Miami Commercial Real Estate News February 26, 2025: Wynwood, Edgewater Dev Sites Hits Market for $16M, $32M, Respectively; Developer Buying Near Brickell City Centre for 720-Foot Tower; More…

Xebec Realty slashes Miami industrial portfolio in half, sells warehouse for $27M

Xebec Realty Investments is down to one warehouse project in Miami-Dade County after selling a Liberty City industrial property for $26.8 million. Dallas-based Xebec Realty, led by CEO Randy Kendrick, sold a 85,483-square-foot facility built in 2023 at 1010 Northwest 72nd Street, records and real estate database Vizzda show. The buyer is an entity managed…

Tech Company Varonis with 2,400 Employees Moves HQ To Brickell

A technology company listed on the Nasdaq is moving its headquarters to Miami. Varonis signed a lease for 17,900 square feet at 801 Brickell, which will become its new HQ. The SFBJ reported that the office is currently being built out, with move-in scheduled in the third quarter. The company is already listing the Brickell address as its HQ on its website. The company has…

Constellation, Boschetti switch Coral Gables multifamily project to “wellness condos”

Eduardo Otaola and Jose Boschetti are launching sales for Cora, a planned wellness-focused condo project in Coral Gables. Otaola’s Constellation Group and Boschetti’s Boschetti Group are planning the 13-story, 74-unit Cora for 4241 Aurora Street, according to a press release. The building will have 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and 13,000 square feet of offices…

Futuristic Office Building 3050 Aventura Designed By Foster + Partners Tops Off

A futuristic office tower designed in the form of two interlocking pyramids has topped off. Architect Foster + Partners is designing the 12-story, 237-foot building, which will have a glass façade. The building is known as 3050 Aventura. It will have three levels of subterranean parking, with 386 spaces. A grand entrance hall is planned on the ground floor, with a ceiling of over 37 feet.

First Permit Approved For 544-Unit Residential Tower Planned In Edgewater

Miami’s Building Department has issued a tree permit for 1775 Biscayne Boulevard, where an apartment tower is planned. A 42-story tower is planned on the property with 544 rental apartments, 10,106 square feet of ground-floor retail, and a 628-space parking garage. The tree permit was approved on February 21. There’s also new activity on a site work permit, master construction…

Site Work Permit Applied For at 57-Story Edge House Property

A site work permit application has been filed for the property where the 57-story Edge House Miami tower is planned. The site work permit application was submitted on February 19. As of this morning, it had not yet progressed to the review phase. Thornton Construction Company, Inc. is listed as the contractor. Edge House is planned to rise 637 feet above ground.

Supertall 81-Story Tower at 1414 Brickell Submitted for Zoning Review in Miami

A zoning application was recently filed with Miami-Dade County for the planned 81-story supertall at 1414 Brickell. Designed by Arquitectonica and developed by 1414 Brickell, LLC, with Walter Defortuna listed among the stakeholders, the mixed-use skyscraper would rise rise 1,010 feet and comprise 560 residential units, 84 hotel rooms, 145,950 square feet of office space…

Domus Brickell Park Tops Out at 12 Stories in West Brickell

Construction has topped out at Domus Brickell Park, a 12-story short-term rental-friendly condominium rising in Miami’s West Brickell district. The project, developed by North Development, reached the milestone in collaboration with general contractor Thornton Construction and exclusive sales broker Cervera Real Estate. Located at 1611 SW 2nd Avenue, Domus…

‘Blu Aventura Apartments’ First Phase Under Construction at 2335 NE Miami Gardens Drive

Our sources have pointed to a mixed-use project currently under construction in Miami-Dade County. Blu Aventura Apartments will comprise two phases. The first phase, which involves the construction of the “west wing”, will feature 23,954 square feet of retail and 350 apartments. Construction is expected to wrap up in next year’s second quarter. Zillow shares that prior…

Block Capital’s Wynwood dev site hits market with $16M asking price

The Miculitzki family’s Block Capital is looking to shed a prime development site at 100 NW 25th Street in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. Miami-based Block Capital is listing a 16,866-square-foot retail building that could be redeveloped into a five-to-eight-story mixed-use project. The site has an asking price of $15.5 million, according to an online marketing brochure.

MMG Equity scores approval for 38 townhouses on West Kendall site previously planned for apartments

MMG Equity Partners scored approval for a complex with 38 townhomes and retail in West Kendall, marking a change from its previous plan for apartments. The project, called Coral Nest, will consist of two-story townhomes and 24,500 square feet of retail on a 6.5-acre site on the northwest corner of Southwest 144th Avenue and Coral Way, according to an MMG news release.

70-Story Call 8 Brickell Site Seen Weeks After Scoring Key Approval

A photo taken last night shows the site where the 70-story Calle 8 tower is planned. A gas station is still operating on a portion of the site. Earlier this month, Miami-Dade commissioners voted unanimously to approve a special exception for a general development plan for Calle 8. Zoning review for the new tower by Miami-Dade began in January 2024, while site plan review began…

Wynwood Works Reaches Completion With 120 Units

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held yesterday for Wynwood Works, according to the Omni CRA. Wynwood Works rises 12 stories and includes: 120 apartments 5,698 square feet of ground-floor retail 102 parking spaces in a 5-level garage Units are income restricted, and range from 445 to 774 square feet. To see a video of the completed building…

Developer Buying Site Near Brickell City Centre, 720-Foot Condo Tower Planned

Prosper Group, led by Jay Roberts, has signed an agreement to buy a condo development site near Brickell City Centre. A new 59-story, 720-foot tower is planned, with a luxury brand partner… A joint development partner will also be announced. The purchase includes three sites, including one on the Miami River, and two across the street at 66 SW 6th Street and at 625 SW 1st Avenue.

Prosper Group Inks Contract for Three-Parcel Acquisition Near Brickell City Centre, Paving Way for 59-Story Riverfront Condo Tower

Jay Roberts, CEO of Miami Beach-based Prosper Group, is in contract to acquire three prime parcels totaling one acre along the Miami River, adjacent to Brickell City Centre. The properties, located at 66 SW 6th Street, 625 SW 1st Avenue, and an additional riverside site, were purchased from 99SW7 Holdings LLC, a joint venture between Newgard Development Group…

Two deals to remake Watson Island face city votes

The transformative sale of a parcel on Watson Island’s north side is on the verge of closing, ushering in luxury residences, 13 acres of public greenspace overlooking Biscayne Bay and millions in community benefits. The Miami City Commission is voting today (2/27) on a major land deal that would reshape Watson Island with a high-end residential project while delivering…

Lease of 51,484 SF Office in Miami’s Waterford District Arranged for Verizon

Blanca Commercial Real Estate (Blanca CRE) has arranged a 51,484-square-foot office lease for Verizon in Miami. Juan Ruiz, Andres del Corral, Jack Davidson, Tere Blanca and Jessy Aguila of Blanca CRE represented the property’s ownership, a joint venture between Nuveen Real Estate and PIMCO Prime Real Estate, which acts on behalf of Allianz insurance companies.

Verizon leases at Waterford Business District after selling its HQ near Doral

Verizon will move its offices to the Waterford Business District near Miami International Airport, after selling its headquarters near Doral. The telecommunications firm leased 51,500 square feet at 5200 Waterford District Drive, where it will move in July of next year, according to a news release from the landlords’ brokers. The deal is the biggest office lease so far this…

1000 Boulevard of the Arts Announced in Sarasota’s Waterfront District

Kolter Urban has announced 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, a 20-story mixed-use development set to bring 117 luxury condominiums and a Hyatt Centric® Harborside hotel to Sarasota’s waterfront district. Located at 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, the project will introduce a blend of upscale residential living and hospitality within the city’s Arts and Culture District.

Self-storage facility owner backed by Easton faces $22M foreclosure

A self-storage facility owner backed by Doral-based Easton Group is in danger of losing a seven-story warehouse in Miami’s Allapattah tied to a $22.1 million mortgage. An affiliate of Uniondale, New York-based Acres Capital filed a foreclosure complaint in Miami-Dade Circuit Court on Tuesday against Howard Pryor, president of Miami-based Forge Real Estate, and two entities he manages.

