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Notes from the field

Real estate, construction, infrastructure and Miami, explained by an engineer, contractor and REALTOR®. Every figure is sourced.

Black and gold editorial illustration of a South Florida home at dusk, representing Florida property taxes and the homestead exemption
Real Estate ·

Florida Amendment 3 Passed: What Changes for Homeowners and Buyers

Florida voters approved Amendment 3 on Nov. 3, 2026. See how the homestead exemption rises in 2027 and 2028, and what stays the same.

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Heraldic shield with the fifteen-piece checkered arms of the Alvarez de las Asturias lineage, gold and vair on a black and gold background
Travel & Miami Life ·

Does the Alvarez Surname Have a Coat of Arms? What the Historical Sources Actually Say

I researched the Alvarez surname in classic Spanish heraldry sources. The honest answer about its coat of arms may surprise you.

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HDD drilling rig on a South Florida street with utility locate marks
Infrastructure & Engineering ·

Florida 811 Before You Dig: What the Turnpike Gas Strike Teaches Us

After the Oct. 16 Turnpike gas strike, here is how Florida's 811 law works: deadlines, the 24-inch tolerance zone, positive response and HDD safety.

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A glass condo tower in Brickell at dusk
Investment & Rentals ·

Buying a Miami Condo for Airbnb? What the Brickell Case Should Teach You

The Brickell condo case shows what can go wrong. What to verify on licensing, association approval and the 25% rule before you buy a Miami condo.

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A South Florida home under construction with a new roof and blueprints
Construction & Remodeling ·

Florida Building Code 2026: What the December 31 Switch Means for Your Project

Florida's 9th Edition Building Code takes effect Dec. 31, 2026. What it means for permits, roofs and remodels, and how to plan your project now.

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A Miami single-family home and a Brickell condo tower at dusk
Real Estate ·

Miami-Dade's Two Housing Markets: What September 2026 Tells Buyers and Sellers

Single-family homes are a seller's market, condos a buyer's market, and rates sit at 7.40%. What September 2026 data means to buy or sell in Miami-Dade.

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