Brickell’s 47-story Una Residences condo tower clears key vote
09 15, 2018
The Una Residences—a sculptural 47-story condo tower proposed for 175 SE 25th Road in Brickell—took a key step forward this week by gaining the approval of Miami’s Urban Development Review Board. The 579-foot-tall building will contain 137 units, 251 parking spaces, and a public baywalk with landscape design by Enzo Enea. Una comes from developer OKO Group and Chicago-based Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture—a firm that designed some of the globe’s tallest buildings including the 1-kilometer-tall Jeddah Tower currently under construction in Saudi Arabia. According to the architects, Una takes its design inspiration from nautical themes with “ribbon-like curves inspired by…
Urban Land Institute shows Miami Beach a path to resiliency
09 15, 2018
The City of Miami Beach is preparing to live with water in a much deeper way. As the climate continues toward warmer temperatures and South Florida’s coastal cities see more frequent and damaging flooding, one of Miami-Dade County’s most vulnerable cities is fighting back against the threat of flooding, rising waters, and stronger storms. A part of this fight was the collaboration between Miami Beach and the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a worldwide group of about 42,000 real estate and development professionals that helps vulnerable cities make better decisions about land use. Miami Beach officials invited ULI’s panel to the…
At least 65.5 million of tourists visited Florida during the first six months of 2018 - the highest number ever recorded in the first half of any year in the state history said Governor Rick Scott on Wednesday. So far, 2018 was surpassing 2017, which reached the top of a record, with around 6%. "Florida's tourism industry and our entire economy continue to flourish," Scott said in a statement. Almost nine out of ten tourists came from within the United States, according to the estimate of Visit Florida, the state's tourism marketing agency. About 5.2 million foreign travelers and 2.3…
Two iconic Wynwood buildings will close in 2019 to open space to a new project, the Wynwood Green, a 189-unit apartment rental building with approximately 17,000 square feet of retail/commercial space and 324 parking spaces. O Cinema and the Wynwood Yard, a nonprofit movie theater and an art space, will be permanently closing their doors in spring of 2019. The new project will encompass eight parcels of land, a total of 1.26 acres. Lennar Multifamily Communities, a division of Lennar Corp., is responsible for the project located at NW 29th Street, between NW First and North Miami Avenues. This would…
Bus shelters created by Italian Pininfarina is coming to Miami Beach
09 07, 2018
Always planning to stay ahead of the curve, the city of Miami Beach has hired the Italian Pininfarina, company best known for designing Ferraris, to design approximately 300 bus shelters. Construction is set to begin in 2019. “Miami Beach leads the way in design and style,” Commissioner Ricky Arriola said in a press release. “As a city, we strive to build beautiful, affordable and practical Public Works projects for our residents and visitors to both use and admire.” Pininfarina, and Acai Associates, the Fort Lauderdale based architecture firm, will deliver a shelter with solar panels that will generate power at…
Inter Miami, the new soccer club of David Beckham in Miami
09 07, 2018
After acquiring the rights to create a team in the United States in 2014 and officially launch the team in January of this year, David Beckham presented his new club on Wednesday (5). Inter Miami, the shortened version of the team name, won a logo with two white herons, symbols of the city. The team will debut in Major League Soccer, the leading United States football league in 2020. “This is such a proud day for myself and the entire team,” said David Beckham in a release. “It’s an honor to announce the new name and crest to our fans…
The haute, 297-unit three-tower complex Park Grove has been completed, at least the first two buildings: Two Park Grove and the Club Residences. The final tower, One Park Grove, will be completed by October of next year. The lobby of Two Park Grove, a 23-story tower, is wooden with stylish seating in tasteful shades of taupe, remitting to Florida’s sandy beaches. Around common areas, you will stumble in a multimillion-dollar collection of contemporary art pieces and installations personally curated by the founder of Related Group, Jorge Pérez. Terra Group, along with Related Group, paid $55 million for the 5.2-acre site…
To minimize the pain of Trump’s Tax Law, New Yorkers are moving South
08 31, 2018
New Yorkers are moving to sunny Florida not only for the natural beauty and a pleasant weather year round but to escape the tax reform imposed by President Trump. Trump's legislation limits local and state deductions to $10,000. The solution, for many, is to move to low-tax states such as the sunshine state or seek properties with tax abatements to suffer a smaller impact. Almost half of the taxpayers from Manhattan had used the deduction in the past, with an average of more than $60,000, with information from the New York Times. “I work with a lot of clients in…
Miami voters approved by 59.2 percent a referendum on setting up a hotel at Jungle Island, on Watson Island. The hotel would have a capacity for 300 rooms and would be built in their current parking deck; a new garage will be constructed for the hotel and amusement park. “This has been a huge team effort on behalf of ESJ Capital Partners, spearheaded by Micha Dubernard, with the Jungle Island team,” said Arnaud Sitbon, CEO of ESJ Capital Partners, the owner of Jungle Island. "We very much look forward to bringing this exciting project to life.” The city of Miami has…
Brazilians spent $9.5 billion overseas in the first semester of 2018
08 18, 2018
Brazilians who traveled abroad spent a total of $9.57 billion in the first half of this year, an increase of 8.7% compared to the same period last year. The Central Bank of Brazil released the data. This is the highest level of spending abroad between January and June since 2015 when they spent $9.95 billion. The least spending was 2016, at $6.53 billion. Foreign tourists who came to Brazil in the first half spent the $3.24 billion, an increase of 5.94% over last year. This number is the highest for the period since 2014, the year the country hosted the…
American Dream, the country’s largest shopping mall, it's up for some challenges
08 18, 2018
The South Florida planning council voted 5 to 4 votes against the construction project of the American Dream Miami shopping and entertainment complex that promises to be the largest in the United States. In May, the project was approved by the Miami-Dade County Commission, but the planning council argues that there are several flaws in the impact on traffic and the environment. According to the newspaper Sunsentinel, this means that this denial will be reported to the Department of Economics and Opportunities, which has the final say on whether or not to approve the project. The American Dream Miami Mall,…
The construction at Paramount Miami Worldcenter in Downtown Miami has now achieved its final height of 700 feet. Workers celebrated the milestone by flying the flags of 50 countries representing the tower’s many international buyers. The project has more international buyers than any other single residential building in the United States, according to its developers. Once completed, the luxury condominium will offer 513 unique residences in the heart of the city plus amenities including an outdoor soccer field, a boxing studio, two tennis courts, game room, golf simulator, indoor basketball court, rooftop observatory, 26 for-sale poolside cabanas, and also the…
Buying or renting? Here is your 2018 real estate study
08 10, 2018
Florida has an attractive real estate market, whether it's the prices, tropical temperatures, lower taxes and more. However, with so many incentives, there is the doubt: what neighborhood to buy? How is the market for renters? Bendixen & Amandi International, in collaboration with the Miami Herald, have surveyed about 100 brokers, agents, and analysts to help answer these questions. For those who rent, Downtown Miami continues to be the number one choice. Those with tight budgets may consider the neighborhoods of Homestead, Miami Shores, and Kendal. Investors: pay attention to the Design District. Although it remains popular, Miami Beach buyers,…
Here’s a first look at the Miami Beach Convention Center
08 10, 2018
Curious to see the $620 million transformation of the Miami Beach Convention Center? Almost at the end of the works, the team at Fentress Architects, Arquitectonica, and West 8 released new images and renderings of the project with its iconic wavy exterior and lit reception. Made from 500 aluminum "fins" to mimic the waves, the project boasts a 500,000-square-foot exhibit hall, combined 127,000 square feet of meeting space and four ballrooms. The outer part is almost complete; now it is necessary to work in the adjacent park. The space has been used as a staging during nearly three years of…
Bjarke Ingels unveils Miami Produce Center megaproject
08 10, 2018
Famous architect Bjarke Ingels is behind a proposal for a stilt-leaning project in the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami. Labeled the “Miami Produce Center,” the project comprises eight interconnected rectangular buildings that stand near the intersection of 12th Avenue and 21st Street. The plan comes from local developer Robert Wennett known for Herzog & de Meuron-designed parking garage at 1111 Lincoln. The plan that Wennett filed with the city shows that the Miami Produce Center will reach the 19 floors. If the zoning is approved, the project will feature 1,200 residential units, 75,000 square feet of retail, 114,000 square feet of…
Plans for a park and a high-rise at South Beach gateway move forward
08 04, 2018
After plenty of meetups combined with the public quarreling among adjoined communities over the entrance to South Beach, a resolution has evolved. City officials are bargaining a deal to allow a developer to construct a condo tower featuring 44-story units between Alton Road and West Avenue just adjacent to the gateway of MacArthur Causeway. While in exchange for the deal, as per the agreement, the city will get its hand on a 3-acre public park. With regards to the magnitude of the park and tower’s height, there has been a severe dissent among the people of South Beach due to…
Privé: a man-made island with a private dock for yachts and high-rise homes starts at $2.3 million
08 04, 2018
