Douglas Enclave Blog
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Florida is one of the nation’s leaders in a category that is the opposite of brag-worthy: homeowners saddled with burdensome HOA or condominium association costs. This distinction reinforces why renting is the sensible option in the Miami market, regardless of any incremental interest rate reductions. A new Realtor.com report shows that 44.3% of Florida homeowners ...
We are in the middle of “the year of cold feet,” with would-be homebuyers backing out of purchases due to fears of losing their jobs – among other reasons. In the Miami market, these skittish individuals are opting to rent at buildings like Douglas Enclave now and wait for a more comfortable time to buy. ...
The decision to rent over buy is not just about affordability. Reports show that millionaires are continuing a long-term trend of renting for a variety of reasons. Kiplinger writer Dori Zinn examined the significant increase in millionaire renters throughout the U.S. and found that the following factors drove their choice: “high housing costs, better investment ...
The upcoming small Federal Reserve rate cut is not expected to move the needle with South Florida homebuyers, who are much more concerned about their job security and continued economic pressures. These would-be buyers are more likely to keep renting, with Douglas Enclave established as the best new rental option in the Miami market. Approximately ...
Miami generates many favorable headlines, but the Magic City recently ranked No. 1 on the wrong kind of list: the nation’s most expensive mortgage rates. At just under 7%, the Miami metro area’s median mortgage rate was the highest among all major U.S. markets tracked by construction and real estate industry data firm Construction Coverage. Only 58% ...
An emerging national real estate trend is the rise of the “rentvester,” or someone who rents in a major city – such as Miami – while purchasing a residential investment property elsewhere. This is a great way to begin building wealth through real estate ownership without having to compromise on lifestyle. A new Realtor.com piece ...
Miami now has the dubious distinction of being the nation’s leader in frustrated home sellers pulling their listings off the market, a new report shows. This comes as housing prices remain stubbornly elevated in Miami, which reinforces why renting is the smart choice today. For every 100 for-sale listings in Miami, 59 of them are ...