Bal Harbour Joins Suit Against Florida Over Senate Bill 180

Bal Harbour Joins Suit Against Florida Over Senate Bill 180

Bal Harbour will join a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 180, a law that restricts local governments’ control over planning and land use regulations. It marks the village’s latest fight against state legislation restricting control, following its opposition to the Live Local Act. More than two dozen cities are plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Florida, which … Read more

Move in Next to Mark Wahlberg! ‘World-Class’ Villa Overlooking Actor’s New $37 Million Florida Mansion Lists for $22 Million

Luxury cars in front of a Florida Mansion next door to Mark Wahlberg

While replicating Hollywood legend Mark Wahlberg‘s incredible on-screen career might be an impossible task, wealthy homebuyers now have an opportunity to enjoy a taste of his very luxurious lifestyle—but it’s going to cost more than a pretty penny. That slice of the high-life comes in the form of a stunning $22 million waterfront megamansion, which … Read more

Famous Folks Flock to Florida

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“South Florida by the numbers” is a web feature that catalogs the most notable, quirky and surprising real estate statistics.  What do a legendary movie star, two international pop sensations, an iconic rapper-turned-actor, a sports media maven and a Real Housewife all have in common? They’ve all traded Hollywood lights for South Florida nights, and … Read more

Sears & Roebuck Founder’s 100-Year-Old Prairie-Inspired Florida Home Draws Huge Interest After Listing for Just $600K

Alvah Roebuck Gulfport home

A picturesque Craftsman-style Florida abode that was built by Sears & Roebuck founder Alvah Roebuck has snagged itself a buyer only days after hitting the market for just $600,000. Located in the small coastal town of Gulfport, a community of brightly painted cottages that attracts all manner of creatives and free spirits, the quaint dwelling … Read more

Historic ‘Pirate-Inspired’ Florida Keys Home Lists for $2 Million—as Owner Warns Area Is Losing Its Unique Charm to Faceless ‘Concrete Bunkers’

Historic ‘Pirate-Inspired’ Florida Keys Home Seeks Buyer to Preserve Style as ‘Faceless Concrete Structures’ Are Built

When Dubravka Wahl first laid eyes on her unique Florida home in 2023, she instantly fell in love. Not just with the prime beachfront location and double-lot property—but with the unique pirate-inspired architecture that lent the property its signature Keys feel. “It was absolutely gorgeous,” she recalls of the $2 million home, which is suitably … Read more

Soccer Star Lionel Messi Signs 3-Year Inter Miami Contract Extension—Months After Buying 4 New Multimillion Florida Condos

Soccer Star Lionel Messi Signs 3-Year Inter Miami Contract Extension—Months After Buying 4 New Multimillion Florida Condos

Soccer star Lionel Messi has signed a three-year contract extension with Inter Miami FC that sees him committing to the Florida-based team through 2028—just months after he solidified his commitment to life in the Sunshine State by snapping up four luxurious multimillion-dollar condos. Messi, 38, initially joined Inter Miami in 2023, just two years after … Read more

Aston Martin Shifts Gears by Building Luxury High-Rise in Surprising Florida Town—Where Condos Will Run Up to $10 Million Each

Aston Martin Shifts Gears by Building Luxury High-Rise in Surprising Florida Town—Where Condos Will Run Up to $10 Million Each

Luxury automaker Aston Martin is speeding into real estate again, this time with a brand-new, ultrahigh-end residential project in racetrack haven Daytona Beach, FL. The high-rise condominium is set to transform the Daytona oceanfront, known more for its spring break parties that thousands of college students have been flocking to for decades. “The Daytona Beach Shores … Read more

South Florida Residential Sales Surge in September 2025

South Florida Residential Sales Surge in September 2025

South Florida’s residential market rallied in September, in a reversal of the region’s monthslong slowdown.  Dollar volume in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties surged 13 percent to $4.3 billion, up from $3.8 billion last September, according to Multiple Listing Service data collected by the Miami Association of Realtors.  While sales were up, condo prices … Read more

Discover Oakland Park, Florida: The Cultural, Residential, and Culinary Heart of Broward County

Introduction: Why Oakland Park Is South Florida’s Next Big Thing Welcome to Oakland Park, Florida — a dynamic, evolving city nestled within Broward County that offers a rare blend of suburban charm, urban convenience, artistic vibrance, and culinary excellence. While nearby cities like Fort Lauderdale and Miami may draw the headlines, Oakland Park is quietly … Read more

Hialeah, Florida: A Vibrant Tapestry of Culture and Opportunity

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Hialeah, a dynamic and thriving city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, is a hub of cultural richness, historical significance, and economic potential. Known for its large Hispanic population and unique traditions, Hialeah is a city that beautifully balances its past, present, and future. This blog dives deep into the essence of Hialeah, exploring its history, demographics, … Read more