Located on an eight-acre in Aventura island, Privé features 16-story towers that were inaugurated in early 2018. 160 residences are being sold at the starting whopping cost of $2.35 million and reaching $8.5 million for the penthouses (which are all set to be commenced later in the current year). Since the pre-construction time in 2015, more than 80% of the units have been bought. BH3 is the real estate firm behind the idea of Privé and upon a question, the co-owner of the company, Greg Freedman, asserted that for a majority of the buyers, it is not first but second,…
The level of development achieved a new milestone in Surfside as the construction team topped-off the 12-story “Arte” Condominium located at 8955 Collins Avenue. Every residence is adjacent to the ocean, which is the result of the flamboyant expertise of Italian architect Antonio Citterio along his local partner Kobi Karp. The building is registered as the first project of Citterio in the United States. He is highly renowned all over the world for his exuberant furniture designs, and stupendous art featured on the BVLGARI Hotels in London, Dubai, Bali, and Milan. On having a look at the current renderings from…
How Ultra-high-end Brands Are Transforming Miami's Luxury Real Estate
07 28, 2018
As a man who owns a Porsche and several sports cars such as a Ferrari and Audi, and as a man who is willing to pay nearly $4.2 million to acquire a specific Porsche model, it is safe to say that Juan Pablo Verdiquio has earned his self-appointed title as a “car guy.” Mr. Verdiquio is also an Argentinian real-estate developer and believes that the Porsche brand can help ensure that his condo maintains its value in the Miami market – which is known for its rough ups and downs. “Buying into a brand that’s been around for 100 years?…
Foreign buyers boost luxury real estate market in South Florida
07 28, 2018
Luxury realtors claim to be going through one of the best periods of luxury real estate sales in South Florida, recording an increase in home sales starting at $2 million. Foreign buyers continue to play a role in increasing sales, particularly in Broward County, said Carlos Rosso, director of condominium development for the Related Group. He said buyers are looking to North Miami because prices are more attractive, especially in Hallandale Beach and Hollywood. According to the Miami Association Realtors’ Report, foreign buyers account for more than 32% of all apartment purchases in Broward. In addition to favorable prices, external…
In about 20 years, half of America will live in eight states
07 28, 2018
By 2040, 70 percent of the population in the United States will be living in 16 states, with approximately 50 percent focused even further in eight states. The data published by the Washington Post comes from two sources: data analysis of Census Bureau’s figures by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia and the American Enterprise Institute’s Norman Ornstein. Can you guess which states? See below what states are expected to attract more people. Florida Georgia New York Texas North Carolina Illinois Pennsylvania
Florida's economy hits $1 trillion mark; it'd rank 17th in the world
07 21, 2018
Florida's economy hit the sum of $1 trillion, meaning that if Florida were an independent country, it would be the 17th largest economy in the world, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation. The state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is higher than that of countries like Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Argentina and the Netherlands. “Becoming a $1 trillion economy means Florida is continuing to grow and create jobs, keeping unemployment lower than the national average, and creating economic opportunity,” said Jerry Parrish, Ph.D. Florida Chamber Foundation chief economist. Every day about $ 2.74 billion is added to the state's GDP, says the…
Miami is left with a taste for Hong Kong commercial development
07 21, 2018
Brickell City Centre is a sprawling shopping, dining, and residential complex that effectively brought Hong Kong-style business advancement to Miami’s financial district, and is now expected to extend to a fourth block. Swire Properties intends to plan with Miami for an extension of its owned land, and this would include two condo towers with one of them being a three-level retail base. The two towers would be connected to each other by new sky bridges. The second tower, most likely to be pure “boutique” residential, would be created later. Besides, both towers will be in the triangular block where the…
The Magic City Innovation District, which aims to transform a low-height section of Miami’s Little Haiti into a high-rise mixed-use district for technology firms, has increased the density of the proposed project to 7.79 million square feet. The first part of the project is still in progress but will be opened and available to tenants in early September - as indicated by the developer, Tony Cho. The 17.7-acre spectacle will require gut-renovating many of the 21 commercial buildings that are in the Little Haiti and Little River neighborhoods in Miami. The entirety of all of the spaces available will range…
David Beckham: “No matter what, we’re coming to Miami”
07 13, 2018
Planned for last Thursday, David Beckham's latest plan to host his Major League Soccer expansion franchise has been delayed for another six days, with Miami's commissioners still not ready to make a decision. The new Miami stadium, home of the MLS football team, will have the capacity to receive 25,000 viewers, with 3,750 parking spaces, a hotel with 750 rooms, restaurants and several free-form football pitches surrounding the area. Once is up and running, the franchise will also bring a training center, and an academy focused on developing local players to the Miami. The project to build the stadium is…
Sunny Isles’ $29 Million Apartment comes with its own custom 'scent identity'
07 13, 2018
As luxury home sales slow down, sellers are desperately trying unique lures to attract buyers. From a stay in the Hamptons, a yearly membership at a gym or even a garage pre-stocked with luxury cars. Now, it’s time for Regalia, a 43-story luxury condominium in Sunny Isles Beach, to entice possible buyers with something a little uncommon: a unique scent for the home. The developer has partnered with the fragrance company 12.29 to offer this for its Regalia’s $29 million “Beach House” homebuyer. The company 12 .29 has already created scents for Valentino, Patek Philippe, Nike, Mercedes-Benz and Lady Gaga.…
MSC announces the construction of a new cruise terminal in Miami
07 13, 2018
MSC Cruises and Miami-Dade County announced an agreement to extend the ship owner’s preferential berth rights, as well as the construction of a new AAA cruise terminal at the Port of Miami, scheduled for completion in October 2022. "The new agreement and the expansion of the partnership with the Port of Miami and Miami-Dade County is another important step in the growth of MSC Cruises business as we continue to strengthen our global presence with a strategic focus in North America," celebrated the president of the company, Pierfrancesco Vago. Miami operates as an exclusive MSC shipping port in the United…
$220M racetrack and private car club planned for Miami
07 06, 2018
After the announcement of Formula 1 arriving to Miami in 2019 and the exhibition of Grand Basel, a luxury car exhibit, in February 2019; the city has become the focus of the automotive industry. These events are the prelude to the opening of The Concours Club, which will include a racetrack worth $220 million, as well as a full spa and hammam, an infinity pool and Jacuzzi, storage for wines and cigars, restaurant and bar and full concierge services. “The amenities are what set us apart,” commented co-founder Neil Gehani. “We want to be sure we bring in the right…
For $4.75 Billion Boeing strikes aircraft deal with Brazilian Embraer
07 06, 2018
Two aviation giants - Boeing and Embraer - announced on Thursday, July 5th the creation of a new joint venture in the area of commercial aviation valued at $4.75 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Boeing will hold 80% of the new business and Embraer, the remaining 20%. The new company agreement is solemn regarding regional jets, passenger planes with about 100 seats and ranges up to 5,000km. None Airbus or Boeing builds such aircraft. Boeing, the world's largest aircraft maker, is expected to pay $3.8 billion for 80% of the joint venture. Embraer will have the option to…
Although the market is not as hot, international investors spent $ 7.1 billion on South Florida homes in 2017, an increase of almost 15% over the previous year, which totaled $ 6.2 billion. The number one investor in South Florida was Argentina with 15% of all foreign purchases last year, reported the Miami Association of Realtors. Venezuela in second, spending the most in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties with 11%, tailed by Canada and Colombia with 9% each, and Brazil with 8%. Venezuelans spent the most than any other country in Miami-Dade, which represents 51% of all foreign…
If New York has Fifth Avenue, Miami Beach has Lincoln Road. South Florida's premier outdoors shopping has a great diversity of shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars. The place is busy day and night, a great destination to enjoy the atmosphere of the city and watch the movement of people at any time of the day. The only problem? It is increasingly difficult to keep small stores open due to the high commercial rent of the region. That's why The Shoe Shop decided to close its store in August. "There are too many corporate stores on Lincoln Road," said Jessica Elmaleh,…
According to a report from the US Department of Travel and Tourism, Brazil is among the countries that most require the EB-5 visa, one of the fastest ways to win the green card for those who have the money to invest. In 2017, 282 permissions were granted to Brazilians. The Chinese maintained leadership in this area with 7,567 permits and the Vietnamese, secondly obtained 471 visas of this type. EB-5 is a visa category for foreigners wishing to move to the United States. To acquire it you need to invest, from $500,000 in a business that manages ten jobs for…
Colombia leads countries looking for real estate in Miami
06 29, 2018
Colombian consumers have filed the largest number of property searches in February of this year, according to the Miami Association of Realtors (MIAMI). South Florida remains the most sought-after US market by international consumers and one of the top five markets for homebuyers, according to the data released. Colombia recorded 13.7% in international searches on the website of the association, a position occupied by Brazil several times in previous years. In the past, Colombia had a 9% share of all international purchases in the region. Argentina, 15%, and Venezuela, 11%, led the table. Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach…
Will PortMiami keep its hold on their title as Cruise Capital of the World?
