Immigration
37.1%
Foreign-born portion of the population of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties — higher than any other major metro area in the country
92
Number of high-skilled immigrants for every 100 low-skilled in
south Florida
Source: The Brookings Institution
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The rate dropped from 7.5 percent in March and 8.9 percent from last year at this time, according to data released this morning.
It will take less time for buyers to recoup closing costs in areas such as South Florida, where real estate prices are likely to rise the fastest.
Massive new Miami convention center and hotel in the works
A big player in downtown Miami development has solidified plans to build a major, privately financed convention center topped by a massive, 1,800-room hotel.
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