Miami Commercial Real Estate News December 30, 2024: Doral Industrial Sells for $57M; $740M Refi & Construction Loan Landed for Bal Harbour Shops Expansion; Biggest 2024 Deals; More…

Prologis pads its South Florida industrial portfolio, pays Codina $57M for Doral warehouse

Prologis is ending the year with South Florida’s eighth largest industrial deal of the past 12 months, paying $57 million for a Doral warehouse. An affiliate of Coral Gables-based Codina Partners, led by Armando Codina and Ana-Marie Codina Barlick, sold the 157,214-square-foot facility to San Francisco-based Prologis, led by Hamid Moghadam, records show.

Prologis Adds Doral Warehouse To South Florida Industrial Portfolio

Prologis is closing out the year with one of South Florida’s largest industrial transactions, acquiring a Doral warehouse at 13155 Northwest 19th Lane for $57 million, making it the eighth largest industrial deal in the region over the past 12 months. The 157,214-square-foot property was sold by an affiliate of Coral Gables-based Codina Partners, led by Armando Codina…

Here are South Florida’s biggest industrial leases of 2024

South Florida’s industrial market started showing signs of softening this year. The three biggest leases signed this year were for 200,000 square feet or more, while last year five leases broke this size threshold. In 2022, two leases were for more than 500,000 square feet. In the years immediately after the pandemic’s onset, South Florida’s industrial market boomed…

Here are South Florida’s top office sales of 2024

This year’s office investment sales in South Florida were squarely in line with market trends. The biggest deal was in Miami’s booming Brickell Financial District, while properties in the suburbs traded at a discount amid an elevated interest rate environment. In the leasing frenzy of the past four years, Brickell was a top choice among out-of-state companies expanding or moving…

Here are South Florida’s biggest office leases of 2024

South Florida office leasing fell off its peak this year. The slowdown marks a turnaround from the leasing blitz of the past three years, as South Florida became a magnet for new-to-market companies. Firms opened offices in the tri-county region or moved their headquarters, attracted by the business friendly climate and rents that offered a bargain compared with New York…

Here are South Florida’s biggest retail leases of 2024

Low vacancy rates and strong asking rents fueled another healthy year for South Florida’s retail market. Still, the biggest leases of the year were a fraction of the size of last year’s top leases. Gyms, theaters, discount retailers and grocery stores were some of the tri-county region’s top tenants in 2024. Related Ross’ CityPlace in West Palm Beach scored two of South Florida’s biggest…

The 11 Biggest South Florida Commercial Real Estate Sales Of 2024

As 2024 wraps up its final chapter, we can look back on another big year for South Florida’s commercial real estate market. While most end-of-year lists keep things tidy with 10 things, we’re turning ours up to 11 because it wouldn’t be a proper Miami list if it weren’t a little over the top. These deals span hotel, office, industrial and multifamily trades, and they total $2.7B…

Developer Secures Construction Loan for ‘9900 West’ at 9900 West Bay Harbor Drive in Bay Harbor Islands

In June 2024, Florida YIMBY shared that 9900 West, a residential housing development in Miami-Dade County, had officially broken ground. Now, we have an update regarding this emerging venture. Developer The Horizon Group has secured a $27 million construction loan to help make the project possible. Upon completion, the seven-story venture will yield 23 homes.

Landau, Taubco land $74M construction loan for Bay Harbor office project, as South Florida financing keeps flowing

Landau Properties and Taubco scored a $74 million construction loan for an office project in Bay Harbor Islands. The deal comes as financing continues to flow for South Florida developments, including offices, despite general concerns about the asset class’s long-term viability. New York-based Landau and North Miami-based Taubco will start construction this month…

BH targets North Bay Village, under contract to purchase multifamily project for $80M-plus

BH Group is adding a North Bay Village multifamily project to its South Florida portfolio, The Real Deal has learned. The Aventura-based firm, led by Liat and Isaac Toledano, is under contract to purchase Wake Biscayne Bay, a 329-unit apartment project at 7501 and 7525 East Treasure Drive, for more than $80 million, a source familiar with the deal told TRD.

Wellness-Focused Residences Planned for 2855 Tigertail Avenue in Coconut Grove

Terra and THE WELL have announced plans for THE WELL Coconut Grove, their second wellness-focused residential project in Miami. The $650 million development, located at 2855 Tigertail Avenue, will follow the success of THE WELL Bay Harbor and continue the integration of wellness-centered design into high-end residential living. Located in Coconut Grove…

Amtrak derails decades of deals to serve Miami International Airport

Amtrak, now eight years late pulling its first train into a station built to its specifications at Miami International Airport, has finally set a firm arrival date: never. In a short letter, the National Railroad Passenger Corp. stunned transportation officials who had been negotiating final details of Amtrak’s station lease by saying that running its Miami trains as far as the airport would…

Gray look wins OK for Cymbal DLT Midtown development

A developer who plans to bring new workforce housing to Miami with a new tower between Midtown Miami and Wynwood is now advancing after a redesign of the project. Owner-developer North Miami Avenue LLC proposes a 35-story building at 3466 N Miami Ave. with 598 residences, 18,108 square feet of retail and 4,547 square feet of offices, plus a large parking…

Whitman family lands mammoth $740M refi, construction loan for Bal Harbour Shops expansion

Bal Harbour Shops’ owner landed a $740 million loan for the high-end retail center, marking continued lending in South Florida. New York-based investment behemoth Blackstone provided the loan, which refinances a $550 million debt secured in 2019 and also provides construction financing for the shopping center’s expansion, according to records and the landlord’s news…

Bridge to Aventura Mall put off another year

A footbridge across Biscayne Boulevard from Brightline’s rail station in Aventura to land owned by retail giant Aventura Mall that was to have opened by Thanksgiving 2024 “in time for the holiday rush at the mall” instead is due by Thanksgiving 2025. Details aren’t final, Jose Gonzalez, senior vice president of Brightline owner Florida East Coast Industries, told…

Tight Coconut Grove office market keeps rents rising

Office space in Coconut Grove remains in high demand as low vacancy rates reflect the limited amount of space available. Bert Checa, a principal at Lee and Associates South Florida, says the vacancy rate in Coconut Grove is 2.75% and the average rental rate for Class A and Class B office spaces combined is $70 per square foot. Impacting the conversation are new developments…

Villa Miami Secures $285 Million in Financing Following Groundbreaking in Edgewater

Terra and One Thousand Group have secured a $285 million construction loan for Villa Miami, a 650-foot-tall waterfront condominium set to rise in Miami’s East Edgewater neighborhood. Designed by ODP Architects, the tower will feature a distinctive copper-colored exoskeleton and mark the first residential project branded by Major Food Group (MFG). Construction…

Developer Files Pre-Application for Five-Story, Mixed-Use Project in West Miami

Part of a 1980s-era strip mall in Miami-Dade County could be replaced with housing and retail. Longpoint Realty Partners has filed a pre-application for a five-story mixed-use venture that would offer 176 apartments occupying the mid-rise’s top four floors. The one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes would measure 700 to 950 square feet each; communal amenities…

Developers Secure $74M Loan to Begin Construction on One Kane Concourse in Bay Harbor Islands

Miami-based real estate development firm Taubco and national developer Landau Properties are moving forward with One Kane Concourse, a boutique Class A office building in Bay Harbor Islands. Designed by architect Luis Revuelta, the seven-story development will feature 75,000 square feet of luxury office space, a ground-floor waterfront restaurant…

$2.3M Sale of Office Building in Miami’s Pinecrest Village Brokered

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale has brokered the $2.3 million sale of a two-story, 9,192-square-foot office building located at 9703 South Dixie Highway in the Miami village of Pincecrest. Jeremy Larkin, Joseph Gallaher and Valentina Tawil of NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale represented the seller, an entity doing business as 9703 Dixie LLC, in the transaction.

