
“Real estate analysts say South Florida’s housing market peaked late in 2005, and would-be flippers stopped buying in 2006. People who bought condos before 2005 might still make money or at least break even if they sell soon, the analysts say, but those who bought at the height of the mania [the speculative craze of 2004 and 2005] stand to lose a bundle … some are figuring out how to profit from the downturn … people [are often] willing to resell preconstruction units at their original price.”
– A feature in today’s New York Times explores the speculative real estate market in South Florida, which is beginning to cool after a significant boom these last few years. In fact, investors who purchased homes and condos during preconstruction phases are looking for ways to get out of their contracts or are walking away from their deposits. To stay on top of the growing real estate listings and deals in South Florida click here.
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