The Truth About Miami’s Sinking Buildings—Should You Be Worried?
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The Truth About Miami’s Sinking Buildings—Should You Be Worried?#BETTERDECISIONS PODCAST! 🎙 🔥The Best Miami Real Estate Podcast!The Truth About Miami’s Sinking Buildings—Should You Be Worried?
I came across a study that claimed dozens of Miami’s coastal high-rises are sinking, and like many of you, my first reaction was,Is this really happening? If you’ve seen the headlines, you know they sound alarming. But as with most real estate news, the full story is more nuanced. In this episode ofBetter Decisions, I sit down withKatherine Kallergis, senior reporter atThe Real Deal, to break down what this study actually says, whether it’s cause for concern, and how it could impact Miami’s real estate market.
We go beyond the clickbait to uncover the facts, the media’s role in shaping public perception, and what this means for buyers, sellers, and investors. Should you be worried? Let’s find out.
Key Topics Discussed:
- 🔹 What does the study actually say?
- 🔹 Are these buildings structurally at risk?
- 🔹 How does this affect buyers, sellers, and investors?
- 🔹 What role does insurance and city regulation play?
- 🔹 What’s the long-term impact on Miami’s skyline?
Episode Chapters:
- 00:00 - Intro: Why everyone’s talking about this study
- 03:08 - The Shocking Headline: Miami’s high-rises are sinking?
- 06:15 - Breaking Down the Study: What did researchers actually find?
- 10:30 - Should Homeowners Be Worried? How does this impact buyers & sellers?
- 15:22 - The Reality of Building Engineering: Are Miami’s buildings truly at risk?
- 21:45 - Media Sensationalism vs. Reality: The role of clickbait headlines
- 26:10 - The Future of Building Monitoring: Will developers and city officials respond?
- 32:20 - Miami’s Changing Skyline: What does this mean for new developments?
- 37:50 - The Insurance Impact: How risk perception affects insurance rates
- 42:30 - Condo Buyouts & Aging Buildings: What happens when maintenance costs soar?
- 47:15 - The Bigger Picture: Is Miami unique, or is this happening everywhere?
- 52:40 - What’s Next? Will more studies follow, and how should buyers react?
- 57:30 - Final Thoughts: Should you be concerned or keep investing?
About Our Guest 👨🏫
Katherine Kallergis is a senior reporter atThe Real Deal, covering residential real estate across Miami, New York, and other key markets. She has been reporting on the South Florida market for over 10 years and has received awards fromNAREE and theSociety of Professional Journalism for her work.
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