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Marc Anthony’s Coral Gables Home Sells For $22M
Recently, Latin music artist Marc Anthony sold his Coral Gables Home. The Grammy-Winning artist sold his Bacardi-developed estate for $22.4 million. The beautiful Coral Gables home features 12 bedrooms. With a total of 21,000 square feet, this mansion truly brings...
The New Brightline Miami To Orlando Train Is Almost Here
Good news for Florida residents and visitors. The new Brightline Miami to Orlando train is almost here. Brightline is a modern, eco-friendly, and high-speed train. The rail connecting Miami to Orlando has officially passed the halfway mark for construction. In total,...
4 Things You Didn’t Know About Privé Island In Aventura
Privé Island in Aventura is truly the definition of luxury: "the state of great comfort and extravagant living." Not only is it South Florida's last private island, but the entire experience embodies the idea of luxury living. Privé officially opened its doors to...
California Residents Continue To Move To Florida
During the past year, the Sunshine State has seen a huge influx of new residents from out of state. However, right now the migration from California to Florida is increasing. In fact, many believe that this year there will be even more people from the Golden State who...
New Fort Lauderdale Project Wins Approval
Recently, Kushner Companies got the approval to start working on a four-tower, mixed-use project in Fort Lauderdale. The project will include 1,300 apartments, office and retail, and maybe a hotel. In fact, construction is likely to start in the first quarter of 2022,...
A New Brickell Boutique Hotel Is On The Works
A new Brickell boutique hotel is on the works. In fact, a 1960s Brickell Avenue landmark is getting a makeover. The Colonnade Plaza, which was designed by World Trade Center architect Minoru Yamasaki will be transformed into a beautiful boutique hotel. The new...
Arte Becomes First Miami Development To Accept Cryptocurrency
Arte Surfside is one of Miami's most exclusive and luxurious boutique condominiums. Recently, it announced that they will accept cryptocurrency as a payment method for their remaining units. In fact, this was part of the developer's optimism for the city's future as...
Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s Property In Ocean Drive Is Listed For $45M
It is official. Gloria and Emilio Estefan's property in Ocean Drive just hit the market. The Estefans recently listed their mixed-used commercial building that they have owned since 1992 for $45 million. The three story property is located at 820 Ocean Drive. Gloria...
Palazzo Della Luna Unit Sells For $23M, Leading Weekly Sales
Last week, Miami-Dade's weekly luxury condo sales and dollar volume rose. In fact, a total of 246 condos sold last week. The total for all the sales was $207.2 million. This was up from the week before, when 237 condos sold for a total of $174.7 million. Units sold...
Luxury Real Estate In Miami Is Booming: Here’s What You Need To Know
As of right now, Miami has experienced 112 consecutive months of price appreciation. In fact, right now, luxury real estate in Miami is hotter than ever. That, in addition to blue-collar condos, single-family homes, and everything in between. The real estate market in...
Demand For Short Term Vacation Rentals Is Booming
With Summer right around the corner, the demand for short term vacation rentals is booming. Nationwide, the demand for these rentals spiked compared to last year and even the year before that. In fact, it is 5.4% greater than the same period in 2019, and 66.4% than...
Miami Beach Will Open Its First Underwater Sculpture Park
Get excited! An incredible new attraction will open up in Miami Beach this year. Architecture firm OMA is designing a 7 mile long underwater sculpture park. The project will include installations by many well-known artists. In addition, it will be much more than just...
This Sunny Isles Beach Hotel Made It Into Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best List
Sunny Isles Beach is one of Miami's most beautiful and vibrant neighborhoods. Not only does it have a breathtakingly beautiful beach, but its location makes it a convenient and fun spot for both residents and visitors. In fact, one of its hotels made it into a...
Lincoln Road Mall: Everything You Need To Know
For locals and tourists, Lincoln Road Mall has always been an exciting spot to visit in Miami. From day to night, there is always something exciting going on. Lincoln Road is a ten block mecca of shopping, entertainment, and dining. Therefore, whether you are looking...
First Amazon Fresh Location In South Florida: Boca Raton
There will be a new Amazon Fresh location in South Florida. This time, the high-tech super market is coming to West Boca Raton. In fact, Amazon Fresh had no locations in the Southeast previously. Right now, the E-commerce giant is working on a national rollout of the...
National Home Prices Rose By Over 16% In Q1
Right now, the median sale price for most existing single-family homes has increased. In fact, during the first quarter of 2021, it increased dramatically compared to the prices a year ago. The soar in national home prices is due to high demand and limited inventory....
5 Fascinating Facts About Porsche Design Tower
The Porsche Design Tower in Sunny Isles is one of the most talked about real estate projects in Miami. Not only has it made a huge impact on the Sunny Isles skyline, but it has also been an innovator in the world of luxury real estate. The Porsche tower combines...