Construction Underway for Ocean House, a 25-Unit Condominium in Surfside

Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management (REAM) has broken ground on Ocean House, a 25-unit luxury condominium at 9317 Collins Avenue in Surfside. Designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by Carla Guilhem, the boutique oceanfront development is set to rise six stories and offer residences ranging from 2,093 to 6,279 square feet, with pricing starting at $5 million.

Developer Seeks Funding for Second Phase of Flagler Villas at 5350 W. Flagler Street in Miami

Just more than a month after Flagler Villas broke ground in Miami-Dade County, Related Urban Development Group has proposed the venture’s second phase, which would be located a block away. Plans call for 98 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, aimed at seniors earning 30 percent of the area median income (AMI). According to Miami-Dade County records…

Southpointe Vista Phase I Completes Construction in Miami-Dade, Phase II Begins

McDowell Housing Partners (MHP) has completed construction on Southpointe Vista Phase I and secured financing for Phase II, marking the next step in a multi-phase affordable housing development in Miami-Dade County, near Cutler Bay. The project will introduce a total of 332 units across two buildings, providing housing for families and individuals earning at or below 70%…

Supertall 81-Story Brickell Tower Submitted For Zoning Review

A zoning review application has been submitted to Miami-Dade for an 81-story mixed-use tower at 1414 Brickell. According to the February 20 filing, 1414 Brickell is planned to include: 560 residential units 84 hotel units 145,950 square feet of office 6,038 square feet of retail 1,226 parking spaces in an 11-story podium The top of the tower is planned to reach a supertall height…

Weekend Foundation Pour For Downtown 6 Miami Tower with 824 Apartments

A foundation pour was scheduled this past weekend for the 58-story Downtown 6 tower in downtown Miami. A total of 2,400 cubic yards of concrete were planned to be poured beginning at 11 PM on Friday night, according to a social media post by shell contractor L&R Structural Corp. Downtown 6 is being developed by Melo Group, which also built the two 52-story Downtown 5…

Miami Jewish Health plans 192-unit senior living complex in Miami’s Buena Vista

Miami Jewish Health plans a 192-unit independent senior living complex at its existing campus in Miami’s Buena Vista. The project, called FiftyTwoNorth, will consist of a pair of five-story buildings and an 11-story building at 5200 Northeast Second Avenue, all geared to residents who are 62 and older, according to Miami Jewish Health. The nonprofit is partnering with…

The Standard Residences Brickell 10% Sold: New Renderings

The developer of the 45-story The Standard Residences, Brickell has released new details and renderings. Buyer response has been strong, the developer said. There are now 32 reservations executed and 5 more out for signature, marking nearly 10% of the residences spoken for. Plans call for 422 condo units, a 45th floor rooftop lounge, amenities, and a restaurant.

Edgewater dev site in Miami hits market for $32M, as partners abandon plans for mixed-use tower

A group of developers are scrapping plans for a mixed-use tower in Miami’s Edgewater and are listing the site with an asking price of $32 million. Karl-Ulrich Ansorg, Yakov Elbaz, Ofir Gabriel and Amit Kort retained Michael Hinton with Lee & Associates to market the 0.8-acre assemblage at 3350 Biscayne Boulevard and 234-264 Northeast 34th Street, a press release states.

$25.75 Million Sale-Leaseback Transaction Completed in Doral/West Airport Market

Digiacomo Group successfully represented the seller, Sun Belle, LLC, in the $25,750,000 sale-leaseback of 2323 NW 72 Ave, a premier industrial facility located in the highly sought-after Doral/West Airport Market. The 82,261-square-foot coolered facility, situated on a 3.34-acre lot east of Milam Dairy Road, was acquired by Iconic Equities, LLC, a Miami-based real estate…

$25.8M Sale-Leaseback of Cold Storage Facility Near Miami Airport Arranged

Digiacomo Group and JLL have negotiated the $25.8 million sale-leaseback of a cold storage facility located at 2323 N.W. 72nd Ave. in Miami. The seller, produce distributor Sun Belle LLC, will lease back the 82,261-square-foot property from the new owner, locally based Iconic Equities LLC, which specializes in industrial outdoor storage (IOS) and traditional industrial…

IP Capital boosts industrial portfolio, paying $26M for its first Miami cold storage facility

IP Capital Partners boosted its industrial holdings in South Florida, acquiring a cold storage facility near Miami International Airport for $25.7 million. A JLL team led by Cody Brais and Luis Castillo represented Boca Raton-based IP Capital, led by Jason Isaacson and Josh Procacci, in acquiring the 77,607-square-foot warehouse at 2323 Northwest 72nd Avenue…

Vertical Construction Permit Approved for 67-Story JEM Private Residences at Miami Worldcenter

A full vertical permit (Phased Permits – Phased Class I) has been approved for JEM Private Residences at 1016 Northeast 2nd Avenue, also addressed as 175 NE 10 Street, in the 27-acre Miami Worldcenter district. The newly granted permit clears the way for superstructure work on the 67-story mixed-use tower, designed by Arquitectonica and developed by Naftali Group.

CLAUDIE Brings French-Mediterranean Dining to 1101 Brickell in Miami’s Financial District

Florida East Coast Realty (FECR) has announced the opening of CLAUDIE, a French-Mediterranean restaurant by Riviera Dining Group (RDG), at 1101 Brickell. The restaurant occupies 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space on the ground floor of the 300,000-square-foot twin office towers, adding a refined dining experience to Miami’s Financial District.

Miami Beach City Officials Greenlight Hotel Redevelopment at 1500 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach

The City of Miami Beach Planning Board and the Historic Preservation Board have approved the redevelopment of Haddon Hall, a 1940s-era hotel that’s currently operating as Axel Beach Miami-South Beach. The organizations unanimously gave Keyah Real Estate Group’s plans the greenlight for a seven-story, 262-room hotel.

Miami Ranked 2nd Among Top Targets for Commercial Real Estate Investment in 2025, Survey Finds

A recent survey of commercial real estate investors ranked Miami #2 among the most attractive markets for investment for the second consecutive year, according to CBRE’s 2025 U.S. Investor Intentions Survey. Investors are strategically focusing on gateway markets offering discounts and high-growth Sun Belt markets. Miami ranked just behind Dallas, which maintains…

Retail Space Sells for $2.4M at The Rider Residences in Miami’s Midtown-Wynwood Corridor

Miami-based developers Rilea Group and Ciprés have closed on a $2.4 million sale for a 1,704-square-foot retail space at The Rider Residences, a 12-story, 146-unit condominium planned at 94 NE 29th Street at the intersection of Midtown and Wynwood. The sale price equates to $407 per square foot, marking the second-highest retail sale price per square foot in the area…

Terra Breaks Ground on Upland Park in West Miami-Dade, A $1 Billion Transit-Oriented Development

Terra has officially broken ground on Upland Park, a $1 billion mixed-use community that will transform the Dolphin Park-and-Ride Transit Terminal Facility into a 47-acre, transit-oriented development. Conceived in partnership with Miami-Dade County, the project will bolster public transit ridership while anchoring the new East-West Corridor of the County’s SMART…

Miami-Based Developer Proposes Complex with Workforce Housing at 8445 S.W. 94th Street in Kendall

A Miami-based developer has filed a pre-application for a multi-family housing community in Kendall. 8445 Galloway LLC wants to proceed with a six-story apartment building, requiring 53,218 square feet of new construction. Current plans call for 41 residences—10 of which would be designated as workforce housing. According to Miami-Dade County records, a family of four…

Development district to finance Freedom Park improvements

The 58-acre public park promised in the Miami Freedom Park project will be backed by a dedicated fund and district, securing its maintenance, while officials are also committing $10 million in future funding to improve parks across the city. During the Feb. 13 meeting, the Miami City Commission approved two resolutions to secure funding for the maintenance…

Noguchi-designed fountain flows again, but higher, in Bayfront Park

Water is once again flowing through the newly renovated fountain at Bayfront Park, where its historic design meets modern enhancements. City officials gathered at Bayfront Park last week for an evening ribbon-cutting ceremony as the sunset and the Mildred and Claude Pepper Fountain’s vibrant, colorful display took centerstage. After decades of disuse, the iconic downtown…

Shoreline Review Application Submitted for 39-Story ‘Isle of Dreams’ at 1400 79th Street Causeway

A shoreline development review application has been submitted for Isle of Dreams, a 39-story mixed-use tower planned at 1400 79th Street Causeway in North Bay Village. Developed by Sunbeam 1400, LLC, an affiliate of Sunbeam Television,  and designed by Arquitectonica, the project marks the first phase of the Sunbeam NBV Special Area Plan (SAP), which was approved in 2022.