JV Secures $74M Loan for Bay Harbor Islands Building

A joint venture of Taubco and Landau Properties has received a $74 million construction loan to develop One Kane Concourse, a 125,000-square-foot office building on Miami’s Bay Harbor Islands. Rendering of the One Kane Concourse office building on Miami’s Bay Harbor Islands. Image courtesy of One Kane Concourse The seven-story waterfront project at 9551 E. Bay Harbor…

Developers Break Ground on 8-Story Mixed-Use Development at 8111 S. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach

Woodfield Development and Flagler Realty & Development Inc. have officially broken ground on a mixed-use development at 8111 South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach, Florida. Designed by Spina O’Rourke + Partners and with Verdex Construction as the general contractor, the project is located along the C-51 Canal in the city’s South End neighborhood and will…

YAKOL Capital Plans 320-Unit Biophilic ‘House’ at 237 NE 54th Street in Miami

YAKOL Capital is working with a Japanese architect on an “attainable” condo development in Miami-Dade County. One project is House, a 320-unit project that would offer residences at about $1,100 per square foot. Here, the smallest homes would start in the low $300,000s. Sources indicate that construction will start construction in 2026, offering a pathway…

Two-tower Little River development targets 355 residences

Miami-based B Developments is proposing a major mixed-use project bringing multi-family residential units and more than 35,000 square feet of ground-level retail space to a high-profile intersection in the Little River neighborhood of Miami. Applicant LGE 79 LLC plans to build the 12-story dual tower development, 7880 Biscayne Boulevard, on property…

As Miami-Dade Courthouse set to open, historic site gets buying offer

Relentless time has pushed completion of the new Miami-Dade County Courthouse a tad passed its scheduled opening, now set for Jan. 21, according to Kathy Labrada, chief efficiency & compliance officer for the county’s Internal Services Division. Miami Today was given that deadline in early December. In mid-October, Miami Today was given a completion date almost…

Loan advances transit-oriented Upland Park residences near Dolphin Park-and-Ride Transit Terminal

A $170 million construction loan is moving a $1 billion mixed-use community off the back burner with a 47-acre West Miami-Dade project – including residential, retail and commercial uses – transforming the Dolphin Park-and-Ride/ Transit Terminal into a major multimodal transit hub. Developer Terra is receiving the loan from SCALE Lending, part of the Slate…

Apartments about to rise as Southplace stores are built out

Southland mall in Cutler Bay is on track to be replaced by Southplace City Center as the project is soon to deliver residential units, dining options and updated shopping options. Apartment construction is expected to start early in 2025 and stores are already building out space. Electra America, a real estate private equity firm, and BH Group, a Miami-based private real estate…

Project OK’d for Overtown to include micro-dwellings

A real estate developer plans to bring more housing to Miami’s Overtown/Park West community, including micro-dwellings. Block 19 Owner LLC plans to construct ONE W12 residences at 1129 NW First Court, a 22-story mixed-use tower, home to 372 residences, about 4,892 square feet of commercial space, and a parking podium for more than 800 vehicles.

Edgewater residential project to wrap in existing church

A sleek new residential tower framed by an exoskeleton is planned for the Edgewater neighborhood of Miami, about two blocks from Biscayne Bay. Ofizzina Edgewater LLC, the applicant and co-owner of the property at 422 NE 29th St., plans to build Black Salmon-Edgewater, a 36-story mixed-use building containing 229 residential units, 4,416 square feet of retail…

Terra, One Thousand Group land $285M construction loan for Major Food Group-branded condo tower in Edgewater

Terra and One Thousand Group scored a $285 million construction loan for a Major Food Group-branded condo tower in Edgewater, amid a flurry of South Florida financings. Terra and One Thousand Group started development this month on the 56-story, bayfront Villa Miami with 70 condos at 710 Northeast 29th Street in Miami, according to the developers’ news release.

Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood provides $64M refi for Lissette Calderon’s Allapattah project

Lissette Calderon’s nearly completed multifamily project in Miami’s Allapattah scored a $63.5 million refinancing from billionaire Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Property Trust. Miami Beach-based Starwood provided the bridge loan to Calderon’s Miami-based Neology Development Group. The new mortgage pays off a previous $57.5 million construction loan from Churchill…

UHealth Doral Opens 160,000-Square-Foot Medical Center in Downtown Doral

UHealth and construction firm Robins & Morton marked the opening of UHealth Doral with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 21. The six-story, 160,000-square-foot medical center at 8375 NW 53rd Terrace is part of the larger Downtown Doral mixed-use community in Miami-Dade County. The facility includes 33 exam rooms, eight operating rooms, three endoscopy suites…

Robins & Morton Delivers 160,000 SF UHealth Doral Medical Center

Birmingham-based general contractor Robins & Morton has delivered a new 160,000-square-foot medical center in Doral, a western suburb of Miami, on behalf of University of Miami health system UHealth. The six-story UHealth Doral property opened in late November. Designed by Arcadis, the healthcare property features 33 exam rooms, eight operating rooms…

Kushner Cos. Acquires The Hamilton Apartments in Miami for $190M

Kushner Cos. has acquired The Hamilton, a 276-unit apartment community located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Miami. Apartment Investment and Management Co. (Aimco) sold the multifamily property for $190 million.  Located at 555 N.E. 34th St. along Biscayne Bay, the community is situated with proximity to downtown Miami and the city’s Brickell financial district.

‘One West Twelve Residences’ Slated for 1129 NW 1st Court in Miami

PMG, Lion Development Group, and LNDMRK Development have plans for a high-rise residential endeavor in Miami-Dade County. One West Twelve Residences (also known as ONE W12) will offer 372 residences that allow for short-term rental options through platforms like VRBO and AirBnb. Layout plans include studio and one-bedroom homes. According to the venture’s…

‘Upland Park’ to Break Ground Next Year in Miami-Dade County

South Florida-based Terra is one step closer to breaking ground on Upland Park, thanks to the acquisition of a $170 million construction loan from SCALE Lending. Upon completion, the $1 billion “multimodal” venture will offer residential, retail, and commercial space. Here’s what’s in store. Multi-Housing News shares that the first phase will offer 578 apartments.

