Grappling with growing issues around affordability, safety, and intense development, here’s a snapshot of the top challenges highlighting the region’s housing struggles.

The real estate market in South Florida is undergoing a dynamic shift, tackling long-standing challenges around affordability, urban density, and lifestyle. Here are five key trends shaping the local market.

No-bid government land deals are typically justified in emergency situations, such as post-disaster recovery. However, when there is no emergency and without a competitive process, Miami-Dade county can’t be sure it’s getting the best deal possible.

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Additionally, it led the nation in net international migration, gaining 123,835 people from abroad.

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Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2026, with an expected completion by 2028.

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Developers Ellen Buckley, Gaetano Caltagirone and Jeffrey Adrizon discussed challenges in the year ahead at annual Miami commercial real estate conference.

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Zoning allows for over three million square feet of development.

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Being one of the fastest-growing property markets within the U.S., Miami offers an array of opportunities for both domestic and international investors, solidifying its reputation as a dynamic and diverse destination.

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The planned development will feature 517 apartments, 9,700 square feet of restaurant space, and a six-level parking garage with 506 spaces.

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The prime location offers the potential for constructing a supertall building.