Lease roundup: Monarch, Tourmaline score Eastdil, Varonis and other office tenants in Brickell

Monarch Alternative Capital and Tourmaline Capital Partners scored five new leases and two renewals at their Brickell office tower. In the biggest deal, New York-based cybersecurity firm Varonis leased 17,900 square feet at the 28-story building at 801 Brickell Avenue, according to a news release from the landlords’ broker. Also, investment manager Fengate Capital…

Targeting Broward industrial sites, Walton Street and Lincoln Property buy former Bang Energy Weston HQ for $44M

Walton Street Capital and Lincoln Property Company are gunning for Broward County industrial sites, paying $43.7 million for a Weston warehouse four months after acquiring a Sunrise facility for nearly $19 million. Chicago-based Walton Street, led by Eric Mogentale and Jeffrey Quicksilver, and Dallas-based Lincoln Property, led by Clay Duvall and David Binswanger…

Kimco wants to replace movie theater with sporting goods store at Oakwood Plaza in Hollywood

Kimco Realty plans to replace a movie theater at its aging Hollywood shopping center with a 120,000-square-foot Dick’s Sporting Goods store. It would be the first phase of Kimco’s planned long-term redevelopment of the Oakwood Plaza just east of I-95 between Sheridan Street and Stirling Road. Kimco, a Jericho, New York-based real estate investment trust, is seeking approval…

City Officials to Consider Rezoning Request for Mixed-Use Project at 426 N.E. 5th Street in Hallandale Beach

Hallandale Beach’s Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) intends to review a proposal that would replace a trailer park with a mixed-use venture. Seville General Partners, which owns the 8.5-acre property that currently hosts the Seville Mobile Home Park, is seeking a rezoning change that would allow residences and retail and office space. Civil engineer Kimley-Horn has created…

Coastline hit with $5.8M foreclosure on Hallandale Beach dev site, as South Florida debt woes continue

A developer planning a medical office building in Hallandale Beach was hit with a $5.8 million foreclosure suit on the site. The case comes as debt woes, including foreclosures and bankruptcies, continue in South Florida amid elevated interest rates, skyrocketing insurance, an office and apartment leasing slowdown and other economic headwinds.

Developer plans 750-unit multifamily project in Hallandale Beach, amid continued redevelopment of South Florida mobile home parks

A developer could replace the Seville Mobile Home Park in Hallandale Beach with a 750-unit mixed-use, multifamily project, amid a surge in the redevelopment of South Florida mobile home communities. Seville General Partners, led by Paul Rosen, is asking for a rezoning of the 7-acre site at 426 Northeast Fifth Street and 515 North Federal Highway that would allow for six mid-rise…

Developer Seeks $6M CRA Incentive for 121-Unit Mixed-Use Project in Historic Sistrunk Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale

A local developer is seeking $6 million in incentives from the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to support a mixed-use development in the Historic Sistrunk neighborhood. The proposal, part of the CRA’s Development Incentive Program, aims to stimulate economic growth in the historically Black community located just west of Flagler Village.

Related lists Fort Lauderdale apartment tower for $230M

Related Group is ready to sell a recently completed apartment tower in downtown Fort Lauderdale, asking nine figures. The Coconut Grove-based development firm, led by Jorge Pérez and his sons Jon Paul and Nicholas Pérez, is listing Veneto Las Olas at 201 South Federal Highway with an asking price of $230 million, said CBRE’s Robert Given.

DWS Sells Fort Lauderdale Office Tower for $220M

The office building at 401 E. Las Olas Blvd. rises 23 stories in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.’s financial district. Image courtesy of Square2 Capital The partnership of Highline Real Estate Capital, Square2 Capital and Lone Star Funds has acquired 401 E. Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.’s financial district. CBRE represented the seller of the 410,561-square-foot office…

Pompano Beach Porsche dealership scores $52M construction loan for new showroom and offices

Champion Porsche is fueling up construction of its new Pompano Beach home after nabbing a $52 million loan. Wells Fargo Bank provided the financing to the luxury car dealership’s owner, Copans Motors, led by Mitra Maraj, records show. Copans’ general contractor, Fort Lauderdale-based Stiles Corporation, recently broke ground on the planned two-story building…

Related Ross Seeks Rezoning for Mixed-Use Development at K Park Site in Wellington

A rezoning application is moving forward for a 66.3-acre site in Wellington, where Related Ross, led by billionaire developer and Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross, plans to develop a large-scale mixed-use project. The site, K Park, is located at 10400 Stribling Way and is currently designated for community facilities and commercial uses. The Village of Wellington’s Planning…

Video: Costar Director of Office Analytics Phil Mobley Provides Office Sector Update, Forecast & Opportunities

The State of the Office Market in 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities The office real estate sector continues to evolve in the wake of economic shifts, interest rate fluctuations, and changing workplace dynamics. Recently, America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, welcomed Phil Mobley, National Director of Office Analytics at CoStar, to discuss the current state of the office market…

Climate Change Definitions & Progress – A New Climate Series for CRE Professionals

Last Week, J.P. Morgan launched a new climate series, called Climate Intuition. The initial piece, “Navigating the new climate era: Building intuition for strategic decision-making,” provides a baseline with definitions of common climate terms and how they’re connected to economic and business activity. It’s written by climate scientist Dr. Sarah Kapnick who returned…

Construction Contractor Perspectives In the Age of Tariff Threats

Following up on our General Contractor Survey it’s a tale of apprehensive optimism. To begin on a positive note, 54% of our 13 surveyed general contractors anticipate that in 2025 they will have more work than in 2024. Only one of the 13 said they would have less work. I read a couple of insights into this statistic. First, for contractors, 2024 was a slower year than anticipated…

CMBS Troubled Loan Tracker: A Calm Start to 2025 After a Tough 2024 

Summary Over the second half of 2024, several challenges for commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) borrowers manifested in delinquency rates that ticked up persistently month-over-month. The predominant headwinds continued to be high interest rates, significant maturities, slowing growth in property revenues, and a grueling, slow recovery for the office sector.

Video: Density CEO Andrew Farah Discusses Measuring Utilization in Government Buildings

Analyzing the Future of Federal Real Estate The federal government is one of the largest users of commercial real estate in the United States, with a vast portfolio managed largely by the General Services Administration (GSA). On a recent episode of America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, the show’s host sat down with Andrew Farah, co-founder and CEO of Density…

Prologis Says Warehouse Leasing Rises After U.S. Election Eases Uncertainty

The world’s largest industrial developer and landlord said a burst of leasing since the U.S. November election has bolstered the company’s expectations for accelerating warehouse demand this year. Prologis signed a company record of more than 60 million square feet of leases in the fourth quarter, with most of the deals signed in the weeks after the Nov. 5 election reduced…

For Some CRE Owners, Insurance Now Gobbles Up Double the Revenue 

Since around 2018, property insurance costs began a steady march upward, almost universally across commercial real estate (CRE), broadly forcing property owners and lenders to strategically confront the reality of soaring premiums and shrinking availability. But much of CRE has also enjoyed significant rent growth, which has seemingly muted the overall impact to bottom line…

Florida bill would scrap Citizens insurance for condo associations that fail safety rules, boost financial transparency over condo-hotels

Florida Rep. Vicki Lopez filed a bill that would limit the state’s insurer of last resort, Citizens Property Insurance, to condo associations that are abiding by safety laws passed after the deadly Surfside collapse. House Bill 913, filed by Lopez, a Republican whose district includes Key Biscayne, takes aim at other aspects of the state Condo Act, including seeking to impose…

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Video: Costar Director of Office Analytics Phil Mobley Provides Office Sector Update, Forecast & Opportunities

The State of the Office Market in 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

The office real estate sector continues to evolve in the wake of economic shifts, interest rate fluctuations, and changing workplace dynamics. Recently, America’s Commercial Real Estate Show, welcomed Phil Mobley, National Director of Office Analytics at CoStar, to discuss the current state of the office market, transaction activity, cap rates, and future trends. The discussion is national in scope, not specific to Miami area properties. Their conversation provided valuable insights into the trajectory of office space demand, investment opportunities, and market recovery signs.

