Best Cities to Invest in Florida Real Estate

Florida continues to be one of the most attractive real estate markets in the United States. Strong population growth, favorable tax policies, and a diversified economy have made the state a preferred destination for both domestic and international investors. However, certain cities offer particularly strong opportunities due to their economic development, rental demand, and long-term growth potential. The following cities are widely considered among the best places to invest in real estate in Florida.

1. Miami
Miami is one of the most internationally recognized real estate markets in the United States. The city attracts investors from Latin America, Europe, and Asia due to its global connectivity, strong tourism industry, and expanding financial sector.

In recent years, Miami has also become a major hub for technology and finance companies relocating from states such as New York and California. This influx of businesses and professionals has increased demand for residential and luxury properties, making Miami a strong market for both rental income and long-term appreciation.

2. Orlando
Orlando is known worldwide for its tourism industry, anchored by major attractions such as Walt Disney World Resortand Universal Orlando Resort. The city receives millions of visitors every year, which creates consistent demand for short-term rentals and vacation properties.

In addition to tourism, Orlando has experienced significant population growth and job creation in industries such as healthcare, technology, and education. These factors make the city attractive for investors seeking both vacation rental opportunities and long-term residential investments.

3. Tampa
Tampa has become one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in Florida. The city offers a diversified economy supported by finance, healthcare, technology, and logistics industries.

The cost of living in Tampa is generally lower than in Miami, which has encouraged many professionals and families to relocate to the area. This steady population growth has increased housing demand, making Tampa an appealing market for investors seeking stable rental income and consistent property appreciation.

4. Jacksonville
Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida by land area and one of the most affordable housing markets in the state. The city has a strong economy supported by logistics, military operations, healthcare, and financial services.

Because property prices remain relatively accessible compared to other major Florida cities, Jacksonville offers attractive entry points for investors looking to acquire rental properties with strong yield potential.

5. Fort Lauderdale
Located in South Florida near Miami, Fort Lauderdale has become increasingly attractive to both investors and homebuyers. The city is known for its waterfront properties, growing business environment, and high quality of life.

Fort Lauderdale’s strong tourism industry and proximity to Miami create significant demand for both residential and vacation properties. As infrastructure and urban development continue to expand, the city is expected to remain a strong real estate market for years to come.

Conclusion:
Florida offers a wide range of real estate investment opportunities, but cities such as Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale stand out due to their economic strength, population growth, and property demand.

For investors seeking stable returns and long-term property appreciation, these cities represent some of the most promising markets in the state. As Florida continues to attract new residents and businesses, its major cities are likely to remain key destinations for real estate investment.

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5 Reasons to Invest in Florida

Florida has become one of the most attractive destinations for investors in the United States. With a rapidly growing population, strong economic performance, and business-friendly policies, the state offers significant opportunities for both real estate and business investments. Below are five key reasons why investing in Florida is a smart decision.

1. A Strong and Growing Economy
Florida has one of the fastest-growing economies in the United States. The state’s GDP continues to grow thanks to sectors such as tourism, technology, healthcare, finance, and international trade. Tourism alone generates over $130 billion in economic impact annually and supports nearly 2 million jobs across the state. A strong and diversified economy creates stability and continuous demand for housing, services, and commercial spaces.

2. No State Income Tax
One of Florida’s biggest advantages is its tax system. Florida is one of the few states in the United States that does not charge state income tax. This attracts entrepreneurs, investors, and high-income professionals from states with higher taxes. For investors, this means higher purchasing power for residents and increased demand for real estate and luxury properties.

3. Rapid Population Growth
Florida is one of the fastest-growing states in the country. More than 1,000 new residents move to Florida every day attracted by the weather, lifestyle, job opportunities, and tax advantages. Population growth increases demand for housing, rentals, infrastructure, and services, making real estate investments more attractive in the long term.

4. High Demand for Real Estate
Due to population growth and business migration, Florida’s real estate market remains one of the most dynamic in the United States. Cities like Miami, Orlando, and Tampa continue attracting both national and international investors. Strong demand leads to property appreciation and solid rental opportunities, especially in areas with tourism and business development.

5. A Business-Friendly Environment
Florida’s government actively promotes economic growth through incentives designed to attract companies and entrepreneurs. Programs that support job creation, innovation, and investment make the state one of the most business-friendly in the country. Many companies and financial institutions have moved their operations to Florida, especially to Miami, increasing economic activity and investment opportunities.

Conclusion
Florida offers a powerful combination of economic growth, tax advantages, population expansion, strong real estate demand, and a supportive business environment. These factors make the state one of the most attractive places in the United States for long-term investment. For investors looking for stability, growth, and opportunity, Florida continues to stand out as a top destination.

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Miami-Dade $1M & Up Total Home Sales Climb Again

Miami-Dade $1M & Up Total Home Sales Climb Again

MIAMI — Miami-Dade total home sales rose, single-family home transactions increased for the fifth-consecutive month and the resilient condo market maintained steady sales, according to January 2026 statistics released by the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and the MIAMI Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS).

Total home sales (+1.2% y/y), single-family home transactions (+2.8% y/y) and total $1M & up home sales (+21% y/y) increased. Miami condo sales have maintained steady year-over-year sales for five straight months.

“Miami is the where the world wants to be,” MIAMI Chairman of the Board Alfredo Pujol said. “Miami is the preferred home for billionaires. Miami’s Billionaire Bunker, an ultra-exclusive private island, is now home to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, financier Carl Icahn, NFL great Tom Brady and more; and that’s only one of our many incredible communities.”

New South Florida real estate rankings:

  • #1 Ultra-Luxury Market in the U.S.: In 2025, South Florida posted the most $20M & up condo sales in its history; the second-most $10M & up total home sales in history; the second-most $10M & up single-family home sales; and the third-most $10M and up condo sales in history.
  • #1 Market in the U.S. for Cash Buyers: The Miami MSA leads the nation in all-cash sales, which means many buyers are operating on liquidity, not debt, so elevated mortgage rates don’t deter them.
  • #1 in the U.S. for Most Multifamily Construction: Southeast Florida has the most intense multifamily construction activity in the nation as of 2025 Q4, with 36,290 units, adding 9% to the current stock via MIAMI REALTORS® Research.
  • #1 in Home Equity: Miami-Dade home equity gains are nearly 2X the national figure. As of 2025 Q4, Miami-Dade County homebuyers who purchased a single-family home 15 years ago have a median equity of $560,790 compared to $300,504 nationally via MIAMI REALTORS® Research.

