Douglas Enclave Blog
In a sign that renting will continue to be the smart move in 2026, Miami remains the nation’s leader in delisted homes, a new report shows. Instead of lowering prices, frustrated sellers are pulling listings from the market altogether. This will keep inventory levels tight – and pricing levels elevated. Miami has the highest ratio of ...
A sobering new report about holiday season debt homeowners expect to take with them into 2026 serves as a reminder that renting is the sensible choice in the current landscape. Brand-new apartment building Douglas Enclave is proving to be a saving grace for renters in the Miami market. Realtor.com, citing data from Point.com, reports that nearly 70% ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 big recent news that Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating drove mortgage rates back above 7%. That is another setback for aspiring homebuyers who have waited for a significant drop in mortgage rates. It also reinforces why renting makes much more sense than buying in today’s market – especially in Miami. A new report ...
As more renters consider shifting to a car-free lifestyle to save significantly on gas, auto insurance and maintenance costs, one brand-new apartment building in Miami is ideally positioned to accommodate non-drivers. Douglas Enclave provides easy connectivity to public transit, including multiple free transit options. Access to public transit “often tops [the] list of rental must-haves,” ...
In Miami, converging trends point to renting as a much better option than buying. Recent remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell emphasized how the “growing crisis in the insurance industry” will make it extremely difficult to obtain mortgages for homes and condominiums in our area. A report in The Economic Times cited comments from ...