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Miami's Luxury High-Rises Sink Amid Housing Market Crisis

5/12/2025

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A study reveals 35 luxury high-rise buildings in Miami are sinking, linked to the 2021 Surfside collapse.
Investigators cite poor soil conditions and construction activities, with some buildings sinking over four inches in seven years.
South Florida's housing market is correcting, with active listings increasing fourfold since 2022 amid rising costs.
New safety laws require regular condo inspections, affecting homeowner association fees and driving sales.

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Story summary

A study reveals 35 luxury high-rise buildings in Miami are sinking, linked to the 2021 Surfside collapse.
Investigators cite poor soil conditions and construction activities, with some buildings sinking over four inches in seven years.
South Florida's housing market is correcting, with active listings increasing fourfold since 2022 amid rising costs.
New safety laws require regular condo inspections, affecting homeowner association fees and driving sales.