Helm Equities plans mixed-use Miami Design District project using Live Local Act

After a decade of owning a development site on the eastern end of the Miami Design District, Helm Equities submitted plans for a $500 million mixed-use project that would use the state’s Live Local Act. Helm Equities, an affiliate of New York-based JEMB Realty, plans a two-building project with 162 branded condos, 116 rental apartments, 80,000 square feet of office space…

Starchitect’s Firm Could Design Downtown Miami’s Metrocenter

The name of the architecture firms involved in bidding for Downtown Miami’s Metrocenter project have been revealed, according to the SFBJ. Metrocenter could also have 5,000 residential units, one of the bidders said. Three bidding teams have emerged for the development, each comprised of multiple major developers. According to the report, the architects now…

Tony Robbins Buys Penthouse At Under-Construction Waldorf Astoria Supertall

Life and business strategist Tony Robbins has purchased at the under-construction Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami, according to developer PMG. In addition, Robbins’ multi-billion family office, Robbins Gupta Holdings, acquired office space at the property to expand the firm’s footprint in the city. Ajay Gupta, a co-founder of the firm, also purchased a penthouse…

Demolition Underway At One Bayfront Plaza Supertall Site

Demolition at the One Bayfront Plaza supertall site now appears to be underway, photos posted to social media by @AllThings305 and Anthony De Yurre show. Interior demolition of building began in May 2023. According to a memo posted by @AllThings305 in October, the demolition process will now occur in multiple phases. The first phase includes demolition of a garage…

TA Realty drops $160M for Opa-locka warehouse campus, marking South Florida’s third biggest industrial deal this year

TA Realty dropped $160 million for a warehouse complex in Opa-locka, marking the third biggest industrial deal in South Florida this year. Boston-based TA Realty bought the Ironwood Commerce Center 12700 Northwest 42nd Avenue from New York-based Link Logistics, according to records and real estate database Vizzda. It’s the latest sale by Blackstone subsidiary…

Presidente Supermarket on tap in Miami Gardens and Other South Florida Leasing News

Presidente Supermarkets will open an outpost in Miami Gardens in July of next year. The grocery store leased 26,800 square feet at 5580 Northwest 167th Street, according to the tenant’s news release. Alan and Josh Levy were part of the Levy Realty Advisors team that represented the landlord. Neyda Bravo and Luis Gonzalez of Bravo & Partners represented the tenant.

Lease roundup: Ferraro moving law office to Miami’s Edgewater, boutique investment bank Max Benjamin Partners opens in Brickell

The law firm leased 28,000 square feet at Oak Row Equities’ mixed-use tower at 2600 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, where it will move in 2026, according to the tenant’s news release. The space is bigger than Ferraro Law Firm’s current 22,000-square-foot office at 600 Brickell Avenue in Miami, where the firm’s lease ends in 2028. Ferraro Law firm also…

‘Soleste Reserve I’ to Soon Break Ground at 5079 SW 48th Street in Davie

Earlier this March, Florida YIMBY reported on Soleste Reserve I and II, a multi-family housing development in Davie, FL. Now, we have an update regarding this emerging project. Sources indicate that developer The Estate Cos. intends to soon break ground on the first phase, which upon its anticipated completion in two years, will offer 347 apartments in eight stories.

Estate lands $78M construction loan for 347-unit rental project in Davie, amid record South Florida multifamily pipeline

Estate Companies landed a $78 million construction loan for a 347-unit apartment building in Davie, amid a record multifamily pipeline in South Florida. South Miami-based Estate plans the eight-story Soleste Reserve 1 with some workforce-price units at 5079 Southwest 48th Street, according to the developer’s news release. Banesco USA provided the financing, which consists…

FCP drops $68M for new 250-unit Miramar rental complex, amid year-end rush on South Florida investment sales

FCP bought a newly completed 250-unit apartment complex in Miramar for $67.5 million, amid a year-end rush on South Florida investment sales. Chevy Chase, Maryland-based FCP, which is short for Federal Capital Partners, bought Alexan Miramar at 3155 Southwest 147th Terrace from the developer, Trammell Crow Residential, according to records and real estate…

BAM plans 257-unit multifamily development near downtown Fort Lauderdale

BAM Property Development won approval for a 257-unit multifamily development in Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village area. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously approved the site plan Tuesday and conditioned its approval on the firm making a $2.6 million payment to the city in lieu of an affordable housing development. New York-based BAM, led by Mayer Berkovits…

Green Mills plans affordable senior housing and food bank in Fort Lauderdale

Green Mills Group plans Lofts on Sixth, an eight-story mixed-use development near downtown Fort Lauderdale, with 90 affordable housing units for low-income seniors and a new home for a local food bank catering to the elderly. “We’re hoping to close financing and put shovels in the ground in the second quarter of next year,” Mitch Rosenstein, a founder and principal…

Spira Equity pays $20M for low-income rental complex in Lauderdale Lakes, amid continued appetite for South Florida affordable housing

Spira Equity Partners bought a low- and moderate-income apartment complex in Lauderdale Lakes for $20 million. The deal marks continued investment appetite for South Florida affordable housing, which buyers view as more resilient to elevated interest rates and the record supply of market-rate units amid slower demand. Vancouver, Canada-based Spira Equity…

Stiles Buys Wilton Manors Retail Center

Stiles and FCA Partners have acquired Shoppes of Wilton Manors, a 77,746-square-foot neighborhood retail center in Wilton Manors, Fla., part of Greater Fort Lauderdale, for $27.6 million. The seller was Grass River Property, a South Florida investor, which acquired the property in 2018 for $21 million. Shoppes of Wilton Manors was re-acquired by Stiles.

Stiles drops $28M for Wilton Manors shopping center, plans renovations

Stiles bought a shopping center in Wilton Manors for $27.6 million, but it won’t pursue the seller’s previous plan to redevelop a portion of the site with an apartment building. Fort Lauderdale-based Stiles bought the Shoppes of Wilton Manors at 2200-2292 Wilton Drive from an entity linked to Coconut Grove-based Grass River Property, according to records and real estate database…

Four Corners drops $49M for Plantation rental complex, amid flurry of South Florida multifamily deals

Four Corners Development Group bought a 210-unit apartment complex in Plantation for $48.6 million, amid a flurry of year-end multifamily deals. The New York-based firm purchased Nottingham Pine at 1 South Pine Island Road from investors Krishna Persaud and Arvind Reddy, according to records and real estate database Vizzda. The deal breaks down to $231,333…

Bowery buys 352-unit rental complex in Lauderhill for $44M, as year-end multifamily deals continue

Bowery Properties bought a 352-unit apartment complex in Lauderhill for $44.1 million, marking a continuation of the year-end rush of South Florida multifamily investment sales. An entity tied to Bowery owner Thomas Neary purchased Windward Vista Apartments at 4491 Northwest 19th Street from an affiliate of Chevy Chase, Maryland-based FCP, according to records…

South Florida by the numbers: Broward on the rise

“South Florida by the numbers” is a web feature that catalogs the most notable, quirky and surprising real estate statistics. Bookended by billionaire buyers in Palm Beach and Miami, development pros in Broward County are leaning into what works in that market: high-quality waterfront and downtown condos that are (relative to its northern and southern neighbors) reasonably…

‘Seacrest Sound Apartments’ Approved for 1390 North Seacrest Boulevard in Boynton Beach

On December 17th, Boynton Beach’s City Commission approved plans for an affordable housing development known as “Seacrest Sound Apartments”. The venture will offer 89 homes divided amongst two three-story buildings, comprising close to 75,000 square feet of new construction. Residences will span one-bedroom to three-bedroom units, available to those earning…

PulteGroup plans 41 workforce-priced homes in Boynton Beach, 75 luxury houses near Palm Beach Gardens

PulteGroup plans to build 41 workforce-priced homes in Boynton Beach and 75 luxury houses near Palm Beach Gardens. The Atlanta-based homebuilder will start construction early next year of the workforce-priced Heart of Boynton complex with 19 single-family homes and 22 townhomes between North Seacrest Boulevard and Northeast First Street, and between Northeast…

Developers Break Ground on Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach

Construction has officially commenced on Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach, a luxury waterfront condominium development at 1180 Hillsboro Mile in Hillsboro Beach by developers Related Group and Dezer Development. This marks the area’s first hospitality-branded condominium and features 92 residences offering oceanfront and coastal living. Completion is slated for 2026….

