Enjoying Miami at Night

There are two types of people in this world: those who can’t live without daylight and those whose brains are most active after the sun has set. Miami is home to both of them! If you feel you belong more to the second group rather than the first one, here’s a nightlife guide that will help you have fun in Miami.

There are four main spots every South Floridian should put their eyes on: Miami Beach, Downtown, Wynwood and Design District, and Little Havana. In each of them there is a great variety of night clubs and activities to enjoy, and the best part: without wasting too much money.

When passing by Miami Beach, you shouldn’t miss certain key places where you’ll have an excellent time. For example: FDR Lounge, Sunset Lounge, HaVen South Beach, Jazid, and New World Center. However, if you’re less of a “getting a drink” person and you enjoy calmer plans, then you can always go for a walk at Lincoln Road or Ocean Drive.

If you’re looking for fun at Downtown Miami, then The Pérez Art Museum Miami is your place. Every month, they host a social event that includes live music, drinks, food, and a gallery exhibit. This is a free event that only charges the museum admission. You can attend every third Thursday of every month between March and September.

In Wynwood and Design District you’ll find live music at The Stage, which only charges a nominal cover. You can also choose a free walk by the artistic streets of Wynwood Arts District, where you’ll also enjoy food trucks, live music, and other entertainment.

Last, Little Havana is always here to save our leisure time. Every month, Little Havana hosts Viernes Culturales Arts & Cultural Festival, where you’ll enjoy dancing, music, entertainment, and local galleries that open till later hours for people to get the complete artistic experience. 

Stability is the ultimate goal

“We’re shifting to a buyer’s market, and sellers may have to adjust their expectations.” Jay Parker

The ghost of the housing market crash from 2008 still worries thousands of new investors and real estate owners around the world. Any minor shift feeds the general paranoia despite of what all realtors and experts on the matter say. The market is finally stable and it’s actually growing, especially in cities like Miami where people from all around the world come to invest.

“The report found that in the second quarter of 2016, the number of home sales fell 25 percent in Miami Beach and the barrier islands compared to the previous year. In greater downtown Miami and its major suburbs, sales were down 12.5 percent annually. Even so, they stayed above historical averages.”

Nicholas Nehamas – The Miami Herald

Experts call this a “slowdown”, but what does this actually mean? It means the market is cooling off as a result of a strong dollar and weak economies abroad. Still, this cooling off doesn’t mean a crash at all. Actually, a slowdown without the risk of a crash means stability in the housing market, and apart from the house prices expected to “drop” in 2017, investing in Miami is still a great idea.

What to expect this 2017?

-A solid market but with our feet back on the ground, or the way Cervera Lamadrid put it: “It just won’t be a runaway season”.

-In June 2016, the Florida Home Price was expected to increase 6.8 percent by June 2017.

-Deals involving office and industrial buildings are still going to be the most attractive ones for lenders and investors.

-Investors from the northwestern U.S. attracted to Florida and willing to double down and plant roots in Miami.