4 Tips To Improve Curb Appeal
When it comes to selling your house, first impressions matter. In fact, your home's curb appeal can be the determining factor of whether a buyer becomes interested in your home or not. In this article, we will explore 4 easy ways to improve curb appeal and help you...
Tech Elite Spends $18m on Key Biscayne Penthouse
Recently, more and more tech elites and entrepreneurs are purchasing real estate in South Florida. In fact, it was speculated that Miami would become the next Silicon Valley and Wall Street, as so many companies are moving or expanding to the area. Recently, another...
All You Need To Know About Jade Signature In Sunny Isles
Sunny Isles Beach is full of luxurious real estate options. From buildings with elevators that take your car directly to your unit, to buildings with ice skating rinks as amenities, Sunny Isles real estate has it all. In fact, in the recent past Sunny Isles Real...
New Wynwood Residences And Hotel Project Wins Design OK
Another big multi-use project is coming to Wynwood. As of now, there is plans to build a 12-story Wynwood residences and hotel project. The multi-use masterpiece will bring residential units, hotel rooms, and a courtyard with commercial uses. In fact, the project will...
Housing Accessibility: What You Need To Know About Buying An Accessible Home
Raising awareness about housing accessibility is important as it is often hard for those with disabilities to find accessible homes. In fact, according to HUD, only a small percentage of homes are livable for those who live with mobility impairments. However, raising...
Fort Lauderdale Apartments To Be Rebranded
Bell Partners just bought the Fort Lauderdale Apartments known as Satori Apartments to be rebranded. The 279-unit apartment complex was sold to the investor for $99.5 million. In fact, the deal equated to about $356,631 per unit. Their plan is to rebrand the formerly...
Miami Heat Player Victor Oladipo Just Bought An $8M Home In Miami Beach
Victor Oladipo, a Miami Heat player who joined the team in March recently scored a beautiful home in Miami Beach. The basketball star paid $7.8 million for the non-waterfront property. This was a record deal for a non-waterfront house. In fact, the previous record was...
South Florida Real Estate Market Remains Hot In 2021
The South Florida real estate market continues to boom. Supply of inventory was at 5.1 months for luxury single-family homes when the Covid-19 pandemic began. Right now, the inventory is down to two months. In addition, many international buyers have shown interest in...
New Development In the Works Next To Orlando Airport
A massive industrial development is in the works next to the Orlando airport. How big? nearly 1 million square feet. The project includes two different buildings, one with 552,000 square feet, and the other with 418,000. Furthermore, Mike Stuart from Landmynd Services...
Ramada Hotel Turned Into Hialeah Rental Apartments
Right now, the luxury real estate market in South Florida is booming. There are many ultra-luxurious options in the market right now. However, for renters looking for an alternative, this new Hialeah rental complex might be a dream come true. Recently, the Ramada...
Watch Out For This New Market In Wynwood
Investors teamed up with a pastry chef and chocolatier to open an amazing new market in Wynwood. Ananda Market will be a 12,500 square feet dream with a restaurant, chocolate station, patisserie, and cocktail bar. In addition, the market and restaurant will be led by...
A Developer Is Crowdfunding $20 Million for Wynwood Rental Project
Investors may have a chance to bank on a real estate rental project in Wynwood. Rilea Group just launched a $20 million crowdfunding campaign. "Mohawk at Wynwood" will be 12 stories and have 225 units. The Wynwood rental project will sit on 1.5 aces, and have retail...
Major Food Group Is Opening Four New Restaurants In Miami
Miami is becoming a major dining destination in the United States. For the last couple of months, major restauranteurs have opened up locations in the Magic City. Right now, Major Food Group, a New York based group is planning to open four new restaurants in Miami....
A Guggenheim Partner Is Joining The Miami Relocation Craze
Every day, more and more big names are moving to Miami. From Wall Street giants, to Silicon Valley Elites, to CEOs, there are many, many people joining the Miami relocation craze. In fact, Scott Minerd, the Chief Investment Officer and founding managing partner at...
A Miami Multifamily Portfolio Was Acquired For $96M By NY Investor
Sentinel Real Estate Corporation just announced the acquisition of a Miami multifamily property. The NY investor paid $96.5 million for the 452-unit Miami multifamily portfolio. In fact, the portfolio has a total of 30 individual properties. 25 of them are located in...
Real Estate Investment Firm From NYC Buys Retail Space In Miami
Regal Acquisitions is a real estate investment firm from New York City. Recently, it acquired a 35,482 square feet retail component in Miami. The site is a component of 2000 Collins Avenue in South Beach. In addition, it is located across the street from Setai Hotel....