Market Performance and Office Sales Activity

Office real estate has faced a tumultuous period, with increasing distress in some properties and resilience in others. According to Mobley, office sales volume saw an uptick at the end of 2024, rising by approximately 40% quarter over quarter. This increased liquidity signals that the sector may be moving through its last phase of price correction. Cap rates are approaching their peak, hovering around the mid-8% range, up from the 7% lows in 2021.

Distressed assets and CMBS delinquency rates, now around 10%, indicate that certain office properties continue to struggle. However, some segments—such as medical office, government-leased buildings, and premium Class A spaces—are performing relatively well.

Trends in Buyer Profiles and Institutional Interest

One notable shift in office real estate transactions is the increased presence of owner-occupants and partial owner-occupants in acquisitions. Over the past year, these buyers have accounted for 25% of office sales, which is double the historical average. While institutional investors and REITs have started re-entering the market, they remain below their typical activity levels. This suggests that the market is at an inflection point where investors are still gauging value expectations.

The show’s host and Mobley discussed examples of properties being acquired at deeply discounted prices, sometimes at 20-25% of replacement cost. These transactions highlight the tactical nature of the market, where detailed asset-specific knowledge is critical for investors looking to maximize value.

Office Leasing and Demand Trends

The conversation also touched on office leasing activity, which remains highly variable across different regions. While markets like New York City are seeing positive net absorption—adding almost 3 million square feet of occupancy in Q4 2024—other cities like Boston and Los Angeles are still facing leasing volume slowdowns. In contrast, markets like Austin and Nashville are experiencing growth in leasing activity due to expanding professional services and healthcare sectors.

The host of the show noted that many office tenants who initially downsized during the pandemic are now realizing they need more space, driving a new wave of leasing activity. However, landlords are maintaining high face rental rates while offering significant concessions to attract tenants.

The Role of Supply Constraints and Market Recovery

A major factor that could aid office market recovery is the historically low level of new office construction. In 2024, only 14.5 million square feet of new office space was started—an amount that would have been completed in just one quarter during previous years. This lack of new supply means that existing quality office space will likely become more valuable over time.

Mobley explained that concessions from landlords, such as tenant improvement allowances and free rent, have likely peaked. With limited new supply and stabilizing demand, rental rates are expected to see modest growth in 2025. CoStar recently revised its rent growth forecast from negative to a projected 1% year-over-year increase.

The Impact of Government Policies and Economic Conditions

The discussion also explored the potential impact of government policy changes under the Trump administration. Recent developments include federal lease cancellations and workforce reductions, which could lead to further office space reductions. However, Mobley noted that any major shifts would take time to unfold and would not result in immediate large-scale office vacancies.

Additionally, some government-owned buildings suffering from deferred maintenance may be put up for sale. If sold at discounted prices, these properties could present redevelopment opportunities, contributing to long-term market stabilization.

Looking Ahead: Opportunities in a Tactical Market

As 2025 progresses, the office market remains fragmented, with success depending on tactical decision-making. Investors and tenants must carefully analyze micro-market fundamentals, tenant demand drivers, and evolving workplace trends to make informed choices.

The show’s host expressed optimism that history may repeat itself—investors who acquire office properties at discounted values in a down market could see significant appreciation as supply shrinks and demand stabilizes. With corporate occupiers focusing more on cybersecurity, company culture, and operational efficiencies, the need for high-quality office space is expected to persist.

Conclusion

The office market is undergoing a significant transformation, with clear winners and losers depending on asset quality, location, and market fundamentals. While challenges remain, particularly for distressed properties, there are also opportunities for strategic investors willing to navigate the complexities of this evolving landscape.

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Miami Commercial Real Estate News February 19, 2025: $1B Transit-Oriented Dev Breaks Ground; Edgewater Condo Buyout Impasse Update; More…

Terra Breaks Ground on Upland Park in West Miami-Dade, A $1 Billion Transit-Oriented Development

Terra has officially broken ground on Upland Park, a $1 billion mixed-use community that will transform the Dolphin Park-and-Ride Transit Terminal Facility into a 47-acre, transit-oriented development. Conceived in partnership with Miami-Dade County, the project will bolster public transit ridership while anchoring the new East-West Corridor of the County’s SMART…

$1B Upland Park Transit-Oriented Development Breaks Ground

A groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterday for the largest public-private transit-oriented development in Miami-Dade County’s history. Upland Park is being built next to the Dolphin Park-and-Ride Transit Terminal Facility . It is being developed on land that was producing zero public revenues previously. The new development will generate over one billion dollars in new rent…

Miami-Based Developer Proposes Complex with Workforce Housing at 8445 S.W. 94th Street in Kendall

A Miami-based developer has filed a pre-application for a multi-family housing community in Kendall. 8445 Galloway LLC wants to proceed with a six-story apartment building, requiring 53,218 square feet of new construction. Current plans call for 41 residences—10 of which would be designated as workforce housing. According to Miami-Dade County records, a family…

Harvey Hernandez, Two Roads selling piece of Miami River dev site

Developer Harvey Hernandez and Two Roads Development are under contract to sell a portion of their Brickell assemblage along the Miami River, The Real Deal has learned. Miami Beach-based Prosper, a development firm led by Jay Roberts, is working with an undisclosed partner to acquire the 1-acre property at 66 Southwest Sixth Street and 625 Southwest First Avenue…

Development district to finance Freedom Park improvements

The 58-acre public park promised in the Miami Freedom Park project will be backed by a dedicated fund and district, securing its maintenance, while officials are also committing $10 million in future funding to improve parks across the city. During the Feb. 13 meeting, the Miami City Commission approved two resolutions to secure funding for the maintenance…

Noguchi-designed fountain flows again, but higher, in Bayfront Park

Water is once again flowing through the newly renovated fountain at Bayfront Park, where its historic design meets modern enhancements. City officials gathered at Bayfront Park last week for an evening ribbon-cutting ceremony as the sunset and the Mildred and Claude Pepper Fountain’s vibrant, colorful display took centerstage. After decades of disuse, the iconic downtown…

Shoreline Review Application Submitted for 39-Story ‘Isle of Dreams’ at 1400 79th Street Causeway

A shoreline development review application has been submitted for Isle of Dreams, a 39-story mixed-use tower planned at 1400 79th Street Causeway in North Bay Village. Developed by Sunbeam 1400, LLC, an affiliate of Sunbeam Television,  and designed by Arquitectonica, the project marks the first phase of the Sunbeam NBV Special Area Plan (SAP), which was approved in 2022.

duPont REGISTRY Group Partners with Fortune to Develop Tower for Car Collectors in Magic City Innovation District

duPont REGISTRY Group, Fortune International Group, and Pininfarina have partnered to develop duPont REGISTRY Tower, a luxury tower designed for automotive collectors and high-end businesses in Miami’s Magic City Innovation District. The project will merge automotive culture with premium office and lifestyle spaces, offering a first-of-its-kind destination…

South Florida’s older, suburban office buildings ripe for deep discounts and conversions: panel

South Florida’s office market is in the midst of a deep exhale after years of pandemic-fueled momentum, according to members of Avison Young’s top brass. “I think we are taking a breath in South Florida right now,” said Greg Martin, a principal in the brokerage’s Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton office. “In the last 12 months particularly, the nation has caught up with us.

Developer Proposes ‘Gallery in the Grove’ for 3170 Mundy Street in Coconut Grove

Related Urban Development Group has proposed a high-rise, mixed-income tower in Coconut Grove. The aptly named Gallery in the Grove would measure 20 stories above grade and comprise 248,265 square feet of new construction. It would be one of the tallest buildings in the area. Gallery in the Grove would feature 345 apartments; the South Florida Business Journal shares…

Two Roads’ Edgewater condo buyout at impasse: What could happen next?

