ALL IN Miami

Home Equity Secrets: How to Leverage Your House for Financial Freedom

Ever find yourself scrolling through property listings late at night, dreaming about your next move or investment but feeling stuck financially? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of ALL IN Miami, we dive deep into one of your most valuable yet underutilized assets—your home equity.
Amit Bhuta breaks down home equity in straightforward terms: it's the slice of your home you truly own, free of mortgage debt. Learn how equity naturally grows through market appreciation and mortgage payments, turning your home into a significant source of wealth.
Discover four practical ways to unlock this hidden value:
Home Equity Loans: Get lump-sum cash for major purchases or investments.
HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit): Enjoy financial flexibility for ongoing or unexpected expenses.
Cash-Out Refinance: Simplify your finances by replacing your current mortgage with a larger one to pocket extra cash.
Selling Your Home: Convert your equity entirely into cash if you're ready for a significant move.
We explore smart strategies to leverage your equity, from buying a new primary home to kickstarting an investment property portfolio, reducing high-interest debts, and even creating an emergency financial safety net.
Crucially, Amit highlights essential warnings to consider: managing debt levels carefully, understanding market risks, and ensuring your monthly payments remain affordable.
Tune in for actionable insights, real-world examples, and a step-by-step breakdown of how leveraging home equity can help you achieve significant financial milestones and freedom. Hit play and unlock your home's true potential today!
 
Amit Bhuta
COMPASS
ALL IN Miami Group
Licensed Real Estate Agent
 
(305) 439-3031 Mobile
amit.bhuta@compass.com
ALLinMiami.com

1-in-7 Deals Derailed: The Surprise Surge in Home-Purchase Cancellations—& How to Keep YOUR Contract Alive

Ready for a wild (and slightly alarming) ride through today’s housing market? In this 12-minute, fast-paced episode, Amit Bhuta digs into the jumpy world of home-purchase cancellations—now running at roughly 1 in every 7 contracts nationwide.
You’ll hear Amit’s take—complete with a few “uhs,” “ums,” and trademark Miami humor—on:
Why buyers are bolting: sticker-shock from stubbornly high prices, 7%+ mortgage rates, inspection drama, and a buffet of “uncertain-economy” jitters.
Florida’s front-row seat: Five of the ten U.S. metros with the highest cancellation rates are in the Sunshine State—meaning local sellers (and agents) need backup plans, stat.
Opportunity in the chaos: how savvy shoppers slip in as the next buyer when a deal collapses, and the scripts Amit uses to snag those backup offers.
Deal-saving hacks for sellers & agents: from pre-inspection fixes to creative rate-buy-downs that keep nervous buyers from ghosting at the altar.
Market crystal ball: why Redfin now predicts a 1 % national price dip by year-end—and what that could mean for Miami’s luxury scene.
Whether you’re a first-timer clutching your pre-approval, an investor hunting for bargains, or a seller praying your buyer doesn’t flake, this episode serves up the numbers, anecdotes, and real-world tactics you need—all in less time than your latte line.
Listen now—and turn those “uh-oh, they walked” moments into “heck yeah, we closed!”
 
Amit Bhuta
COMPASS
ALL IN Miami Group
Licensed Real Estate Agent
 
(305) 439-3031 Mobile
amit.bhuta@compass.com
ALLinMiami.com

Beyond the Banyans: Inside Coconut Grove Condo Life

Step onto the balcony, feel that Biscayne breeze, and join Amit Bhuta as he peels back the pastel-painted layers of Coconut Grove’s condo scene from this walkthrough video by the condo information king, Peter Zalewski. In this episode of ALL IN Miami, you’ll hear:
Condo deep dives—from glass-wrapped sky lounges to quirky boutique buildings hidden under ancient banyans.
Lifestyle low-downs—walkability, yacht-ability, where to score the best cortadito before your 8 a.m. Zoom, and why the Grove still feels like an artists’ colony—even when the price tags scream “Wall Street bonus.”
Market intel that matters—current price ranges, HOA gotchas, and negotiating nuggets only a twenty-year Grove-loving agent would know.
Local cameos & candid stories—tennis courts, stray peacocks, and one wild anecdote about a rooftop pickleball match that nearly ended in a drone rescue.
Whether you’re scouting your first waterfront pied-à-terre or simply day-dreaming in Kansas, hit play and discover why Coconut Grove continues to charm rebels, romantics, and real-estate royalty alike.
 
