UNFAIR PRACTICES: Mauricio Rojas, a principal at Red Road Real Estate, sees a lack of transparency in the sale of pre-construction condos. In one instance at the 1010 Brickell project, he said, a competing broker was able to offer the same condo unit at a lower price than he could. In another case, his client […]
Archives: September 2014
Buyer Beware: Condo ‘Reservation’ Prices, Details Can Change
Sleek towers with floor-to-ceiling glass and expansive views are a big selling point for the new wave of condominium projects rising on Miami’s skyline. However, the process of buying a pre-construction condo from a developer can be far from transparent or smooth. Price lists for pre-construction condo units change frequently — spiraling higher as a […]
Beachfront Homes Snubbed For Marina Properties
Home buyers determined to get a beachfront property are instead opting for marina homes. Dockside living is often cheaper, and boats and water toys are just steps away. The Channel Islands Marina in Oxnard, Calif., and other real-estate water views to peruse. Michal Czerwonka for The Wall Street Journal. View Slideshow Kasidy Alves and his […]