It’s been nearly a year since a Florida appellate court entered a ruling in favor of the eight holdout unit owners at a bayfront condo in Miami’s Edgewater, putting the developer’s plans to build a luxury Edition Residences project in limbo. The developer, Miami and West Palm Beach-based Two Roads, and the holdout unit owners at Biscayne 21 still have not reached an agreement.

One Kane Breaks Ground in Bay Harbor Islands, Secures First Tenant BondST

Construction is now underway at One Kane, a 126,000-square-foot Class A office building rising at 9551 E Bay Harbor Drive in Bay Harbor Islands. The seven-story project will introduce Miami’s first office building with private boat access, offering reserved dock slips and boat valet service alongside a suite of high-end amenities. Developed by Taubco and Landau Properties…

Related Urban’s plan for $148M Coconut Grove mixed-income project nabs committee approval

Related Urban’s potential replacement of a Coconut Grove public housing project for seniors with a $148 million mixed-income multifamily project is gaining steam. Miami-Dade County Commission’s housing committee on Tuesday voted unanimously and without discussion in favor of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava negotiating a 99-year lease with Related Urban, led by President Albert Milo…

Indian Creek Residences & Yacht Club Tops Out in Bay Harbor Islands

Indian Creek Residences & Yacht Club has officially topped out in Bay Harbor Islands, reaching its full eight-story height. Developed by Landau Properties and designed by Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, the boutique waterfront condominium is now over 80 percent sold, with only two residences remaining. Closings are anticipated to begin by the end of the year.

Baywood, Dolphin Capital score $36M loan for Wynwood’s Moxy hotel, as they bring in new partner

When DolphinBay Hospitality sold a majority stake in the Moxy Miami Wynwood hotel recently, the joint venture also secured $35.5 million in new financing. DolphinBay obtained the loan from Synovus Bank on Jan. 30, records show. The same day, Istanbul-based Süzer Group paid $99 million to become 52 percent owner of the recently completed 120-key hotel at 255 Northwest 25th Street.

Plans for 68-Story One Brickell City Centre Canceled Amid Market Shifts

Swire Properties has canceled its plans for One Brickell City Centre, a proposed 68-story office tower in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. The decision comes after challenges in securing sufficient pre-leasing commitments, leading the company to list the 2.8-acre site at 700 Brickell Avenue and 799 Brickell Plaza for sale through brokerage firm CBRE….

Affordable Housing Development ‘Rainbow Village’ Starts Construction at 2000 NW 3rd Avenue in Miami

Construction has started on Rainbow Village, a mixed-use affordable housing complex in Miami. The 310-residence development will offer studio to four-bedroom homes, with the project itself comprising close to 700,000 square feet of new construction. Yield PRO shares that residency will be available to those earning at or below 30, 50, 60, 70, and 80 percent of the area…

Cymbal DLT scores $114M refi for Live Local Act apartment complex in Miami Gardens, as South Florida loans flow

Asi Cymbal scored a $114 million refinancing for a 341-unit Live Local Act apartment complex in Miami Gardens, as loans keep flowing in South Florida. Apollo Global Management and RXR Realty Investments provided the loan, which paid off the $102.5 million construction financing for the 14-acre Laguna Gardens at 20775 Northwest 17th Avenue, according to the developer’s news release.

Housing Trust Group Breaks Ground on $185M Affordable Housing Development in Miami

Housing Trust Group has broken ground on Rainbow Village, a $185 million affordable housing development located at 2000 N.W. Third Ave. in Miami.  Spanning 698,000 square feet, the community will feature 310 units alongside 12,000 square feet of retail space, 50,000 square feet of amenities and 442 parking spaces.  Units will be offered in studio, one-, two-, three…

The Residences at 1428 Brickell Secures Master Permit, Clearing the Way for Vertical Construction

Master permit approval has been secured for The Residences at 1428 Brickell, a 70-story, 195-unit residential tower in the heart of Brickell. Developed by Ytech and led by Yamal Yidios, the approval sets the stage for construction to move full speed ahead. Unlike phased permitting, the master permit allows the project to proceed without interruption, keeping…

Historic preservation board greenlights Keyah’s plans for new Miami Beach hotel

The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board is keen on Keyah Real Estate Group’s plan to reshape nearly an entire Art Deco block between Washington and Collins avenues. On Feb 11, the board unanimously approved by a 5-0 vote a new 262-key hotel project by Aventura-based Keyah and Grup Peralada, a family office based in Barcelona, Spain.

Keyah Real Estate Group Unveils Plans for a New Iconic Miami Beach Hotel

Keyah Real Estate Group, a dynamic, rising hospitality developer with footprints in Miami and New York, is thrilled to unveil plans for a 262-key multi-structure boutique hotel, that is set to redefine the Miami Beach hospitality scene and become the city’s next hotel, wellness, and F&B destination. The project has just secured unanimous approvals from both the City of Miami Beach…

duPont Registry Tower Announced For Miami

Plans were announced this morning for a luxury tower for car collectors in Miami, to be called the duPont Registry Tower. duPont Registry is partnering with Miami developer Fortune International and Italian design firm Pininfarina on the project. The tower will house an invitation-only club for collectors of exclusive cars. It will be located in the upcoming Magic City…

Phased Vertical Permit Issued For 67-Story JEM Private Residences

The 67-story JEM Private Residences at Miami Worldcenter has been issued a phased vertical permit. Miami’s Building Department issued the permit this morning, allowing vertical construction work to commence. The 67-story tower is planned to rise to a height of over 700 feet. It will include 259 luxury condo units on the upper levels, and 530 multi-family units on the lower levels.

$25.8M Sale-Leaseback of Cold Storage Facility Near Miami Airport Arranged

Digiacomo Group and JLL have negotiated the $25.8 million sale-leaseback of a cold storage facility located at 2323 N.W. 72nd Avenue in Miami. The seller, produce distributor Sun Belle LLC, will lease back the 82,261-square-foot property from the new owner, locally based Iconic Equities LLC, which specializes in industrial outdoor storage (IOS) and traditional industrial…

Demolition Continues At One Bayfront Plaza Supertall Site

Demolition is continuing at the One Bayfront Plaza site in the heart of downtown Miami, new photos by Phillip Pessar show. The 19-story, nearly 70-year-old building is being demolished to make way for a new supertall tower. Demolition is taking place in phases. It began in 2023 with interior demolition, and recently progressed to demolition of its massive parking garage and retail…

Lease roundup: Morgan Stanley renews at Flow and Canada Global’s Aventura Corporate Center

Morgan Stanley kept its offices at the Aventura Corporate Center. The New York-based financial services behemoth renewed its 42,400-square-foot lease at 20801 Biscayne Boulevard in Aventura, according to a news release from the landlord’s broker. Christina Jolley of Blanca Commercial Real Estate represented the landlord. Adam Bernstein and Zach Wendelin of JLL…

DWS Sells Fort Lauderdale Office Tower for $220M

The office building at 401 E. Las Olas Blvd. rises 23 stories in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.’s financial district. Image courtesy of Square2 Capital The partnership of Highline Real Estate Capital, Square2 Capital and Lone Star Funds has acquired 401 E. Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.’s financial district. CBRE represented the seller of the 410,561-square-foot office asset…

Lone Star Funds, Highline, Square2 buy Bank of America tower in downtown Fort Lauderdale for roughly $220M

Three investment firms bought the Bank of America Plaza at Las Olas City Centre in downtown Fort Lauderdale for about $220 million, marking the second major office sale in the city this week. Lone Star Funds, through its real estate fund VII, Highline Real Estate Capital and Square2 Capital bought the 23-story building at 401 East Las Olas Boulevard, according to news…

Benjamin lists Fort Lauderdale dev site for over $33M, as construction prices continue to climb

Benjamin Companies put a 2.4-acre multifamily development site in Fort Lauderdale on the market for more than $33 million, amid elevated construction costs and slower rental growth. Garden City, New York-based Benjamin Companies scored approval in 2022 for a pair of 33-story towers with 542 apartments, combined, and 13,800 square feet of commercial space…

Bradford Allen pays $208M for Las Olas Centre I & II offices in downtown Fort Lauderdale

Bradford Allen Investment Advisors bought a two-building office complex in downtown Fort Lauderdale for $208 million, marking the biggest office sale this year. Chicago-based Bradford Allen bought the Las Olas Centre I & II at 350 and 450 East Las Olas Boulevard from DWS Group, according to the buyer’s news release, which doesn’t include the price. A source familiar…

Developer Seeks $6M CRA Incentive for 121-Unit Mixed-Use Project in Historic Sistrunk Neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale

A local developer is seeking $6 million in incentives from the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to support a mixed-use development in the Historic Sistrunk neighborhood. The proposal, part of the CRA’s Development Incentive Program, aims to stimulate economic growth in the historically Black community located just west of Flagler Village.

