The Journal
Guides, market notes & neighborhood stories
Everything we wish every buyer, seller and renter knew about Miami — written by the agents who close here every week.
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Miami market report: Q3 2026
Prices held firm, inventory finally grew and waterfront homes kept setting records. Here is what the third quarter means for buyers, sellers…
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Neighborhood spotlight: living in Brickell
Glass towers, rooftop pools and a Metromover stop on every corner. What it is really like to live in Miami’s financial district.
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The ultimate Miami moving checklist
Eight weeks to moving day: a practical timeline for relocating to Miami, from school enrollment and driver’s licenses to hurricane supplies.
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Neighborhood spotlight: Coral Gables, the City Beautiful
Banyan-lined boulevards, Mediterranean Revival homes and some of Miami’s best schools. A guide to buying in Coral Gables.
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Neighborhood spotlight: Wynwood after the murals
Miami’s arts district has grown up. New rental buildings, creative offices and a real residential community are changing what it means to…
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South Beach, Mid-Beach or North Beach? A guide to Miami Beach
Three very different neighborhoods share one barrier island. Here is how to decide which part of Miami Beach fits the way you…
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What makes a Miami home hurricane-ready
Impact windows, roof straps, generators and flood elevation: a buyer’s checklist for storm-resilient homes — and how it affects your insurance.
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The first-time buyer’s guide to Miami
From pre-approval to closing day, here is a clear, step-by-step guide to buying your first home in Miami — and avoiding the…
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How to price your home to sell (without leaving money on the table)
The first two weeks on the market decide most sales. Here is how agents arrive at the right asking price — and…
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Condo or house? How to decide in Miami
Amenities and a lock-and-leave lifestyle, or a garden and no HOA? We compare the real costs and trade-offs of condos and houses…
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Rent vs. buy in Miami: the calculator, explained
Is it better to keep renting or to buy? We break down every number behind a rent-vs-buy calculation, using a realistic Miami…
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Ten staging tips that help Miami homes sell faster
Light, space and a little tropical calm. Simple, affordable staging ideas that make buyers fall for your home online and in person.
From the listings
Homes in the spotlight
South of Fifth oceanfront residence with sunrise views
South Beach, Miami Beach
- 3 bedrooms
- 3.5 bathrooms
- 2,410 sq ft
Marcus Ellison
11 days on Doorstep
Sky-high Brickell condo with bay views
Brickell, Miami
- 3 bedrooms
- 3.5 bathrooms
- 2,450 sq ft
Camila Duarte
Open Oct 15 5:30–7:30pm
Lush tropical estate off Main Highway
Coconut Grove, Miami
- 5 bedrooms
- 5.5 bathrooms
- 4,850 sq ft
Isabella Marín
15 days on Doorstep
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