Enjoy Diverse Neighborhoods Miami is a melting pot of rich cultures from all around the world, especially Latin America. Just like its neighborhoods, Miami does not offer cookie cutter neighbors. This is why Miami feels like such an international destination and attracts millions of people every year. Why is it good to live in Miami? […]

South Beach is the southernmost neighborhood of the city of Miami Beach, which occupies a long, narrow island in the Atlantic Ocean near Miami. The neighborhood is known for hundreds of art deco buildings dating from the 1920s and 1930s that can be appreciated as part of a walking tour. Why is South Beach Miami […]

Even the famed wide sandy beach is artificial, barged in from offshore in a latter-day echo of Fisher’s land-making. The one nature put there washed away years ago, its erosion accelerated by construction of the endless parade of hotels that made Miami Beach Miami Beach. Is Miami Beach sand fake? The sand on the beach […]

Across North America it was known as the French and Indian Wars in which some of the indigenous groups sided with either the British or French. The Miamis allied themselves with the French. The Iroquois sided with the British. How did the Miami tribe interact with other tribes? What other Native Americans did the Miami […]

North Miami (not North Miami Beach) is notoriously rough, and South Miami is safe enough but far from the beach and from the best nightlife. Is North Miami FL safe? With a crime rate of 47 per one thousand residents, North Miami has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities […]

North Miami Beach has an average Walk Score of 64 with 41,523 residents. North Miami Beach has some public transportation and is somewhat bikeable. The most walkable North Miami Beach neighborhoods are City Center, Allen Park and Sunray East. Is North Miami Beach a bad area? With a crime rate of 43 per one thousand […]

The reason for high prices in Miami is renters/buyers are not competing against their neighbors for homes, they are competing with those out of the city, and mostly out of the country. The incomes in the city do NOT allow for the possibility to rent or own a property for the majority of people. Is […]

Miami Beach/South Beach With a walkability score of 76, Miami Beach is one of the most walkable cities in Florida.The South Beach area is a mix of residential and commercial spaces, so it’s easy to find a place to live where you can walk to grocery stores and restaurants. Is Miami a walkable city? The […]

While South Beach is a well-known hotspot where well-toned adults fill upscale restaurants, shops and bars, the area offers plenty of fun for families, too. It’s easily walkable, has fascinating places to explore and offers cultural activities for all ages. Which part of Miami Beach is best for families? My picks for the top five […]

1. Model City. Popularly known as Liberty city, this neighborhood of 25,023 people, asides from being crime-ridden, is one of the bad neighborhoods in Miami. It is densely populated and located in the Northwest quadrant of the city which houses the poor parts of the population, regarded as the ghetto. What is the poorest area […]

Miami Neighborhood Guide Finding the perfect home among roughly 40 Miami neighborhoods can feel overwhelming. What neighborhoods make up Miami? Featured Miami Neighborhoods Miami Beach: South-Beach. Miami Beach: Mid Beach. Miami Beach: North-Beach. Downtown Miami / Brickell. Allapattah. Aventura. Bal Harbour. Coconut Grove. How is Miami divided? Miami is split roughly into north, south, west, […]

To Live “Comfortably” in Miami, You Need to Make $77,057 ($46K More Than the Median Income) According to a financial rule of thumb, a person should spend about 50 percent of his or her after-tax income on necessities. That includes things like rent, food, utilities, health care , and transportation. What is a good salary […]

Well, you better offer your futon, because according to a new ranking from Forbes.com, based on average hotel room price, Miami is the sixth most expensive city to visit in America. Is Miami expensive for tourists? A vacation to Miami for one week usually costs around $1,154 for one person. So, a trip to Miami […]

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Miami Springs is 1 in 33. Based on FBI crime data, Miami Springs is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Florida, Miami Springs has a crime rate that is higher than 75% of the state’s cities and towns […]

There is a 4% tax on the rent of a room or rooms in any hotel, motel, rooming house or apartment house, and a 2% tax levied on the total sales price of all food, beverages, alcoholic beverages (including beer and wine) sold in any restaurant, bar, or nightclub. How much is tax at a […]