Out with the old and in with the new!
Start the year off right and put yourself on track to make 2023 your best year yet! Read on for real estate, lifestyle and local events curated just for you!
Real Estate News
Real Estate Predictions
In the Annual Compass Agent Market Forecast, Agents Predict:
- Demand for urban living, condos and shared amenities to increase in 2023.
- A balanced national housing market or one tilted in buyers’ favor in 2023.
- Markets in the Southeast to be the most likely to outperform national sales volume and price growth averages in 2023.
- Prices to stay roughly the same or fall modestly, and inventory is forecast to grow.
- Typical mortgage rates to end 2023 in the 5%-6% range, down from recent highs exceeding 7%.
Lifestyle
World’s First Winery Airline
The world’s first winery airline will begin flights later this month and will offer a unique experience for wine lovers. The all-inclusive viticulture vacation will take wine enthusiasts from Auckland, Australia to Queenstown for an overnight adventure. The winery in the sky experience includes an expertly paired selection of local Kiwi snacks with tasting pours from the full award-winning Invivo range. The first flight is sold out, but click here to register to receive updates on new itineraries.
Local Events
South Beach Jazz Fest
January 5-8
Taking place in multiple venues throughout South Beach, this festival presents world-renowned musicians from the entire spectrum of jazz including traditional, contemporary, and Latin American cutting-edge acts. Many of the performances are free and open to the public and outdoors. Click here for more details.
72nd Annual Beaux Arts Festival
January 14-15
On the beautiful University of Miami campus, the festival will feature over 150 fine art exhibitors, a children’s art tent, a marketplace, a beer garden, food, and live entertainment. This free outdoor community event is ideal for all art enthusiasts, offering artwork in a variety of media and price ranges. Click here for more details about the South Beach Jazz Festival.
Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Marathon
January 29
The 21st Life Time Marathon and Half Marathon will draw more than 25,000 people from around the world to run a course that weaves through Greater Miami & Miami Beach. Other events include a Tropical 5K and Kids Run Miami, which is designed for middle schoolers. For details on all running events that day, click here.
