Rent vs Buy: The Price-to-Rent Ratio, Explained
Santiago 22, Bogotá 18, Buenos Aires and Lima 15, Mexico City 14, Miami 11. The ratio compares markets — but ignores the HOA, insurance and tax only the owner pays.
888 Brickell Dolce & Gabbana: Prices, Dates and Analysis
What 888 Brickell Dolce & Gabbana costs, when it delivers, and what to check on developer JDS before signing a preconstruction contract.
Mercedes-Benz Places Miami: Prices and Independent Analysis
Mercedes-Benz Places Miami prices with source and date, the real construction timeline, and the financial situation the sales gallery will not mention.
Vacchi v. Stern: The Lawsuit Shaking Mercedes-Benz Places
Gianluca Vacchi is suing developer Michael Stern for US$42.5M over Mercedes-Benz Places Miami. What to check on a sponsor before buying preconstruction.
Money Laundering and Miami Real Estate: What Changed in 2026
The AFA case put Miami back in the FBI's sights. Background, the new FinCEN rule, and what changes for the legitimate foreign buyer.
How to Choose a Real Estate Agent in Miami
What makes a good real estate agent in Miami, how to tell a sound advisor from a pushy salesperson, and the questions worth asking before you sign.
Buying Miami Real Estate With an LLC
Buying property in Miami through an LLC: when it pays off, single- vs multi-member, the foreign-corporation structure, and costly mistakes to avoid.
Miami Property Taxes: What the Foreign Buyer Actually Pays
How Florida property tax works for foreign buyers: what you'll pay, why the homestead exemption doesn't apply, and what to budget for.
Brickell vs Edgewater: Where Should You Invest in Miami?
Brickell or Edgewater to invest in Miami: density and liquidity versus waterfront and long-term upside. An honest comparison to help you decide.
Miami Preconstruction Investing: A Buyer's Guide
How to invest in Miami preconstruction: staged payment structure, timelines, risks, and appreciation. What to check before you buy off the plans.
Miami HOA Fees: Why They Soared and Who Pays
HOA dues and insurance in Miami have soared since 2020. What drove them up, by how much, and why the owner absorbs the hit while the tenant pays fixed rent.
Miami Condo Special Assessment: What It Is and Who Pays
You got (or fear) a special assessment on your Miami condo: what it is, why they're happening now under SB 4-D, how much it costs and who pays.
FIRPTA: Selling Your Miami Property as a Foreigner
FIRPTA withholds 15% of the gross sale price when the seller is a foreign person. What it is, how it's calculated, and how to reduce it when selling in Miami.
1031 Exchange in Miami: Defer Capital Gains Tax
Selling a Miami investment property but dread the capital gains tax? A 1031 exchange defers it when you reinvest — the IRS rules, deadlines and FIRPTA.
Four Ambassadors, 801 Brickell Bay Drive: Buyer's Guide
What to know before buying or renting at Four Ambassadors, the 1968 bayfront complex at 801 Brickell Bay Drive: units, due diligence and resale reality.
Buying a House in Miami as a Foreigner: No-SSN Guide
How a non-resident buys in Miami: an ITIN instead of an SSN, FIRPTA, LLC structures, and financing for foreign buyers, explained step by step.
Miami Construction Permits 2025: Record Year Explained
Miami-Dade authorized 13,292 multifamily units in 2025 — a nine-year record — while Broward falls 34% and Palm Beach 46%. What it reveals for investors.
Ritz-Carlton vs Armani/Casa: Two Trophy Towers, Five Years of Preconstruction
Two Sunny Isles trophy towers fought five years for the same buyer. We crossed the public Property Appraiser record with the MLS to see who delivered.
Florida Zero Property Tax: DeSantis Plan and Foreign Buyers
DeSantis called a special session to eliminate Florida property tax. The plan, the fine print, and why foreign investors with rentals don't benefit directly.
Best Miami Neighborhoods for Rental Investment (2026)
A grounded look at Miami's best neighborhoods for rental property: Coral Gables, Edgewater, Brickell, Downtown and more, with rents and trade-offs.
Steps to Buy a Luxury Home in Miami as a Foreign Buyer
A practical walk through buying a luxury home in Miami: timing the market, reading a motivated seller, a clean offer, financing, and foreclosure listings.
The Richest, Most Exclusive Communities in Miami (2026)
Indian Creek, Star Island, North Bay Road, Gables Estates and Fisher Island: Miami's highest-net-worth communities, with buyer profile and price band.
Complete Guide to Real Estate Investment in Miami (2026)
What an international investor should know before buying in Miami: market fundamentals, landlord-friendly rules, tourism demand, and where to start.
Living in Miami Beach: A Complete Guide (and When It's Not)
South Beach, Mid-Beach, North Beach: three distinct markets under one name. Who Miami Beach is for, the buyer profile and how it compares with Brickell.
5 Ways to Improve Cash Flow When Buying a Miami Home
Five concrete strategies to lift the cash flow on a Miami rental: refinancing, trimming costs, raising rents, shifting utilities, and local rebates.
Pros and Cons of Buying a Luxury Home in Miami
Before closing your first premium purchase in Miami: the real upside, the hidden costs, the pre-construction traps and when resale makes more sense.
8 Essential Tips for Buying a Luxury Home in Miami
What separates a smart luxury purchase from a costly one. Concrete guidance on due diligence, pricing, choosing a broker, and closing on a Miami home.
How to Earn Rental Income in Dollars Buying a Miami Home
For LatAm investors seeking dollar income and currency hedging: how real estate cash flow works, the main strategies, and how to start with limited capital.
Best Areas of Miami to Study (International Families)
For families relocating to Miami with children: the areas around the city's top universities — Coral Gables, University Park, Miami Shores and more.
Which Miami Neighborhood to Buy a Home: A Buyer's Guide
Every Miami neighborhood fits a different buyer. A guide to choosing where to buy based on your use case, budget and time horizon, area by area.