What’s next for the 2025 real estate market? We may see better prices and more inventory

Prices have leveled off, and the supply of housing is rising in South Florida, meaning conditions in the rental and home market may be more favorable in 2025. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: December 5, 2024 at 2:15 AM EST ... Read More

Weekend things to do: A hidden gem for dinner in Fort Lauderdale, Larry David, new holiday cocktails

It’s Art Basel Weekend in greater Miami, the annual tsunami of creativity and product placement that, at the very least, encourages valuable conversations across the region. It’s impossible to ignore, but we do our best up here, because there is so much else to do. Originally Published: December 5, 2024 at 2:10 AM EST ... Read More

Ask a real estate pro: Can we sell our Florida condo remotely?

Q: We want to sell our condo in Florida, but traveling is getting more difficult because of our age. Is it possible to do this without being there in person? — Anne A: Yes, many people sell property remotely. Selling from afar requires a bit more planning and some additional caution. The easiest option would be to use a trusted relative or friend near the property.  This person can act on your behalf, finding and dealing with the real estate agent and closing attorney. You can... Read More

Winderman’s view: Heat poetry in motion against Lakers, very good indeed

MIAMI – Observations and other notes of interest from Wednesday night’s 134-93 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers: – Perhaps Henry Wadsworth Longfellow best summed up the Heat’s season to this point. – At least when he crafted his poem, “There was a little girl.” – “When she was good, she was very good indeed.” – “But when she was bad she was horrid.” – So games such as Monday night’s no-show in Boston. – And then this on Wednesday night, when the Heat made... Read More

Florida’s insurance commissioner urging legislators not to enact any more reforms next spring

Michael Yaworksy, Florida’s insurance commissioner, is urging legislators not to propose major reforms during next spring’s Legislative session. He wants more time to assess how effective the last set of reforms have been at stabilizing the state’s troubled insurance market. Originally Published: December 4, 2024 at 6:12 PM EST ... Read More

Hurricanes add surprise commitment but recruiting class slips out of top 10

CORAL GABLES — Last week, Miami coach Mario Cristobal said top-10 — preferably top-five — recruiting classes were the program’s goal. But after recent flips by touted prospects Hylton Stubbs and Gavin Nix (and the staff “moving on” from three-star Timothy Merritt), the Hurricanes fell short of that goal. As the dust from the first day of the Early Signing Period settled, Miami was ranked 15th in 247Sports’ and ESPN’s rankings and 13th in Rivals’ and On3’s rankings.... Read More

Nautica, a 3-tower project with yacht valet, sails through approval in Fort Lauderdale

Fans of the project say it will transform a fast-growing neighborhood on the south side of the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: December 4, 2024 at 4:37 PM EST ... Read More

Gretchen Day-Bryant named next executive editor of the South Florida Sun Sentinel

Gretchen Day-Bryant, who started at the South Florida Sun Sentinel as a copy editor close to 40 years ago and rose to become managing editor in 2022, was announced Wednesday as the next executive editor of the media company. She is set to replace Julie Anderson as editor-in-chief when she retires on Dec. 13. Anderson made the announcement during a staff-wide meeting Wednesday afternoon. The two have worked closely together over the last two years and expect the transition to be seamless for... Read More

Donald Trump’s win may sink quest for a modern trash incinerator

Donald Trump’s second presidential win may have blown up Miami-Dade County’s quest to build a modern incinerator. On Tuesday, the day when county commissioners were set to vote on Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s recommendation to build a trash-burning facility in Doral, the board instead voted to delay a decision until February so that other options could be studied. Read the full story at miamiherald.com ... Read More