Amit Bhuta
COMPASS
ALL IN Miami Group
Licensed Real Estate Agent
 
(305) 439-3031 Mobile
amit.bhuta@compass.com
ALLinMiami.com

Condo Cliff-Hangers: May 2025’s Biggest Leaps, Steepest Dives, and What They Mean for South Florida Real Estate

Buckle up, condo-connoisseurs! In this episode, host Amit Bhuta decodes the newest Miami Condo Cliff Index™ and unpacks why some markets are rock-climbing while others are base-jumping.
Fisher Island’s 300 % moon-shot—is it hype or a harbinger of ultra-luxury demand?
Upper East Side & Coconut Grove: double-digit momentum and the lifestyle drivers fueling it.
Coral Gables & Sunny Isles: year-to-date free-falls—opportunity or omen?
How the Index (pending sales ÷ active listings × 100) spotlights micro-trends weeks before quarterly reports.
Tactical takeaways for agents, buyers, and investors: pricing, timing, and negotiation hacks that could save—or score—you six figures.
Sprinkled with my polarizing humor, tennis metaphors (Nadal fans, rejoice!), and a dash of Miami spice, this 25-minute deep dive turns raw stats into actionable strategy. Grab your cafecito, hit play, and walk away ready to conquer the South Florida condo jungle.
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Amit Bhuta
COMPASS
ALL IN Miami Group
Licensed Real Estate Agent
 
(305) 439-3031 Mobile
amit.bhuta@compass.com
ALLinMiami.com

🎧 Bikinis, Boats & Belle Isle: An Insider Splash into Miami Swim Week 2025 and Luxe Island Living

Hey there, sun-seekers—it’s Amit sliding into your earbuds again! 🌴
In this episode of ALL IN Miami, we trade our loafers for flip-flops and walk the catwalk right alongside Miami Swim Week 2025’s biggest head-turners (yes, including Megan Thee Stallion’s jaw-dropping gold one-piece—$28 at Walmart, if you can believe it).
From splashy runway scandals to pool-side pop-ups where local designers hustle their first drops before they hit the racks, I’m spilling the SPF-50 tea on what’s hot, what’s haute, and what’s heading straight for your Instagram feed.
But we don’t stop at the runway—we hop over the Venetian Causeway to Belle Isle, my little slice of waterfront nirvana where the median pad now tips the scales at just under the million-buck mark, yet still holds its own against flashier neighbors.
I’ll dish on why savvy buyers (and a few swimsuit moguls) are quietly staking their claim here: think morning paddleboard commutes, dog-friendly parks with postcard views, and a front-row seat to those legendary South Beach sunsets.
Stick around for:
My unfiltered play-by-play from backstage at the Paraiso tents (yes, the AC really is that bad).
A quick-fire “Buy or Bye” on Belle Isle condos versus single-family gems.
The secret dock-and-dine spots locals will never put on Google Maps.
How to leverage Swim Week buzz to boost your property’s curb appeal—because timing, darling, is everything.
So, grab a cold cafecito, adjust those AirPods, and let’s dive head-first into bikinis, boats, and Belle Isle bliss. Trust me, by the end you’ll be shopping for waterfront real estate faster than Megan stomped that catwalk. Hit play! 🎙️🌊
 
Amit Bhuta
COMPASS
ALL IN Miami Group
Licensed Real Estate Agent
 
(305) 439-3031 Mobile
amit.bhuta@compass.com
ALLinMiami.com

Will Miami’s Real Estate Crash in 2025? Inside the Market Slowdown Every Buyer & Seller Needs to Know!

Buckle up, Miami! The real estate rollercoaster is taking a wild turn in 2025—and whether you’re a buyer, seller, investor, or just love a juicy Miami market headline, you can’t afford to miss this episode.
We’re diving headfirst into the Miami-Dade Real Estate Market Slowdown: what’s behind the cooling trend, how interest rates and economic forces are shaking things up, and—most importantly—what smart locals and out-of-towners are doing to win in this new landscape.
Get real talk, up-to-the-minute data, and on-the-ground insights from Miami’s top agents (plus a few market predictions you’ll want to brag about later).
We break down whether it’s a crash, a soft landing, or just another twist in the Magic City’s legendary housing saga.
Don’t make your next move without listening!
 
Amit Bhuta
COMPASS
ALL IN Miami Group
Licensed Real Estate Agent
 
(305) 439-3031 Mobile
amit.bhuta@compass.com
ALLinMiami.com

Sky Garages & Ocean Views: Inside Bentley Residences Miami

In this episode, we explore Bentley Residences Miami—a groundbreaking fusion of automotive luxury and oceanfront living.
Situated in Sunny Isles Beach, this 63-story tower redefines upscale living with features like in-unit multi-car garages accessed via the patented Dezervator™ elevator system, private balcony pools, and panoramic views of the Atlantic.
Join us as we delve into the design, amenities, and lifestyle that make this development a standout in South Florida’s real estate landscape.
 
