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Reference · Miami HeraldOctober 13, 2026

Carnegie Mellon's New Miami Campus Expected to Boost Wynwood

The Miami Herald reports that Carnegie Mellon University's planned Miami campus — backed by a $2 billion donation from Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, who paid $1.1 billion for the Mana Wynwood site — is expected to spur further investment, housing, offices and hotels in Wynwood. Construction is expected to begin next year, with first students enrolling in 2028 and capacity for more than 3,500 graduate students.

Reference · Realtor.comOctober 13, 2026

East Coast Buyers Lead to Sharp Drop in Miami Migration

Realtor.com reports that South Florida's affordability advantage has faded, with soaring housing and living costs driving a sharp drop in net migration to the state. A University of Florida Shimberg Center study found domestic migration to Florida fell to about 201,000 people — roughly 551 per day — as would-be movers from high-priced East Coast cities reconsider.

Reference · BuySellMiamiREOctober 8, 2026

Mortgage Rates Hit 7.40%. That Is Only Half the Story.

Freddie Mac put the 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 7.40% in early October 2026, the highest since late 2023, yet South Florida inventory is running roughly 20% below last year as owners holding low-rate mortgages stay put. The article argues local supply, not the national rate headline, is the force buyers and sellers should watch.

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