Miami Total Sales Rise

Total Miami-Dade sales increased 1.2% year-over-year in January 2026, from 1,764 to 1,869.

Miami-Dade single-family $1M and up home sales increased 21.34% year-over-year in January 2026, from 164 to 199. Miami-Dade $1M and up condo sales climbed 21.36% year-over-year in January 2026, from 103 to 125.

Affordable condos – priced between $500K to $600K increased 1.5% year over year, from 67 to 68.

The sales total doesn’t include South Florida’s new construction, pre-construction and condo conversion sales because they are largely not reported in the MLS. But MIAMI led the charge to publish two new construction reports.

International buyers purchased 49% of new South Florida construction, pre-construction and condo conversion sales over an 18-month period ending in July 2025, according to MIAMI REALTORS® first-ever New Construction Global Sales Report in collaboration with industry leaders.

Our second New Construction Global Sales Report, published in November 2025, showed an increase in global sales and buyers from 73 countries, according to the MIAMI REALTORS® November 2025 Global Sales Report in collaboration with industry leaders.

Miami-Dade Single-Family Home and Condo Sales Increase

Miami single-family home sales increased for the fifth consecutive month. Miami single-family home sales increased 2.8% year-over-year in January 2026, from 643 to 661.

Miami existing condo sales declined a negligible 0.1% year-over-year in January 2026, from 733 to 732. Miami condo sales had risen year-over-year in three of the last four months.

The lack of Federal Housing Administration loans for many existing Miami condominium buildings is preventing further market strengthening. Of the 2,397 condominium buildings in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, only 21 are approved for FHA loans, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Just 0.9% of South Florida condo buildings are approved for FHA loans. Florida is the only state in the U.S. that requires a client to put down 25% for a limited review if the condo building doesn’t have enough in reserves. The requirement for every other state is 10%.

Miami-Dade Condominium Sale Prices Have Appreciated 105% in the Last 10 Years

Miami condo prices have risen 105% from January 2016 to January 2026, from $205,000 to $420,000. Miami condo prices increased again in January 2026 year over year, from $415,000 to $420,000.

Miami condo median prices have stayed even or increased in 163 of the last 176 months, a span that covers 14.6 years.

Miami-Dade County single-family home median sale prices increased 3.7% year-over-year in January 2026, from $675,000 to $699,990. Miami single-family median prices have risen in 168 of the last 170 months (14+ years).

Miami single-family prices have risen 159.3% from January 2016 to January 2026, from $270,000 to $699,990.

Miami’s surging multifamily market and the Florida Live Local Act should boost affordability in the future. Southeast Florida ranks No. 1 in the U.S. for most multifamily construction, according to MIAMI REALTORS® Research. This is important because it adds more overall housing/apartment supply to a city, creates more affordability and adds to Miami’s economic growth.

Florida’s Live Local Act, which was passed in 2023 and amended in May 2024, is encouraging developers to build more affordable housing. The Live Local Act gives developers the highest density allowed in a local area if they allocate 40% of its units for affordable housing. The state law defines an affordable unit as being at or below 120% of an area’s median income.

Miami remains a bargain in comparison to other global cities. For $1M, homebuyers can purchase 58 square meters of prime property in Miami, according to the 2025 Knight Frank Wealth Report. That is almost four times more than Monaco (19 square meters), nearly two times more than New York (34) and London (34) and more than Paris, Sydney, Tokyo and more.

Mortgage Rates Declining

Mortgage rates, which were above 7% at the start of 2025, have trended down in recent months. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.10% in January 2026.

“Bolstered by falling mortgage rates in late 2025 and vigorous demand from high-end buyers, Southeast Florida’s housing market started off strongly in 2026,” MIAMI REALTORS® Chief Economist Gay Cororaton said. “Momentum is likely to strengthen in the months ahead as mortgage rates fall further and as wealth migration from New York and California accelerate due to potential tax policy changes.”

Total Miami Inventory is 25% Below Pre-Pandemic; New Listings Drop

New listings are trending down and active listings are not growing as fast as they were at the start of the year.

Total Miami-Dade inventory (17,942) is 25% below January 2019 pre-pandemic inventory (23,833).

Total active listings at the end of January 2026 increased 5.6% year-over-year, from 16,992 to 17,942. Homebuyers are in a great position to find the right home and negotiate for a better price.

Inventory of single-family homes increased 9% year-over-year in January 2026 from 4,983 active listings last year to 5,433 last month.

Condominium inventory increased 4.16% year-over-year in January 2026, from 12,009 to 12,509 listings during the same period in 2025, but the total is still significantly below pre-pandemic. Current Miami condo inventory (12,509) is 24.2% below January 2019 pre-pandemic inventory (16,518).

Months’ supply of inventory for single-family homes is 6.4 months, which indicates a balanced market. Inventory for existing condominiums is 13.7 months, which indicates a buyer’s market. A balanced market between buyers and sellers offers between six- and nine-months supply.

Nationally, total housing inventory is 1.22 million units, according to NAR. That is up 3.4% from January 2025 (1.18 million). There is 3.7-month supply of unsold inventory, up from 3.5 months from one year ago.

Miami Real Estate: $179 Million in Local Economic Impact
Every time a home is sold it impacts the economy: income generated from real estate industries (commissions, fees and moving expenses), expenditures related to home purchase (furniture and remodeling expenses), multiplier of housing related expenditures (income earned as a result of a home sale is re-circulated into the economy) and new construction (additional home sales induce added home production).

The total economic impact of a typical Florida home sale is $129,000, according to NAR. Miami-Dade sold 1,393 homes in January 2026 for a local economic impact of $179 million.

Miami-Dade total dollar volume increased 13% year-over-year in January 2026 to $1.6 billion.

Single-family home dollar volume increased 15.6% year-over-year to $936 million. Condo dollar volume increased 10.34% year-over-year to $638 million.

