As Palm Beach County students prepare to head back to the classroom on Monday, August 10, families across the region are shopping for school supplies, adjusting work schedules, and settling into new routines. While the focus is naturally on education, the back-to-school season also highlights something bigger: the continued growth…
South Florida has firmly established itself as one of the most desirable real estate investment markets in the country. A combination of strong population growth, international demand, and a pro-business tax environment continues to draw investors seeking both stability and upside. With no state income tax and relatively landlord-friendly policies,…
In today’s real estate market, the old formula for success—work harder, stay busier, chase more volume—no longer delivers the professional or financial results agents expect. According to Florida Realtors’ 2026 analysis, the agents rising fastest are not those racking up the most hours or hustling the loudest, but those who…
A generational shift is transforming commercial and residential real estate. As Gen Z becomes a major segment of the workforce and rental market, their expectations are driving meaningful operational changes across the industry. This tech-driven, highly informed demographic—accustomed to instant access—demands seamless digital experiences, transparent communication, and strong security measures.…
The commercial real estate landscape looks very different today than it did even a few years ago. According to The Wall Street Journal, many commercial builders are now overwhelmingly prioritizing data-center projects, and largely stepping back from traditional segments like office, retail, multifamily, and warehouse construction. This shift is more…
The commercial real estate market is entering 2026 in a very different position than it was just a few years ago. Higher interest rates, shifting work habits, changing consumer behavior, and rapid technological advances have reshaped how investors, developers, and tenants think about property. Rather than a full rebound or…
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in commercial real estate; it is an active force reshaping how properties are evaluated, marketed, managed, and invested in. As AI tools become more embedded in everyday business operations, commercial real estate professionals are finding new ways to analyze markets, identify opportunities,…
Sources: https://www.gulfshorebusiness.com/florida-business-rent-tax-ends https://www.trepp.com/trepptalk/florida-eliminates-its-commercial-rent-tax-what-next A Landmark Change in Florida Commercial Real Estate Florida’s long-standing commercial rent tax will soon be history. With the passage of House Bill 7031, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, the statewide 2% sales tax on commercial lease payments—and related local surtaxes—will be eliminated effective October 1, 2025.…
South Florida’s urban cores—Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Delray Beach—are in the midst of a commercial and cultural transformation. No longer defined solely by tourism or beachfront living, these city centers are evolving into economic powerhouses that attract business, talent, and capital. At Cohen Commercial, we help clients navigate this shift…
On July 24, 2025, the Sun Sentinel reported that the City of Boca Raton launched a $70,000 digital billboard campaign in the heart of Times Square, New York. The aim? To attract businesses and executives weary of the Northeast’s high taxes, cold winters, and dense urban grind. From a commercial…
