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Riley Smith Group is a team of luxury real estate agents servicing home buyers and sellers in Miami.
The Riley Smith Group is the top real estate team in Miami with over $1.5 billion in sales over the past 20 years.
06/19/2026
A lot of people are asking the same question right now… is the Miami market slowing down?
From what I saw in Q1, the answer is more nuanced.
Homes that were priced right and positioned well moved. The ones that weren’t sat longer than expected.
As we move into Q2, inventory is starting to build and buyers are becoming more active again, but they’re also more selective.
That’s where strategy really matters.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling this year and want a clearer picture of what’s happening, comment “Q2” and I’ll share what I’m seeing.
Some of the most expensive mistakes buyers make is getting fooled by lipstick on a pig... somebody comes in, makes it look spectacular, but the bones do not live up to what you're looking at.
Miami is showing up for the World Cup in a big way ⚽️
Watch parties in the Gables at Fritz and Franz, John Martin's, and many more. Gear at Miami Beach. Plus USA plays their second group stage match at 3:00 pm. 🇺🇸
Comment "FIFA" and I'll send you the full guide to watch spots, games, and everything happening around the city.
One of the best parts about Coconut Grove is how easy it is to get out on the water.
From Sailboat Bay to local sailing clubs like Biscayne Bay Yacht Club and Coral Reef Yacht Club, boating is a big part of the lifestyle here.
You also have a public boat ramp right in the center of the neighborhood, which makes access simple whether you have a boat, kayak, or jet ski.
It’s one of the reasons so many people choose to live in the Grove.
Comment “BOAT” and I’ll share more about what living here is really like.
You go to the Grove, Gables, or Pinecrest where average prices are $3M-$5M. That's just not the case in Shenandoah.
06/18/2026
A lot of sellers make decisions based on what they personally like in their home.
But when it comes time to sell, that approach can actually work against you.
Over-customizing or making very specific design choices can turn buyers off or make them feel like they need to undo your work.
The goal is to appeal to as many buyers as possible, not just your own taste.
If you want to understand what buyers are actually looking for right now, comment “BUYER” and I’ll walk you through it.
One neighborhood in Miami keeps coming up in buyer conversations right now: Shenandoah.
It's been sitting right in the middle of everything for a long time. Positioned between Brickell, Coconut Grove, and Coral Gables, the location has always been there. Buyers are just starting to connect the dots.
In my experience, when a neighborhood starts getting this kind of consistent attention, it doesn't stay overlooked for long.
If you're curious what this could mean for buying or investing in Miami, drop a comment below and I'll share more.
In South Florida things can change street to street. You can have one block that is an outlier right next to another... and out of town buyers miss this every time.
06/17/2026
Palm Beach is where people retire to. Miami is where they retire from.
That one line captures something real about who is actually buying in Miami right now. These are not people winding down. They are operators, founders, and executives who built something significant and are now choosing where to plant long term roots.
I get into what's driving that in my latest YouTube video. Worth a watch if you're curious about the Miami market.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/JqBtXNbVU1M?si=XQgtZZSEsSuV3QBf
New construction gets a lot of attention in Miami right now, and it is easy to see why.
But brand new and problem free are not always the same thing. A home that is one or two years old has already worked through its early issues. The current owner dealt with them. You would be walking into something that has already been sorted out.
With new construction, it is easy to get caught up in the finishes and miss the details that actually matter long term.
If you are weighing new construction against resale in Miami right now, reach out. Happy to share what I would be looking at before making that call.
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