Related, BH and Pebb clear final hurdle for Office Depot campus mixed-use project

A partial redevelopment of Boca Raton’s Office Depot campus is set to go forward after receiving final city zoning approval. The Boca Raton City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a site plan to demolish an existing office building to make way for an eight-story building with 500 apartments, nearly 43,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space and a 36,400-sf…

Terra, Frisbie win bid for Boca Raton City Hall redevelopment, plan 2M-plus sf mixed-use complex

Davd Martin’s Terra and Frisbie Group won a coveted bid to redevelop Boca Raton’s government campus, where the firms plan a 2.5 million-square-foot mixed-use complex. Terra and Frisbie beat three other contenders, including second-ranked bidder Related Ross, led by billionaire Steve Ross. On Tuesday, the Boca Raton City Council voted to select Coconut…

Related Ross Seeks Rezoning for Mixed-Use Development at K Park Site in Wellington

A rezoning application is moving forward for a 66.3-acre site in Wellington, where Related Ross, led by billionaire developer and Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross, plans to develop a large-scale mixed-use project. The site, K Park, is located at 10400 Stribling Way and is currently designated for community facilities and commercial uses. The Village of Wellington’s Planning…

Prologis Says Warehouse Leasing Rises After U.S. Election Eases Uncertainty

The world’s largest industrial developer and landlord said a burst of leasing since the U.S. November election has bolstered the company’s expectations for accelerating warehouse demand this year. Prologis signed a company record of more than 60 million square feet of leases in the fourth quarter, with most of the deals signed in the weeks after the Nov. 5 election reduced econo…

For Some CRE Owners, Insurance Now Gobbles Up Double the Revenue 

Since around 2018, property insurance costs began a steady march upward, almost universally across commercial real estate (CRE), broadly forcing property owners and lenders to strategically confront the reality of soaring premiums and shrinking availability. But much of CRE has also enjoyed significant rent growth, which has seemingly muted the overall impact to bottom line…

Reducing Costs & Increasing Value: Climate-related Trends for CRE in 2025 

While some elements of sustainability may face growing political headwinds, climate risk is engrained in CRE. Investors and lenders are focused on identifying opportunities to reduce costs, while also determining the long-term implications for asset value. Energy efficiency and resilience to extreme events address both of these concerns and thus are expected to stay…

Commercial Property Values Drive Optimism Around 2025 Investments, TD Bank Survey Finds

Despite rising energy costs, office vacancies, interest rates and economic uncertainties as the industry adjusts to a new administration, recent insights garnered from TD Bank’s survey at the CRE Finance Council Miami found that commercial real estate leaders are still excited for the opportunities this year could bring. More than 200 commercial real estate professionals…

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Miami Commercial Real Estate News February 12, 2025: North Bay Village Multifamily Trades for $83M; 661-Unit Hialeah TOD Breaks Ground; More…

Live Local Project The HueHub with 4,000 Units Moving Through Site Plan Approval

A massive Live Local development is continuing through the site plan approval process. The development name is listed as The HueHub in plans prepared by architect Arquitectonica and submitted to the county. The first site plan application for The HueHub was submitted in July. Yesterday, the third version of plans was submitted following the first several phases of review.

The Residences At 1428 Brickell Gets Master Construction Permit

Developer Ytech has been issued a master construction permit for The Residences at 1428 Brickell. The development is now on track to begin going vertical and make its impact on the Miami skyline. By obtaining a master permit first, the developer ‘underscores its commitment to delivering the project on schedule without compromise.’

Brickell City Centre Retail Remains 100% Leased At The Start Of 2025

Swire Properties says that its popular Brickell City Centre shopping mall continued to remain 100% occupied at the end of 2024. It is the second year in a row that the shopping center was 100% occupied. Brickell City Centre’s mall was also listed as 100% occupied at the end of 2023. That was the first time it had ever reached 100% since the complex opened in 2016.

$185M Rainbow Village Breaks Ground Next To Wynwood

Construction is now underway at Rainbow Village, according to a press release. The $185m mixed-use development is being built on county-owned land at the border of Wynwood in Overtown. Rainbow Village will include: 310 affordable housing units almost 12,000 square feet of retail more than 50,000 square feet of amenity space 442 parking spaces Units will be income restricted…

Contractor Selected For Riverside Wharf, Groundbreaking June

The developers of Riverside Wharf have selected a contractor and announced a groundbreaking date, according to the Herald. The project is now said to be valued at $300m. Moss Construction will serve as the General Contractor for the development. Groundbreaking is planned for June, with completion planned for 2027. Riverside Wharf will include a 167-room Dream hotel…

It was a spot to party on the Miami River. Now a hotel, club and raw bar are moving in

A slice of land on the Miami River where people had gathered to party, drink, do Sunday yoga and eat food truck fare will be transformed into a major waterfront development featuring a hotel, entertainment complex and an offshoot of a popular seafood house. The Wharf Miami closed in August 2023, but details and a timeline of what’s next for the now-vacant site…

World’s Largest Cruise Terminal Opens At PortMiami

MSC’s new terminal at PortMiami welcomed passengers for the first time on February 8. Currently, the terminal isn’t yet fully completed, around three years after groundbreaking. When it is full operational, the terminal will be able to handle three ships and 36,000 passengers simultaneously. There are reports suggesting that the cost to built the terminal has increased from $350M…

New Renderings & Sales Records For Brickell’s Mandarin Oriental Residences

Swire Properties has released new renderings and announced new sales milestones for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Brickell. The development will include two towers, one rising 850 feet with 228 residences and another rising 426 feet with 66 private and 28 hotel residences, along with a flagship Mandarin Oriental hotel. Condo units have been selling for a blended…

661-Unit Metro Parc North Transit-Oriented Development in Hialeah Breaks Ground

A groundbreaking ceremony took place yesterday for Metro Parc North, a transit-oriented development. The development will be a highly amenitized, Class-A building – said to be one of the first of its kind in the Hialeah area. It will have 661 rental units, and over 15,000 square feet of retail. The development will be located on a full city block steps away from the Tri-Rail/Metrorail…

Baron Begins Hialeah Luxury Project

Baron Property Group, a Miami- and New York-based developer, has broken ground on a 661-unit luxury multifamily property adjacent to the Metrorail station in Hialeah, Fla. Metro Parc North will rise next to Hialeah Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in Florida. Located at 983 E. 26th St., Metro Parc North is next to Metro Parc, Baron Property Group’s 559-unit mixed-use…

Kendall Parkway development back on fast track

A long-stalled bid to cut driving time from West Kendall to downtown by adding 13 miles to SR 836 is set to rev up after the county pulled out of a war over control of five tollways. Commissioners voted unanimously last week to exit the fight, clearing the way for the Greater Miami Expressway Agency to put Kendall Parkway construction in high gear.

Miami’s Bayfront Park may come under park department control

Miami officials are considering dissolving the agency responsible for overseeing the operations of downtown’s two waterfront parks and transferring its duties to a new division within the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. The Miami City Commission is to review legislation today (2/13) that would repeal part of the city code that established the Bayfront Park…

Commissioners To Vote On Abolishing Bayfront Park Management Trust

Miami Commissioners are scheduled to vote on a resolution that would abolish the Bayfront Park Management Trust. The trust was initially created to manage Bayfront Park. Later, the trust took control of Museum Park (which the city officially now calls Maurice Ferre Park). A total of three commissioners must vote in favor in order for the trust to be abolished…

Miami aims to preserve the green at new Freedom Park

As work on Miami Freedom Park progresses, the City of Miami is taking steps to secure funding for the upkeep of the 58-acre public park promised as part of the development deal. Miami commissioners are to vote today (2/13) on two key measures designed to secure funding for maintaining and enhancing the expansive green space guaranteed as a public benefit of the Miami…

Careful logistics let PortMiami handle record 13 ships in a day

Preparations and planning were the framework for smooth sailing when PortMiami seamlessly welcomed a record number on ships on a single day on Saturday in a dress rehearsal for even more ship traffic. Feb. 8 was a historic day at the port, said Hydi Webb, PortMiami director and CEO, as, for the first time, 10 cruise ships and three cargo ships were at the port at the same time.

