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 priced. The result is a fresh pipeline of new construction in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach that appeals to buyers looking for a quiet — yet still luxurious — lifestyle. Let’s review some of the top recently-announced projects in this edition of “South Florida by the numbers"; a Master Brokers Forum partnership with The Real Deal. (Article link below.)
https://therealdeal.com/miami/2024/12/26/south-florida-by-the-numbers-broward-on-the-rise/

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Tere Shelton Bernace presents this one-story waterfront jewel home, exquisitely finished to the last detail. Architectural beams, open floor plan overlooking the pool and 114 feet of waterfront. Three/four bedrooms, five bathrooms, office and large family room. Croatian oak floors throughout. Kitchen with Dell Anno cabinetry, Miele appliances, Sub Zero refrigerator, pantry and laundry room.

Hallway features a glass wine cellar that leads to the main suite with sliding glass doors overlooking terrace and water. The main suite with two separate ensuite bathrooms, one with Jacuzzi and steam bath, automatic toilets and two separate walk-in closets. Covered terrace with two BBQ's, 2 propane, 2 charcoal, icemaker and small fridge. Two-car garage. Impact windows, propane generator. 65-foot dock. Sec. 1 voluntary civic association to use tennis courts. Sec. 1 Sp. tax district. Furniture available for sale separately.

7425 Los Pinos Boulevard in Coral Gables is currently listed for $7,600,000 by Tere Shelton Bernace, who can be reached at 305.607.7212 and/or tbernace@sheltonandstewart.com.

https://www.masterbrokersforum.com/Coral-Gables-mls-listing/A11645523.htm

🚨𝘿𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀 𝙄𝙎 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙁𝙍𝙄𝘿𝘼𝙔!🚨

Master Brokers Forum Members: Check your email for details about an EXCLUSIVE 20% discount on South Florida Agent magazine's "Who's Who in South Florida" agent profiles! (Write to us at info@masterbrokersforum.com if you missed it.)
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OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLIENTS‼️

CPAs can now access special home loan programs through City National Bank of Florida.

If you have any CPA clients looking for homes, reach out to Rich Campanella, Vice President, Mortgage Banker, and the dedicated residential lending team at City National Bank of Florida.

📞 Connect with Rich at 954-647-0106 or rich.campanella@citynational.com to explore these unique opportunities and provide your clients with the best financial solutions available!

This Master Brokers Forum 𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍-𝙏𝙊-𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 deal ($2.5M for a Ft. Lauderdale residence) was last week's #4 most expensive condo sale in Broward County, with Vicci representing the seller and Jim representing the buyer. (Article link below.) Congratulations!
https://therealdeal.com/miami/2024/12/12/broward-county-weekly-condo-report-11/

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Iliana Abella presents this truly remarkable, first-time-on-the-market, two-story penthouse nestled in the heart of Coral Gables. This one-of-a-kind residence has been thoughtfully updated to blend luxurious living with modern elegance. Step inside to discover all-new, sleek porcelain Beraice 48” by 48” tiles that grace the main living areas, while beautiful wood floors enhance the second floor.

The open and spacious floor plan is highlighted by soaring 22-foot ceilings in the living and family room areas, creating an airy and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line Gaggenau appliances, perfect for culinary explorations. This exquisite penthouse offers three en-suite bedrooms, each featuring custom-built walk-in closets, providing ample storage and a touch of personalized luxury.

55 Merrick Way, Unit 808 in Coral Gables is currently listed for $3,700,00 by Iliana Abella, who can be reached at(305) 505-0488 and/or iliana.abella@compass.com.

https://www.masterbrokersforum.com/Coral-Gables-mls-listing/A11677874.htm

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member The Elmir Group presents this boater’s paradise, and the largest residence in the building! Beautiful flow-through floor plan, huge master bedroom and closet. Unit has three assigned parking spaces and separate storage, private elevator foyer, and an available boat dock. Boasting over 4,100 total square feet with four bedrooms and five and one-half baths, this one-of-a-kind flow through floor plan offers everything imaginable for the ultimate boutique waterfront lifestyle.

Interior details include 11-foot ceilings, natural stone flooring, custom closets, built-in bar area for flawless entertaining, and a chef-inspired, state-of-the-art kitchen! The building offers a stunning transition from the outdoors to the indoors.

3581 East Glencoe Street, Unit 505 is currently listed for $5,950,000 by Karen Elmir, who can be reached at (786) 301-2220 and/or kelmir@onesothebysrealty.com.

https://www.masterbrokersforum.com/Coconut-Grove-mls-listing/A11696593.htm

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Jeannie Montes de Oca presents this three-bedroom, three-bathroom home offering 2,827 square feet of living space and a unique opportunity to create your dream estate, nestled on a 22,500 square foot lot in one of Coral Gables' most coveted neighborhoods. The property features spacious entertaining areas, a large terrace, a sparkling pool, and an expansive yard, ideal for outdoor gatherings or relaxation.