The Belgrove Resort & Spa Joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection in West Palm Beach

The Belgrove Resort & Spa has opened its doors along Lake Mangonia in West Palm Beach, marking its debut under Marriott International’s Autograph Collection. Developed by Access Real Estate and Witkoff, the six-story property introduces a modern retreat to the region, featuring 150 guest rooms and plans for 22 villas to be completed by late 2025.

Westlake Palms Shopping Plaza to Break Ground in Palm Beach County’s Growing Westlake Community

Westlake, Palm Beach County’s newest city, will see the addition of the Westlake Palms shopping plaza, with construction scheduled to begin on January 3, 2025. The 1.3-acre commercial development site, located at 4931 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, was sold by Minto Communities, the master developer of Westlake, to Westlake Palms, LLC, led by Don Hearing….

Billionaire Jeff Greene sells former Palm Beach Post Office to the Breakers for $28M

Billionaire Jeff Greene sold the former Palm Beach Post Office to the Breakers for $28 million. Records show the developer sold the building at 95 North County Road, adjacent to the Breakers golf course, to the Breakers Palm Beach. The Breakers resort spans 140 acres at 1 South County Road, and includes a 534-key hotel, two 18-hole golf courses and a private beach.

Video: PwC Real Estate Deals Leader Tim Bodner Discusses 2025 Real Estate Deals Outlook

In a recent episode of America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, the show host engaged in an insightful discussion with Tim Bodner, Partner and Global Real Estate Deals Leader at PwC, about the outlook for commercial real estate in 2025. The episode covered pivotal topics such as transaction volume, interest rates, emerging sectors, and the overall economic environment.

The Fed on whether financial conditions are tight or loose; calculating and graphing z-scores

Credit spreads are the difference between the performance of corporate-issued debt and the spot Treasury curve. Analysts look at these spreads to gain insight into the return investors get for owning riskier securities, as opposed to risk-free Treasury bonds. However, different segments of the corporate credit sector have different means and variance, which makes it difficult…

Retailer Bankruptcy Update: Party City to Close All Stores, The Container Store Files for Chapter 11

In a one-two punch of holiday retail bankruptcy announcements, Party City has issued a formal statement declaring that it will close all its U.S. stores within the coming months, while The Container Store has also formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. CNN first reported on Friday, Dec. 20, that Party City, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection…

Integrating Climate Resilience into Cashflow Projections: Insights from IIGCC Report

2024 is expected to be the first calendar year that has global average surface temperatures above the 1.5°C goal set by the Paris Agreement, making it the hottest in at least 125,000 years. This target is meaningful, because beyond this amount of warming, climate tipping points are expected to lead to significantly more damaging physical impacts from the warming climate.

Video: Ares Management CEO Michael Arougheti on Navigating Commercial Real Estate Opportunities in the New Year

In a recent Bloomberg TV interview with Sonali Basak, Michael Arougheti, CEO of Ares Management, shared insights into how rising interest rates could drive M&A activity in 2025. He explored the shifting competitive dynamics in private credit, Ares Management’s strategic approach to real estate investing, and the challenges and opportunities presented by their…

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Video: PwC Real Estate Deals Leader Tim Bodner Discusses 2025 Real Estate Deals Outlook

In a recent episode of America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, the show host engaged in an insightful discussion with Tim Bodner, Partner and Global Real Estate Deals Leader at PwC, about the outlook for commercial real estate in 2025. The episode covered pivotal topics such as transaction volume, interest rates, emerging sectors, and the overall economic environment. The conversation was national in scope, thus observations can apply less, if at all, to Miami area commercial properties.

Key Takeaways:

1. Transaction Volume and Market Dynamics

Bodner expressed optimism about the rebound in transaction volume, citing that the declines seen earlier in 2024 appear to have stabilized. The outlook for 2025 is positive, driven by several factors:

  • Improving Financing Conditions: Stabilizing and potentially declining interest rates are expected to enhance access to capital.
  • Regulatory and Political Tailwinds: A more favorable regulatory environment and clarity following U.S. elections are anticipated to foster increased deal activity.
  • Sectoral Resilience: Despite challenges in specific areas like office spaces, sectors such as logistics, retail, and emerging asset classes (e.g., data centers) show strong fundamentals.

2. Interest Rates

Interest rates remain a central concern for real estate stakeholders. While the Federal Reserve has adopted a “higher for longer” stance, incremental rate cuts of 50–75 basis points are expected throughout 2025. Bodner noted that while current rates challenge some participants, the industry has historically adapted to such levels. The real issue has been the pace of rate hikes rather than the absolute rates.

3. Distress in the Market

The distress in commercial real estate remains largely sector-specific, with the office market being the most affected. However, broad-based distress akin to the 2008 financial crisis is not anticipated. Supportive measures, such as regulatory relief for banks and flexibility in capital frameworks, could mitigate potential pressures.

4. Growth in Emerging Sectors

Bodner highlighted the expanding scope of investable real estate asset classes:

  • Data Centers: Rising demand for digital infrastructure is fueling growth.
  • Wellness and Sports-Adjacent Real Estate: These niche sectors are attracting significant investor interest.
  • Retail Transformation: Despite challenges, retail properties that focus on experiential offerings are thriving.

Strategic Opportunities for 2025

1. Leveraging Capital Market Trends

Private credit and insurance company capital are becoming significant sources of funding. This trend, combined with a shift from defined benefit plans to defined contribution plans globally, presents opportunities for real estate investments.

2. Investing in Alternatives

The broadening definition of investable real estate, including sectors like logistics, life sciences, and green energy initiatives, is opening new doors for investors seeking higher returns.

3. Adapting to Office Market Realities

Success in the office sector will hinge on prioritizing high-quality properties with superior amenities and strategic locations. Cities like New York show resilience, while others, like San Francisco, continue to face headwinds.

Challenges Ahead

While the outlook for 2025 is largely optimistic, potential headwinds include:

  • Geopolitical Risks: Global instability could impact energy prices and supply chains, influencing inflation and economic growth.
  • Tariffs and Inflationary Pressures: Proposed tariffs or policy shifts could reignite inflation concerns, complicating the Federal Reserve’s plans for rate cuts.
  • Energy Constraints: The rise in demand for data centers, electric vehicles, and industrial growth could strain energy infrastructure, requiring swift adaptation.

Conclusion

The conversation with Tim Bodner underscored a cautiously optimistic perspective for commercial real estate in 2025. While challenges persist, the sector is poised to adapt and capitalize on opportunities in emerging markets and asset classes.

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Video: Ares Management CEO Michael Arougheti on Navigating Commercial Real Estate Opportunities in the New Year

In a recent Bloomberg TV interview with Sonali Basak, Michael Arougheti, CEO of Ares Management, shared insights into how rising interest rates could drive M&A activity in 2025. He explored the shifting competitive dynamics in private credit, Ares Management’s strategic approach to real estate investing, and the challenges and opportunities presented by their record-breaking fundraising efforts in 2024.

Arougheti provided a forward-looking perspective on how his firm is positioning itself for success in 2025 and beyond, leveraging opportunities in the evolving private credit and real estate markets. Of particular interest to the Hawkins Commercial Realty audience, the embedded video below begins at the 6:18 mark, where Arougheti discusses strategies for navigating commercial real estate opportunities in 2025.

While this discussion is primarily national—and even international—in scope, some observations may not directly apply to Miami or other South Florida markets. However, it offers valuable context for understanding broader trends influencing the commercial real estate landscape.

The Hyper-Local Nature of Real Estate

Arougheti emphasized that success in real estate hinges on a hyper-local understanding of markets. “It matters not just what market you’re in, but what street and what street corner you’re on,” he noted. This granular approach requires a broad footprint and diversified capabilities, allowing firms to adapt to local dynamics and seize specific opportunities.