Miami Distressed Sales Remain at Historic Lows, Reflecting Healthy Market
Only 2% of all closed residential sales in Miami were distressed last month, including REO (bank-owned properties) and short sales. In 2009, distressed sales comprised 70% of Miami sales.

Short sales and REOs accounted for 0.6% and 1.4%, respectively, of total Miami sales in January 2026.

National and State Statistics

In Florida, closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 16,298 in January 2026, up 5.9% year-over-year, while existing condo-townhouse sales totaled 6,084, up 5.1%.

The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes was $405,000, down 1.2% year-over-year, according to data from Florida Realtors Research Department in partnership with local Realtor boards/associations. Last month’s statewide median price for condo-townhouse units was $305,000, down 2.4% vs. last year. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.

Nationally, total existing home sales decreased 8.4% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, according to NAR. Median existing home prices increased to $396,800, up 0.9% from one year ago ($393,400) – the 31st consecutive month of year-over-year price increases.

Miami Real Estate Attracting Near List Price
The median percent of original list price received for single-family homes was 94% in January 2026. The median percent of original list price received for existing condominiums was 93%.

The median number of days between listing and contract dates for Miami single-family home sales was 53 days, up from 45 days last year. The median time to sale for single-family homes was 96 days, up from 88 days last year.

The median number of days between the listing date and contract date for condos was 71 days, up from 64 days. The median number of days to sale for condos was 117 days, up from 108 days.

Miami Cash Sales More than National Figure
Cash sales represented 44% of Miami closed sales in January 2026, compared to 42.2% in January 2025. About 27% of U.S. home sales are made in cash, according to the latest NAR statistics.

Cash buyers are not deterred by rising rates. The high percentage of cash buyers reflects Miami’s top position as the preeminent American real estate market for foreign buyers, who tend to purchase with all cash as well as some moving from more expensive U.S. markets who can buy more with their profits from real estate sales.

Cash sales accounted for 54.2% of all Miami existing condo sales and 32.7% of single-family transactions.

To access January 2026 Miami-Dade Statistical Reports, visit http://www.SFMarketIntel.com

Note: Statistics in this news release may vary depending on reporting dates. MIAMI reports exact statistics directly from its MLS system.

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Billionaires keep buying homes in Miami. What does that do to the housing market?

By Tom Hudson

February 11, 2026 at 1:28 PM EST

The founder of Facebook is the latest tech billionaire to buy a home in Florida. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife bought a home in the gated island community of Indian Creek, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos is among those who have homes there. Both of Google’s two founders also appear to have recently made moves for homes in Miami — Larry Page has purchased property in Coconut Grove, while Sergey Brin reportedly has a purchase contract for a home on Allison Island in Miami Beach.

What do these multi-million dollar purchases by these billionaires tell us about the local housing market?

To put it simply: taxes and temperature. Florida continues to be a beneficiary of low taxes relative to other states like California where many of these tech executives are moving from — and pretty good weather.

These tech founders operate on a different level than most of us. It is not unusual for them to own several homes, oftentimes spending tens of millions of dollars for waterfront mansions here. With their riches, they probably aren't as sensitive to their property taxes or property insurance bills like the rest of us.

These deals make headlines because of the big prices and the big personalities of the buyers. They are just the latest evidence that the so-called wealth migration to South Florida is still happening. And it’s not just tech billionaires.

The Miami Association of Realtors found over 55,000 workers from out-of-state moved to South Florida in 2024. They were predominantly leaving California, New York and Texas.

And they came with bigger paychecks.
Floridians moving within Florida earned about $62,000 a year. The out-of-state workers moving to Florida earned a median paycheck of $101,000.

To put it another way — for every dollar earned by someone moving to Florida from out of state, a Floridian moving earned about 62 cents.

These higher paychecks added over $5 billion dollars in earnings to the region, according to the realtors group.

What has been the impact on the housing market?

Demand for single family homes has remained strong, especially for higher priced homes.

More than half of the money spent buying homes last year was spent on single family homes of at least $1 million dollars. That is a record high share of the market.

To some degree, that can be the result of the rising prices of single family homes across the region. After all, the median price of a home sold in December was over $600,000. Five years ago, it was closer to $400,000 dollars.

READ MORE: Florida relied on immigration for almost all of its population growth last year

Florida's population growth slowed considerably last year with fewer people moving here from someplace else in the U.S. and fewer people moving here from overseas. But — and this is key — the population kept growing. The impact of the slower growth on the housing market remains to be seen.

More granular population data is due from the Census Bureau in March which will include how populations of individual counties may have changed. Last year there were at least two forces at play with Florida's population trends: the increasingly affordability challenge, especially of housing, and the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, including efforts to cancel Temporary Protected Status of tens of thousands of immigrants living in Florida.
But even if South Florida's population growth slows or stops, South Florida home building has not kept pace with past population growth.

In 2024, the region’s population was up by about 275,000 people. Only a little more than 16,000 building permits for privately owned housing units were issued.

President Trump recently signed an executive order banning large investors from buying single family homes. He said it was an effort to help affordability. However, the prevalence of corporate-owned homes is highly dependent on location.

The Government Accounting Office found institutional investors owned about 5% of single family homes for rent in Miami. They study was conducted in 2022. Those big investors made up a larger portion of the rental home market in Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville.

Underpinning housing demand is the job market. The regional job market remains strong even as new job growth has slowed. The South Florida unemployment rate in December was 3.5% — one of the lowest among the largest metropolitan areas in the country.

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Miami is #1 U.S. Market for Foreign Home Buyers; New MIAMI REALTORS® International Report Released Today

by Chris Umpierre

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2025 International Homebuyer Transactions of MIAMI REALTORS Members - January 2026

2025 International Homebuyer Transactions of MIAMI REALTORS Members - January 2026

MIAMI — Miami is once again the #1 U.S. destination for global home buyers as its foreign buyer share, global buyer dollar volume and total international sales increased year-over-year, according to the new 2025 Profile of International Home Buyers of the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) released today.