Ideally located near the Biltmore Hotel, golf course, Little Flower Catholic Church, and top-rated schools, with a two-car garage for added convenience, this property is practical and full of potential; a chance to own a slice of Coral Gables living.

2615 Alhambra Circle in Coral Gables is currently listed for $2,995,000 by Jeannie Montes de Oca, who can be reached at (305) 965-9242 and/or jeannie@miamiluxuryresidential.com.

https://www.masterbrokersforum.com/Coral-Gables-mls-listing/A11647706.htm

"𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙆𝙔 𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙎 𝙏𝙊 𝘽𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙇𝙄𝙈𝙄𝙏 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙎𝙊𝙐𝙏𝙃 𝙁𝙇𝙊𝙍𝙄𝘿𝘼 𝙇𝙐𝙓𝙐𝙍𝙔 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙄𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇 𝙀𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙀. Billions of dollars in luxury condominium towers are in the pre-sales, planning and construction pipeline." (Article link below.) https://variety.com/2024/film/focus/south-florida-real-estate-1236247913/

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Scenes from last night's FABULOUS Miami Master Brokers Forum Holiday Party, generously hosted by Rivage Bal Harbour! We were honored to present Judie Rosen and Jo-Ann Forster (posthumously) with the MBF Legacy Award. Many thanks to our friends at Baci Milano for the beautiful member gifts! See full gallery at:
https://lnkd.in/e9gevrSr

"A bevy of new buildings by high-end hospitality groups are rising for buyers who live to eat." (Article link below.)
🍽 Cipriani
🍽 Villa Miami
🍽 Casa Tua
🍽 Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences
https://lnkd.in/eVzANZZV

"Miami was once again the strongest rental market in the nation in 2024...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)." (Article link below.)
https://www.thenextmiami.com/report-miami-was-the-hottest-rental-market-again-in-2024/

MASTER BROKER LISTING: Master Brokers Forum member Meryl Koslow presents this new, two-plus acre lakefront family estate In South Florida. The Northern-style, three-level home is updated on 1.1 acres, with views galore, a recent cedar shingle roof, Chicago brick, English Ivy, hedges, lush greenery. 6291 square feet, five bedrooms, four baths, three fireplaces, office and den.

Enter to vaulted ceilings, stunning stairway and balcony, hardwood floors and RH accents throughout. A second 1.1 acres provides stables/paddocks/trails, play space for family/pets, or a future guest cottage/casita. Walk (or ride) the grounds, past spring-fed lake, gazebo, benches, fruit trees, pool/patio, outdoor living room. Even a Generac generator. Nearby A+ schools, shopping malls, sports/entertainment, ocean and more.

11750 SW 22nd Court in Davie is currently listed for $3,150,000 by Meryl Koslow, who can be reached at 954-401-2296 and/or mkoslow@onesothebysrealty.com.

https://www.onesothebysrealty.com/real-estate/11750-sw-22nd-court-davie-fl-33325/r11027692/165511866

Another week of most-expensive Broward condo sales DOMINATED by Master Brokers Forum members - especially at the top. (Article link below.) Congratulations to these members!

#1 Michelle Nunez and Megan Probst (representing both buyer and seller)

#2 Megan Probst (seller)

#3 Brian Hero (seller)

https://therealdeal.com/miami/2024/12/05/broward-county-weekly-condo-report-10/

"𝙇𝙪𝙭𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚-𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙏𝙍𝙄𝙋𝙇𝙀𝘿 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙖𝙢𝙞-𝘿𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮. New signed contracts on homes asking $5 million or more rose to 21 in November from seven at the same time last year." (Article link below.) https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/luxury-home-sales-surged-in-november-amid-stock-market-rally-6c2f7f80?mod=top_markets_miami

Scenes from last night's festive and fun Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum 2024 Holiday Party, wonderfully hosted by Salato Residences! Congratulations to raffle prize winners Caroline Carrara and Darlene Daigle, and many thanks to everyone for their generous donations to The Pantry of Broward. Happy Holidays everyone!

Scenes from last night's festive and fun Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum 2024 Holiday Party, wonderfully hosted by Salato Residences! Congratulations to raffle prize winners Caroline Carrara and Darlene Daigle, and many thanks to everyone for their generous donations to The Pantry of Broward. Happy Holidays everyone!

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLIENTS ‼️

Attorneys can now access special home loan programs through City National Bank of Florida.

If you have any Attorney clients looking for homes, reach out to Rich Campanella, Vice President, Mortgage Banker, and the dedicated residential lending team at City National Bank of Florida.

📞 Connect with Rich at 954-647-0106 or rich.campanella@citynational.com to explore these unique opportunities and provide your clients with the best financial solutions available!