Key Opportunities and Challenges

The real estate market presents a mix of pain points and growth areas:

  • Office Space Distress: The sector continues to face headwinds, offering potential opportunities in distressed or transitional assets for those with the right strategy.
  • Data Center Growth: Despite concerns about overexuberance, data centers remain a promising avenue, driven by increasing demand for digital infrastructure.
  • Industrial Real Estate: Ares Management is making significant investments in industrial assets, capitalizing on the global supply chain realignment.
  • Undersupplied Market: Years of headwinds have left the real estate market fundamentally undersupplied, creating tailwinds for asset value preservation and new development.

Rates and Economic Stability: Drivers of Real Estate Value

According to Arougheti, the trajectory of interest rates will play a critical role in shaping the real estate market. Stability, rather than rapid changes, is key to fostering growth and driving transaction volumes. Coupled with ongoing economic strength in the U.S., stable rates could create a conducive environment for real estate investments in 2025.

A Diversified Real Estate Strategy

Ares Management employs a comprehensive approach to real estate investment, covering a wide range of asset classes:

  • Core Exposures: Multifamily and industrial real estate have been the firm’s largest areas of focus.
  • Emerging Markets: Ares is expanding its investments in data centers, student housing, and self-storage facilities, which align with shifting demographic and economic trends.
  • Opportunistic Capital: Large pools of capital are allocated to both opportunistic real estate equity and debt, enabling the firm to capitalize on distressed and transitional opportunities.

Distressed Opportunities: A Strategic Play

The distressed real estate market offers two key avenues for investment:

  1. Secondary Market Opportunities: Acquiring quality assets at attractive valuations.
  2. Primary Market Dynamics: Changes in competitive dynamics, such as banks reducing their exposure to commercial real estate, can create openings for well-positioned firms.

Arougheti emphasized the importance of flexibility in responding to these scenarios. “You have to be prepared for either outcome,” he stated, underscoring Ares Management’s readiness to adapt to shifts in the market.

Looking Ahead to 2025

With its diversified portfolio and strategic focus, Ares Management is well-positioned to navigate the complexities of the real estate market in 2025. As rates stabilize, economic growth persists, and supply-demand imbalances continue, the firm anticipates significant opportunities for growth and value creation.

For Ares and other industry leaders, success will hinge on staying agile, leveraging scale, and maintaining a deep understanding of market dynamics. As Arougheti concluded, “You’ve got to pick your spots,” and Ares is poised to do just that.

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The University of Miami expanded its real estate portfolio near its Allapattah medical school… led by President Joseph James Echevarria, bought a strip mall with medical offices at 1050 Northwest 14th Street for $28 million; an adjacent parking lot for $34 million; and a former bank building at 1000 Northwest 14th Street for $6 million, records and real estate database…

Developers Propose Affordable Housing Complex at 17601 NW 78th Avenue in Hialeah

A 1960s-era shopping center in Miami-Dade County could be replaced with an affordable housing development. The Hub apartments (not to be confused with the HUB Miami) would measure five stories above grade and comprise close to 200,000 square feet of new construction. Of that square footage, 155,232 square feet would be 108 apartments, with the two-bedroom…

Developer Planning Tower Near Brickell City Centre Signs Public Benefits Agreement

The developer planning a 39-story residential tower a block from Brickell City Centre has signed a public benefits agreement to allow development to proceed. The agreement was recorded on December 10 and is for the former Starlite Motel property, which was recently demolished. The project is being developed under Miami-Dade’s Rapid Transit Zoning plan. A special…

Report: 340 Biscayne Scheduled For Auction

An auction is scheduled next week for the property at 340 Biscayne Boulevard, according to The Real Deal. The auction date is December 17, a public notice says. In 2014, plans were filed with Miami’s UDRB for the 77-story World Trade Center of the Americas on the site. The proposal included eight floors of office, ten floors of hotel, and 40 floors of residential, along with a parking…

Downtown Miami Holiday Inn hit with $70M UCC foreclosure, as debt woes pop up in South Florida

The Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown is headed to a foreclosure auction. Lender Cirrus Real Estate Partners filed a Uniform Commercial Code foreclosure against the landlord tied to a $70 million loan on the 200-key hotel at 340 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami, according to a public notice Cirrus filed last month. The auction is scheduled for next Tuesday.

Lore, Element Development to launch 48-unit boutique condo project in Coconut Grove

Brickell-based Lore, a real estate firm that’s a partnership between Leste Group and the Brazilian real estate firm Opportunity Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário, teamed up with Miami-based Element on the planned eight-story, 48-unit building at 2650 Lincoln Avenue, which shares the same address as 3151 Southwest 27th Avenue in Miami. Javier Lluch, president of Element…

Art Basel Miami Beach Economic Impact Similar To Super Bowl

Art Basel Miami Beach’s local economic impact hit a new record high this year, according to the SFBJ. The report cites research by BizCosts.com, which is a unit of Boca Raton’s The Boyd Co. Total economic impact rose 9.4% this year, to $547 million. In 2020, the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee released research stating the economic impact of hosting Super Bowl LIV…

Auto Showroom Planned At Mary Brickell Village

An auto-related commercial establishment is planned at Mary Brickell Village. Miami’s Office of Zoning issued a notification on December 6 that a final decision was complete on a warrant for the establishment. The project name is listed as Auto Showroom – Mary Brickell Village. It will be located in space 152 at the shopping center. A construction permit to build out 4,000 sf…

Developers Close On Purchase Of Tower 36 Site In Edgewater

The developers planning Tower 36 in Edgewater have completed the acquisition of the property and announced plans to build branded residences. Developer One Thousand Group paid $53M for the site where the tower will be built. A fence permit for the site was submitted last week, and a demolition permit for a former gas station on the site entered its third review cycle…

One Thousand Group pays $53M for dev site in Miami’s Edgewater

One Thousand Group paid $53 million for a development site in Edgewater, marking the group’s third project in the Miami neighborhood, The Real Deal has learned. The group, led by Louis Birdman, Kevin Venger and Michael Konig, acquired the assemblage at 3601 Biscayne Boulevard and 345 and 409 NE 36th Street, near the Miami Design District and the ramp to I-195…

67-Story Mercedes Benz Places Brickell Towers ‘Fastest-Selling Residential Project In South Florida History’

The developer building the 67-story Mercedes Benz Places towers in Brickell is reporting strong sales. Michael Stern of JDS Development Group told The Times that it was the “fastest-selling residential project in the history of south Florida.” More than 50 nationalities are represented among the buyers, the report said. The Mercedes Benz Places towers will include 791 residential…

Brightline Breaks Another Ridership Record In November After New Train Cars Added

Brightline says it broke a long-distance ridership record in November after it added new train cars. A total of 155,939 long-distance passengers rode on Brightline last month – the most ever, and a 67% increase from November 2023. Long distance ridership is defined as being between the Miami area and Orlando. The ridership surge came after the company placed…

Report: Miami Was The Hottest Residential Rental Market Again In 2024

Miami was once again the strongest rental market in the nation in 2024, even though it cooled from last year, according to RentCafe’s Year-End Report. It is the third year in a row that Miami has held the title. During the year, Miami saw a 4.12% increase in new rental units added to its inventory (0.41% more than in 2023). 72% of Miami renters renewed their leases…

Miami may lease historic high school for commercial uses

Tucked amidst Brickell’s towering skyline, Miami’s first high school – a bungalow-style structure built in 1905 – may soon be reactivated as a public center with commercial, retail, restaurant and café spaces. Today (12/12), the Miami City Commission is to vote on a resolution to authorize a lease agreement with 191 SW 12 Owner LLC, the developer of One Southside Park…

Project for historic Salvation Army Citadel back to drawing board

A developer has plans to reactivate the rehabilitation of the historically designated Salvation Army Citadel building and the redevelopment of the adjacent property in a tower with 526 residences in the City of Miami. Owner-developer 49 NW 5th Street LLC is proposing the major rehabilitation of the historic site at 49 NW Fifth Street and 50 NW Sixth Street.

