By Walter Duke, MAI, CCIM Walter Duke + Partners | South Florida Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Key Facts at a Glance Statute: Florida Senate Bill 102 (2023), the Live Local Act Amendments: SB 328 (2024), SB 1730 (2025), HB 1389 (2026) Core preemption: Administrative approval required for projects committing 40% of units to households at or below 120% Area Median … Read More
Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Economy: Big Momentum, Bigger Opportunity
Downtown Fort Lauderdale is entering a new era of growth. According to the latest Economic Impact Study conducted by Walter Duke + Partners, commissioned by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the city’s urban core is producing unprecedented gains in jobs, housing, and investment. As Walter Duke noted in the DDA’s announcement, “Downtown Fort Lauderdale is building on big momentum, and … Read More
Unlocking Hidden Density: How Housing Policy is Reshaping South Florida’s Development Landscape
The Crisis as a Catalyst South Florida is grappling with a severe housing affordability crisis, a fundamental economic challenge that has spurred sweeping legislative change. The gap between wages and housing costs has become a chasm, with a collective deficit of hundreds of thousands of affordable units across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.1 In Miami-Dade, the shortfall for renters … Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Commercial Real Estate Appraisals in Florida
Did you know commercial real estate appraisals in Florida can make mistakes? A single appraisal error can cost Florida property owners millions of dollars. Getting it right is important to avoid losing money and missed investment chances. Walter Duke + Partners are trusted experts in Florida commercial real estate appraisals. This guide will help you understand the appraisal process clearly … Read More