Amit Bhuta
COMPASS
ALL IN Miami Group
Licensed Real Estate Agent
 
(305) 439-3031 Mobile
amit.bhuta@compass.com
ALLinMiami.com

Miami May 2025 Restaurant Openings

Hungry for what’s new in Miami? Pull up a seat (or just keep those AirPods in while pretending to work) because this episode is serving up the freshest scoop on the Magic City’s latest restaurant openings for May 2025.
I’m taking you on a tour of the wild, weird, and downright delicious spots opening their doors—from South Beach’s glitziest crudo bar (where the only thing cooler than the martinis is the AC), to hidden Ecuadorian gems, Italian markets that moonlight as pizza joints, and yes, even a star-shaped pizza that’s totally Instagram-worthy (you know you’re gonna post it).
We’ll chat about:
Fluke Martini & Crudo Bar – Because martinis and raw fish are the new peanut butter and jelly. Sorry, not sorry.
Double Knot – Philly’s sushi and izakaya vibes, now in Wynwood. Expect big flavor and probably a mural selfie.
Cotoa – Michelin-level Ecuadorian fare in North Miami, featuring a lava cake that’ll ruin all other desserts for you.
Casa Nané – Your new favorite café in Brickell, with cookies so good you’ll hide them from your kids.
Bar Bucce – Italian market by day, pizza-and-wine paradise by night. The only thing missing is Nonna yelling at you for not calling enough.
Cotoletta – Coconut Grove’s cozy Milanese bistro with veal cutlets and so many family photos you’ll start to question if you’re related.
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza – Miramar’s latest with pizzas shaped like stars. Order one and pretend you’re not impressed (but you totally are).
Miami Worldcenter – It’s $6 billion of new downtown dining, shopping, and people-watching. Bonus: A steakhouse you’ll need to book six months in advance.
If you love food, fun, and discovering Miami’s best bites before your friends do, you’re in the right place. So press play, grab a snack (trust me, you’ll be hungry), and let’s explore what’s hot, what’s hyped, and what’s honestly just really tasty this month in Miami.
Let’s eat! (Or at least talk about it like we mean it.)
Amit Bhuta
COMPASS
ALL IN Miami Group
Licensed Real Estate Agent
 
(305) 439-3031 Mobile
amit.bhuta@compass.com
ALLinMiami.com
 

Brickell Unfiltered: What It Really Costs to Live in Miami’s Financial Playground

Amit Bhuta—founder of the ALL IN Miami Group, one of the highest-ranked luxury teams in the U.S.—pulls back the curtain on Brickell. From $280 k fixer-uppers to a $59 M triplex in the Aston Martin tower, Amit details:
The real cost of living in Brickell (HOAs, insurance, parking, taxes).
Why traffic, flooding and petty theft still haunt Miami’s financial district.
Brickell’s future: bigger units, new transit, and whether prices can keep rising.
A 10-category rating that pits Brickell against Pinecrest, Coral Gables & more.
Their innovative marketing consistently motivates buyers to pay max value for Miami homes—and the team is passionate about sharing South Florida’s lifestyle with the world.
“I think you’re going to love this episode, and for many of you, it may be a real eye opener!”
Want elite guidance on buying or selling anywhere in the world?DM the ALL IN Miami Group—we’ll make your next move seamless.
Follow the show for typically daily, no-fluff neighborhood breakdowns and behind-the-scenes Miami real-estate insight.
 
Amit Bhuta
COMPASS
ALL IN Miami Group
Licensed Real Estate Agent
 
(305) 439-3031 Mobile
amit.bhuta@compass.com
ALLinMiami.com

Home-Builder Squeeze: 117,000 Finished Homes—and Why They Aren’t Moving in 2025

Spring usually means “sold” signs sprouting like wildflowers, but this year the builder lots look a little… barren. In this episode, we dive into the numbers behind the biggest pile-up of finished—but still unsold—new single-family homes since 2009. You’ll learn:
Why national builders from D.R. Horton to Lennar are breaking out the supersized incentives—think 5-figure rate buydowns and price trims—to keep the sales wheels turning.
How inventory slack is piling up fastest in Sun Belt hotspots such as Florida and Texas (and what that means for local pricing power).
The balancing act between shrinking gross margins and the need to keep permits and housing starts humming.
What ResiClub’s “Finished Homes Supply Index” is really telling us—and why we’re nowhere near a 2008-style cliff dive (yet).
Practical takeaways for buyers, sellers, and investors looking to negotiate in this suddenly leverage-friendly market.
Grab your headphones and your favorite real-estate-market beverage—we’re breaking down the data, the builder earnings-call sound bites, and the opportunities hiding in plain sight. By the end, you’ll know exactly where the leverage lies this spring and how to make it work for you.
 
Amit Bhuta
COMPASS
ALL IN Miami Group
Licensed Real Estate Agent
 
(305) 439-3031 Mobile
amit.bhuta@compass.com
ALLinMiami.com