One in five of all U.S. international home sales happen in Florida and one in two in Florida are in the Miami metro market. South Florida foreign buyer share — foreign buyer residential purchases as a percentage of dollar volume — was 15% in 2025. That is seven times larger than the U.S. figure (2%) and more than three times larger than Florida (5%). Access the MIAMI report here: https://bit.ly/MiamiGlobal25

“Miami is where the world wants to be,” MIAMI Chairman of the Board Alfredo Pujol said. “We are America’s youngest major city, filled with energy and innovation. We are the most welcoming and diverse community with unparalleled price appreciation. So, it’s no wonder why a staggering 93% of Miami global buyers purchased for security, profitability and location.”

The profile surveyed MIAMI members’ international residential transactions for the one-year period from August 2025 to October 2025.

Miami Global Buyer Dollar Volume, Global Buyer Purchases Surge

Foreign homebuyers purchased $4.4 billion of South Florida residential properties in 2025, up from $3.1 billion in 2024. The total is larger than any other U.S. market. Global buyers bought 5,300 South Florida properties in 2025, up from 4,000 last year.

The U.S. dollar’s slide against several major currencies and continued political instability, particularly in Latin America, spurred more foreign buying activity in Miami.

A weaker U.S. dollar means more savings for high-net-worth overseas buyers looking to invest in Miami. The Euro was one of the strongest winners against the U.S. dollar last year.

Political instability, especially in Latin America, leads to more global buyers looking for safe places to invest their money. Miami is at the top of the list not only because the city is the most diverse in the U.S. but because it boasts one of the nation’s top new construction condominium markets, a product global buyers love.

International buyers purchased 49% of new South Florida construction, pre-construction and condo conversion sales over an 18-month period ending in July 2025, according to MIAMI REALTORS® first-ever New Construction Global Sales Report in collaboration with industry leaders.

Our second New Construction Global Sales Report, published in November 2025, showed an increase in global sales and buyers from 73 countries, according to the MIAMI REALTORS® November 2025 Global Sales Report in collaboration with industry leaders.

South Florida Secures 10% of all International Home Sales in the entire U.S.
Florida is the top U.S. destination for foreign buyers (21% of all sales), according to NAR’s 2025 Profile of International transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate. Florida has been the No. 1 state for foreign home buyers for the last 17years.

About half of all international home sales (45%) in Florida are in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, according to the 2025 Florida Realtors’ annual Profile of International Residential Real Estate Activity in Florida.

One in five of all U.S. international home sales happen in Florida and one in two in Florida are in the Miami metro market.

South Florida secures 10% of all international home sales in the entire U.S. annually.

About 93% of Miami global buyers purchased for security, profitability and location. 35% purchased because it was a secure investment; 25% for profitable investment and 33% for desirable location.

While its foreign transactions remain strong, Miami continues to also benefit from a historic surge in domestic buyers – particularly from high-taxed, high-density locations such New York, California and New Jersey.

Colombia: Top Foreign Country Buying South Florida Real Estate
Colombia finished as the top foreign country purchasing South Florida real estate in 2025.

The top countries of origin for consumers purchasing properties in South Florida are:

  • Colombia (15% of foreign buyer share)
  • Argentina (12%)
  • Mexico (7%) and Brazil (7%)
  • Venezuela (5%) and Canada (5%)
  • Peru (5%), Spain (4%) and Chile (4%)
  • Italy (3%)
  • The top two countries — Colombia and Argentina — account for 27% of all South Florida international closed sales.

    South Florida’s foreign buyers come from 55 countries. Other U.S. markets are often limited to two or three countries. The diversified number of markets that purchase in Miami allows the region to always post high global sales because when one foreign market declines, others step up to take its place.

    Countries purchasing in South Florida include: Argentina, Colombia, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Spain, Israel, France, Italy, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Boliva, Paraguay, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Iran, India, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Ukraine, Poland, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Honduras, Australia, Austria, Turkey, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Slovenia and more.

    Miami-Dade County Has the Largest Share of South Florida Foreign Buyers
    Miami-Dade County accounted for the largest share of South Florida’s foreign buyers (73%). South Florida foreign buyer sales volume totaled $3.2 billion in Miami-Dade in 2025.

    Broward accounted for $785 million; Palm Beach had $123 million.

    Colombia is the No. 1 Country Buying in Miami-Dade County
    The top countries of origin for consumers purchasing properties in Miami-Dade are:

  • Colombia (18%)
  • Argentina (13%)
  • Brazil (9%)
  • Mexico (6%) and Venezuela (6%)
  • Italy (4%)
  • Peru (3%), Canada (3%), Spain (3%) and Honduras (3%)
  • Other countries that purchased properties in Miami-Dade include Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Turkey, Dominican Republic, France, Haiti, Nicaragua, Australia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Great Britain, Bahamas, Bolivia, China, Germany, India, Poland, Singapore, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.

    Colombia is the No. 1 Country Buying in Broward County
    The top countries of origin for consumers buying real estate in Broward County are:

  • Colombia (22%)
  • Argentina (15%)
  • Canada (10%
  • Brazil (7%)
  • Turkey (4%), Venezuela (4%), Peru (4%) and Dominican Republic (4%)
  • Israel (3%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)
  • Other countries that purchased properties in Broward include Chile , Haiti, Spain, Bahamas, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Russia, Ukraine, Great Britain and Uruguay.

    Argentina is the Top Country Buying in Palm Beach County
    The top countries of origin for consumers buying real estate in Palm Beach County are:

  • Argentina (34%)
  • Brazil (13%)
  • Jamaica (11%), Canada (11%), Colombia (11%), Dominican Republic (11%), Finland (11%)
  • MIAMI Foreign Home Buyers Spend 13% More on Average vs. Nationally
    Foreign home buyers spend more on real estate than other buyers, and South Florida real estate buyers spend a higher median price than other international buyers in the U.S.

    MIAMI international home buyers spent a median price of $558,700 for residential properties in 2025. In comparison, foreign buyers in the United States spend $494,400.

