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MLS – Miami Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service

May 22, 2015 - Educational - 0 Comments - Standard

A multiple listing service, typically referred to as simply “MLS,” is a set of services that enables real estate brokers to establish offers of compensation, i.e. to share commissions, among brokers.  It facilitates cooperation with other broker participants as it accumulates and disseminates information among members and to a lesser extent with the public.  It […]

FBF 1977: The time it snowed in Miami

May 22, 2015 - History - 0 Comments - Standard

On January 18, 1977, the pressure gradient between a ridge over the Mississippi Valley and a Nor’easter over Atlantic Canada sent extremely cold temperatures south into the state of Florida.  By early morning before sunrise on January 19, West Palm Beach had reported snow for the first time on record, and snow flurries had fallen […]

Video: Panama Canal Expansion Program Update

May 21, 2015 - Development - 0 Comments - Standard

Given that the Panama Canal expansion is bound to have a massive effect on the Miami economy and thus its commercial real estate, we thought we would share this fairly recent video update of its progress. More resources related to the Panama Canal expansion and its effect on Miami’s economy and commercial property: Video: $5.25 […]

Brickell City Centre Video: Swire Properties

May 19, 2015 - Development - 0 Comments - Standard

This well produced video gives one a good idea of what this project will be like once completed.   Beautiful. More Brickell City Centre Related Videos, Articles, & Resources: Drone Footage of Brickell City Centre Under Construction Video with Swire Hotels’ Brian Willimas Discussing Brickell City Centre Video Discusses Impact of Brickell City Centre Mega […]

South Florida Sea Level Rise: Interactive Tool, Related Resources, Videos

May 18, 2015 - Trends - 0 Comments - Standard

There is an increasing amount of talk about rising sea levels in Miami and other low-lying coast areas.  Use this interactive tool to gauge the effect of a one foot rise in an area you choose.  Note that the report that has everyone talking projects sea levels rising by 1 to 4 feet by 2100. Other Sea […]

Flashback Friday: 1952 Video of Miami

May 15, 2015 - History - 0 Comments - Standard

Miami has changed, just a bit, since 1952.  Watching this video helps one to understand, or for those around for a while, recall, just how much.  Make sure to check out the “skyline” (you’ll appreciate the quotation marks when you view it) at 7:05 in the video.

National Geographic Video: Inside Miami International Airport

May 14, 2015 - Observations - 0 Comments - Standard

This 21 minute video from National Geographic profiles Miami International Airport, aka MIA.  The presence of such an important international airport has contributed substantially to the areas growth and status as an international destination.  Miami International Airport has numerous effects on the economy of Miami and in turn its commercial real estate. More Miami International […]

Video: $5.25 Billion Panama Canal Expansion Will Benefit Port of Miami Economy

May 13, 2015 - Trends - 0 Comments - Standard

Video discusses a major update to the Panama Canal, due for completion in 2016, that will allow the world’s biggest ships to use the canal.  This is anticipated to be a boost to the Port of Miami, and in turn the Miami area.  Commercial real estate in the area likely will benefit from the increased […]

Miami Worldcenter Promo Video

May 12, 2015 - Development - 0 Comments - Standard

This is a nicely done promotional video for Miami Worldcenter. Other Miami Worldcenter resources: Miami Worldcenter website Video – Miami Worldcenter to be new heartbeat of city Video – What Paramount Worldcenter Will Look Like at Night Video Profile of Mall Coming to Miami Worldcenter

Drone Footage of Brickell City Centre Under Construction

May 11, 2015 - Development - 0 Comments - Standard

Construction Brickell City Centre has made substantial progress, with Rise and Reach, its condo towers, topping off this year and the skeleton of its innovative “Climate Ribbon” – at a cost of $30 million – already in place. N25, an aerial company, flew a drone over the ongoing construction project and recorded some incredible views […]

Video of Signature Miami Beach Building Changing Colors at Night

May 07, 2015 - Property Profiles - 0 Comments - Standard

This building, which sold a few months ago for $14 million, is located off 5th street (area demographics) in Miami Beach.  The building, which is just over 43,000 square feeet and located at 429 Lenox Avenue, was apparently tied up in litigation for a while due to a lender filed a lawsuit against managing members […]

Video: Paramount Miami Worldcenter at Night

May 06, 2015 - Development - 0 Comments - Standard

This new video shows what Paramount Miami Worldcenter will look like at night.  Very cool. Paramount Miami Worldcenter will transform Downtown Miami (view area demographic trends).  It will not only offer residents ultra-luxury condos, it will also offer a luxury lifestyle, day and night. The scale of it has already changed, and is bound to continue […]

The New Normal: A Miami Association of Realtors Presentation

May 05, 2015 - Observations - 0 Comments - Standard

Ted C. Jones PhD, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at Stewart Title Guaranty Company, makes some interesting points about commercial and residential real estate in Miami.  It is worth taking the time to watch it, particularly for anyone currently invested or considering investing in Miami area commercial real estate, or anyone involved in the industry, particularly Commercial […]

Flashback Friday: Hurricane Andrew, As it Happened

May 01, 2015 - History - 0 Comments - Standard

At the time of its occurrence in August 1992 the costliest hurricane in United States history, Hurricane Andrew was the fourth tropical cyclone and the first hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season in 1992.  It originated from a tropical wave over the central Atlantic. Initially, strong wind shear prevented it from developing too much intensity.  However, […]