South Florida Real Estate Soars Beyond Expectations
Once again Florida Real Estate is making the news in unprecedented ways. Nothing any seasoned real estate professional could have predicted for Real Estate in South Florida could have been measured as successfully as what has manifested in the Sunshine State during a global pandemic.
The South Florida Real Estate Industry Expected The Worse
The pandemic created so much uncertainty and volatility throughout the US that industry experts expected the real estate market to hit lower records than anything we could have experienced in years past but that didn’t happen. Instead, something extraordinary happened in Florida. Instead, we have experienced a deluge of interest in our South Florida real estate.
Influx Of Transplants
While northern and western states are experiencing an exodus, Florida is experienced mass arrival of northern and western transplants. Many of the latter are high-net-worth executives and individuals looking to move-on from the pandemic, the cold, and precariousness of the pandemic lockdowns of their home states.
In recent months the residential and luxury residential markets have soared with home sales in the billions across South Florida. With single-family homes at the center of these sales, the market is expected to continue to swell.
Relocating To Florida?
For those looking to relocate their families to South Florida, the process can often seem daunting and tedious, for this reason, we highly recommend working with a seasoned South Florida Luxury Real Estate Attorney like Leah Mayersohn . A professional is best able to liaise between yourself and all other parties involved in your purchase of a Luxury Home in South Florida. Your Real Estate Attorney works with:
- your financial institutions
- lenders
- sellers agents
- buyers agents
- home builders
- title companies
- home inspectors
- appraisers
Call or contact Leah Mayersohn for experienced support and guidance with your South Florida Luxury Real Estate purchase: tel:954-779-7009
What Does 2021 Have In Store For Luxury Real Estate?
Many feared that 2020 would have dismantled the Luxury Real Estate Market in South Florida but in recent news, some of the top experts in their field and sectors weighed in and the overall feel throughout the market is that it is doing well and will continue to thrive despite the pandemic.
Those engaged in the South Florida Real Estate Market have always understood the underlying value of Florida as a whole and what it has had to offer to both those looking to relocate as well as those looking to invest. The fact of the matter is that tropical living has always and will always attract visitors, tourists, and investors, therefore, Florida is a consistent source of growth and opportunity. With the pandemic, there were fears that growth would slow or cease, but as it happens, Florida is still flourishing. South Florida Real Estate still provides the lifestyle that those coming from the north favor as they look to settle in and lay down roots.
Value Of South Florida Luxury Real Estate
Unfortunately, if you are in the market for a Luxury home and were hoping to obtain a property below market value, you may not be in luck. Fortunately for those looking to sell a Luxury Home, the value of Luxury Homes continue to keep their value. Speaking to those who were hoping to invest in a luxury home at a lower outlay, they are now finding that they missed their mark and will have to continue shopping in a competitive environment for many sought after neighborhoods.
A Dynamic And Growing Surge In Florida Markets
Growing and thriving markets are dealing with bidding wars and an influx of interests that they may soon not be able to keep up with. Some of these areas in Florida Include:
- Brickell
- Fisher Island
- Bal Harbour
- Bay Harbor Islands
- Surfside
- Aventura
- Tampa
- Naples
- Del Ray
- South Miami
- Ocean Reef
- Edgewater
- Miami Beach Islands
- Venetian Islands
- Southwest Ranches
Get Help Buying Now
With an explosion of interest and movement in the South Florida Luxury Real Estate Market, the advice on the market block is to buy now. Now is the time to cement your interest and begin making your final decisions on locations. After deciding on the best locations for you, you need to begin to structure your offer and plan.
The best way to ensure that you can obtain the property best suited for you and your family’s needs is to work with an experienced Luxury Real Estate Attorney in South Florida. Contact Leah Mayersohn and get ahead of your purchase plans by understanding the market, setting up your end game goal, and executing a plan to get into the community of your choice. 2021 has an expected growth that was unforeseen during the pandemic but is very visual now. The Florida market for Luxury Real Estate in 2021 is only going to surpass 2020’s growth.