Chetrit scores financing, new partner for long-awaited Collins Park Hotel in Miami Beach

Chetrit Group is nearing the finish line of a long-awaited Miami Beach hotel project. Joe Chetrit’s firm refinanced its loan on the Collins Park Hotel at 2000 Park Avenue with Kawa Capital and brought in a new partner, The Real Deal has learned. The new loan from Kawa totals $88 million, and Chetrit Group chipped in a significant amount of capital, according to a source familiar…

Collins retail revival? Art Deco assemblage hits market for roughly $50M

Individually, the properties are listed at between $5 million to $20 million, according to the listings. The offerings include the building at 751 Collins Avenue, which was previously leased to Aldo Shoes; the building at 826 Collins Avenue, which was once home to a Levi’s store; and the building at 832 Collins Avenue, which was previously leased to a Barney’s New York Co-op store.

Miami funds target homeless housing in Cutler Bay

An $8 million investment from the City of Miami could help transform a former hotel in Cutler Bay into permanent housing for homeless and low-income residents. Miami commissioners are voting on a resolution today (12/12) to allocate monies from the city’s ARPA funds to the Miami-Dade County… to acquire and convert the La Quinta Inn & Suites at 10821 Caribbean Blvd

Coral Gables City Hall repairs won’t be done until 2029

During Tuesday’s city commission meeting, Coral Gables officials were presented with a preliminary timeframe for all the renovations and repairs City Hall will need to be fully operational. They did not act on the information. Development and construction completion for the historic Coral Gables City Hall would be more toward the fall of 2029, José Gómez, the assistant city manager…

Partnership for Miami President Raul Moas: Partnership for Miami targets affordable housing, mobility

As president of nonprofit Partnership for Miami, Raul Moas leads a dynamic group of business leaders acting in the civic interest to build a world-class Miami that works for all its residents.  Through the Partnership, Mr. Moas collaborates with grassroots organizations, researchers, policymakers, and philanthropists to develop and implement solutions that improve…

Edelstein, Karakhanian and Integra list Design District dev site for $47M

David Edelstein’s Tricap, Integra Investments and Alex Karakhanian’s Lndmrk Development are listing their development site at the entrance to the Design District and Midtown Miami for nearly $47 million, The Real Deal has learned. The partners paid $23 million for the vacant 1-acre site at 3601 North Miami Avenue from the previous lender in 2022, and they planned to build…

Six-story Wynwood Norte residences win recommendation

A developer has put together a plan to bring more residential units to the evolving Wynwood Norte neighborhood, along with several retail spaces. Owner-developer Kambucha LLC plans to construct the new six-story Rose Wynwood building at 444 NW 33rd St. The overall project will amount to 232,095 square feet of floor area, home to 140 residential dwelling units…

Construction Underway For Viceroy Brickell Tower Overlooking Miami River

Work is underway for Viceroy Brickell – The Residences, an upcoming residential tower developed by Related Group and GTIS Partners, and hospitality company Viceroy. Designed by Arquitectónica with interiors by Meyer Davis, the striking 45-story glass structure will comprise 420 residences overlooking the Brickell skyline, the Miami River, and Biscayne Bay….

Newmark Arranges $1.75B Refinancing of Two Miami Hotel Resorts

Newmark has arranged two loans totaling $1.75 billion for the refinancing of a pair of hotel resorts in Miami. Jordan Roeschlaub, Jonathan Firestone, Nick Scribani and Tyler Dumon of Newmark arranged the loans on behalf of the borrower, national hospitality owner-operator Fontainebleau Development. In the first deal, the Newmark team arranged a $1.2 billion loan…

Jeffrey Soffer scores $550M refi for JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa

Billionaire Jeffrey Soffer is on a refinancing roll, landing a new $550 million loan for his Aventura resort from the same lenders that provided a $1.2 billion debt for his Miami Beach hotel. In the latest…  refinanced a previous $412 million loan from Bank of China New York Branch, secured by the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa at 19999 West Country Club Drive in…

Jeffrey Soffer’s firm seeks $1.2B refi for Fontainebleau Miami Beach resort

Jeffrey Soffer’s real estate firm is seeking to raise $1.2 billion in the bond market to refinance the Fontainebleau Miami Beach resort. The plan is for the capital stack to come from a $975 million sale of commercial mortgage-backed security and a roughly $225 million mezzanine loan, Bloomberg reported. Soffer, chairman and CEO of Aventura-based Fontainebleau…

Fontainebleau Development Snags $1.75B to Refinance Two Miami Resorts

Fontainebleau Development has secured a total of $1.75 billion so it can refinance to resorts in South Florida. They come courtesy of multiple loans arranged by Newmark from Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan. One of them is for its Fontainebleau Miami Beach luxury hotel for $1.2 billion. The other refinancing is for $550 million and applies to Fontainebleau’s JW Marriott…

Federal Government Looks To Sell Office Building In The Heart Of Brickell

The U.S. government is looking to sell a 53 year-old office building in Miami’s sought-after Brickell neighborhood as it works to streamline its portfolio. The General Services Administration, which oversees the federal government’s real estate portfolio, has identified 909 SE First Avenue, its Brickell Plaza Building, as one of eight properties it will move to dispose of…

CGI Merchant hit with $49M UCC foreclosure on Coral Gables office building, its fourth distressed asset

Raoul Thomas is having a rough year. After losing two of his marquee hotels… could also forfeit a Coral Gables office building due to financial woes. Lender Cerberus Capital Management filed a Uniform Commercial Code foreclosure against Thomas’ Coconut Grove-based CGI Merchant Group tied to a $48.7 million loan on the 15-story 550 Biltmore Way building…

Developers Break Ground On Copper-Clad Tower Villa Miami in Edgewater

Developers have broken ground on a 56-story “masterpiece” of a building in Edgewater called Villa Miami. The 650-foot residential tower will be clad in copper, making it stand out in Miami’s growing skyline. Despite the tall height, there will be just 70 condo units in the building. Residents will have access to a 3-story amenity space called The Copper Club. A rooftop helipad…

The Perrin To Break Ground In Brickell Early Q1 2025

Real estate investment manager Empira Group has released new details on a residential development it is planning in Brickell. The 26-story tower will be known as The Perrin (it was previously called Empire Brickell). Groundbreaking is planned for early Q1 2025. The Perrin will include 310 upscale residences, ranging from studios to 3-bedrooms. There will also be a rooftop…

Miami-Dade GDP Increased 3.5 Percent In 2023

Miami-Dade’s GDP grew 3.5 percent between 2022 and 2023, according to newly released data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. That is slightly faster than the national average of 2.9% during the same period. The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach MSA saw a GDP growth rate of 4% during the period, while the State of Florida growth rate was 4.3%. Miami-Dade’s growth…

First 44-Story Tower At One Brickell Riverfront Now Rising

In Brickell, the 44-story Lofty Brickell tower is rising vertically. It is one of three towers planned at the One Brickell Riverfront complex. Lofty Brickell is planned to include 364 residential units allowing short-term rentals. The second tower will be the 45-story Standard Residences. Plans were submitted to the UDRB last year for a third tower on the site. It is planned to rise 59…

MMG and Linkvest Acquire 4.8 Acre MXU Entertainment Center Homestead Station

Linkvest Capital and MMG Equity Partners are pleased to announce the acquisition of Homestead Station, a 4.8-acre mixed-use entertainment center located at 4 South Krome Ave. in Homestead, FL. LV Lending previously held a first mortgage on the property, and the acquisition was completed through a deed in lieu of foreclosure. MMG and Linkvest have been…

Miami-Dade Commission Considers Land Buy Near Airport For $17 Million

The property just east of MIA is intended to be utilized by the Aviation Department for any compatible land use. The seller has already provided the four tenants at the property — including a luxury car rental business — with a notice of termination of their leases and will reportedly pay for the demolition of existing buildings within six months of purchase.