    Mexican buyers had the highest median purchase price of South Florida foreign buyers:

  • Mexico ($934,000)
  • Brazil ($777,400)
  • Colombia ($583,000)
  • Canada ($500,000)
  • Argentina ($458,100)
  • Venezuela ($450,000)
  • New York: Once Again Top State Purchasing in South Florida
    New York ranked as the No. 1 state purchasing in South Florida for the 6th consecutive year, according to the 2025 MIAMI Report. New York accounted for 24% of out-of-state buyers in 2025.

    Top out-of-state buyers:

  • New York (24%)
  • California (14%)
  • New Jersey (9%)
  • Georgia (5%) and Texas (5%)
  • Illinois (4%)
  • Massachusetts (3%), North Carolina (3%), Connecticut (3%)
  • Michigan (2%)
  • New York, California and New Jersey accounted for 47% of all out-of-state buyers in the Miami area in 2025.

    A surge of individuals and companies from high-density, high-taxed locations have relocated to Miami since the pandemic. Citadel, a multinational hedge fund company that manages $67 billion in assets, relocated from Chicago and is building a $1 billion Miami office tower.

    51% of South Florida International Buyers Paid in Cash
    According to the new MIAMI study, about 51% of all international residential transactions in South Florida were made in all-cash. The national figure is 47%.

    South Florida international home buyers prefer condominiums (51%, significantly higher than the U.S. average of 15%. South Florida global buyers prefer to purchase in the central/urban areas (63%), which they intend to use mainly as vacation or rental use (71%).

    65% of MIAMI Foreign Buyers Visited Florida Only 2 Times or Less Before Purchasing
    About 11% of South Florida foreign buyers purchased local homes without even visiting Florida in 2025. About 25% purchased with just one visit to Florida; 29% purchased with two visits; 16% bought after visiting Florida three times. About 65% purchased with two visits or less.

    About 43% of MIAMI members worked with an international client in the past 12 months. That’s two times the national figure of 20%.

    Survey results reflect MIAMI’s commitment to increasing South Florida’s real estate brand worldwide and the Miami real estate market’s position as a top international destination.
    MIAMI has 299 partner organizations worldwide and conducts international outreach on a global level.

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    Miami-Dade Older Condominiums Continue Selling Faster than Newer Units; Affordable Condo Sales Surge

    by Chris Umpierre

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    Miami-Dade Older Condominiums Continue Selling Faster than Newer Units Affordable Condo Sales Surge

    Miami-Dade Older Condominiums Continue Selling Faster than Newer Units Affordable Condo Sales Surge

    MIAMI — Miami-Dade County older condominiums continue selling faster than newer units showing that demand for well-priced, older condos remains strong in a market posting surging affordable condo transactions, total sales and single-family transactions, according to November 2025 statistics released by the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and the MIAMI Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (SEFMLS).

    Miami-Dade condos in older buildings (30+ years) are spending less time on the market than those in newer ones (29 years or less); 66 days versus 81, respectively, according to year-to-date data. Sales for affordable Miami-Dade condos priced between $200,000 to $400,000 increased 21% year-over-year in November 2025, from 135 to 164 sales.

    “New state condo regulations are making Miami condos more resilient, financeable, stronger and safer and buyers know older condos boast location, value and affordability,” MIAMI Chairman of the Board Eddie Blanco said. “Many of Miami’s older condos are in prime locations in a market where land is limited. Some have a lot of charm with great layouts and the key is affordability. Condos have always been South Florida’s entry point for first-time homebuyers.”

    New state condo regulations went into effect in Jan. 2025 requiring inspections of older condominium buildings, and adequate reserves for repairs. Condo buildings that were previously not financeable because they didn’t have the proper reserves, will now be financeable. This will increase buyer affordability and opportunity.

    South Florida market fundamentals point to more growth in 2026:

    • Rising Population: Florida gains a new taxpayer every two minutes. California loses a taxpayer every minute via the National Taxpayer Union Foundation
    • Job Growth: Over the six-year period from August 2019 through August 2025, the Miami MSA saw a cumulative 9.5% increase in non-farm employment compared to 5.5% nationally.
    • Rising Multifamily Permits: Miami ranks No. 7 in the U.S. in multifamily permits via RealPage. Miami had 10,695 multifamily units permitted year-ending August 2025, a year-over-year increase of 43.9%.
    • Rising Wealth Migration: Out-of-state job movers typically earn more in the destination job in the Miami Metro Area than in-state job switchers, led by job movers from Washington ($190,656), and California ($186,004) in 2024 Q2 (latest data)

    Miami Total Sales and $1M & Up Transactions Rise, Underscoring Wealth Migration

    Total Miami-Dade sales increased 0.5% year-over-year in November 2025, from 1,510 to 1,518.

    The growth was fueled once again by total $1M and up transactions, which increased 13.2% year-over year in November 2025 from 272 to 308. Wealthy home buyers have been encouraged by Wall Street’s continued bullish performance, the extension of federal tax cuts and Florida’s own favorable tax picture.

    South Florida is on pace to post the second-most $10M and up home sales for a calendar year. At its current selling pace, South Florida is projected to have 426 ultra-luxury sales by the end of the year. That would be just shy of the record 444 set in the pandemic home-buying craze of 2021.

    The sales total doesn’t include South Florida’s new construction, pre-construction and condo conversion sales because they are largely not reported in the MLS. But MIAMI led the charge to publish two new construction reports.

    International buyers purchased 49% of new South Florida construction, pre-construction and condo conversion sales over an 18-month period ending in July 2025, according to MIAMI REALTORS® first-ever New Construction Global Sales Report in collaboration with industry leaders.

    Our second New Construction Global Sales Report, published in November 2025, showed an increase in global sales and buyers from 73 countries, according to the MIAMI REALTORS® November 2025 Global Sales Report in collaboration with industry leaders.

    Miami-Dade Single-Family Home Sales Rise for Third Consecutive Month

    Miami single-family home sales increased for the third consecutive month. Miami single-family home sales increased 5.31% year-over-year in November 2025, from 716 to 754.

    Miami existing condo sales decreased 3.78% year-over-year in November 2025, from 794 to 764.

    Sales for affordable Miami-Dade condos priced between $200,000 to $400,000 increased 21% year-over-year in November 2025, from 135 to 164 sales.