Fort Lauderdale is sometimes known as the “Venice of America” because of its expansive and intricate canal system. There are over one-hundred miles of waterways within the city limits. Along these waterways are numerous luxury residential real estate properties. Many of the properties are located on ocean-access canals leading to the Intracoastal Waterway. Others are located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway. The combination of waterways and proximity to the Bahamas and Caribbean makes Fort Lauderdale a major yachting center.
Title examination is a key component to a real estate transaction. A proper examination ensures the property is fit for sale. A Fort Lauderdale title examination & insurance attorney can perform a title examination for a real estate transaction.
Title examination occurs while a property is under contract. The examination should discover any encumbrances that could disrupt the sale of the property. Reviewing the chain of title, or history of ownership, determines whether the property’s ownership may be legally tied to anyone other than the seller. The examination will reveal any actions needed to be taken to secure good and marketable title.
The doctrine of caveat emptor was the rule of law governing disputes from the sale of residential real property. Seller’s disclosures were not required. The seller of real property was not liable or responsible to the buyer for a defective condition in the real property that existed at the time the seller transferred possession to the buyer. A purchaser bought real property at his or her own risk. A seller had no duty to communicate the existence of latent defects unless the seller represented that such a defect did not exist.
A Florida Realtors news article discussed RealtyTrac’s Q3 2013 Home Flipping Report. The Report indicated that Florida was second in the nation in third quarter home flips with 4,706. Only California had more with 8,592. The Report considered a home “flipped” where it was purchased and subsequently sold again within six months.
Florida Statute §624.608 defines title insurance as “[i]nsurance of owners of real property or others having an interest in real property or contractual interest derived therefrom, or liens or encumbrances on real property, against loss by encumbrance, or defective titles, or invalidity, or adverse claim to title.” Our Ft. Lauderdale real estate law firm provides title examination and insurance. It is important to eliminate risk and prevent losses that may be caused by defects in title for both luxury residential and commercial properties.
Brokerage commissions should be established by a written listing agreement between the seller and their listing broker. The commission split between listing broker and cooperating brokers in the event of a buyer’s default, or in the event of closing, should also be established by writings between the licensees involved. Additionally, whether commercial or luxury residential real estate, the buyer’s broker may agree to rebate part of the purchase price to their clients. (more…)
Heleski v. Harrell, 2D12-4136 (Fla. 2d DCA 2013):
The Heleskis began building a structure on their property without notifying or getting approval from the HOA. The structure is 24 feet by 24 feet and is separate from the Heleskis’ main house. The Heleskis’ neighbors complained to the HOA that the structure was in violation of the neighborhood’s deed restrictions. When the HOA approved the project, the neighbors filed an action in circuit court to prohibit the construction. Summary judgment was granted in favor of the neighbors, finding that the Heleskis were prohibited from building the structure.
On August 9, the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate jumbo mortgage was 4.69% . The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate conforming loan was 4.51 percent. The difference, 0.18 percent, is the closest the rates have been in five years. Jumbo mortgage rates are usually closer to a quarter percentage point higher than conforming loan rates. In 2008, the difference was as high as 1.8 percent. Recently, Jumbo mortgages have boosted luxury home sales.
Jumbo borrowers are those needing loans for more than $417,000 in most places or $625,500 in high-price markets. Borrowers need an excellent credit score to obtain a jumbo mortgage and generally receive a better rate for a higher score. Additionally, borrowers usually need to show more reserves set aside because the monthly payments are larger. Jumbo loans typically require a down payment of at least 20%.
Lenders are originating more and more jumbo loans. Some lenders may even offer jumbo rates lower than conforming loans. Big lenders may use jumbo loans to build relationships with high net worth customers. According to Inside Mortgage Finance, origination volume is expected to hit $220 billion by the end of the year. The terms of real estate financing are at least as important as the terms of the acquisition. Our Fort Lauderdale luxury real estate lawyers assist clients in negotiating and obtaining loan documents from the lender in attempt to achieve the best potential result.
