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Connectivity: Trolley Expansion a Big Win for Douglas Enclave’s University of Miami Residents

In major news for Douglas Enclave residents – especially University of Miami students or employees, the City of Coral Gables is significantly expanding its popular Coral Gables Trolley. The free commuting service is used by an average of 1 million passengers annually and helps create a seamless and connected living experience for Douglas Enclave residents. ...

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The “True” Price of Homeownership: $19,959 in Annual Hidden Costs in Miami (REPORT)

An asking price on a residential listing does not tell the complete story about the costs associated with homeownership. A new report from Zillow and Thumbtack breaks down the “true price” when factoring in annual maintenance, insurance and property tax expenses. The “hidden” costs of owning a home now exceed $16,000 per year nationwide, according to ...

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Special Incentive: Two Months Free Rent for all Douglas Enclave Apartment Leases!

Brand-new Miami apartment building Douglas Enclave is unveiling a special limited-time incentive for those who act quickly: two months free rent. This incredibly generous concession applies specifically to 15 or 18-month leases. The offer expires on Dec. 3, 2025. Considering how competitive the Miami rental market is, securing your ideal apartment requires a smart strategy. ...

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U.S. Home Turnover At Historic Lows – So Rent Instead!  

The U.S. for-sale housing market is in a holding pattern this year, as affordability challenges give aspiring homebuyers pause. This reinforces why renting is the prudent move for now – and likely for a while.  A new report from Probuilder cites Redfin data about the nation’s home turnover rate this year. In the first nine ...

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Shifting American Dream: Appeal of Renting Continues to Grow 

Renting is no longer considered just a step toward the ultimate goal of homeownership. A record 46 million U.S. households are renting, as more Americans see the flexibility it provides as a straighter path to long-term financial freedom.  Newsweek recently analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data on the historically high national rental pool to gain a ...

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Condo Market Imbalance Means Renting Is Preferred In Miami

The Greater Miami condominium market has the nation’s second-highest imbalance between sellers and buyers, another dubious distinction that shows would-be condo buyers are choosing to rent instead. Renting at brand-new Miami apartment buildings like Douglas Enclave is the smart choice today, as affordability and financing challenges continue to hamper the local condo market. Through August, ...

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Experience is Everything in Today’s Housing Market

The age-old real estate mantra “location, location, location” is now giving way to “experience, experience, experience.” That’s especially true in the Miami apartment market, where buildings like Douglas Enclave stand out for amenities and services that maximize convenience for residents. Post-pandemic shifts in favor of remote or hybrid work schedules place even more of a ...

In Miami, renters are able to wait out another tough year by taking advantage of 18-month lease terms like those offered at Douglas Enclave, including locking in present-day rents
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Lock in Your Rent Now: More of the Same Expected for Housing Market in 2026 

The U.S. housing market is not expected to see any meaningful relief in 2026, as new construction activity likely will not pick up until 2027 at the earliest. In Miami, renters can wait out another “tough” year by taking advantage of Douglas Enclave’s 18-month lease terms and lock in present-day rents.  A new analysis from ...

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UBS: Miami is World’s Most Overvalued Housing Market 

In case you needed further evidence why renting makes much more sense than buying in Miami these days, the city just ranked No. 1 in the wrong kind of list: the 2025 UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index.  UBS studied 20 major cities worldwide and concluded that Miami is the most overvalued when it comes ...

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REPORT: Modest Fed Cut Not Likely to Bring Mortgage Rate Relief

Don’t expect the quarter-point Federal Reserve rate cut to bring any significant mortgage rate reductions for aspiring homebuyers, a new analysis from Realtor.com shows. In fact, mortgage rates may even move higher due to other macro-economic factors.  “Prospective homebuyers who are holding off in anticipation that mortgage rates will automatically fall further after the Fed decision may face disappointment, housing economists warn,” according to ...