Single-Family Investors Prune Portfolios

Large investors continue to buy single-family homes, though not as many as they bought just two years ago when home prices were lower and many of these investors were building their portfolios to reach a critical mass that they could operate and finance effectively.

Source: nreionline.com

We believe this will continue to be a major theme in the institutional single family space. Just as a retail investor needs to systematically re-balance the portfolio so too does the institutional investor.   The select disposition of assets will also free up capital to redeploy in markets where acquisition opportunities remain present. 

At least a dozen new South Florida condo projects in limbo amid changing market conditions

The future is in question for at least a dozen new condo projects that were originally proposed to be developed east of Interstate 95 in the tricounty South Florida region since this current real estate cycle began in 2011.

Source: www.miamiherald.com

From our perspective this is more of a healthy correction or pruning of the pipeline.  Things were certainly getting a little frothy. We do not necessarily feel this is a major inflection point in the south Florida condo cycle but more a moderation in the pace to achieve more long term and sustainable growth. Of course time will tell….

NerdWallet: Sarasota No. 3 in nation for retirees

Sarasota No. 3 in nation for retirees

Source: www.heraldtribune.com

Amazing things are happening in Sarasota and for the uninitiated this market is quietly becoming one of the most sought after markets in Florida for retirees, families and young professionals alike.  With world class beaches, fantastic shopping and a truly up and coming restaurant scene, the lifestyle qualities Sarasota brings are just a few of the reasons this hidden gem is being discovered by more people every day.