Condos in Brickell and Miami Beach, Mediterranean homes in Coral Gables and townhomes in Kendall. Compare home types, landmarks and what to check before you buy or rent.
Miami-Dade County covers Miami and its surrounding cities, from the high-rise condos of Brickell and Miami Beach to the single-family neighborhoods of Coral Gables and Kendall. Many homes are in condo or HOA communities, so buyers and renters should plan for association approval, and compare HOA fees, insurance and flood zones along with price.
Brickell is the high-rise financial district just south of Downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. Homes here are mostly condos, from studios to penthouses, plus a few townhomes. Buyers should review each building's association finances and inspections, and renters should expect an association application.
Coral Gables is a planned city in Miami-Dade County known for Mediterranean Revival architecture, mature tree canopy and the Miracle Mile shopping district. You'll find historic and new single-family homes, townhomes and condos. Exterior changes go through the city's Board of Architects, so plan renovations with that in mind.
Kendall is a large suburban area in southwest Miami-Dade County, and Dadeland is its commercial hub around Dadeland Mall and the Dadeland Metrorail stations. Homes include gated townhome communities, single-family houses and condos. Many communities have HOAs with their own approval and leasing rules.
Miami Beach is a barrier-island city across Biscayne Bay from Miami, covering South Beach, Mid-Beach and North Beach. Most homes are condos, from Art Deco walk-ups to oceanfront towers, plus single-family homes on the bay and the islands. The city restricts short-term rentals in many residential areas, so investors should check zoning and building rules first.
North Miami Beach is a city in northeast Miami-Dade County, between North Miami and Aventura and near Sunny Isles Beach. It offers single-family homes, canal-front houses and condos, and Oleta River State Park is close by. It's often a lower-cost alternative to living directly on the beach.
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