This Week’s South Florida Deal Sheet: Miracle Marketplace Sells For A $30M Loss

Chicago-based Heitman sold the Miracle Marketplace retail property at 3301 Coral Way for $62M, $30M less than what the company bought it for in 2013. The buyer, an entity tracing to South Florida-based IMC Equity Group and Alan Lipton, secured the retail center with new debt of $42.5M from Pacific Coast Bankers’ Bank that matures in November 2034, according to the Vizzda database.

Construction Complete at Sol Vista, a 227-Unit Affordable Senior Community in Cutler Bay

ANF has completed work on Sol Vista, a 227-unit affordable senior housing community in Cutler Bay, Miami-Dade County. Designed by Burgos Lanza & Associates and co-developed by MRK Partners and Cypress Equity Investments, the project aims to address the region’s growing need for affordable housing. Located at 11251 Caribbean Boulevard, the development includes…

Developer Rebrands and Reveals Plans for “The Perrin” at 244 SW 9th Street in Miami’s Brickell District

Empira Group, a prominent real estate investment manager, has unveiled updated plans and renderings for The Perrin, a 26-story multifamily development set to rise at 244 SW 9th Street in Miami’s fast-growing Brickell neighborhood. Formerly referred to as Empire Brickell, the project marks Empira’s vision for high-quality urban rental housing in one of Miami’s most…

Green Certified Condominium Announced at 2650 Lincoln Avenue in Coconut Grove

LORE Development Group, a real estate development company formed by Leste Group and Opportunity Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário, together with Element Development, has announced The Lincoln Coconut Grove, a new Green Certified luxury condominium. Located at 2650 Lincoln Avenue in Coconut Grove, Miami, the eight-story development…

Waymo Bringing Driverless Robotaxis To Miami

Waymo has announced plans to bring its driverless taxi service to Miami. The company’s fully electric Jaguar I-PACEs will begin arriving in Miami in early 2025 to become better acquainted with local streets (Waymo previously tested here in 2023). Waymo intends to begin allowing riders to book its service in Miami beginning in 2026, using the Waymo One app. Uber and Lyft…

Miami To Vote On Funding For Signature Bridge Underdeck

Miami commissioners are scheduled to vote on a funding agreement for the recreational space to be built under Downtown Miami’s Signature Bridge (previously known as The Underdeck). The 33-acre space is expected to include an amphitheater, event lawn, community plaza, children’s play area, dog play area, multi-use court, and water feature, a resolution text…

Mapped: The 15 South Florida Housing Projects That Have Won Funding From The Live Local Act

Since the Florida state legislature passed the Live Local Act last March, most of the attention it has gotten — from lawmakers, developers and the public alike — has been about the changes to zoning laws that reshaped the project approval process to sidestep local control of development. But the landmark law, designed to spur the construction of affordable and attainable housing…

Steady Construction Progress On Fountain In Downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park

Construction is progressing steadily on work to rebuild the large fountain at Downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park, according to the Bayfront Park Management Trust. The fountain is being rebuilt with a new lighting scheme, and will be “iconic” and an “unparalleled engineering feat,” the Trust previously said. Opening of the rebuilt fountain was announced earlier this year, and was…

Developer Plans To Activate 120-Year-Old First Miami School House in Brickell

Miami commissioners are scheduled to vote on a plan that would see the First Miami School House in Brickell activated by a developer. The building dates to around 1905. It was relocated several decades ago from a nearby property where the Axis condo towers were built. The approximately 3,000-square-foot building is now in Southside Park, which itself is being rebuilt…

Where Is Miami’s Place In The Data Center Explosion?

The U.S. data center boom is expected to reach $1T invested in the next five years, but Miami is being left behind. Miami’s leaders have touted the city as the Silicon Valley of the South, with companies like Microsoft and Apple opening offices in recent years. But data center development and demand haven’t followed suit. The city’s data centers have a 16.4% vacancy rate, according…

Ten30 condo association sues Shoma for alleged construction defects

Shoma Group developed a shoddy luxury boutique condo project in South Beach, a new lawsuit alleges. The Ten30 Condominium Association is suing the Coral Gables-based development firm led by power couple Masoud Shoajee and Stephanie Shojaee for alleged construction defects at the three-story, 33-unit building at 1030 15th Street in Miami Beach. The complaint…

IWG Leases Miami Beach Building WeWork Rejected During Bankruptcy

The world’s largest coworking company has leased a full building on Miami Beach that WeWork… Regus, part of IWG, is taking over a former location in Miami Beach just seven months after WeWork cut its losses with the property. International Workplace Group has signed a lease for the entirety of the office building at 429 Lenox Avenue, according to a press release….

Lease roundup: OKO, Tao opening restaurant and lounge atop 830 Brickell; Japanese eatery on tap in Miami Design District

A Mediterranean restaurant and a private lounge will open atop the 830 Brickell office tower. Miami Members Hospitality, a new joint venture between Vlad Doronin’s OKO Group and Tao Group Hospitality, will open the restaurant and members-only lounge next year on the top two floors of the 55-story building, according to an OKO Group news release. The tower is at 830…

Construction Starts on ’21 Hollywood’ at 2100 N. Federal Highway in Hollywood

21 Hollywood, a mixed-use venture Florida YIMBY covered last year, has officially broken ground in Broward County. The 13-story venture will comprise 200 apartments (18 of which are penthouses), along with 10,000 square feet of retail and 301 parking spots, averaging to about 1.51 per unit. The amenity-rich community will include a swimming pool deck, fitness…

Site Plan Filed for Cypress Creek Station Redevelopment Featuring 121,633-Square-Foot Target in Fort Lauderdale

A Site Plan Level III application has been filed to redevelop Cypress Creek Station in Fort Lauderdale, with plans for a new Target store at 6415 North Andrews Avenue. The Development Review Committee (DRC) and Planning and Zoning Board will review the proposed site plans today. Spearheaded by Cypress Creek Associates LP, the project involves replacing the existing Regal…

Asi Cymbal wins approval for first phase of $1.5B project with 1,200-plus residential units and hotel near downtown Fort Lauderdale

Developer Asi Cymbal expects to start construction next year on the first two towers of Nautico District, a planned development with more than 1,200 residential units and a hotel on the New River south of downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission on Tuesday approved a site plan for three of five planned towers: a 37-story condominium, a 30-story apartment…

‘Plantation City Center’ Approved for 8601 W. Sunrise Boulevard in Plantation

Two developers have secured approval for a mixed-use project on the former site of an AT&T training center in Broward County. Plantation City Center will occupy a 13.7-acre site and comprise more than 860,000 square feet of new construction. The South Florida Business Journal shares that upon completion, the venture will offer 512 residences, with 51 reserved…

Blackstone cashes out of another South Florida industrial portfolio, selling five Sunrise facilities for $206M

Blackstone continued lightening its industrial property load in South Florida, selling five Sunrise warehouses for a combined $205.5 million. The deal is on the heels of the New York-based institutional giant’s $331.3 million sale of 10 industrial properties in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties last month. Affiliates of Blackstone subsidiary Link Logistics sold…

Grover Corlew lands $114M refi for 355-unit Pompano Beach rental complex

Grover Corlew landed a $114.4 million refinancing for its newly finished 355-unit apartment complex in Pompano Beach. The deal marks a continuation of loan deals in South Florida, despite elevated interest rates. PNC Financial Services Group provided the new debt for the Mayla Pompano complex at 11 Northeast 24th Avenue, according to a Grover Corlew news release.