06 22, 2018
PortMiami is working hard to secure its future by investing in new multimillion-dollar cruise terminals. Most recently, the terminals for the Royal Caribbean and the Norwegian Cruise Lines state of the art terminals are being designed and constructed to lodge the largest cruise ships currently developed and to bring in billions of dollars in revenue to the port and the city. The overall goal is to secure PortMiami as the most visited seaport for cruisers around the world. The Royal Caribbean Terminal, set to open in October, will soon be home to the world’s largest cruise ship, Symphony of the…
Nearly finished with their latest condominium development, the Related Group is getting ready for a new series of projects. The Miami-based developer is led by Jorge M. Pérez, the billionaire Chairman, and CEO. The Related Group has developed 3,790 condo units since 2010, which makes it a leading builder in the condo boom. By late 2019, Related will have completed a vast majority of the 2,643 units left in their South Florida condo projects. That leads to...what’s next? The answer may be surprising and will show how Related has stepped out of their familiar territory and diversified. During the early…
The Miami Worldcenter Makes Headway in Development
06 22, 2018
After 15 years of setback after setback, construction on the Miami Worldcenter is finally underway. The Worldcenter is just north of downtown Miami and when it’s complete will be a sight to behold. Valued at $2 billion, the Miami Worldcenter will actually create its own miniature skyline upon completion. With Art Falcone and Nitin Motwani taking the lead on development, things are moving along smoothly. The development will have several great amenities as well as a retail front along the street, an office tower, two separate apartment buildings, and the Marriott Marquis convention center. The unique Miami Worldcenter will also…
Amazon’s massive warehouse in Miami is nearly done
06 15, 2018
The construction of the 855,000-square-foot distribution center from the online sales giant Amazon is nearly complete. The fulfillment center near Opa-Locka airport is the first of three phases on the project; the second will be a 280,000 square-foot industrial building and the final a 5,000-square-foot headquarter for Carrie Meek Foundation. In total, more than 1 million square feet are enclosing the 3 phases of the project. All of the buildings will be operating by August of this year, according to Ford Gibson, managing director at Foundry Commercial, the real estate and investment company responsible for the project. Foundry Commercial and…
An Argentine Family Made Changes for Years to Come
06 15, 2018
What started off as an everyday business trip, developed into so much more as Jose Luis Ferreira de Melo and his sons, Carlos and Martin saw so much unused potential in a downtown neighborhood in Miami. Ferreira is the president, and his sons are the two principals of the Melo Group which is a real estate development company from Argentina. They quickly began purchasing land, their first being a one-acre lot at 615 NE 22nd St in Edgewater for the price of $1.9 million. "Edgewater had been depressed for so long that local developers had given up on it," explained…
US, Canada, and Mexico will host the World Cup 2026; Miami and Orlando may host some games
06 15, 2018
The 2026 World Cup, the first with 48 teams, will be played in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Miami and Orlando could host some games. The decision was announced this week in Moscow, during the FIFA Congress. The US-led candidacy had 134 votes, against 65 votes from Morocco. The Moroccan bid was defeated in its fifth attempt to organize the World Cup. One confederation voted for no candidacy, and there were still three absent. Eight countries were unable to vote: Guam, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, plus the four candidates (Morocco, USA, Canada, and Mexico), as well…
Orlando’s Transformation as a Hotspot For the Brazilian Real Estate Investors
06 15, 2018
It was not by chance that Forbes chose Orlando as the best city for real estate investment in 2018. Orlando and Miami have long been among the most visited tourist destinations for Brazilians, but the twists and turns of the world economy in recent years have led many people to create more permanent ties with the regions of the United States by acquiring real estate in the areas. The combination of the US housing market crisis in 2008, which brought down prices, and the boom in the sector's prices in Brazil during the same period, led many Brazilians to invest…
Simon and Turnberry locked $1.75B refinancing for Aventura Mall
06 09, 2018
Simon Property Group and Turnberry Associates secure a $1.75 billion refinancing of Aventura Mall this past Thursday. The funding was provided by Wells Fargo Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley Bank and Deutsche Bank, according to a release. Part of the money, $1.2 billion, will be used to pay off the commercial mortgage-backed securities loan closed by the joint venture between the two companies back in 2013. A mortgage of $213.5 million done in 2016 guaranteed the expansion of the luxury mall, that now includes stores like Topshop Topman, and Zara, plus a 93-foot tall slide. Turnberry owns 66.7 percent…
The transformation of Miami's technology landscape
06 09, 2018
Miami is changing, and its tech sector is playing a vital role in it. The tech startups are improving and bringing in billions of dollars, moreover, established national and global innovation companies are also pumping in money in Miami to benefit from its changing technology scene. The widely used index by the economists, and tech industry, Kaufmann Index, has also ranked Miami as the number one city. The job numbers are steady in a town of 5.8 million people. This shows the potential of the city, and with many startups already heating up the environment, it is only a matter…
New York and Connecticut are losing significant hedge funds and other investment firms to Miami
06 08, 2018
Miami, already called Wall Street South, is the second most popular banking hub in the United States just behind New York. The city is desired by many, not only because of its beauty and lifestyle, but also a favorable tax climate for high net word individuals – which have always enticed wealth from all around the world. Florida doesn’t charge income tax, and the state's per-capita tax rate is one of lowest in the nation. To take advantage of that, now even more banks, private-equity firms, and hedge funds are migrating to the city, said recently released article by the…
A project on the Dolphin Expressway (State Road 836) could enhance the traffic in the area by creating a double-decker lifted bridge over the current interstate along one of Miami's most swarmed lanes. Miami Expressway Authority (MDX) finances the venture costing $186 million coming from toll revenue. The project is planned to modernize the 836 between Northwest 17th Avenue and the Midtown Interchange. “You’re going to have the option to stay on the existing bridge that’s there today or get on this new viaduct,” said MDX Director of Engineering's Juan Toledo. “If you want to go down toward the beach…
One Thousand Museum: The only private residential Helipad in US Eastern Cost is about to debut
06 01, 2018
If you drive on the streets of Florida, you know how congested they are. Hence, initiatives such as increasing the number of transportation options are significant for residents and visitors alike. The long-awaited Brightline, for example, Florida's newest express train connecting West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, officially opened on May 19th, with promises to vent the region's traffic. But not only that, they appointed Lift as its selected rideshare partner. Then it came Lime, the biking–sharing service, announcing that it reached 100,000 rides in Miami during National Bike Month. Plus, the solar-powered yacht has been seeing around in…
Miami could be one of the cities to host the World Cup 2026
06 01, 2018
Few cities in the United States celebrate as intensely the FIFA World Cup 2018 as Miami. The city is home to many immigrant communities that consider soccer or "futbol" close to religion, and proudly show the colors of their country of origin’s jersey every four years. Good news to all that live the intensity of the most beautiful sport in the world, the United States, Mexico and Canada have included a joint bid to host the competition in 2026. One of the cities in consideration to host games is Miami. The decision will be made on June 13th, in Moscow,…
President Donald Trump signed a law repealing a series of financial regulations imposed on Barack Obama's administration to prevent further financial crises such as the one in 2008. The measure, which overrides much of the Dodd-Frank Act, was passed on Tuesday, May 22nd, with a majority of Republican votes, and some Democrats as well, giving Trump a new legislative victory. The law was passed in 2010 with the support of Obama and Democratic congressmen in response to the huge crisis that has left thousands of people jobless and homeless. "This is a really great day for the United States," Trump…
Miami City Commission approves $43.6M in restoration after Hurricane Irma
05 25, 2018
After Hurricane Irma, Miami started cleaning and restoring affected areas, but in a few cases, this process has been taking months. Areas such as Watson Island, for example, where damaged boat vessels are still taking space in the parking garage and marina are still waiting for help. To help in situations like that one, Miami City Commission recently approved a resolution to accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and an insurance payout, each for $34,193,228 and $9,429,373 respectively. The money will help repair parks and facilities, and it will also go to the police and fire-rescue departments.