    The lack of Federal Housing Administration loans for many existing Miami condominium buildings is preventing further market strengthening. Of the 2,397 condominium buildings in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, only 21 are approved for FHA loans, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

    Just 0.9% of South Florida condo buildings are approved for FHA loans. Florida is the only state in the U.S. that requires a client to put down 25% for a limited review if the condo building doesn’t have enough in reserves. The requirement for every other state is 10%.

    Miami-Dade Condominium Sale Prices Have Appreciated 95% in the Last 10 Years

    Miami condo prices have risen 94.6% from November 2015 to November 2025, from $203,000 to $395,000. While Miami existing condo median prices decreased 9.48% year-over-year in November 2025, from $436,354 to $395,000, the price appreciation remains among the highest in the nation.

    Miami condo median prices have stayed even or increased in 162 of the last 174 months, a span that covers 14.5 years.

    Miami-Dade County single-family home median sale prices increased 3.27% year-over-year in November 2025, from $650,000 to $671,250. Miami single-family median prices have risen in 167 of the last 168 months (14 years).

    Miami single-family prices have risen 144.8% from November 2015 to November 2025, from $274,200 to $671,250.

    Miami’s surging multifamily market and the Florida Live Local Act should boost affordability in the future. Miami ranks No. 7 in the U.S. in multifamily permits via RealPage. Miami had 10,695 multifamily units permitted year-ending August 2025, a year-over-year increase of 43.9%. This is important because it adds more overall housing/apartment supply to a city, creates more affordability and adds to Miami’s economic growth.

    Florida’s Live Local Act, which was passed in 2023 and amended in May 2024, is encouraging developers to build more affordable housing. The Live Local Act gives developers the highest density allowed in a local area if they allocate 40% of its units for affordable housing. The state law defines an affordable unit as being at or below 120% of an area’s median income.

    Miami remains a bargain in comparison to other global cities. For $1M, homebuyers can purchase 58 square meters of prime property in Miami, according to the 2025 Knight Frank Wealth Report. That is almost four times more than Monaco (19 square meters), nearly two times more than New York (34) and London (34) and more than Paris, Sydney, Tokyo and more.

    Miami Real Estate Home Equity & Appreciation is Nearly 2X the National Figure

    Home equity is crucial for wealth building, provides a financial safety net, investment opportunities, refinancing options and more.

    Miami’s home equity gains are nearly two times the national figure. Home equity gains on a Miami single-family home purchased in Q4 2009 and sold in Q4 2024 is $555,900 versus the U.S. average at $306,600, according to MIAMI REALTORS® Research.

    Home equity gains on a Miami condo purchased in Q4 2009 and sold in Q4 2024 is $342,600 versus the U.S. average of $252,000.

    Over the last five years, the average homeowner’s wealth has increased by $140,900, according to NAR. Research also shows a growing wealth gap between owners and renters: Based on the latest Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finance, NAR projected in March that homeowners’ median net worth would reach $430,000 in 2025 versus $10,000 for renters.

    Mortgage Rates Declining

    Mortgage rates, which were above 7% at the start of the year, are trending down after the third Fed rate cut of the year in December 2025. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.25% in November 2025.

    “Falling mortgage rates in the second half of the year really kicked up homebuying, with single-family sales up for the third consecutive month in November across all Southeast Florida counties,” MIAMI REALTORS® Chief Economist Gay Cororaton said. “With this positive momentum, the housing market is poised for a turnaround in 2026, with single-family sales projected to increase 5% and single-family prices forecasted to increase 4%.”

    Total Miami Inventory is 17% Below Pre-Pandemic; New Listings Drop

    New listings are trending down and active listings are not growing as fast as they were at the start of the year.

    Total Miami-Dade inventory (18,287) is 16.7% below November 2019 pre-pandemic inventory (21,942)

    Total active listings at the end of November 2025 increased 13.5% year-over-year, from 16,117 to 18,287. Homebuyers are in a great position to find the right home and negotiate for a better price.

    Inventory of single-family homes increased 15.78% year-over-year in November 2025 from 4,797 active listings last year to 5,554 last month.

    Condominium inventory increased 12.48% year-over-year in November 2025, from 11,320 to 12,733 listings during the same period in 2024, but the total is still significantly below pre-pandemic. Current Miami condo inventory (12,733) is 17.2% below November 2019 pre-pandemic inventory (15,369).

    Months’ supply of inventory for single-family homes is 6.5 months, which indicates a balanced market. Inventory for existing condominiums is 14.1 months, which indicates a buyer’s market. A balanced market between buyers and sellers offers between six- and nine-months supply.

    Nationally, total housing inventory is 1.43 million units, according to NAR. That is up 7.5% from November 2024 (1.33 million). There is 4.2-month supply of unsold inventory, up from 3.8 months in November 2024.

    Miami Real Estate: $195 Million in Local Economic Impact
    Every time a home is sold it impacts the economy: income generated from real estate industries (commissions, fees and moving expenses), expenditures related to home purchase (furniture and remodeling expenses), multiplier of housing related expenditures (income earned as a result of a home sale is re-circulated into the economy) and new construction (additional home sales induce added home production).

    The total economic impact of a typical Florida home sale is $129,000, according to NAR. Miami-Dade sold 1,518 homes in November 2025 for a local economic impact of $195 million.

    Miami-Dade total dollar volume increased 8.49% year-over-year in November 2025 to $1.4 billion.

    Single-family home dollar volume increased 10.02% year-over-year to $861 million. Condo dollar volume increased 6.36% year-over-year to $581 million.

    Miami Distressed Sales Remain at Historic Lows, Reflecting Healthy Market
    Only 2.4% of all closed residential sales in Miami were distressed last month, including REO (bank-owned properties) and short sales. In 2009, distressed sales comprised 70% of Miami sales.

    Short sales and REOs accounted for 0.3% and 2.0%, respectively, of total Miami sales in November 2025.

    Nationally, distressed sales were 2% in November 2025, unchanged from a year ago.

    National and State Statistics

    In Florida, closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 17,674 in November 2025, up 3.4% year-over-year, while existing condo-townhouse sales totaled 6,099 up 1.6%.

