Fla. Lawmakers Tackle Real Estate Issues, But Is It Enough?
Real estate matters were once again top of mind during the Florida Legislature's 2025 session, but in a year marked by political tensions, it remains to be seen how successfully lawmakers resolved some major questions.
Big Brokers Say Tariff Effects Mostly Missed CRE In Q1
Commercial real estate executives largely shrugged off the effects of trade disputes this spring in reporting first-quarter results, even as they acknowledged more murkiness ahead for the rest of 2025.
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Miami Beach Hotel Industry Not Immune To Market Angst
With strong market fundamentals and significant hospitality projects progressing through its development pipeline, Miami Beach looks poised to build on its long-held standing as a top U.S. travel destination. But uncertainties raised by trade wars and immigration policy threaten to disrupt that sunny outlook, hospitality lawyers say.
Fla. Lawmakers Tackle Real Estate Issues, But Is It Enough?
Real estate matters were once again top of mind during the Florida Legislature's 2025 session, but in a year marked by political tensions, it remains to be seen how successfully lawmakers resolved some major questions.
Big Brokers Say Tariff Effects Mostly Missed CRE In Q1
Commercial real estate executives largely shrugged off the effects of trade disputes this spring in reporting first-quarter results, even as they acknowledged more murkiness ahead for the rest of 2025.
Miami Beach Hotel Industry Not Immune To Market Angst
With strong market fundamentals and significant hospitality projects progressing through its development pipeline, Miami Beach looks poised to build on its long-held standing as a top U.S. travel destination. But uncertainties raised by trade wars and immigration policy threaten to disrupt that sunny outlook, hospitality lawyers say.
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