Car lovers, be aware: Grand Basel is coming to Miami
05 25, 2018
Another fair with the Basel’s signature is coming to Miami, the newly introduced Grand Basel. The MCH Group, the same group that owns Art Basel, signed a contract with the City of Miami Beach, to organize a new exhibit with about 200 old and new cars, true "masterpieces" only. A jury will choose the cars that will be showcased, considering among other things, design, history and the designer’s culture and origins. Visitors will walk the exhibition to see rare and exciting antique cars and take a peek at the technology that it's coming. Most of the vehicles will be on…
Downtown's Aria on the Bay condominium is delivered
05 18, 2018
Chances are you’ve seen the brand new, 53 story, 648-unit condo high-rise, Aria on the Bay, in the downtown Miami skyline. The Melo Group’s newly completed masterpiece is nearly sold out. Carlos and Martin Melo said the group is projecting a $500 million sellout for the complex at 1770 North Bayshore Drive with 90 percent of the units sold to buyers from 43 different countries. Closings began in early May. Rapper Timbaland and former Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton are among the high-profile buyers. The developer broke ground in 2015 with units going up for sale immediately after with Cervera…
The largest mall in America gets Miami-Dade Commission's approval
05 18, 2018
Move over Mall of America. A new, more massive mall is one step closer to being a reality in Miami-Dade. On Thursday, May 17th, the county planning board gave their approval to a $4 billion-dollar retail theme park which is expected to attract 30 million visitors per year. American Dream Miami considers itself to be in direct competition with Disney World, not only as a theme park but a shopping and entertainment destination for adults and teens. The facility will be more than 6 million square feet and will employ more than 14,000 people upon opening. "As a mother of…
South Beach's Washington Avenue is getting the Facelift it Deserves
05 18, 2018
In the past, Washington Avenue was the host to South Beach's party scene. It was full of restaurants, nightclubs, and bars. But after 20 years developers began to look elsewhere, and Washington Avenue made its fall. Today it's just a street, one that gets you to where you want to be. But the City of Miami Beach is ready to make a change. The commission approved a resolution, Business Improvement District, to take place on Washington Avenue from 5th to 17th street. It provides a tax fund in the area for beautification and overall improvement of the area. The first…
Starting today, May 19th, a high-speed train will connect the cities of Miami, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale in as little as 1 hour and 20 minutes. The expectation is that, by the end of 2020, the train will also arrive at Orlando International Airport. There are two categories of tickets: the Smart fare, which costs between $10 to $15, and Select, with more legroom and snacks, with prices between $15 to $25, prices vary according to the passengers’ route. The MiamiCentral station is located at 600 Northwest First Avenue and features a two lounge area, children’s play area,…
Despite Hurricane Irma, Miami hit a new record of tourists in 2017
05 12, 2018
Even after hurricane season, the closure of the Miami Beach Convention Center for restorations, and the Zika virus, the number of overnight visitors in 2017 hit a new record: 15.9 million, according to Bill Talbert, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. “This number represents an increase of almost 1% compared to 2016, with demand for the destination growing by 4.7% with hotels selling more room nights in 2017 compared to 2016,” explained Talbert. “Overnight visitors spent up to $26 billion in the community,” he said, “which is a 2.1% increase compared to last…
Okan Tower Miami: with Hilton brand aboard, sales gallery opens in Miami
05 12, 2018
Okan Group, owned by billionaire Turkish developer Bekir Okan, announced the project at an event on its 3,000-square-foot sales gallery in Istanbul last week, also announcing the official launch of the Miami sales gallery that happened this past Thursday. They also announced that construction is expected to begin in September of this year, with the conclusion in about 3 to 4 years. Located on North Miami Avenue, 555, in Downtown Miami, just west of Biscayne Boulevard, the 70-story Okan Tower will include: 294 hotel rooms (managed by Hilton Hotels & Resorts) 149 residential condo units and four penthouses 236 condo-hotel…
After preliminary approval from the city, Miami is near to receive a Grand Prix of Formula 1
05 12, 2018
The possibility of Miami hosting a Formula 1 GP starting next season has increased on Thursday, May 10th, after Miami's city officials voted unanimously to enter formal negotiations to host the street race in Downtown. Sean Bratches, managing director of commercial operations of Formula 1, released an official statement this week: “With the unanimous votes at both the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County’s Economic Development and Tourism Committee, we are very pleased to have received preliminary approval towards bringing a Formula 1 Grand Prix to Miami. We recognize that this is only the start of the process and we…
Sunny Isles: Transformed by major developments, city faces challenges to increase retail component
05 04, 2018
Sunny Isles Beach, a city that is surrounded by Golden Beach to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Intracoastal marina to the west and Bal Harbour to the south, has become the Florida Riviera. Being the destination of over 1 million tourists per year, in the last years, this area has been catching the attention of the most renowned and strong developers in the country, which are bringing fantastic luxury projects to the city. The public has been noticing this trend for quite some time. Over the last ten years, a number of state-of-the-art developments have been…
Formula 1 announced on Wednesday its plan for a Grand Prix in Downtown Miami for 2019 season. Miami City Commission will vote the proposal for a ten-year agreement next week. Formula 1 has long sought to expand its presence in the United States. A race in Miami would be the second in the country, joining the GP in Austin, Texas. It would be the fourth in North America, which also includes Mexico and Canada. "Miami's status as one of the world's most iconic and glamorous cities, combined with its robust tourism infrastructure, makes Miami the perfect destination for Formula 1…
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection bets on "ultra luxury" cruises
05 04, 2018
Ritz-Carlton, one of the luxury brands that belong to Marriott International, announced its arrival in the market of luxury yachts and cruise ships last year. The first vessel will sail at the end of 2019, but you can book a reservation starting this June. All aboard! This marks the first time a hotel company reaches the high seas. The fleet of three ships has its itinerary, including shore excursion planned to stop in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean (Cartagena and Barbados included). The ships designed by Tillberg Design of Sweden can accommodate up to 298 passengers in 149 suites with…
Country's most expensive ZIP code can only be visited by boat
04 27, 2018
The most expensive zip code in the United States doesn’t come from neighborhoods like Manhattan, Los Angeles or Silicon Valley. The human-made barrier island in Miami, called Fisher Island, occupies the post. Located off the coast of Miami, the private spot is only accessible by ferry or water taxi and is a haven for the richest in the world. The 87-hectare island has a diverse population, representing more than 50 nationalities, ranging from professional athletes and supermodels to executives and lawyers. The median income on Fisher Island, zip code 33109, was $ 2.5 million in 2015, according to Bloomberg analysis…
A new redevelopment project will take place in downtown Miami
04 27, 2018
Whoever walks through the streets of Miami is no longer strange when a house or building comes down to give space to a new development. Well, now it’s time to say goodbye to the Courtyard by Marriot in Downtown Miami and welcome the 2nd & 2nd project. Miami Convention Hotel Corp., a New York-based company, filled the plan with the City of Miami and got an approval recommendation from the city’s Urban Development Review Board last week for the redevelopment. If it moves forward, an 82-story skyscraper will replace the current 14-story Marriott hotel. The 898-foot mixed-use tower will include…
After securing finance, construction is underway at Monad Terrace
04 27, 2018
The JDS Development Group, company behind South Beach's new development Monad Terrace recently secured a construction loan of $137 million from the New York-based firm Madison Realty Capital. Vertical construction will begin in Spring 2018, with the completion of the building currently planned for the third quarter of 2019. Units are selling for an average of almost $2,000 per square foot. “Securing this loan demonstrates the strength of the project, the attractiveness of the Miami Beach market and the overall demand for luxury housing in Miami,” said Michael Stern, Founder and Managing Partner of JDS Development. “Monad Terrace serves as…
Unique, Eclectic, and Forward Thinking: New Real Estate Trends in Miami
04 20, 2018
Elite Car Inspired Condos Collins Avenue is known for being the place to show off your rides: Lambos, Ferraris and Bugattis, so it seems almost natural that prestigious auto brands are looking to Miami for their latest lifestyle plays. The first luxury car inspired building was 1100 Millecento. It was completed in 2015 in Brickell. Related Group was inspired by Ferrari, Maserati, and Rolls-Royce and used that inspiration to bring a sports car feel to the 42 story tower. There are a few units available for purchase in the tower, including one starting at 500,000. From Ferrari-red elevator lobbies and…
