ISSUES: Real Estate Struggle

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Channel: South Florida PBS · 2015 · Education

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One aspect of the 'American Dream' remains - and that's the dream to own a home.  But, in areas throughout much of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, this dream does not seem attainable for middle class home-buyers, even with good credit and financing.  In the past three years alone, home prices in the region are up almost 45%, but wages have stayed the same. Adding to this disparity are the cash investors and foreign buyers who have created tremendous competition in the market.  Will we see a weakening of this trend?

Guest:
Alex D. Zylberglait, Marcus & Millichap

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