    The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes was $410,000, down 0.2% year-over-year, according to data from Florida Realtors Research Department in partnership with local Realtor boards/associations. Last month’s statewide median price for condo-townhouse units was $299,320, down 3.8% vs. last year. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.

    Nationally, total existing home sales decreased 1% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.13 million, according to NAR. Median existing home prices increased to $409,200, up 1.2% from one year ago ($404,400) – the 29th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases.

    Miami Real Estate Attracting Near List Price
    The median percent of original list price received for single-family homes was 94% in November 2025. The median percent of original list price received for existing condominiums was 93%.

    The median number of days between listing and contract dates for Miami single-family home sales was 46 days, up from 36 days last year. The median time to sale for single-family homes was 83 days, up from 81 days last year.

    The median number of days between the listing date and contract date for condos was 72 days, up from 50 days. The median number of days to sale for condos was 111 days, up from 93 days.

    Miami Cash Sales More than National Figure
    Cash sales represented 36.8% of Miami closed sales in November 2025, compared to 37.4% in November 2024. About 27% of U.S. home sales are made in cash, according to the latest NAR statistics.

    Cash buyers are not deterred by rising rates. The high percentage of cash buyers reflects Miami’s top position as the preeminent American real estate market for foreign buyers, who tend to purchase with all cash as well as some moving from more expensive U.S. markets who can buy more with their profits from real estate sales.

    Cash sales accounted for 49.8% of all Miami existing condo sales and 23.6% of single-family transactions.

    To access November 2025 Miami-Dade Statistical Reports, visit http://www.SFMarketIntel.com

    Note: Statistics in this news release may vary depending on reporting dates. MIAMI reports exact statistics directly from its MLS system.

    About the MIAMI Association of REALTORS®

    The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI) was chartered by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® in 1920, and is celebrating 105 years of service to REALTOR® members, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Composed of six boards: MIAMI- RESIDENTIAL, MIAMI- COMMERCIAL; BROWARD-MIAMI, a division of MIAMI REALTORS®; JTHS-MIAMI, a division of MIAMI REALTORS® in the Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound area; MIAMI YPN, our Young Professionals Network Council; and the Corporate Board of Directors. MIAMI REALTORS® represent 58,000 total real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local REALTOR® association in the U.S. and has official partnerships with 299 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI’s official website is www.miamirealtors.com

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    New International Report: Global Buyer Share Increases for Miami New Construction Units; Buyers from 73 Countries

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    MIAMI — Global buyers increased their purchases of Miami new construction units in November 2025 as buyers from 73 countries purchased South Florida new construction over the last 22 months, according to a new international sales report aggregated by the MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI) in collaboration with industry leaders. MIAMI announced the report Tuesday during its 28th MIAMI Global Real Estate Congress.

    Global buyers purchased 52% of new South Florida construction, pre-construction and condo conversion sales over the last 22 months, according to data aggregated from new construction condominium projects in the Miami market area. MIAMI’s first trailblazing report, released in July 2025, showed a 49% global buyer share of new construction units.

    “We’ve built the greatest city in the United States in the shortest amount of time,” Cervera Real Estate Managing Partner and Principal Alicia Cervera Lamadrid said Tuesday during a new construction panel at the MIAMI Global Real Estate Congress. “We know we are the number 1 city for billionaires, but early on we didn’t have the billionaire product. So, we created that product.”

    MIAMI collaborated with Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate, Cervera Real Estate, ISG World, PMG, SERHANT. New Development and ONE Sotheby’s International Realty for the report.

    “Global buyers are looking for security in investment because they lack that security in their countries,” Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate Vice President of Sales and Operations Daniel Guerra said Tuesday during a new construction panel at the MIAMI Global Real Estate Congress. “The opportunity to have a revenue stream, to have appreciation, to be able to have a place where they can relocate their businesses.”

    Top Countries Buying Miami New Construction Units

    MIAMI’s revised new construction report shows the top countries buying Miami new construction, pre-construction and condo conversions in November 2025. Colombia and Mexico bought the most units, respectively.

    Top Countries Buying Miami New Construction

    Buyer Share

  • Colombia 23%
  • Mexico 20%
  • Argentina 11%
  • Brazil 9%
  • Turkey 4%
  • Peru 4%
  • Spain 4%
  • Italy 3%
  • Canada 2%
  • Ecuador 2%
  • Source: MIAMI REALTORS® New Construction Report, November 2025

    “Miami offers world-class amenities at a global discount,” MIAMI Chairman of the Board Eddie Blanco said. “73 countries buy Miami new construction, and it’s because we are the most diversified and the most welcoming city in the world. The American dream is alive, and Miami is the gateway.”

    The new data correlates with other new global buyer/migration reports:

    Wealth Migration to Miami Evident in South Florida New Construction Condo Sales

    Miami real estate continues to boast major international and domestic demand. Domestic buyer share of South Florida new construction condos is 48%, according to the new report.

    “Miami has demonstrated consistent strength in the real estate market over the past 25 years, driven by the dynamism of both international and domestic demand,” PMG President of Residential Sales Sergio Pintos said. “We can expect this strength to continue in the coming years as the domestic market consolidates, and the international market expands.”

    Domestic buyers, particularly from high-taxed, high-density states such as California, New York and New Jersey, continue to purchase and move to Miami. Miami-Dade out-of-state driver license exchanges are 22% above pre-pandemic, according to the latest data. Miami has no state income tax, a business-friendly government, all-year sunny weather, low crime, an emerging FinTech hub and more.

    Miami ranked No. 4 in the world for Highest Number of Ultra Wealthy Individuals with either a primary residence or secondary home via new 2025 Altrata report. Miami ranked No. 1 in the world for most popular second-home city globally among ultra wealthy individuals

    Miami remains a bargain for prime property ($1M and up) compared to other global cities, according to the 2025 Knight Frank Wealth Report. For $1M, homebuyers can purchase 58 square meters of prime property in Miami. That is almost four times more than Monaco (19 square meters), nearly two times more than New York (34) and London (34) and more than Paris, Sydney, Tokyo and more.

    When Latin American Governments Go Left, the Money Goes North

    Of South Florida new construction global sales, about 86% are by Latin Americans. Nearly all international buyers were Latin Americans in Miami Beach (75%), Brickell (77%), Coral Gables (82%) and West Palm Beach (96%).