Telemundo Launches their $250M New Global Headquarters
04 20, 2018
Telemundo launched its brand new global headquarters Monday, April 9th, 2018. The brand new and very futuristic company headquarters is now fully open for business. Telemundo is a Comcast owned Spanish network division. They revealed the new three-story, 500,000 square-foot headquarters during an opening ceremony in Miami - only 2 years after the announcement of its construction plans in February 2016. Telemundo invested over $250 million to build the new custom facility. The building sits on 21 acres and has 15 highly adaptive studios. The location also has two digital studies and virtual and augmented reality studios.The largest building on…
Live life on the Edge in the former Miami Beach Mansion owned by Al Capone
04 20, 2018
There’s a serious bang on the market, Miami Beach Mansion which once belonged to the original Scarface, the one and only Al Capone - $15 million big ones and this little piece of gangster history can be all yours. The mansion is composed of 30,000 square feet and located at 93 Palm Avenue. It’s made up of three separate buildings. Old school luxury is the name of the game when it comes to this property. 4 bedrooms, 3 and a half baths, a 2 story pool cabana, a whopping 6,000 square foot villa, and a guesthouse - which Capone…
Developers Reveal a Proposal for Three Projects in Wynwood
04 13, 2018
Sterling Bay, a big-time developer in Chicago, has submitted plans for three projects in Wynwood including a large mix-used office. The proposed project will be the first investment in Miami from the company. The development of the 10-story building will make up of 209,050 square feet of office space while the ground floor of about 28,436 feet is set aside as commercial/retail space. The building will boast 459-space parking garage. Gensler designed the building plan to include balconies for offices as well as 4,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space. The building will also feature a fitness center,…
Flying Cars? Paramount Miami Worldcenter Will Be Ready
04 13, 2018
The advent of flying cars is no longer a dream, but a closer reality. Dan Kodsi, a developer with the foresight to observe unfolding trends has revealed that Paramount Miami Worldcenter is adequately prepared to receive the first flying cars of Magic City. Hence, Kodsi has gone ahead of time to develop Miami's first residential skyport. The modification of the 5,000-square foot rooftop will ensure vertical take-off and landing of electric cars. What was once only a fictional concept, it's been considered by the industry as the solution for congested traffic and an answer to quicker daily commutes. “The future of transportation…
Tennis Star Rafael Nadal Proposes Tennis Academy In South Florida
04 13, 2018
Rafael Nadal, the world’s top-ranked tennis player and the winner of 16 Grand Slam titles, have decided to establish a tennis training academy in Boca Raton. As the first academy outside of his hometown in Mallorca, Spain, this would host student training and tournaments, with the possibilities of attracting sports tourists who would love to train with the tennis superstar. This proposal is still in its early stages, but the project would total 82,882 square feet in the first phase and 61,085 square feet in the second phase. The site proposal plan was submitted by Architect David Iglesias Serret in…
How These 3 Bal Harbour Condos Will Increase Your Quality Of Life
04 10, 2018
Bal Harbour Condos in Florida This neighborhood is one of the most popular residential destinations of the world. Located in Miami-Dade County, it’s a shining enclave situated at the northern end of Miami Beach which is also a high-end tourist destination. The blending of the tropical beauty with luxury and contemporary style makes Bal Harbour an exquisite location. The beautiful ocean view coupled with the white sand beaches makes it one of the most sought after destinations. For those who eye to own a prime property in Bal Harbour and enhance his/her quality of life, this is the place for…
Miami’s municipal government has plans to speed up the process for certain city permits, especially for those related to property improvement; such as building a shed in the backyard or installing a brand new door. Door installation has joined the ranking among work types that Miami warrants worthy of an expedited permit. Beginning on April 9th, Miami city employees will accept applications for specific types of permits. They will be accepted from one municipal department to another for their review as opposed to requiring property owners and hired contractors to do so. This new policy is intended to quicken the…
North Beach, the South Beach's quieter cousin, gets a referendum to increase the floor ratio approved
04 07, 2018
Matis Cohen is just one of many frustrated developers. Cohen has been investing millions of dollars buying low-rise apartments and commercial properties in North Beach since 2010. “To have a blighted area in Miami Beach is unfathomable,” Cohen stated. When asked why he chose to invest in North Beach to begin with, Cohen explained: “It’s a great opportunity for effecting change.” When beginning his investing venture, Cohen assumed change would come quickly, not 18 years later. Miami Beach voters approved a referendum to increase the floor ratio of a 10-block region in North Beach. The change is in the final…
Luxury Condo Sales Rising Along With Inventory In Miami-Dade
04 06, 2018
A report of EWM Realty International shows luxury condo sales, defined as units priced over one million dollars, increased their sale rate by 47% year over year in the December to February time frame. Despite the increase in sales rate, the luxury condo market inventory did rise in this same period. This report excluded the new pipeline of luxury development in the area. Additionally, EWM’s president, Ron Shuffield, expects the gap between asking price and selling price to increase moving forward. The current report shows the average unit selling at 84% of the asking price, but Shuffield thinks the market…
3 Sophisticated Condos For Sale In Sunny Isles Beach, FL
04 06, 2018
A special destination in Florida, Sunny Isles Beach is located on a barrier island flanked by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and Intracoastal Waterway on the other. Situated between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, this beach is a great place for relaxation and recreation. Be it the local residents or tourists, Sunny Isles Beach’s attraction is just never-ending. What if one bags a decent deal of setting up his abode in this pristine location? Here, we bring you the details about three sophisticated condos that are up for sale in the exquisite Sunny Isles Beach. They are located in the…
Top 3 Condos For Sale At The St. Regis Bal Harbour
04 05, 2018
The St. Regis Bal Harbour is one of the most exclusive addresses in Miami. This opulent property caters to crème de la crème and discreet clientele. Here are our top condo picks which will let you enjoy Miami at its bests. St Regis Bal Harbour #704S: This exquisite condo is designed in a lavish yet compact manner. The apartment is spared over an area of 1,911 SF and features 2 bedrooms. These two bedrooms are accompanied by two full bathrooms and one half bathroom. The property was built in 2011, when the economy was not as sparkling as it in…
The owner of Bal Harbour Shops, Whitman Family Development is adding 340,000 square feet to the already existing 450,000 square feet of space. The new area will be home to the first Barneys New York in Florida. The construction planned to start in late 2018, marks the first in almost three and a half decades of the shop's existence. The addition of Barney’s in the luxury shopping center is proof that it still holds its own in the tough luxury retail market. The update and new retail is a bold move to stay in the running against new and rising…
Mixed-use Project In The Works for West Dixie Highway of North Miami Beach
03 30, 2018
This past Thursday, North Miami Beach planners got their first peek at the master plan for New North Town Center. The Center is set to be built on almost 18 acres on West Dixie Highway, situated to span between 155th Street and 163rd Street. The property, which currently is mostly vacant, has been a ghost ‘town’ for the past four or five years, according to North Miami Beach’s planning and zoning director, Justin Proffitt. There are big plans for the area though, with Bay Harbor-based architect Gabriel Boano and Aventura based Hector Mendez working to transform the abandoned property into…
The EB-5 extension is keeping the visa program around, and the circumstances of the extension have caused mixed reactions. The program allows foreign investors to obtain a green card by paying a hefty price of investing at least $500,000 into job-creating projects. The program will stay valid until September 30th giving an extension to those interested. The extension was due to the program's inclusion in the spending bill just passed by Congress. The program carries a reputation of being the “crack cocaine of real estate financing”. The EB-5 program was initially almost extended for five years until the proposed legislation…
Construction moving ahead at several buildings in Miami
03 30, 2018
If you are wondering what the progress is like for the new developments in Miami and surrounding areas, we have a new look at where some of the buildings stand, from Jade Signature, which had its grand opening recently to the awaited One Thousand Museum, expected to be completed in late 2018. One Thousand Museum The one-and-only residential skyscraper signed by Zaha Hadid in the Western Hemisphere has topped out, confirmed the developers Louis Birdman, Gregg Covin, Kevin Venger, and Regalia Group along with New York-based Plaza Construction. The highly anticipated project with an unconventional innovates by proposing a concrete…
