Florida Bill Restricting Foreign Real Estate Purchases A ‘Slippery Slope,’ Brokers Say

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Lawmakers across the country have sounded the alarm on foreign influence over agricultural production and national security in the U.S., but a Forbes article published in March states that 18 other countries own more agricultural land nationwide than China. 

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Bill Would Restrict Non-Resident Land Buys From China, Russia, Venezuela

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HB 1355 and its companion SB 264 would restrict ownership of land and property by those from seven “countries of concern” — including Cuba, Venezuela and Russia — a response to reports of a Chinese company buying farmland next to a North Dakota Air Force base last year.

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Soaring Insurance Costs Could ‘Paralyze’ CRE, So Investors Are Calling For Reform

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Premiums for commercial insurance at the end of 2022 in places like Texas, Florida and California jumped 30% to 50% or more, according to the institute.

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71-Story, 861-Foot Solar-Powered Brickell Residential Tower Moves To Construction Permitting

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The tower will become one of the tallest in Miami, at 861 feet above ground. It will also be the world’s the first residential high-rise in the world partially powered by the sun with 500 photovoltaic-integrated windows.

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To Ease Rent Crisis, Miami Looks To Co-Living Development Zones

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The Miami City Commission is considering changes to the zoning code to establish regulations regarding co-living. If adopted, the amendment will allow for communal living developments to rise in Miami’s bustling central business district, health district and Wynwood.

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