Miami, United States
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Explore Miami neighborhoods, top schools (University of Miami, DASH, Coral Gables High), transport (MIA, Metrorail, Brightline), amenities and practical buying tips for local property buyers and investors.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Check FEMA flood maps and building elevation before buying
- 2.Factor in hurricane and flood insurance costs and hurricane deductibles
- 3.Review HOA financials, reserve funds and any special assessments
- 4.Confirm local short-term rental regulations and permit requirements
- 5.Work with local real estate agents, title companies and attorneys familiar with Florida coastal property laws
- 6.Ask for recent building engineering reports and insurance claims history
Common Property Types
- • Luxury high-rise condos (Brickell, Miami Beach)
- • Boutique condos & Art Deco apartments (South Beach)
- • Single-family homes & estates (Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Coconut Grove)
- • Townhouses and low-rise condos (various neighborhoods)
Who Lives Here
Highly diverse, large Hispanic/Latino community, international buyer presence (Latin America, Europe), mix of young professionals in Brickell and families in Coral Gables/Pinecrest.
Transport
- • Miami International Airport (MIA)
- • Metrorail (rapid transit)
- • Metromover (free downtown automated people mover)
- • Metrobus (county bus network)
Schools
- • University of Miami (Coral Gables)
- • Miami Dade College (Wolfson campus & others)
- • New World School of the Arts
- • Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH)
Amenities
- • South Beach and Miami Beach Boardwalk
- • Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
- • Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
- • Frost Museum of Science
Positive long-term fundamentals on account of international demand, limited waterfront land and tourism-driven rental markets; cyclical short-term price fluctuations exist and local rental regulations can affect returns.
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