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Melea VanOstrand

Melea VanOstrand

Melea VanOstrand oversees the Daily Business Review as ALM's Florida Bureau Chief. Email Melea at [email protected] or follow her on her Twitter or Facebook pages.

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September 30, 2022 | Daily Business Review

'We're Just Buying Time': Hurricane Ian Is a Wake-Up Call for South Florida's Real Estate Market

"We need to reorganize the city, neighborhood by neighborhood, and to move out of zones of volatility, especially for a lot of the workforce housing. That may mean higher ground."

By Melea VanOstrand

8 minute read

September 28, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Douglas Elliman Vice Chair Weighs In on What's Next for the Housing Market

"I don't use 2021 as the year I would compare things to because that was the year where I'd never seen interest rates that low before. I think it's a reboot," said Dottie Herman, vice chair of Douglas Elliman.

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5 minute read

September 27, 2022 | Daily Business Review

It's an Employee's Market, and They Don't Want Full-Time Office Schedules. Here's How to Make Hybrid Work

Children are back in school, but that doesn't mean offices are seeing an increase in workers returning in person full-time. After Labor Day, many…

By Melea VanOstrand

3 minute read

September 26, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Return of In-Person Appointments Is Spurring Medical Office Demand in South Florida

A surging population and large concentration of senior citizens are driving the demand for healthcare services

By Melea VanOstrand

2 minute read

September 23, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Downtown Miami Presents Opportunities for Developers as Professionals Are 'Missing the Buzz' of City Living

"Downtowns are now buzzing with after-work activity as housing options have exploded. Developers have long been trying to respond to a need for more housing in proximity to jobs and some cities have succeeded, including Miami," said Francis Chantree of StorageCafe.

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3 minute read

September 22, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Litigants in Dismissed Eviction Case Can't Remain Anonymous, South Florida Court Rules

The case demonstrates that there are few exceptions when it comes to the confidentiality of public records.

By Melea VanOstrand

3 minute read

September 21, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Increased Competition Is Causing Attorneys to Implement 'Creative Strategies' in Transactional Work

"An attorney can add value to a transaction by making introductions, thereby bringing more resources to the table for a client. The idea is to be the bridge between the parties and potentially end up representing the entity involved in the new transaction."

By Melea VanOstrand

5 minute read

September 21, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Miami Is Replacing New York and California as a Destination for Luxury Living

Demand for luxury living in South Florida is evident in new residences' sellouts.

By Melea VanOstrand

3 minute read

September 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Pinecrest Sees Increase in Development as Population Grows

"Our goal is to improve Pinecrest Town Center, adding sleek detailing with a modern look to enhance its place in the upscale suburb of Pinecrest."

By Melea VanOstrand

2 minute read

September 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review

5 Minutes to Leave: Commercial Landlords Removing Tenants for Personal Gain in Growing Trend, South Florida Attorney Says

"They're saying, 'I declare that this building is unsafe, everyone has to leave.' In light of what happened with Surfside, it's a tough thing to argue with," said David Winker, who represents the tenants.

By Melea VanOstrand

4 minute read