South Florida Residential Construction Starts Increased In March
In March, the South Florida residential construction starts increased. In Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach, residential starts rose by 40% YoY, reaching $461 million. On the other hand, commercial construction starts fell by 2% to $306 million. Residential...
Is Miami Becoming America’s Best Dining Destination?
Right now, Miami is booming. No matter how you look at it, the Magic City is truly thriving. In fact, many even believe that it is becoming America's best dining destination. Right now, many of NYC's biggest restauranteurs are expanding to Miami. Why? Well, not only...
Bulgari’s Plan To Redevelop The Seagull Hotel Miami Beach Is Advancing
Bulgari's plan to redevelop the Seagull Hotel Miami Beach is finally advancing. The redevelopment includes adding two floors to the seven story building. In addition, they also want to expand the ground floor. This week, the Miami Beach Planning Board voted to approve...
Hurricane Season In Florida: How To Be Prepared
Hurricane season in Florida is right around the corner. Usually, the "season" starts in June, but that does not mean that hurricanes and tropical storms are a guarantee. However, it is important to be aware and prepared for possible storms. The following are some...
Dedicated Art Storage Facility In Miami Was Sold To A New York Firm
Museo Vault is a dedicated art storage facility in Miami. Recently, a UOVO, a New York firm acquired the facility for $50 million. In fact, its new name is UOVO Miami. The facility is an 85,000 square foot storage facility located in Wynwood. In addition to this, the...
Your Dream Home In Miami Is Waiting! Here’s How To Buy It
The real estate market in Miami accelerated during the pandemic. In fact, many people in the area are moving to bigger houses that can adapt better to our new normal. If you are considering purchasing your dream home in Miami, here are a few things to consider: 1-...
Miami’s Financial Hub Remains Top Destination For Newcomers
Brickell, also known as Miami's financial hub, is very popular amongst newcomers. In fact, Thoma Bravo recently announced that they are opening an office in the area. The private equity firm expects to station 30 employees in the new office. It will be located at 830...
In A Seller’s Market, This Is What Buyers Have To Do
A Seller's market is one where there are more people buying houses than there are houses for sale. This means that sellers get advantages because there are more people trying to buy their properties. A seller's market often means higher prices and stiff competition...
Natiivo Miami Reaches Milestone With 300 Sales
Natiivo Miami is an impressive new development in Downtown. It has recently reached a huge milestone. The sales team has accounted for over 300 sales (over 70% of the project!) Furthermore, the development is designed, built, and licensed for home sharing. In...
Formula 1 Miami Is Happening With First Grand Prix In 2022
It is official. Miami will hold its first Grand Prix in 2022. This is after Formula 1 secured a 10 year deal. Liberty Media, the owners of F1 wanted a race in a US "destination city" in order to grow the sport. In fact, Miami is the second race in the US, joining the...
Messi’s Family Scored A Condo In Regalia in Sunny Isles
Lionel Messi is one of the top soccer players in the world. Right now, Regalia in Sunny Isles is one of the most sought after buildings in Miami. Therefore, it is no surprise that the soccer legend's family purchased a unit at this Sunny Isles condo. Messi's family...
March Was Big For South Florida Residential Real Estate
During March, the South Florida residential real estate market blossomed. Compared to the same month last year, sales rose significantly. In fact, sales for homes and condos have been rising for months in the tri-county region. Right now, more and more buyers from...
Turnberry Ocean Club Residences Has Officially Opened
The highly anticipated project in Sunny Isles, Turnberry Ocean Club Residences, has officially opened. After five years of construction, the new luxury condo is ready for residents. This luxury oceanfront condo is a 54-story, 154-unit tower. It is finally move in...
New North Miami Beach Project To Look Out For
A new North Miami Beach project is on the horizon. North Miami Beach finally approved a new 19-story, mixed-use multifamily tower. It will be located at 16900 Northeast 19th Avenue, and will be 224 feet tall. The tower will include 341 apartments, 12,635 square feet...
E11EVEN Condo Tower Reaches 90% Of Units Under Contract
Sales for the E11EVEN condo tower launched sales in February. As of now, the 375-unit Downtown hotel and condo tower is 90% under contract. Buyers were asked to put a 10% purchase price deposit, and before closing, they will be asked to put 30% more. So far, units...
Central Florida Suburbs To Consider
Central Florida suburbs often come at a premium cost, and for good reason. Doctor Phillips, Winter Park, and Heathrow are some of Orlando's top-rated suburbs in 2021. Niche.com rated these suburbs based on factors such as housing, jobs, and schools. In fact, these...
This New Brickell Restaurant Is A Dream Come True
Brickell is a very up and coming neighborhood in Miami. It is constantly growing, and becoming one of Miami's most popular spots. With this growth comes a lot of new and exciting things. Right now, Brickell is welcoming a lot of incredible restaurants. Paperfish Sushi...