🎙 BETTER DECISIONS PODCAST Miami Real Estate 2025: What the Data Really Says with Craig Studnicky

In this episode of Better Decisions, I sit down with Craig Studnicky, Co-Founder & CEO of ISG World and creator of The Miami Report, to unpack what the data actually shows about South Florida’s real-estate market in 2025.

We dive into resale momentum, pricing trends, inventory cycles, and the growing gap between new and aging buildings—cutting through headlines to reveal what’s really happening beneath the surface. Craig shares insights on buyer psychology, financing hurdles tied to Fannie Mae’s “blacklist,” and how Miami’s market is maturing into a new, data-driven phase.

⏱️ Episode Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:07 Why Miami’s market is misunderstood
• 4:48 2025 data: inventory & pricing trends
• 7:32 Old vs. new condos
• 9:58 Recertification laws & Surfside effect
• 12:42 Assessments & affordability
• 15:05 Why buyers avoid older condos
• 17:22 Hidden value in “oldies but goodies”
• 19:09 Stubborn sellers & buyer psychology
• 21:57 Inventory by price point
• 25:18 Interest rates & investor sentiment
• 27:56 Pre-construction slowdown
• 30:09 Aston Martin case study
• 33:51 Luxury tower oversupply
• 36:17 The “day-in-the-life” value test
• 39:04 Branding vs. quality
• 42:56 Licensing pitfalls
• 45:53 Delivery delays & pricing
• 48:10 End-users vs. speculators
• 50:57 Replaceability & long-term value
• 54:09 Grove vs. Brickell lifestyles
• 57:42 Migration trends reshaping demand
• 1:00:36 Where new buyers come from
• 1:03:18 South American demand
• 1:05:44 European buyers on the rise
• 1:08:31 Lifestyle & safety priorities
• 1:10:27 Short-term rental caution
• 1:12:40 Midtown, Wynwood & Edgewater
• 1:15:36 Design District growth
• 1:19:54 Walkable urban living
• 1:22:58 Retail revival & Lincoln Road
• 1:25:11 What’s next for Wynwood & Design District
• 1:27:33 Where to find opportunities now
• 1:29:06 Final takeaways & Q3 preview

🔗 Related Resources

• Read the full blog article → https://www.luxlifemiamiblog.com
• 📊 The Miami Report by ISG World → https://www.isgworld.com/the-miami-report

👤 About Craig Studnicky

Craig Studnicky is the Co-Founder and CEO of ISG World and Related ISG Realty. With over 30 years in South Florida real estate, he’s best known for creating The Miami Report—the industry’s most trusted data source on condos and development trends. His analysis connects developers, brokers, and investors through transparent, data-driven insight.

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