3 Tips In Purchasing An Investment Property In Sunny Isles
03 28, 2018
Real estate investment is an important decision and requires proper research and professional expertise. The sector has emerged as one of the most important investment avenues due to its high potential. Before you make any decision about perspective investment property, it is vital to keep a few things in mind as follow: Determine Investment Objective The first step in your investment property in Sunny Isles' purchase process should be to determine your ultimate objective. Are you looking to generate regular rental income from your property or do you want to buy the property, remodel it and then flip it…
Bal Harbour is one of the most popular residential destinations in the world Located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, this neighborhood poses white-sand beaches, swaying palms, fashion, and luxurious living. Home to less than 3,000 people, Bal Harbour is situated on the northern tip of the Miami Beach and is a barrier island in the northern-most tip of a chain which goes far south up to Key West. The Collins Avenue is the main road running from south to north through Bal Harbour while a channel between the northern end of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean passes through Bal Harbour’s…
The Mansions at Acqualina - The Most Exclusive Condo For Sale
03 28, 2018
The Mansions at Acqualina in Florida’s Sunny Isles Beach is the final destination for those who prefer luxury in combination with natural beauty and if that destination in the Mansions turns out to its most exclusive condo, then it’s the ultimate gain. Condo For Sale at The Mansions at Acqualina Yes, the incredible Tower Suite in the over-the-top condo towers of Mansions at Acqualina is up for sale and there is little match for it in the beautiful Sunny Isles Beach and even in the entire Miami area. About Mansions at Acqualina The Mansions in Acqualina, the newest…
Sunny Isles’ Best Kept Secret: The Mansions at Acqualina
03 27, 2018
Acqualina Mansions is one of the most coveted addresses in Miami. The condominium is a beautiful confluence of decadent Miami luxury and Mediterranean style. The building comes with state of the art amenities and stylish facilities. This exclusive residential estate is designed to take your lifestyle to a whole new level of opulence. The Building The Mansions at Acqualina offers upscale beachfront living experience. The residents are ushered in through a stunning marbled lobby which features 26-foot arched and coffered ceiling. With only 79 units, The Mansions is as exclusive as it is exquisite. The apartments feature 10’6” ceilings to…
Miami Beach Macy’s Location Under Contract With Potential New Owners
03 23, 2018
The site of the Miami Beach Macy’s is currently under contract for sale with commercial brokerage Marcus & Millichap overseeing the process. Official sale documents are still in the works, so as of yet the identity of the buyer is unknown as is the purchase price. The land, located at 1675 Meridian Ave., currently holds the two-story square building with 50,000 square feet of usable space for the buyer. The buyer will have the option of expanding the area of operations to as much as 137,000 square feet given the size of the plot. Scott Sandelin, of the brokerage firm,…
Panorama Tower offers state of the art amenities for their pet-loving residents - Dogtown
03 23, 2018
Panorama Tower, Miami’s iconic tower that earned its name by its soaring heights, just announced a new retailer that will be a perfect amenity for dog lovers. Panorama Tower is the tallest building in Florida, and it’s recently decided to venture into retail. Dogtown will be the building's first retail tenant. Dogtown isn’t your run of the mill pet store; it’s a full retail location that will feature a pet hotel, spa, and daycare facility. The Dogtown location is set to open on Panorama Tower’s second floor this coming June. The retail area will take up over 3,300 square feet…
Fisher Island’s Palazzo Della Luna Sets a New Bar for Luxury
03 23, 2018
Miami has always been known as a tourism hub in North America, but during the past several years, residential sales have sent an increasing trend. Full of culture and spirit, the area attracts more than your standard condos, instead favoring luxury condos that go above and beyond. Fisher Island is set to host the newest addition to luxury living. Palazzo Della Luna is the most recent development to unveil in the luxury condo department. Luxury is almost an understatement for the boutique condominium development. With 10 floors of pure opulence, the residential building features 50 units. These units range from…
Beyond Realty Group International: The Triple Threat
03 19, 2018
Real estate investing involves a heavy dose of capital and is not easy to walk away from after a property is already bought. Engaging a professional in this process can help you in this complex transaction. This is where Beyond Realty Group International enters the scene. This multidisciplinary real estate firm specializes in various areas of property management and is staffed with highly experienced professionals. Property Acquisition If you have a vision about your prospective real estate property, Beyond Realty Group International can assist you in turning that vision into Realty. The firm has an extensive roster of properties,…
Vacant waterfront property is nearly extinct. This is causing developers to target older properties, buy out the current owners at premium prices, and then tear it down to replace it with a new luxury tower. This process is also known as condo termination. That was the strategy adopted by the Russian developer and businessman Vladislav Doronin, chairman, and CEO of the real estate firm OKO Group, with their newest plans involving a 47-story luxury tower, Una, in partnership with investor Cain International. Una will house 135 residents. Each unit has its private elevator entrance, and they range in square…
Norwegian is putting its mark on Miami’s Skyline with New Terminal Plans
03 16, 2018
The skyline at PortMiami is going to look very different come 2019. Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line has taken action to move forward with plans to construct a new, luxury terminal. The plan is still waiting for final approval from the Board of Commissioners. Once approved the project is set to be finished by November 2018. The plans were first announced in May of 2017. The plans show a new terminal being built east of the current Norwegian location at Terminals B and C. The new terminal will be known as Terminal B, and the current Terminals B and C will…
According to the Miami Association of Realtors, 2018 started off great for Miami real estate. January showed an increase in the sales of condominiums, single-family homes, and even luxury properties valued at and over $1 million. Comparing January of 2018 to January of 2017 shows us an increase of 5.1 percent in sales of residential properties in Miami-Dade. Last year’s 1,731 to this years' 1,820 is a $791.3 million increase in sales. That number doesn’t even include the multi-million dollar properties sold during January. Another great indication Miami market is going strong is a majority of properties sold at or…
Drivers Club Miami: a short drive away from reality
03 16, 2018
A “country club for cars” is coming to Miami, the Real Deal reports. Developer Carlos de Narváez got the approval from Miami-Dade County commissioners for his $100-million project embracing 160-acre at 20000 NW 47th Avenue in Miami Gardens. The luxury car entertainment destination will count with a two-mile track, and amenities as maintenance facilities, private garages, a clubhouse and also facilities for local nonprofits, including a government center for northwestern Miami-Dade. The development, in a county-owned land, will be phased. Narváez will first lease 140 acres for a 30 years’ term; there is an option to expand. The county contract…
The Ultimate Sunny Isles Beach, FL Lifestyle Guide
03 16, 2018
Sunny Isles Beach is one of the top touristic destinations in Florida. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway, the town has earned its stripes as a resort town, catering mainly to well-heeled visitors. There are not too many Drillbit Taylor’s around here! It effortlessly combines upscale luxury with unspoiled natural beauty, making Sunny Isles an ideal vacation spot. Here is our lifestyle guide to let you experience the best this town has to offer. Things to do in Sunny Isles Beach [caption id="attachment_49953" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Sunny Isles Beach Oceanfront Condos[/caption] Sunny Isles Beach is dotted with interesting…
3 Things to Keep in Mind While Purchasing an Investment Property in Miami Beach
03 15, 2018
Real estate investing is not for the faint of heart. It has gained popularity over the past couple of decades for its superior returns – in some locations. However, it also requires specialized knowledge and pivotal information that can help someone make a suitable decision. Real estate investment involves the selection, purchase, and management of the properties. Here are a few pointers you need to keep in mind when you embark upon this journey. Look at Pre-construction Properties in Miami Beach When you kick start the process of investment property purchase, you should start with pre-construction stage properties. There are…
Jeff Bezos, Miami High School alum, Ousts Gates as the Richest of the Rich
03 09, 2018
The world has more billionaires today than ever before, and at the top of that list is Amazon’s, and Miami Palmetto High alum, Jeff Bezos. Bezos, at the age of 54, easily sped past Bill Gates on Forbes list of billionaires in 2018. Bezos’ net worth is set in around $112 billion, the first-ever report of a 12 figure net worth reported on the Forbes billionaire list. This figure is even more remarkable as it represents an almost inconceivable $39 billion increase over Bezos’ 2017 list figure. Bezos has stakes in a lot of ventures these days. He owns the…
