Hi Marynet,

As February gets underway, attention shifts from planning to execution. Early decisions and disciplined action often set the tone for the year, particularly across commercial and international markets.

This update shares a concise look at how activity is unfolding across Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, informed by ongoing conversations and time spent on the ground as 2026 takes shape.

In Florida, early 2026 commercial activity reflects higher inventory levels and longer marketing timelines compared to the post-pandemic peak. Transaction volume is increasingly concentrating around well-located assets with durable income streams. While interest rate stabilization has improved deal visibility and confidence, disciplined underwriting and realistic pricing remain central to getting transactions across the finish line.

What this means for you:
If you are holding underperforming Florida assets or considering a new acquisition, 2026 is a year to be selective. Focus on quality of location, tenant strength, and execution rather than broad speculation.

In Puerto Rico, sustained investor interest continues alongside constrained inventory in key submarkets, particularly where lifestyle, luxury, and tax-advantaged positioning intersect. Incentive-driven demand, including Act 60 and related frameworks, relocation trends, and evolving regulation mean execution is increasingly shaped by structuring, compliance, and local market knowledge rather than headline pricing alone.

What this means for you:
If incentives are part of your strategy, it is critical to ensure your structure, residency plans, and time horizon align with current rules and practical market dynamics. Do not rely solely on theoretical tax benefits.

The Dominican Republic continues to benefit from historically strong tourism activity, with record 2025 visitor numbers supporting demand across hospitality-linked and mixed-use assets in key coastal and urban corridors. As activity remains elevated, investor focus has shifted toward operational feasibility, management quality, and long-term sustainability, particularly in tourism-dependent submarkets.

What this means for you:
If your thesis involves hospitality or short-term rentals in the Dominican Republic, the real edge in 2026 lies in realistic operations. Management, occupancy, and expenses matter more than best-case scenarios.

Use these three questions to clarify where your next 2026 move may belong.

1. Are you prioritizing stability and liquidity over tax incentives or lifestyle considerations?
2. Are you open to cross-border structuring and compliance in exchange for tax or lifestyle advantages?
3. Is tourism-driven demand a core part of your investment thesis for the next five to ten years?

If you answered yes to mostly question one, Florida may be your primary focus for 2026.

If you answered yes to mostly question two, Puerto Rico likely deserves a deeper look.

If you answered yes to mostly question three, the Dominican Republic may warrant targeted exploration.

If you answered yes to two or more across markets, it may be time to evaluate your portfolio holistically rather than market by market.

Marysol Brokers will be on the ground early this year in two key markets, engaging with clients and continuing to build relationships that support informed cross border guidance.

In Puerto Rico, January included time on the ground reviewing select areas of interest and gaining firsthand perspective on how market activity, incentives, and inventory dynamics are presenting at the start of 2026. Being present in market helps ground conversations in real conditions rather than assumptions.

In the Dominican Republic, February includes visits to targeted areas benefiting from strong tourism performance and ongoing investment momentum, with a focus on understanding location, access, and broader development context.

Being on the ground supports clearer insight, stronger future partnerships, and better alignment between opportunity and execution over time. This approach remains central to how Marysol Brokers works across Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

If Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic is part of your outlook and you have a specific area, asset type, or project in mind, now is an ideal time to connect.

Beginning March 1, 2026, a new FinCEN residential real estate reporting rule takes effect, introducing additional reporting requirements for certain non financed transfers of residential real property to legal entities or trusts.

The rule is part of FinCEN’s broader effort to combat money laundering and increase transparency in real estate transactions involving legal entities. The report is filed with FinCEN and is not a public record.

Reportable transactions generally involve residential real estate transfers that are non financed and where the buyer is a legal entity or trust rather than an individual. There is no monetary threshold, and the rule applies regardless of purchase price.

While real estate professionals are not typically the reporting party, the rule may affect transaction structure, timelines, and coordination among settlement agents, title companies, attorneys, and other professionals involved in the closing process.

What this means for you:

If you are purchasing or selling residential property through an entity or trust, particularly in all cash or non financed transactions, it is important to understand whether this requirement applies and how it may affect planning and execution. Early coordination with legal and tax advisors can help avoid delays.

FinCEN has published several short Quick Reference Guides outlining how the rule applies to different roles and transaction types. These resources can be accessed here: https://www.fincen.gov/rre-quick-reference-guides

Marysol Brokers does not provide legal or tax advice. Staying informed about regulatory developments such as this is an important part of thoughtful transaction planning and cross border strategy.

If this update intersects with your 2026 plans or current transactions, I welcome the opportunity to connect and help facilitate informed conversations with the appropriate professionals.

In 2026, Marysol Brokers continues to focus on facilitating thoughtful, one to one connections across Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. The goal is not broad networking, but intentional introductions aligned with real opportunities, shared objectives, and practical execution.

This may include connecting investors with trusted professionals, aligning buyers and sellers in discreet situations, or facilitating cross border conversations where clarity and coordination matter.

Introductions are made selectively and with context, ensuring that conversations are purposeful and respectful of everyone’s time.

If you are seeking a specific connection or believe a conversation could create value for someone in your network, I welcome the opportunity to explore alignment.

#CommittedToWinTogether