Cindy Parker, Realtor - Central Florida Real Estate and Lifestyle Expert

05/29/2026

What do the mortgage rates look like for the week?

05/27/2026

A sneak peek at what is to come in the Florida legislature.

05/27/2026

Imagine having an endless pool of your own, then the whole neighborhood decided to get one.

05/26/2026

Miami's most expensive home is for sale, offering a historical background and located next to billionaires! Call me for a tour at 407-758-8765. 🏡💰📜

A 106-year-old home next to billionaire Ken Griffin just hit the market for $110 million, and the land is the real prize...

In late February 2026, a 1.61-acre bayfront estate at 3149 Brickell Avenue in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood was listed for $110 million, making it one of the most expensive active residential listings in Miami-Dade County. The sellers are Howard James Nunes and Karen Romfh Nunes, a couple whose family roots in Miami run deep. Karen's grandfather, Edward C. Romfh, served as the city's mayor in the late 1920s and was president of First National Bank of Miami for over four decades. The family has held this land for nearly a century.
The property sits atop Silver Bluff, a natural limestone ridge that's one of the highest bayfront elevations in the area. It offers over 170 feet of direct Biscayne Bay frontage, a private dock, and unobstructed water views toward downtown Miami. The home itself, built in 1920, has seven bedrooms and five bathrooms across about 5,700 square feet, but real estate experts say the value lies almost entirely in the land. Waterfront parcels of this size in Coconut Grove almost never come to market.
What makes this listing even more compelling is its neighbor. In 2022, Citadel founder Ken Griffin purchased the adjacent Adrienne Arsht Estate for roughly $107 million, the first nine-figure residential deal in Miami-Dade history. Griffin is known for assembling massive compounds by quietly buying neighboring properties, a strategy he's employed across Palm Beach, where he's spent over $400 million on adjacent parcels. Whether Griffin himself makes a move on this property remains to be seen, but the listing certainly sits squarely in his playbook. It's a fascinating moment for Miami's luxury market, where legacy families and billionaire newcomers are reshaping what a neighborhood can look like.

05/21/2026

*MARKET FORECAST*

Hot weather isn’t sending Floridians packing, but it may be changing who is moving in.

According to Florida Atlantic University research, extreme heat is not currently driving large-scale moves out of Florida. Instead, jobs, quality of life, housing costs, and lifestyle still play the biggest roles in relocation decisions. Florida remains a top destination, but some newcomers may be weighing climate, affordability, and long-term comfort more carefully.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Florida demand isn’t disappearing. Buyer interest remains steady, especially in areas with strong job growth, lifestyle appeal, and access to new communities.

The pace may continue to shift. Slower population growth could help create a more balanced market in some areas, giving buyers more time and flexibility than they had during the peak market.

Affordability is still one of the biggest challenges. Florida’s median household income is about $74,568, while the statewide median single-family home price has been around the low $400,000s. To comfortably purchase a home in the $400,000–$450,000 range, many households may need closer to $105,000–$130,000 in annual income, depending on debt, down payment, insurance, taxes, HOA/CDD fees, and interest rate.

That gap matters. Many local wages have not kept pace with rising housing costs, while some out-of-state buyers arrive with higher incomes, stronger equity, or proceeds from more expensive markets.

For buyers and sellers, the takeaway is simple: Florida is still in demand, but strategy matters more than ever. Pricing, preparation, location, affordability, and lifestyle value are all part of the conversation.

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05/20/2026

What's happening in D.C.?
Vote on housing affordability package expected
The U.S. House is expected to vote today on a bipartisan housing bill. The House bill would amend the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which passed the Senate back in March. House passage would send the bill back to the Senate. On Monday, House Financial Services ranking member Maxine Waters (D.-Calif.) urged her Democratic colleagues in the House to vote for the package, negotiated by her and House Financial Services Chair French Hill (R-Ark.).

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National Association of REALTORS®’ advocacy efforts pushed for bipartisan action to help reverse the housing affordability and supply crisis.

05/17/2026

Minutes from the new Lake Nona West

05/16/2026

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05/15/2026

Curb Appeal Ideas

Simple spring yard tasks like mulching, pruning and weeding can help landscapes stay healthy and polished, keeping curb appeal strong through the summer heat.

05/09/2026

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Two Florida neighborhoods are topping Redfin’s list of hottest neighborhoods in 2026. Here’s a look at the communities.