/2024
  • 3:31:22 AM

In this latest issue of the Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™, we examine whether Florida condo associations prioritize aesthetics over […]

Chief Building Engineer Reveals Secrets To Evaluating Condo Towers In Florida

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/13/2024
  • 3:28:32 AM

Many Florida condo buyers and owners focus on aesthetics instead of the backroom operations that materially affect life safety measures […]

Miami Condo Market Investing Club™ To Host Next Meetup Event On Oct. 15

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/13/2024
  • 3:25:30 AM

You are invited to the third Meetup event of the Miami Condo Market Investing Club™ at 5.30 pm Tuesday, Oct. […]

Watch: How To Evaluate Florida Condo Associations Like A Pro

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/13/2024
  • 3:22:39 AM

This a 75-minute video of the October 2024 Monthly Meeting of the Miami Condo Market Investing Club™. Are you thinking […]

A Guide To Evaluating Florida Condo Towers Like A Pro

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/13/2024
  • 3:19:07 AM

This is a list of seven excerpts from an interview with veteran Chief Building Engineer Carlos Villanueva of SeeWhyConsultingLLC.com in […]

Should Florida Condo Towers Have An Expiration Date?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/13/2024
  • 3:15:37 AM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Chief Building Engineer Carlos Villanueva of SeeWhyConsultingLLC.com from the “Special Report: Florida’s […]

How Long Do Elevators, Roofs And Balconies Last In A Florida Condo Tower?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/13/2024
  • 3:13:09 AM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Chief Building Engineer Carlos Villanueva of SeeWhyConsultingLLC.com from the “Special Report: Florida’s […]

How Long Do Mechanical, Electrical And Plumbing Components Last In A Florida Condo Tower?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/13/2024
  • 3:10:39 AM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Chief Building Engineer Carlos Villanueva of SeeWhyConsultingLLC.com from the “Special Report: Florida’s […]

What Are The Hidden Costs Of A Waterfront Condo Tower In Florida?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/13/2024
  • 3:07:50 AM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Chief Building Engineer Carlos Villanueva of SeeWhyConsultingLLC.com from the “Special Report: Florida’s […]

What Are The Hidden Costs Of A Highrise Condo Tower In Florida?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/13/2024
  • 3:03:31 AM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Chief Building Engineer Carlos Villanueva of SeeWhyConsultingLLC.com from the “Special Report: Florida’s […]

Is Your Chief Building Engineer Qualified To Run Your Florida Condo?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/13/2024
  • 3:00:42 AM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Chief Building Engineer Carlos Villanueva of SeeWhyConsultingLLC.com from the “Special Report: Florida’s […]

What Is A Chief Building Engineer In Florida?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/13/2024
  • 2:57:31 AM

This is an excerpt from an interview with Chief Building Engineer Carlos Villanueva of SeeWhyConsultingLLC.com from the “Special Report: Florida’s […]

Nearly $2.3 Million Allegedly Stolen From Florida Associations So Far In 2024

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/6/2024
  • 7:59:44 PM

In this latest issue of the Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™, we examine alleged financial crimes at Florida condo and […]

Condo Crime: Board President Busted For Allegedly Stealing $1.5 Million From Association

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/6/2024
  • 7:51:54 PM

Is the arrest of board member Gregori Arzumanov of the Turnberry On The Green tower in Aventura a harbinger of […]

Case Study: How A Florida Condo President Allegedly Stole A $232,000 Unit

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/6/2024
  • 7:48:09 PM

The arrest of board member Gregori Arzumanov of the Turnberry On The Green tower in Aventura provides a step-by-step description […]

Florida 90 Days Out From 2025 Condo Association Financial Cliff

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 10/6/2024
  • 7:42:53 PM

In anticipation of the looming deadline, expert Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Market Investing Club™ will host a 75-minute […]

Did South Florida’s Condo Market Just Experience A Black Swan Event?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 9/28/2024
  • 11:20:41 PM

In this latest issue of the Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™, we examine whether two key events this week may […]

Waterfront Condo Project Declared “Unsafe” In Fort Lauderdale Beach

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 9/28/2024
  • 11:17:12 PM

A red-tag notice posted at the entrance of the Springbrook Gardens condo declared: “THIS BUILDING SHALL BE VACATED.” As Category […]

Learn To Evaluate Florida Condo Associations Like A Pro At October Meeting

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 9/28/2024
  • 11:13:45 PM

The 75-minute meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, will feature condo expert Peter Zalewski of the Miami Condo Market Investing […]

Will Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Revive Condo Sales In South Florida?

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 9/24/2024
  • 4:10:54 PM

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in four years. This first move was a bigger than […]

Loophole Could Allow Some Florida Condos To Avoid Funding Reserves Until 2026

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 9/24/2024
  • 4:01:14 PM

In this latest issue of the Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™, we examine a budget maneuver that could offer a […]

Pay Now, Regret Later? Miami Condo Owners Face Special Assessment Anxiety

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 9/15/2024
  • 12:57:16 AM

In this latest issue of the Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™, we examine the tough choice facing Miami condo owners: […]

Pay Up Or Cash Out? Navigating Condo Special Assessments In South Florida

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 9/15/2024
  • 12:52:33 AM

Andy “Daro” Rotondaro, a Realtor® and North Bay Village Commissioner, discusses strategies for owners facing huge Florida condo association special […]

Case Study: Special Assessment Challenges In Miami’s Vintage Condo Market

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 9/15/2024
  • 12:47:40 AM

Andy “Daro” Rotondaro, a Realtor® and North Bay Village Commissioner, discusses why he is paying $50,000 in condo special assessments […]

Watch: Expert Peter Zalewski Analyzes Miami Condo Maintenance Fees

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 9/15/2024
  • 12:41:54 AM

This a 60-minute video of the September 2024 Monthly Meeting of the Miami Condo Market Investing Club™. August was a […]

Miami Condo Maintenance Fees By The Number From September Meeting

  • Published by Editorial Staff
  • 9/15/2024
  • 12:37:34 AM

These are the supplemental condo association maintenance fee charts for the September Monthly Meeting of the Miami Condo Market Investing […]

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 peter zalewski
  • 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 […]

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 Puts Condo Boards On Notice: Accepting Or Soliciting ‘Kickbacks’ Is A Felony

  • Published by peter zalewski
  • 7/17/2024
  • 3:13:09 PM

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