New Walgreens, liquor store coming to Key Biscayne
A Walgreens drugstore In a split vote after five exhaustive hours of debate, Key Biscayne’s Village Council approved a developer’s proposal for a Walgreens drug store alongside a new wine and liquor...
View ArticleFreddie Mac declares South Florida counties unaffordable
Frank Nothaft of Freddie Mac Homes in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties are just “not affordable,” according to a report released by mortgage giant Freddie Mac yesterday that ranked South...
View ArticleFederal judge dismisses lawsuit against Regalia designer
Regalia in Sunny Isles Beach An architectural firm that brought the luxury Regalia condominium in Sunny Isles Beach to life at the end of last year has won the high-stakes federal court battle over its...
View ArticleToday’s priciest listing: $9.9M
Interior of 50 South Pointe Drive A Miami Beach condominium listed for $9.9 million was the most expensive home to hit the South Florida market today. Agent Lina Barcelo with Continuum South Beach...
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Top stories yesterday on The Real Deal: 1. HoJo’s razed to make way for luxury condo 2. Miami Beach declares rising tide “emergency” as condo developers propose 21 towers 3. Freddie Mac declares South...
View ArticlePalm Beach mansion sells for $19.8M
4 El Bravo Way A landmark home in the Estate Section of the Town of Palm Beach has sold for $19.8 million. The 16,021-square-foot mansion at 4 El Bravo Way changed hands on Feb. 14, according to Palm...
View ArticleMiami Gardens churches want rezoning
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Miami Gardens Two Miami Gardens churches are asking for zoning changes to accommodate new construction on their properties. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and...
View ArticleWells Fargo lowers credit score minimum
The nation’s largest residential lender has loosened its standards on residential mortgages, which is welcome news for many South Floridians. Wells Fargo began writing Federal Housing...
View ArticleStalled Miami office project site sold to developer
Rendering of Logik in Overtown The site of a stalled office development near Miami’s Overtown area has been sold to a group that plans to reposition the property as residential. Krystal Investment...
View ArticleAirport City negotiations can continue
Airport City rendering A Miami-Dade commissioner was unsuccessful in his attempt to delay the Airport City mixed-use development proposed for Miami International Airport’s entrance. Commissioner...
View ArticleBuying still beats renting, report shows
For now, it’s still cheaper to buy than rent in South Florida. The latest report from Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac shows homebuying remains more affordable than renting in Miami-Dade, Broward and...
View ArticleCelebs flock to South Beach for food festival, floating homeowner in Keys...
South Beach Wine and Food Festival and Barry Sternlicht 1. Celebs flock to South Beach for food festival [Miami Herald] 2. Floating homeowner in Keys wins Supreme Court decision [Daily Business Review]...
View ArticleTransformed Dania Casino opens tonight
Players at jai alai fronton at Dania Casino A portion of the last Broward County jai-alai fronton to add slot machines after an industry-wide decline in pari-mutuel interests is slated to open tonight....
View ArticleScottie Pippen lists Ft. Lauderdale manse for $11.8M
From left: Bedroom and backyard of 2571 Del Lago Drive, Fort Lauderdale Former basketball star Scottie Pippen has put his Fort Lauderdale home on the market for $11.8 million. Gilles Rais at Coldwell...
View ArticleWest Palm Beach locals sue developer to halt condo tower
Rendering of 1112 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach residents have sued a local developer who wants to replace a waterfront church with a 29-floor condominium tower. Citizens for Thoughtful Growth...
View ArticleToday’s priciest listing: $32M
1102 North Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach The most expensive home to hit the South Florida market today was a Palm Beach single-family landmarked estate for $32 million. Wally Turner with Sotheby’s...
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Top stories yesterday on The Real Deal: 1. HoJo’s razed to make way for luxury condo 2. Stalled Miami office project site sold to developer 3. Freddie Mac declares South Florida counties unaffordable
View ArticleBal Harbour Shops boasts record sales in 2013
Stanley Whitman The Whitman family enjoyed a record sales year at their high-end Bal Harbour Shops. Average sales at the retail hub rose 7.4 percent from 2012 to 2013, South Florida Business Journal...
View ArticleBroward home sales down in January
In a sign that 2014 could indeed be the year when the resurgent housing market cools off, Broward County posted a decline in residential sales last month. Single-family home sales dropped 4.3 percent...
View ArticleDeveloper: Margaritaville on time, within budget
Margaritaville rendering The Jimmy Buffett-themed Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort remains on track for a July 2015 opening. Construction of the $147 million resort on five city-owned acres at...
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