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Inside Custom Homebuilding: Challenges, Mistakes, and What You Need to Know

May 7, 2025

How to Build or Buy a Miami Custom Home Without Regrets Welcome back to another episode of the Better Decisions podcast! I’m your host, David Siddons, and in this episode, we’re stepping out of the studio and into a stunning home on 96th Street—one of our very own listings. Today, we're diving into the complexities of building custom homes, the mistakes people make, and everything you need to know if you're thinking about designing or purchasing a custom home. Our guests are Lewis and Austin [...]

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Miami Beach Real Estate Market Update 2025: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

April 24, 2025

Should You Sell Your Miami Beach Home in 2025? Find Out What It’s Really Worth By Laura Barrera | Miami Beach Territory Manager at the David Siddons Group If you own a home in Miami Beach, chances are you've wondered: “What’s going on with the market?” Maybe a neighbor just sold. Maybe you’re thinking of upgrading. Or maybe you're simply trying to understand where your property stands today. The question isn’t just “how’s the market?” — it’s how’s the market affecting me? Because in Miami [...]

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Lakeview Miami Beach: The Best-Kept Secret

March 5, 2025

Welcome to the Lakeview Neighborhood: A Hidden Gem in Miami Beach Miami Beach has a secret calledLakeview—a hidden gem neighborhood that offers luxury, calm, convenience, and easy access to all amenities. Nestled within Greater Miami Beach, Lakeview provides a unique charm with everything you need just minutes away—great restaurants, top schools, and easy access to Downtown Miami. Imagine starting your day with a smoothie from Pura Vida, working out at Anatomy or Fuze, and ending it with sunset and strolls over Surprise Lake. This is [...]

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The Links Estates Fisher Island

September 24, 2024

The Links at Fisher Island | An Ultra Exclusive 12 -Estate Community The Links Estates is a collection of 12 modern, Tuscan-inspired single-family mansions on Fisher Island, offering exclusivity and elegance. This is a rare opportunity, potentially one of the last, to own a stunning single-family home on the island. Fisher Island residents enjoy over 216 acres of world-class amenities, including a private beach with a beach club, marina, tennis courts, golf, fine dining, and a five-star gym and spa. As the island’s centerpiece, The [...]

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10 Most Googled Questions on Miami Real Estate in 2024/2025!

September 3, 2024

Let's get into the 10 most googled questions to do with the Miami real estate market in 2024. In conjunction with this blog article you would benefit hugely from reading Part 2 and Part 3 of our Miami real estate report covering all luxury neighborhoods between Q1 and Q3 of 2024! So.... lets get into it!! 1. The Miami Real Estate Market in 2024/2025: Which markets are doing best? High demand for luxury homes and condos in 2023 and 2024 makes this the strongest market. [...]

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Redefining Real Estate Marketing in South Florida: The Winning Formula of Marketing Partnerships

June 17, 2024

Jason Matouk is a real estate agent and content creator who showcases stunning luxury homes in Florida on his YouTube channel. He highlights top real estate options in the area, and his online videos have garnered a significant following. He has amassed 188,000 subscribers on YouTube, 760,000 followers on TikTok, and 150,000 followers on Instagram. Although our focus is on numbers and analytics, Jason excels through a different approach to marketing himself. Today, we’ll explore the story behind his success, how he has experienced the [...]

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South Florida Waterfront Homes: Miami vs. Fort Lauderdale

October 28, 2023

Waterfront homes in Miami and Fort Lauderdale With the recent move of Lionel Messi to Fort Lauderdale, the city has received more attention than ever before. Now Fort Lauderdale is more on everyone’s radar we decided to do a podcast on the difference between waterfront living in Miami vs Fort Lauderdale. In this article, we will discuss where the market is, where it is heading, and our favorite neighborhoods in each city. Search Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes for SaleSearch Miami Waterfront Homes for Sale Waterfront Living [...]

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Custom Home Building in Miami

October 24, 2023

Building a Custom Home in Miami: From Experts in Construction, Design and Finance! In this podcast we delve into the world of Custom Home Building in Miami. I sit down with Luciana Fragali owner of Design Solutions, a luxury interior design and architectural firm, and Dany Sebaaly owner of Builcore Construction an experienced and luxury general constructor. As a team, we’ve collaborated on numerous successful projects, and now, in this video and blog, we’re here to address the common questions you often ask about custom homes, sharing our [...]

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Investing in Miami Real Estate: Building A Custom House

October 19, 2023

Building a House in Miami | Costs, Timelines and Upsides of Custom Home Building in Miami This article focuses on the costs, timelines, and other questions you might have regarding Building A Custom House in Miami. Is it part of a large framework of blogs that all relate to the different investment approaches for Miami Real Estate. At the end of this article you find the link to other articles in this series. How Much Does It Cost to Build a House in Miami? Building a [...]

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‘Real Buyers but not real Stupid Buyers!’ The 2023 Market Report for Luxury Homes in Miami (Q1/Q2)

September 3, 2023

The video is segmented into two parts: first, we explore a high-end property in Coconut Grove, and then, starting at the 2:52-minute mark, we delve into a discussion about the luxury real estate market. The Q1/Q2 2023 Report for Luxury Homes Miami. The luxury market exhibits unique characteristics compared to the broader market, which is why we dedicate a distinct section to it in our market reports. It’s crucial for both buyers and sellers to gain insight into the luxury market, as general media reports often fail to [...]

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We Rated the Best Miami Beach Waterfront Communities to buy or build in 2023.

August 22, 2023

Miami Beach offers many waterfront neighborhoods, but where do you start your search? To help you narrow down your options our Miami Beach expert David Vazquez gives you more insight into the different areas and summarizes what he likes or dislikes about each of these. Of course, everyone can have their own opinion, so if you have any questions or would like a more personalized chat about the different waterfront communities in Miami Beach, please give us a call. My Favorite Three Indian Creek Sunset Islands [...]

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New Construction Homes Miami | A Guide to Constructing and Finishing a Miami Property

September 21, 2022

Building, Finishing or Customizing Homes in Miami | Timelines, Challenges, and Advice In this new podcast, David Siddons interviews his wife and top Interior Designer Luciana Fragali about finishing new construction homes in Miami. Luciana is CEO of Design Solutions, a luxury interior design company based in Miami. During her 20-year career, Luciana has completed over 400 high-end residential projects. David and Luciana discuss the complexity of interior design and the investment value of hiring an interior designer. Moreover, they discuss project timelines and share some [...]

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