As we enter a new gilded age, the ranks of the ultra-wealthy have been growing exponentially across the world. London’s luxury real estate brokerage, Knight Frank, estimates that the number of these incredibly wealthy individuals (defined as those with net assets over $30 million) has grown by 35.6 percent between 2006 and 2012. Trends from 2012 to 2018 haven’t been fully analyzed, but world economic growth suggests the arrow is still pointing up. This ultra-wealthy class has been, unsurprisingly, snatching up real estate to grow and diversify their holdings. These purchases are sound long-term investments, but also tend to be…
Personal Rapid Transit: the Future of Public Transportation
03 09, 2018
The future is closer than you think. After stalled plans for 15 years, the rapid-transit tunnel that links downtown to Miami Beach is finally moving forward - in more than one way. Any resemblance to the old plans has been disregarded to favor a future-forward technological solution instead. According to Miami-Dade commissioners, the new plans will eliminate the need to construct heavy and expensive rails. The newest plans revolve around PRT vehicles, or Personal Rapid Transit, which will seat four to six passengers and will offer a solution to congested Miami Beach traffic and be an additional draw for tourists.…
As time passed the Miami River’s value was almost forgotten. The shoreline of the river consisted mostly of small, rundown shipyards, bait shops, and low-value marinas with no upkeep. Water was filled with oil build up. Falling apart boats and piers filled the water with debris. Once an integral part of the rum-running operations during the Prohibition, the river was a hot spot for traffickers and Coast Guard shoot-outs. The excitement on the Miami River peaked in 1985 as a group of corrupt police officers came across a vessel carrying $9 million worth of cocaine and decided to keep the…
What was once a quiet retirement community has been dramatically transforming into a hot-spot of culture and development. New high-end condos, shops, and restaurants have sprung up in Miami’s Surfside neighborhood both enhancing the neighborhood’s appeal while still hanging onto the charm that brought people into the area in the first place. What was once a relatively unknown spot hiding between South Beach and Bal Harbour is quickly becoming one of the fastest up and coming spots in Miami. Surfside rests along Collins Avenue from 87th St. to 96th St. nestled between the bay and the ocean and covers about…
Plans Move Forward for Uptown Biscayne in North Miami Beach
03 03, 2018
Dean’s Gold, formerly known as Solid Gold, is a decades-old strip club that some locals treat like a historic landmark. Located at NE 163rd Street and Biscayne Boulevard, the club that has been operating since the days of Miami Vice and it will be shutting its doors in the near future. CK Privé Group, a joint development venture between Privé Land Banking LLC and CK Holding Group, will be taking over the location when Gold shuts down to replace the club with an ambitious undertaking - Uptown Biscayne which will include 245 luxury rental units, 170,000 square feet of retail…
Aston Martin Residences in Downtown Miami: An Exclusive Sneak Peak
02 28, 2018
An Exclusive Sneak Peek at the New Luxurious Development in Downtown Miami, Aston Martin Residences The Aston Martin Residences is located in Downtown Miami - 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131 Aston Martin evokes the image of unparalleled luxury and sophistication. The iconic automotive brand is now lending its name and expertise to real estate market as well. Aston Martin Residences in Downtown Miami has sprung out of the collaboration between the auto company and globally property developer G&G Business Developments. The combination is stunning. Aston Martin Residences - The Building Aston Martin Residences are designed in the same…
If you haven’t experienced Miami’s growing Design District, you’re missing out
02 24, 2018
Almost 25 years after Craig Robins, president and CEO of Dacra Development, began developing the 25-acre area, construction is nearly complete. Dacra now co-owns 70% of the District, along with General Growth Properties and the French company LVMH. Robins manages the everyday operations of the District. The Miami Design District encompasses 18 square blocks from NE 38th St. to 42nd St. between Biscayne Blvd. and N. Miami Ave. The District got its name in part because of the dozens of home design showrooms in the area, but Robins’ commitment to design extends much further. The public art is larger than…
Election Fears Increase Mexican Investment in Miami Real Estate
02 24, 2018
Mexican real estate investors are flocking to Miami properties amid the political uncertainty of the country’s upcoming presidential race. Diego Arnuad, broker-owner of Aventura-based DA Luxury Realty, explains that one of his clients, worried that the election will “generate volatility,” has committed to spending $20 million to acquire three Walgreens-leased properties in Miami. Several others have bought multimillion-dollar homes at Prive at Island Estates in Aventura and the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Sunny Isles Beach. Many are fleeing the unstable Mexican economy for the more secure markets in the US, and South Florida specifically. According to Riviera Point Development Group CEO Rodrigo Azpurua,…
Driverless Technology Expected to Transform the Real Estate Market
02 24, 2018
Experts estimate that driverless cars and other autonomous vehicles will be commonplace within a decade or so. This will not only permanently alter the transportation industry, but it will also revolutionize real estate. A report published by independent think tank RethinkX concludes that using pay-per-ride driverless transportation services will quickly become much cheaper than car ownership. With more companies and fewer citizens owning vehicles, the need for parking will decrease dramatically, freeing up millions of acres of real estate for development across the US. Additionally, as travel becomes less cumbersome, commuters may decide to live further from work, causing sprawl and…
Miami Pre-Construction: The Top 5 New Developments in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
02 22, 2018
Miami is a cosmopolitan resort community with stunning natural beauty and world class facilities. The place offers befitting accommodation options as well. However, if you are looking to set up a home, you may look at new developments in Miami, instead of buying an existing apartment. This move not only ensures that you get the most modern amenities but also may save some serious money if you choose to make a purchase. Here are the top 5 new developments in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. To view all Sunny Isles Condos visit our neighborhoods page. Porsche Design Tower - 18555 Collins…
Miami is known for its picturesque setting and luxurious vibes. The city also offers equally luxurious condos to let you enjoy your surroundings in the best possible manner. Here is the list of top condos in Miami, which will take your lifestyle to a whole new level: St. Regis – Bal Harbour - Luxury Condos in Bal Harbour, FL The, St. Regis Bal Harbour Residences, comes with stunning housing units. The houses are available with one to four bedrooms, so that you can pick the one to best meet your needs. The complex has 282 units in total, giving a…
Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show: Highlights you Can't-Miss
02 17, 2018
The 2018 Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show is happening now through February 19th in sites at Virginia Key in Miami and Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. Approximately 100,000 visitors are expected to attend the five-day event to check out thousands of featured boats, yachts, and marine accessories. In exchange, the city should expect hundreds of millions of dollars in economic impact. Attendees will also sharpen their sailing skills in the dozens of seminars taught by certified professionals, and enjoy the vast variety of catering options, including several local restaurants. All of these exhibits and activities take…
New plans for Missoni Baia adds more than 100 units to the building
02 17, 2018
The company 700 Edgewater Development LLC tied to developer Vlad Doronin, owner of the Miami-based development company OKO Group, filed new plans for the Missoni Baia, the project at 777 NE 26th Terrace in East Edgewater. The formal request includes some design modifications as well as changes in the units, modifying the initial plan to build a 146-unit tower with about 771,000 square feet to 249 units with 838,000 square feet. The parking spaces also changed from 323 to 399 parking spaces. “Shifting market conditions and an increase in demand for smaller units,” was the reason for the request. Missoni’s…
Jungle Island is set to reopen this spring with a pivot from the original plan, according to sources from the Miami Herald. ESJ Capital Partners purchased Jungle Island last April, hoping to upgrade the Watson Island theme park with a lazy river, zip lines overlooking Miami Beach and downtown, new animal exhibits, children’s rides, and a private beach club. However, they experienced construction setbacks when Hurricane Irma ravaged Florida in September. The park has been closed since then and is scheduled to reopen in late spring with a few new attractions that will unveil between the park’s late spring reopening…
The Most Exclusive Condo For Sale At The St. Regis Bal Harbour
02 14, 2018
Exclusive Condo For Sale - Unit#: 703/5S @ The St. Regis Bal Harbour - 9701 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154 When it comes to enjoy the best Real Estate in Miami, it is important to select your residence with utmost care. The city offers a wide range of accommodation option, but St. Regis Bal Harbour sets new benchmarks for luxury housing. This fully furnished condo boasts of luxury condos and here is the best of the lot. The Condo - Unit # 703/5S This luxurious Bal Harbour condois spread over an area of 4,910 square feet and has four…
