Residential Real Estate Miami & South Florida

Miami welcomes foreign nationals as buyers — purchases can be made entirely in cash or through specialized financing programs available to non-residents. From property search through making an offer, home inspection, title search, and closing, I walk international clients through each stage of the transaction, including entity structuring and tax considerations tailored to their situation.

Each one has a distinct built form. Coral Gables is 1920s Mediterranean Revival on large canopied lots, Coconut Grove mixes historic cottages with bayfront condominiums, Pinecrest is low-density with one-acre zoning, Key Biscayne is an island with strict height limits, and Aventura is mid- and high-rise towers around a regional mall. I work through the differences in housing stock, commute, and budget so you can compare them directly.

Buyers in Miami should budget between 2 and 4% of the purchase price to cover closing costs. The main components are title insurance, recording fees, documentary stamps, and — when financing is involved — lender fees. I walk clients through a detailed cost breakdown early on so nothing comes as a surprise at the closing table.

Short-term rental rules differ significantly depending on the building and the municipality. In Miami Beach, most buildings enforce minimum rental periods of either 6 months or 1 year. Areas such as Downtown Miami and Edgewater tend to operate under more flexible policies. I help investors pinpoint properties that are actually compatible with their intended rental strategy before they commit.