Related, Dezer score approval for Rosewood Residences in Hillsboro Beach after nabbing $307M loan

Related Group and Dezer Development received back-to-back good news for their Rosewood Residences luxury condo project planned in Hillsboro Beach. After securing $307 million in construction financing for the 92-unit development planned for 1174 and 1185 Hillsboro Mile, the developers on Tuesday secured approval from the town to build their project under new coastal regulations…

Penn-Florida hit with $145M UCC foreclosure on Boca Raton’s Via Mizner, as South Florida multifamily debt woes grow

Penn-Florida Companies could lose its 101 Via Mizner apartment building in Boca Raton to foreclosure over its alleged failure to pay off a $145 million loan at maturity. Blackstone Mortgage Trust, through its Parlex 15 Finco lending affiliate, filed a Uniform Commercial Code foreclosure on the 14-story, 366-unit building at 101 East Camino Real. It is seeking to hold an auction…

Synagogue to sell its waterfront West Palm Beach campus to Related Ross for $30M

The members of West Palm Beach’s Temple Israel approved a $30 million deal to sell a majority of the synagogue’s waterfront campus to Related Ross, following a redesign of the developer’s planned Shorecrest condos. Previous plans included 21,500 square feet for a house of worship and a daycare at the project at 1901 North Flagler Drive, with the intent that Temple Israel would…

Great Gulf Proposes 32-Story Tower for 5400 North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach

Earlier this year, the Commercial Observer shared that Canada-based Great Gulf had purchased a three-acre waterfront site in Palm Beach County, speculating that it would likely host luxury condominiums. Now, as the year draws to a close, the South Florida Business Journal has confirmed that theory, noting that Great Gulf is seeking approval for a 32-story high-end tower.

Related Ross lands $200M refi for CityPlace in downtown West Palm, as lending flows in South Florida

Developer Steve Ross landed a $200 million refinancing for a portion of the CityPlace mixed-use complex in downtown West Palm Beach. The deal marks a continuation of financing in South Florida, despite elevated interest rates. Ross’ recently launched Related Ross, which is heavily focused on downtown West Palm, scored the new loan from Ares Commercial Real Estate…

Embattled Arch Companies sells rental complex near West Palm for $18M, amid year-end surge of multifamily deals

F/Advance Capital bought a 60-unit apartment complex near West Palm Beach for $17.5 million, amid a year-end surge of multifamily investment sales in South Florida. The Miami-based private equity investment firm scooped up Melrose Apartments at 3200 North Haverhill Road in unincorporated Palm Beach County from Arch Companies, according to records and real estate…

Big-Box Industrial Tides May Be Turning

Big-box industrial product continues to set the tone for the overall industrial market, according to a new report from global investment management firm Colliers. The segment attracted the lion’s share of the record demand in response to the pandemic, and is largely what developers have been building during the ongoing cycle. Craig Hurvitz, Colliers’ director of national industrial…

Where Norges, Starwood And Other Real Estate Giants Say They Plan To Keep Spending

As commercial real estate markets begin to transition into the next cycle, with prices bottoming and dealmaking climbing, the world’s largest property investors are settling on which bets they plan to double down on and which may require cashing out. Chief among those conversations in the U.S. is the Sun Belt, which developers turned to as Americans moved away from coastal…

Understanding Valuation Gaps in M&A: Why Buyers and Sellers Disagree

Every dealmaker has faced it: the elusive valuation gap that turns promising negotiations into drawn-out debates. In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the negotiation process often hinges on one key question: What is the business worth? While both buyers and sellers may start with the same formula, such as multiplying EBITDA by an industry-standard multiple…

U.S. Imports Surge Amid Tariff And Strike Fears

With a strike at East and Gulf Coast ports possible in January, and President-elect Donald Trump planning to increase tariffs, the United States’ major container ports are expected to see a continued surge in imports. According to the latest Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates on Thursday, the surge is forecast…

Beige Book: Region’s Economy Expands as Employment, Prices Hold Steady

The Southeast economy grew slightly during October and the first half of November, as labor market conditions continued to normalize and prices remained broadly stable, according to the new Beige Book report on economic conditions from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Employment across the region remained mostly steady since the previous Beige Book report…

How Elie Schwartz Went From Rising Real Estate Star To Alleged Fraudster

Elie Schwartz rose from obscurity in Brooklyn to stake a claim on the skylines of Manhattan and Philadelphia — and then it all came crumbling down. The CEO and co-founder of Nightingale Properties was charged with wire fraud on Dec. 4, a crime carrying a maximum 20-year prison sentence if convicted. Schwartz pleaded not guilty at an Atlanta federal courthouse…

Can Builders Stay Ahead of Deportations and Tariffs?

On August 17, 2024, I blogged about the sharp decline in construction job openings. Over the past three months, the trend has continued to tell the story of a serious slowdown in construction activity. This could be derailed by the double gut punch of tariffs and deportations. Foreign-born workers will take the manual labor jobs that US-born residents don’t want, especially framing…

Dune Real Estate CEO Dan Neidich on office-to-home conversions: We see ‘a fire hose of opportunities’

Office-to-Residential Conversions: A Billion-Dollar Trend Shaping Urban Landscapes The transformation of office buildings into residential properties is gaining momentum, exemplified by a $1 billion venture spearheaded by Dune Real Estate Partners and developer TF Cornerstone. This initiative, discussed here recently on CNBC’s Squawk Box with Dune Real Estate…

New ASTM Guide on Property Resilience Assessment Will Help Mainstream Resilience in CRE Investing and Lending

CRE professionals are increasingly aware of the need to minimize the risk of damage and loss by consider properties’ resilience to physical climate risks, but inconsistent terminology and lack of clear translation from risk exposure to resilience, has hindered consistent uptake across the industry. ASTM International, the standardization organization, recently published a new guide…

State Rescued Stalled Affordable Housing Projects With Live Local Act Funding

Florida legislators passed the Live Local Act in 2023 with the goal of funneling millions of dollars to new affordable housing construction to combat a growing housing crisis. But pandemic-era price spikes forced lawmakers to pivot, redirecting nearly half of the money awarded in the first year to projects already in the works when the law was passed, shrinking the pool…

CMBS Troubled Loan Tracker: Office delinquencies more than double in the past year

Summary Conduit & fusion loan delinquencies show no signs of slowing down and have been steadily rising over the past year. In November 2023, the conduit delinquency rate sat just below 5.0% but is now reported at 7.4% in November 2024. Unsurprisingly, office has been the main culprit, skyrocketing to 11.2%, more than double what it was a year ago.

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