Bal Harbour’s Best Kept Secret: The St Regis Bal Harbour Condos
02 13, 2018
The St Regis Bal Harbour Condos Miami is well known for its climate, natural beauty, and luxurious vibes and their football team does not cheat to win like some team in the northeast but this is another topic! In order to enjoy the best this city has to offer, you should ensure that you are right there where the action is. Miami boasts of trend setting real estate market, to ensure that you get what you are looking for. St. Regis Bal Harbour has emerged as one of the most sought after addresses in the city. The Condominiums at The…
Foreign Investors Drawn to Luxury Real Estate in Miami
02 10, 2018
Luxury real estate within the United States has attracted the attention of foreign investors. Spending an amazing $7.5 billion dollars on real estate in the US - on homes averaging more than $1 million dollars in sales price - investors have focused most of their buying power in the cities of Miami, Los Angeles, and Manhattan. Nearly 40 percent of all sales were done in those three cities, with Miami leading the pack with one-quarter of the total. Los Angeles came in second at 9 percent, and Manhattan was third with a much lower 3 percent. Perhaps because Miami had…
The national price of homes continued to climb in the month of November, rising over the past year an average of 7 percent across the nation. Home prices are expected to continue to climb another 4.2 percent through November 2019. While there has been a steady increase in home prices since 2012, the largest rate increase in the 20-city index registered a 6.4 percent growth rate year-over-year. This is the single highest increase since June of 2014. The monthly data was released Tuesday by the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index. However, November upsurge was spread throughout the nation unevenly. The biggest…
Ownership of the Site of the Historic Seagull Hotel Consolidated Under JHG Holdings
02 10, 2018
Miami Beach has seen a major change of ownership of one of its best-known properties. The historic Seagull Hotel, set on a lot measured at 53,430 square feet, ended up with a new landlord recently after a court-ordered auction resulted in the consolidation of ownership under a single firm. The hotel has been a fixture on Miami Beach for quite some time located at 100 21st Street. The hotel has 172 rooms with eight stories and 116.335 square feet. The Seagull was built in 1948 and has since been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ownership of the…
By: Ismael Rodriguez Miami’s skyline paints a picture that is both aesthetically pleasing and dynamic, constantly growing in size and evolving before our eyes. For the past decade, Miami has become the second fastest growing skyline in the U.S., second only to New York City. In the past, height restrictions in Miami had limited towers to go higher than 800 feet, but that all changed in 2015. The 764-foot Southeast Financial Center was the tallest skyscraper then, surpassed by the 789-foot Four Seasons in 2003, but height limitations have loosely been altered to allow developers to go beyond the 800-foot…
David Beckham declares Overtown ‘is our site’ for Miami soccer
02 03, 2018
Miami is finally to get its shot at Major League Soccer. David Beckham recently declared Overtown the final choice to host the city’s major league team. The decision was long-awaited, and the expansion will allow a professional soccer squad. During a Sunday interview with newscaster Glenna Milberg, the soccer legend elaborated on the rocky road leading up to his announcement of finally selecting the end of his quest to find a perfect location for his stadium. Finally, with the MLS approval of Beckham’s Miami franchise, plans for a 25,000-seat stadium in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood are set to move forward.…
Enterprise Florida to Head Trade Mission to Brazil
02 03, 2018
State economic development agency, Enterprise Florida, is set to deploy a trade mission for the first time. It will be limited to only service providers. The travel dates are set for June 23-27 and the destination is São Paulo, Brazil. “The reason we’re doing this is that we are among the top four states in exporting services,” stated Manny Mencia. Mencia is the senior VP of Coral Gables-based international trade and development for Enterprise Florida. He went on, elaborating. “Florida has one of the largest concentrations of knowledge-based service providers.” Enterprise Florida is looking to add a wide range of…
Information derived from an ongoing study led by Florida state concludes the river has the ability to handle double the cargo being moved on the waterway. The study is part of the Miami River Freight Improvement Plan. “There’s a lot of reserve capacity on the river,” elaborated Jack Schnettler, vice president and senior transportation engineer with Atkins North America Inc. Atkins is a consulting firm that is collaborating with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on the river’s freight study. During the January Miami River Commission meeting, Schnettler presented a PowerPoint on a freight improvement plan. The Miami River is…
New Commercial Construction Increased In South Florida during 2017
01 27, 2018
Commercial and Residential construction were at opposite ends of the spectrum in South Florida during 2017. Commercial construction showed at the high end of the scale, with developers quickly starting and completing projects. South Florida saw over $5.7 billion in new commercial construction. According to the Dodge Data and Analytics’ year-end report, that number is a 27 percent increase from the previous year. South Florida’s commercial growth is continuing to thrive as general contractors in the area are shifting their focus to the commercial sector, including multifamily apartment buildings and industrial properties. There’s a heavy focus on seaport and airport…
A Hidden Lot Under Macy’s Miami Beach hits the market
01 27, 2018
While the sale of the lot is another sign of Macy’s overall decline, the newly opened up Miami Beach property brings great opportunity. The large lot is leased to Macy’s, and while Macy’s has another 32 years on the lease, the property is already set for sale and the owners expect to bring in more than $20 million in the trade. The massive 50,000-square-foot lot is zoned CD-3. According to the listing brokers, Alejandro D’Alba and Scott Sandelin, the zone means the property can be developed into 137,000 square feet and up to 75 feet tall. The lot is located…
Increase in Miami Hotel Industry following Hurricane Season
01 27, 2018
Following the devastation of Hurricane Irma in September, the increased demand has led Miami’s hotel industry to have one of the strongest fourth quarters of any market in the United States over the past year. The Revenue per available room shot up 16.3 percent from $152.42 months October through December. Revenue per available room is a widely used metric within the hotel industry. According to the hospitality tracker STR, that growth is almost four times the RevPAR national growth over the same period of time in 2016. Not stopping there, the Miami or Hialeah market also showed the second-highest increases…
Miami is a growing city and companies like MIAMI, also known as CBMiami, work hard to keep on top of the ever increasing demands. MIAMI is a company known for micro hotels, their most recent project, YotelPad, stays true to their brand. This YotelPad will be the first location along the United State’s East coast. Aria Development is the company responsible for the development of the YotelPad concept. The YotelPad will be part hotel and part residence. YotelPad is an extension of the original YOTEL and the YOTELAIR cabins. The luxury appointed apartments were purposefully designed as compact homes, known…
Will Miami be Amazon’s Newest Headquarters Location?
01 19, 2018
Miami city officials have been on the edge of their seats waiting for information on where Amazon will host its second headquarters. “We would like to move Miami forward in the process so we can continue to learn more about your community, your talent, and potential real estate options,” words written by Amazon executive, Holly Sullivan. She continued on, “Please email me back with available times for a call so we can discuss next steps.” Miami was one of 20 other locations within the United States and Canada to be considered as a hub for Amazon’s new headquarters. The additional…
Miami is a city that appeals to Chinese investors. It’s viewed as a global city and as a great investment. Caroline Li Griffith, a private real estate investor from Zhenjiang offers her insight on why Miami appeals to Chinese investors. “As a real estate investment, Miami has much lower price points than Shanghai and Beijing which is very attractive.” Griffith, having just purchased her third luxury condo in Miami, is a bit of a self-proclaimed expert. She divides her time between Miami and New York. The laid-back atmosphere, friendly people, and beautiful weather in Miami had her falling in love.…
Fourth in Value, First in Heart: Miami Housing Market on the Rise
01 13, 2018
Location, location, location. It is a truth universally acknowledged that, in the real estate game, nothing is as important as where you are and when you buy in. Whether you’re looking for a retirement home, a starter home, or an investment property, the difference between a growing market and a stagnant one might as well be the difference between life and death. If your assets aren’t appreciating, you’re losing money every step of the way. All of this is good news for residents, both current and future, of Miami, Florida. Lagging behind only the sprawling metropolises of Los Angeles, New…
