Resources

A curated collection of essential books, reports, podcasts, and data sources for understanding Miami's real estate market and investment opportunities across South Florida.

Essential Reading

The Real Deal: Property and People in Miami

Market History

Peter Zalewski

Comprehensive analysis of Miami's real estate cycles, from the 1920s land boom through the 2008 crash to the post-COVID migration wave. Essential reading for understanding Miami's boom-and-bust patterns.

Real Estate Investing in South Florida

Investment

David Dweck

Practical guide to investment strategies across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, covering residential, commercial, and mixed-use opportunities in the tri-county area.

The Rise of Miami: And the Fall of Everyone Else

Regional Development

Steven Gjerstad & Vernon Smith

Forward-looking analysis of Miami's emergence as a global city, examining the economic, demographic, and policy forces driving capital and talent to South Florida.

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor

Investment Strategy

Gary Keller

While covering national strategies, offers crucial frameworks applicable to Miami's high-velocity market for building wealth through strategic property investment.

Condo Buyers Beware: What You Must Know Before Buying a Condo

Condo Market

Cora L. Thomas

Especially relevant for Miami's dominant condo market, covering HOA governance, reserve studies, building assessments, and the post-Surfside regulatory landscape.

Key Reports & Analysis

Miami-Dade Residential Market Report

Miami Association of RealtorsMonthly Report

Comprehensive analysis of Miami-Dade residential sales, pricing trends, inventory levels, and days on market across single-family and condo segments.

Emerging Trends in Real Estate

Urban Land Institute / PwCAnnual Report

National perspective with significant South Florida coverage, examining investment prospects, development trends, and capital markets outlook.

Profile of International Residential Transactions

National Association of RealtorsAnnual Report

Detailed assessment of foreign buyer activity in U.S. real estate, with Miami consistently ranking as the top destination for international purchasers.

South Florida Economic Overview

Florida International UniversityQuarterly Analysis

Economic indicators, population growth, employment trends, and market conditions driving real estate demand across the tri-county region.

Podcasts

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Investment

Hosted by BiggerPockets

Leading real estate investing podcast with regular coverage of South Florida markets, investor strategies, and deal analysis applicable to the Miami market.

The Real Deal Podcast

Market News

Hosted by The Real Deal

Weekly discussions on Miami and South Florida real estate developments, major transactions, and interviews with top developers and brokers.

America's Commercial Real Estate Show

Commercial

Hosted by Bull Realty

Coverage of commercial real estate trends with regular features on South Florida's office, retail, and industrial markets.

South Florida Real Estate Insider

Local Market

Hosted by South Florida Business Journal

Local perspectives on Miami real estate developments, zoning decisions, major deals, and market trends from South Florida's business community.

News Sources

The Real Deal South Florida

Daily

The Real Deal

Leading real estate publication covering Miami's biggest deals, development projects, and industry players with daily news and in-depth features.

Bisnow Miami

Daily

Bisnow

Commercial real estate coverage for South Florida including office, retail, multifamily, and industrial markets with event-driven networking.

South Florida Business Journal

Daily/Weekly

SFBJ

Broad business coverage with strong real estate reporting, covering deals, development, and the economic forces driving Miami's property market.

Cranespotters.com

Weekly

Peter Zalewski

Focused analysis of Miami's pre-construction condo market, tracking developer inventory, pricing, and absorption rates across major projects.

Official Sources

Miami-Dade Property Appraiser

Official property valuations, tax assessments, ownership records, and parcel data for all Miami-Dade County properties.

MIAMI Association of Realtors

Industry association providing market statistics, advocacy, education, and MLS access for Greater Miami real estate professionals.

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