Revolutionary vertical air cargo hub at MIA is five years away

A revolutionary vertical center that will increase Miami International Airport’s cargo capacity by 50% is working through 18 months of due diligence before construction can begin, with actual operation of the center still five years away, aviation officials say. A 40-year lease for Miami Gateway Partners to spend $400 million to develop and then operate the cargo center…

661-Unit Metro Parc North Breaks Ground in Hialeah

Baron Property Group has officially broken ground on Metro Parc North, a 661-unit residential development in Hialeah. Designed by Modis Architects and built by KAST Construction, the project will introduce Class-A multifamily housing with a range of amenities, located adjacent to the Metrorail station and Hialeah Hospital. Completion is expected in Q3 2027….

$35.5M Loan for Moxy Miami Wynwood Hotel Arranged

Atlanta-based Hunter Hotel Advisors has arranged a $35.5 million loan for the recapitalization of the Moxy Miami Wynwood, a 120-room hotel that opened in October. The developer of the eight-story hotel was a 50/50 joint venture between Baywood Hotels and Dolphin Capital Partners. Charlie Ryan and Adeel Amin of Hunter’s capital markets team arranged the loan through…

Baywood, Dolphin Capital score $36M loan for Wynwood’s Moxy hotel, as they bring in new partner

When DolphinBay Hospitality sold a majority stake in the Moxy Miami Wynwood hotel recently, the joint venture also secured $35.5 million in new financing. DolphinBay… The same day, Istanbul-based Süzer Group paid $99 million to become 52 percent owner of the recently completed 120-key hotel at 255 Northwest 25th Street. Charlie Ryan and Adeel Amin…

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami Reveals 100K SF of Amenities

Swire Properties has unveiled the first images of the extensive amenities at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, located on Brickell Key. The development offers over 100,000 square feet of resort-style amenities within a lush, multi-tiered podium designed by Thai landscape firm Shma. The Residences will feature 11 pools—the most in any new Miami development…

Lennar Plans 178-Unit Townhome Development in Hialeah, FL

Lennar is under contract from Miami Lakes-based Ita Regio LLC to purchase an 18.2-acre property in Hialeah, FL. The South Florida Business Journal reports that 15.2 acres could be developed into a single-family housing development that would feature 178 townhomes. Every home would offer three bedrooms, and the complex itself would offer 356 surface parking spots…

In Park West, 65-Story E11EVEN Tower Has Topped Off

The first 65-story tower at E11EVEN Club Hotel & Residences has topped off. Developer PMG and E11EVEN Partners are building the dual-tower development in Park West. The first tower, E11EVEN Club Hotel & Residences, features residences and hotel rooms, while the second tower, E11EVEN Club Residences Beyond, offers condominiums. A foundation pour for the first tower…

Brickell’s Mercedes-Benz Places Launches Sales For Tower 2

Mercedes-Benz and JDS Development Group have launched sales for Tower 2 at Mercedes-Benz Places. The 67-story building is already under construction. The design of the cuboid tower is said to embody the Mercedes-Benz brand aesthetic. “We are transferring our significant automotive design expertise into architecture and with that make a strong…”

171-Unit Domus Brickell Park Tops Off

Domus Brickell Park has become the first development in Brickell to top off this year. With the shell now complete, the tower is on track to obtain a temporary certificate of occupancy by the end of 2025, with its hotel and residences on schedule to open in Q1 of 2026. The 12-story development will include 171 fully furnished, short-term friendly units. More than 60% of units…

New Edgewater Tower Submitted To FAA At 333 Feet

The planned height for Metro Edgewater’s second tower has been submitted to the FAA. Metro Edgewater’s first 32-story tower reached completion in 2023. The second tower, Metro Edgewater 2, was first revealed in a hearing before the Urban Development Review Board in 2024. It is planned to rise 28 stories. The height will reach 333 feet above ground, or 341 feet above sea…

Witkoff to revive Blavatnik and Scher’s long planned Ocean Terrace project in Miami Beach

Witkoff Group formed a joint venture with Ocean Terrace Holdings, reviving development plans for a mixed-use luxury condo project in North Beach, The Real Deal has learned. Witkoff, led by Chairman Steve Witkoff and his son, CEO Alex Witkoff, is joining existing partners Alex Blavatnik and Sandor Scher on Ocean Terrace in Miami Beach. The new partnership closed on…

E11EVEN® Club Hotel & Residences Tower One Tops Off in Downtown Miami

Construction has officially topped off at E11EVEN® Club Hotel & Residences Miami, marking a significant milestone for the dual-tower luxury development rising in Downtown Miami’s Park West neighborhood. Developed by PMG and E11EVEN Partners, the project is redefining resort-style, entertainment-driven living in the city’s evolving urban core….

MG, Vertical launch condo sales for Alhambra Parc in Coral Gables

MG Developer and Vertical Developments are launching sales for their planned Coral Gables project, Alhambra Parc. The 78-unit condominium is planned for 33 Alhambra Circle, according to a press release. MG Developer, led by Alirio Torrealba, landed a $14.5 million preconstruction loan for the project in October. Torrealba partnered with co-developer…

BGO & Dermot Complete Solar Panel Installation at Cordoba in Downtown Doral

BGO and The Dermot Company have completed the installation of a $1.7 million solar energy system atop the parking garages at Cordoba, a 454-unit apartment community in Downtown Doral. The new system is expected to generate enough electricity to cover 50% of the energy needs for the property’s common areas, including its amenity spaces….

Reserve Padel Opens First Permanent Club at SoLé Mia in North Miami

Reserve Padel has officially opened its first permanent club at SoLé Mia, a 184-acre master-planned community in North Miami developed by LeFrak and Turnberry. Located at 2251 NE 146th Street, the new 100,000-square-foot facility features ten professional padel courts, including six outdoor and four indoor courts with 35-foot ceilings, along with two dedicated pickleball…

Aconcagua Developers Proposes 162-Unit Apartment for 12867 S.W. 248th Street in Homestead

Miami-based Aconcagua Developers has proposed a mid-rise housing development in southern Miami-Dade County. The unnamed complex would measure eight stories and feature 162 units. Residences would include one-bedroom and two-bedroom floorplans, measuring 590 to 985 square feet each. Communal amenities would feature a dog park and ground-floor swimming pool.

Aconcagua proposes 162-unit apartment building in Princeton, amid a development rush on south Miami-Dade

A developer proposes a 162-unit apartment project in Princeton, amid a continued rush on south Miami-Dade County. Aconcagua Developers wants to build an eight-story building on a 3-acre site on the northwest corner of Southwest 248th Street and Southwest 128th Avenue in an unincorporated area of the county, according to an application filed late last month.

BH adds to portfolio, pays $83M for waterfront North Bay Village apartment complex

BH Group expanded its South Florida portfolio once again, dropping $83 million for a waterfront North Bay Village multifamily project. The Aventura-based firm acquired Wake Biscayne Bay, a complex of three 10-story buildings with 338 apartments at 7501 and 7525 East Treasure Drive, confirmed Isaac Toledano, who leads BH along with his wife, Liat Toledano.

Permit Issued For $2M Island Gardens Sales Center

A construction permit has been issued for a temporary sales center on Watson island. The structure will likely be used to sell condos at an upcoming development. The name on the permit is listed as Island Garden Sales Center. Miami’s Building Department issued the construction permit last month. The temporary facility will have two floors, rising 26 feet in height…

Related Urban wants to bring mixed-income apartments to Coconut Grove

Related Urban is eyeing a public housing site in Coconut Grove for a mixed-income multifamily project. The Miami-Dade County Commission housing committee on Tuesday will review a resolution that would authorize Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s staff to begin negotiations with Related Urban, led by President Albert Milo. The firm is seeking a 99-year lease…

831-Foot Building Proposed In Downtown Miami

A filing has been submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration for an 800+ foot building in Downtown Miami. The filing was submitted on February 3. It requests approval to build a tower rising to a height of 831 feet above ground, or 840 feet above sea level. The site coordinates submitted with the filing appear to be the same as the Clear Residences property.

