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Video Blog Video: Comparing Miami’s Best Neighborhoods - Coconut Grove vs Brickell
When most people are thinking about moving to Miami, two super popular neighborhoods are Coconut Grove and Brickell. These two neighborhoods are pretty much neighbors, and only about a 5-10 minute drive separates them. But they are very different and offer completely different lifestyles and vibes. So, how can you know if Brickell - the Manhattan of the South – is right for you? Or will the laid-back and tropical Coconut Grove neighborhood be better? Check out our video comparing these two Miami neighborhoods to help you decide which one could be your next home. Coconut Grove vs Brickell While both areas provide plenty of variety in housing options, they also offer differing lifestyles and benefits. We’ve provided a comparison of these two popular Miami neighborhoods based on categories we think are important to living a good quality of life – things like lifestyle, parks and green space, shopping, entertainment and culture, walkability and transportation, and cost of living...

Preconstruction 42 Pine: Boutique luxury and Kosher-friendly in Miami Beach
It’s beautiful. It’s boutique. It’s Kosher-friendly. And, it’s in Miami Beach. Developer JP Roosevelt LLC, an entity managed by New York’s Boylmelgreen family, recently launched early sales and secured a $35.5 million loan to start the boutique condo project in the exclusive Pine Tree Drive area of Miami Beach. At only 8 stories, 42 Pine will offer 1 - 3 bedrooms residences, starting at 700 square feet and going to 2,700 square feet. Set for a 2023 completion, early friends and family pricing start at $700,000. Its eight exquisite penthouses start from $4 million. Designed to offer modern luxury for Jewish residents, 42 Pine will feature gourmet Kosher kitchens, offerings two sinks, two sets of appliances, and separate cabinets for meat and dairy dishes – a true one-of-a-kind condo project in Miami Beach. 42 Pine: A Luxurious Hill Town in Miami Beach 42 Pine will be an 8-story condo community with 50 move-in-ready residences. Designed by Miami’s award-winning Arquitectonica,...

Real Estate News MAJOR Residences: Brickell Supertall to Have Gold Pool, “Major” Dining Concepts
From ruling the restaurant scene to conquering Miami’s residential landscape, launching a supertall condo project is a “MAJOR” leap for Major Food Group - New York’s famous hospitality company behind some of America’s most celebrated restaurants. Major Food Group or MFG, the company behind well-known names in the culinary world such as Carbone, Dirty French, The Flamingo Grill, ZZ’s Club and more, has joined forces with JDS Development to bring the world its first-ever residential venture. Aiming high, the co-developers are already approved to build the 1,049-foot supertall at 888 Brickell Avenue – competing with the 100-story Waldorf Astoria (built to the same height) for the title of the “tallest-ever in Miami”. MFG’s MAJOR Residential Ambitions Major will rise 82 stories with 259 luxury condos. Designed by Studio Sofield in collaboration with ODP, the supertall will feature Gatsby-style energy and exuberance, with a distinctly New York city facade. Starting at the porte...

Real Estate News Miami’s New and Pre-Construction Condo Update: May 2022
Miami’s pre-construction condo market is giving the summer heat some competition, as developers continue to bring new product to buyers. Seizing opportunities in lower density neighborhoods, developers are fanning out, announcing plans for new developments in neighborhoods like Wynwood, Surfside, and Bay Harbor Islands. Those with existing approvals are stepping up efforts, as we see below at Sophie, Una, and others. This May, we also had two sales launches – Mid-beach’s 42 Pine and Brickell’s St. Regis Residences Tower 2. The highly anticipated Aria Reserve broke ground in Edgewater. The historic Raleigh Hotel announced that it will be redeveloped into a Rosewood-branded condo-hotel with a separate 44-unit tower. And the historic Deauville has a new owner tapping Frank Gehry to rework designs for a six-star hotel with luxury residences. Read on for more details on these and other updates in our Miami condo pre-construction market news roundup for May 2022: May 2022 - Miami...

Real Estate News Fort Lauderdale’s New and Pre-Construction Condo Update: May 2022
South Florida’s tri-county area of Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach are in high demand, and developers have gone into overdrive trying to meet the current buyer appetite. With more and more investors and families looking to relocate to a picturesque seaside, the demand for larger beachfront condos has spilled over into quieter, less dense neighborhoods along the Eastern coast. This month, developers Frisbie Group and Hines launched sales for South Flagler House in West Palm Beach. Casamar in Pompano Beach announced the opening of its new sales gallery. And, more new constructions stayed on the cards with developers picking up properties for redevelopment. Read below to find details on these and other projects in our monthly condo pre-construction market roundup for May 2022: May 2022 – Fort Lauderdale & Palm Beach Pre-Construction Condo Market at a Glance Sales Launched South Flagler House – West Palm Beach New Sales Gallery Casamar - Pompano...

Opinions and Advice Video: 3 Miami Preconstruction Condos for Short-Term Rental Investments
With booming luxury condo demand, Miami’s preconstruction market has some incredible offerings, with all kinds of condos in the making – boutique to branded to beachfront. One of the more popular types are condos that offer short-term rental flexibility. Such condos make for great second homes because they also offer a rental income. The possibility to rent out to the likes of Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO, and other such vacation rental platforms increases provides passive income, often more than traditional long-term renting. In this video, Sep Niakan talks about 3 Top Condo Pre-construction Projects with Short-term Rental rights available right now. If you are looking for an investment opportunity for a preconstruction condo with short-term rental flexibility in Miami, we have three top choices for you. Each condo has something unique to offer - one is a boutique condo in artsy Wynwood, one available this year in Downtown Miami and one that’s made for families in Aventura! NoMad...