    “Miami continues to solidify its position as a premier destination and global safe haven for international buyers,” said Daniel de la Vega, President of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. “Fueled by political and economic uncertainty abroad, buyers are drawn to Miami’s stability, long-term investment potential, and enduring value.”

    High mortgage rates, rising median prices and even new immigration policies are not stopping Latin American buyers from purchasing South Florida new construction condominiums.

    Political instability overseas has historically led to more investment in Miami, the No. 1 U.S. destination for global buyers. Left-leaning governments in Latin America now include the following presidents: Mexico (Claudia Sheinbaum); Brazil (Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva); Colombia (Gustavo Petro); Chile (Gabriel Boric); Bolivia (Luis Arce); Honduras (Xiomara Castro); Venezuela (Nicolás Maduro); Cuba (Miguel Diaz-Canel); Uruguay (Yamandú Orsi) and Nicaragua (Daniel Ortega).

    Latin American buyers and all global buyers largely pay in all-cash, which means they are less likely impacted by high mortgage rates. Local currencies are often weak in Latin America so people with money are looking for a place to invest for safety, security and investment. One Brazilian Real, for instance, converts to 0.19 USD.

    People want to invest in preconstruction buildings because they know the dollar is safe for the long-term, and they like that they can pay cash over a period instead of in a lump sum. Global buyers want to get their money into the U.S. now before the dollar goes up more and before property values increase.

    “The world is watching Miami, and they’re not just watching — they’re buying. From Latin America to Europe to every tax-burdened state, buyers are chasing Miami’s sunshine, vibrant culture, and business climate,” said Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT. New Development.

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    China is New No. 1 Country Searching Miami Real Estate

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    MIAMI — China registered the most global web searches for South Florida real estate in April 2025, according to a new report by the MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI).

    China, which last topped the MIAMI rankings in April 2023, surpassed long-time leader Colombia. Colombia has now finished in the top two countries searching Miami real estate in each of the last 37 months (three-plus years).

    “South Florida’s clean air, ideal weather and growth as a FinTech destination is a major attraction for Chinese buyers and all buyers,” MIAMI Chairman of the Board Eddie Blanco said. “With the temporary injunction on SB 264 and the federal government’s major import tariff plans against China, Chinese consumers increased their searches for South Florida real estate.”

    In February 2024, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction temporarily halting the enforcement of SB 264, which banned Chinese nationals without permanent U.S. residency from buying property or land in Florida. Parts of the law are in effect but the legal battle over SB 264 is ongoing.

    About 141 countries searched MiamiRealtors.com, which has three consumer-facing property search portals, in April 2025. The top 10 includes countries from four continents: North America, South America, Europe and Asia.

    Top 10 Countries Searching MiamiRealtors.com in April 2025:

    Share of International Searches

  • China 13.3%
  • Colombia 9.1%
  • Venezuela 7.7%
  • Canada 7.4%
  • India 5.2%
  • Philippines 4.8%
  • Spain 4.5%
  • Argentina 4.4%
  • Russia 4.1%
  • Ireland 3.9%
  • Top Global Markets for South Florida Real Estate
    Argentina purchased the most South Florida real estate among foreign countries in 2024, according to the 2024 Profile of International Home Buyers of the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI). Argentinian buyers purchased 18% of all international purchases in South Florida. Colombia (14%), Canada (8%), Brazil (6%) and Mexico (6%) rounded out the top 5, respectively. Access the report: https://bit.ly/25MiamiGlobalStudy

    Florida is the top U.S. destination for foreign buyers (20% of all sales), according to NAR’s 2024 Profile of International transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate. Florida has been the No. 1 state for foreign home buyers for the last 16 years.

    About half of all international home sales (49%) in Florida are in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, according to the 2024 Florida Realtors’ annual Profile of International Residential Real Estate Activity in Florida.

    One in five of all U.S. international home sales happen in Florida and one in two in Florida are in the Miami metro market.

    South Florida secures 10% of all international home sales in the entire U.S. annually.

    Miami remains a bargain for prime property ($1M and up) compared to other global cities, according to the 2025 Knight Frank Wealth Report. For $1M, homebuyers can purchase 58 square meters of prime property in Miami. That is almost four times more than Monaco (19 square meters), nearly two times more than New York (34) and London (34) and more than Paris, Sydney, Tokyo and more.

    Top 10 International Cities Searching MiamiRealtors.com in April 2025

  • Bogota, Colombia
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Toronto, Canada
  • Moscow, Russia
  • Barquisimeto, Venezuela
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Frankfort, Germany
  • Caracas, Venezuela
  • Madrid, Spain
  • Mexico City, Mexico
  • Virginia No. 1 State Searching for Miami Real Estate
    Virginia registered the most domestic Miami real estate web searches in April 2025.

    New York was the top state for out-of-state buyers in the South Florida area, according to the 2024 Profile of International Home Buyers of the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI). Access the report: https://bit.ly/25MiamiGlobalStudy

    Top 10 U.S. States Searching MiamiRealtors.com in April 2025

  • Virginia
  • California
  • Washington
  • Iowa
  • New York
  • Georgia
  • Ohio
  • North Carolina
  • Michigan
  • Indiana
  • Top 10 U.S. Cities Searching MiamiRealtors.com in April 2025

  • San Jose, CA
  • Des Moines, IA
  • New York, NY
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Columbus, OH
  • Chicago, IL
  • Boston, MA
  • Dallas, TX
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    The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI) was chartered by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® in 1920, and is celebrating 105 years of service to REALTOR® members, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Composed of six boards: MIAMI- RESIDENTIAL, MIAMI- COMMERCIAL; BROWARD-MIAMI, a division of MIAMI REALTORS®; JTHS-MIAMI, a division of MIAMI REALTORS® in the Jupiter-Tequesta-Hobe Sound area; MIAMI YPN, our Young Professionals Network Council; and the Corporate Board of Directors. MIAMI REALTORS® represent 58,000 total real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local REALTOR® association in the U.S. and has official partnerships with 283 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI’s official website is www.MiamiRealtors.com

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