Developer files for bankruptcy over North Miami Beach apartment tower dev site, amid dispute with lender

Developer Celal Ozkan filed for bankruptcy on his North Miami Beach development site for a 341-unit apartment tower, marking the latest in his nearly yearlong dispute with the lender. Sky Gardens Residences, an entity tied to Ozkan, CEO of Turkish firm CEO Contract, is pursuing Chapter 11 reorganization on the 1-acre site at 16300 Northeast 19th Avenue.

With Over 75% Of Units Sold, The Perigon Miami Beach Gets $390M Loan

The developers of The Perigon Miami Beach have reached a sales milestone and obtained a massive construction loan, More than 75% of units have been sold, the developers said. Construction financing totaling $390 million has been issued by Eldridge Real Estate Credit. The Perigon will include 73 ultra-luxury condos. The building is being designed by OMA, led by architect…

The Last Carrot in Coconut Grove Forced to Relocate After 50 Years

After 50 years of serving the Coconut Grove community with fresh veggie sandwiches and healthy bites, the Last Carrot must relocate come November. According to Coconut Grove Spotlight, Coral Gables-based developer Allen Morris Company is slated to knock down the tiny strip mall located at 3133 Grand Ave., the home of the Last Carrot, to build a five-story, mixed-use office…

Poof! Judge dismisses foreclosure lawsuit against Masoud Shojaee

In one of the shortest lived foreclosure actions, City National Bank of Florida resolved a loan dispute with developer Masoud Shojaee in less than a month. On Jan. 24, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Beatrice Butchko Sanchez approved the Miami-based bank’s motion to dismiss its lawsuit. Three weeks earlier, City National filed the complaint against Shojaee and an entity…

Launch party at Mercedes-Benz Places oozes pre-pandemic energy

Ugo Colombo walked into the Mercedes-Benz Places sales center launch wearing sunglasses with a light orange tint. Colombo glided through the building, sizing up the finishes for the planned Brickell condo project. The car enthusiast — he owns the luxury car dealership the Collection — is rarely seen at industry events. He was among a handful of developers and hundreds…

Lease roundup: Tech firm Kandji opening East Coast HQ in Coral Gables, Venture X outpost on tap in Miami Lakes

Tech firm Kandji will open its East Coast headquarters in Coral Gables. Kandji, which provides automation-forward Apple device management software, leased 30,000 square feet at 2811 Ponce de Leon Boulevard at The Plaza Coral Gables, according to the tenant’s news release. It will open on March 5. The San Francisco-based firm is led by CEO Adam Pettit.

Equinox preleases 31K sf at Oak Row’s Edgewater project, as it expands in South Florida

Equinox will open at one of Oak Row Equities’ mixed-use multifamily projects in Miami’s Edgewater, as it expands in South Florida, The Real Deal has learned. Equinox preleased 30,700 square feet at the 2600 Biscayne tower at 2600 Biscayne Boulevard, according to representatives for the tenant. The luxury gym is expected to open late next year or early 2027.

The Calta Group Secures $53.7 Million in Financing from Forman Capital for Two Projects in Downtown Hollywood

The Calta Group, led by brothers Ignazio and Gaetano Caltagirone, has announced closing a $53.693 million construction loan for two new rental apartment projects in Hollywood, Florida: Caltopia Hollywood and Caltopia Hollywood II designed by Kaller Architecture. The loans were provided by Forman Capital, under the leadership of Scott Mehlman, with advisory…

Calta lands $54M construction loan for Hollywood apartments, amid South Florida multifamily supply overhang

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Video: First Street’s Jeremy Porter; climate risks could erase $1.4 trillion in U.S. property value by 2055

Climate Change and the Future of U.S. Real Estate: $1.47 Trillion at Risk

The U.S. housing and commercial real estate markets are on the verge of a major transformation as climate risks escalate. According to a recent study by First Street Foundation, discussed here by First Street’s head of climate implications research Jeremy Porter, extreme weather patterns and rising insurance costs will significantly impact property values, with an estimated $1.47 trillion in real estate losses by 2055. This discussion is somewhat reminiscent of observations we shared in a post last year; Helene/Milton Losses of the Florida “Self-Insured” May Be Near a Tenth of State’s GDP.

The Growing Threat of Climate Change on Real Estate

Historically, climate-related studies have focused on direct property damage , such as flooding or wildfire destruction. However, the latest research sheds light on indirect impacts , including population shifts, long-term environmental hazards, and skyrocketing insurance premiums. These factors are beginning to reshape the real estate market in unprecedented ways.

Regions that are particularly vulnerable include:

  • Florida – While still experiencing population growth, Florida faces rising insurance costs due to increased hurricane intensity and flooding.
  • Louisiana – A state already grappling with extreme weather events, now seeing further devaluation due to climate risks.
  • Western U.S. – Wildfires and drought conditions continue to pose significant threats to property values.
  • Mid-Atlantic & Midwest – These regions are experiencing more extreme precipitation events, leading to flooding and higher insurance costs.

The Insurance Crisis: Residential and Commercial Properties Impacted

One of the most pressing concerns is the rising cost of insurability, which is affecting both residential and commercial real estate. Over the past two to three decades, climate disasters have steadily increased in frequency and severity. However, the most dramatic surge in insurance premiums has occurred in the last five to six years, as insurers adjust to the growing number of claims.

This shift is now being directly reflected in property values. Homeowners, commercial property investors, and business owners are factoring in insurance costs during negotiations, leading to devaluations in at-risk markets. Key climate threats impacting insurability include:

  • Hurricanes and wind damage along the Gulf Coast
  • Increased flood risks nationwide
  • Wildfire-prone areas in the West

The Commercial Real Estate Factor

While much of the discussion has focused on residential housing, commercial real estate is equally at risk . Businesses and investors are seeing:

  • Higher insurance premiums cutting into operational budgets and profitability.
  • More difficulty securing financing, as lenders factor climate risks into property valuations.
  • Potential migration of businesses away from high-risk areas, reshaping regional economies.

For retail, office, and industrial properties, these risks create uncertainty in long-term investments. Areas with increasing disaster exposure may see commercial properties struggle to attract tenants, while businesses may be forced to move to lower-risk markets to control operational costs.

Homeownership and Wealth Building at Risk

For many Americans, homeownership is a key path to financial stability and long-term wealth. However, the rising costs associated with climate risk are altering this fundamental principle.

  • Insurance costs are rising disproportionately – At the beginning of the 21st century, homeowners typically paid about 10% of their mortgage toward insurance. Today, that figure has more than doubled to 23%.
  • Recent homebuyers are most vulnerable – Those who purchased homes in the past five to seven years are facing unexpected costs that significantly increase their overall mortgage burden.
  • Property valuations are adjusting downward – In climate-vulnerable regions, home appreciation is slowing, and in some cases, reversing.

For longtime homeowners with built-up equity, higher insurance costs may be a manageable burden. However, for newer buyers, these expenses could alter home affordability calculations, forcing them to either purchase lower-value properties or reconsider homeownership altogether.

The Future of Residential and Commercial Real Estate in a Changing Climate

As climate risks become more embedded in the real estate market, risk-based pricing will become the new norm. Insurance companies will continue to adjust premiums to reflect actual exposure, which in turn will shape both residential and commercial property values.

This shift challenges the traditional American dream of homeownership as a surefire way to build wealth. In climate-vulnerable areas, home values may not appreciate as they did in previous decades, making real estate a less reliable investment. Additionally, business owners and investors must account for climate-related expenses, as insurance and disaster recovery costs eat into potential profits.

The First Street study highlights the urgent need for homebuyers, investors, and policymakers to reevaluate how climate risks influence real estate. As insurance costs continue to rise and climate-driven migration patterns shift, the future of U.S. real estate— both residential and commercial —will be increasingly tied to the realities of a warming world.

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