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This Master Brokers Forum member represented the seller in last week's most expensive Broward County condo sale; a $1.4 million closing at the Las Olas Grand. (Article link below.) Congratulations!
https://lnkd.in/ePWMZZ-m

WATCH: Amazing footage from last month's wonderful Master Brokers Forum dinner and discussion "Luxury Ascendant: How the High-End is Driving Miami Real Estate", generously hosted by The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami! https://youtu.be/Dsyynpfdafc?si=36xQ-lxzEDy8NZgK

Master Brokers Forum members once again featured prominently on this list of top 10 most expensive Broward County condo sales...congratulations! (Article link below.)

#7 Joanna Jimenez

#8 Tim Singer

#9 Brian Hero

https://therealdeal.com/miami/2024/11/21/broward-county-weekly-condo-report-8/

Scenes from last night's FANTASTIC Master Brokers Forum dinner and discussion on "LUXURY ASCENDANT: How the High-End is Driving Miami Real Estate", beautifully hosted by Swire Properties and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami! Many thanks to our amazing hosts and extraordinary panelists Maile Aguila, Dora Puig, Nelson Gonzalez, and Farid Moussallem (and moderator, Andres Asion.)

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLIENTS ‼️

Help your clients secure flexible, customized financing for their condominium development projects with Rich Campanella, Vice President, Mortgage Banker and the City National Bank of Florida team.

📞 Contact Rich today at 954-647-0106 or rich.campanella@citynational.com to learn more and give your clients the edge they need in today's competitive market!

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Another week, another list of top 10 Miami condo sales full of Master Brokers Forum members...congratulations to all of you! (Article link below.)

#3: ROBERTA INGLETTO and Gio Ingletto

#6: Nancy Batchelor and Michelle Shurtleff

#9 𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 𝙏𝙊 𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 𝘿𝙀𝘼𝙇: Karen S. Matluck, P.A. 🤝 Sigal Dagan

http://therealdeal.com/miami/2024/11/19/miami-dade-weekly-condo-report/

👍 Another week of top ten Miami condo sales TOTALLY DOMINATED by Master Brokers Forum members! Congratulations to all of you! (Article link below.)
https://therealdeal.com/miami/2024/11/12/miami-dade-county-weekly-condo-report-39/

#1 𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 𝙏𝙊 𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 𝘿𝙀𝘼𝙇: Paola M. Garcia-Carrillo 🤝 Michael Light

#5 Carole Smith and Cristina Formosa

#8 Mauricio J. Barba

#9 Adam Levy and Chris Crystal

#10 Jill Penman

Another enlightening and productive Miami Master Brokers Forum board meeting, generously hosted by our amazing friends at Continuum Miami! Learn more about this beautiful project at https://continuummiami.com/.

This Master Brokers Forum member won the South Florida Agent magazine 2024 "Agents' Choice" Award for Charitable Service! (Article link below.)

https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2024/11/11/charitable-service-nancy-batchelor-compass/

𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙐𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙚'𝙨 "𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚" 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩:

MIAMI - “The steady demand drives up rents and property values and offers investors attractive rental yields around 5% to 7% with potential appreciation near 6% to 8% in sought-after neighborhoods"

FT. LAUDERDALE - An “18-hour city” that can compete against larger metros because of its relative affordability. (Article link below.)
https://nypost.com/2024/11/06/real-estate/the-5-housing-markets-to-watch-in-2025-especially-if-youre-an-investor/

Some common-sense perspectives on a critical issue the Master Brokers Forum has been exploring all year.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article295075669.html

🤝 We love reporting Master Brokers Forum “𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 𝙏𝙊 𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍” sales! In this $6M Fort Lauderdale transaction, Maureen Rotella and Ron Lennen represented the sellers and Beatriz "BJ" Martinez-Prillaman represented the buyers. Congratulations!

“People used to want to retire here or have a second home, but it’s not the Golden Girls’ Miami anymore, South Florida is a real place for business people to live,” one high profile source in business said. “After the [financial] crash in 2008, there wasn’t industry here. Now we have banks and jobs to rival some of the biggest tri-county areas.” (Article link below.)
https://nypost.com/2024/11/09/us-news/south-florida-is-now-the-political-business-and-celeb-capital-of-the-us/

💪 Last week's top ten Broward County condo sales list was DOMINATED by Master Brokers Forum members...congratulations to all of you!

#2 𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 𝙏𝙊 𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 𝘿𝙀𝘼𝙇: Liz Caldwell 🤝 Jim Cunningham

#3 Beau Beckett

#7 Susan Nelson/John Putzig

#9 𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 𝙏𝙊 𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 𝘿𝙀𝘼𝙇: Tim Singer 🤝 Daniela Melaniti

Article link: https://lnkd.in/eZcXc7BZ

“𝙄 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙬𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙙, 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙬. 𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚,” 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙙, 𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙙. See this and more brilliant insights from Master Brokers Forum board member Alicia Cervera.
https://therealdeal.com/miami/2024/11/07/branded-condo-boom-takes-off-in-south-florida/

Master Brokers Forum Members: Check your email from this past week for details about an EXCLUSIVE 20% discount on South Florida Agent Magazine's "Who's Who in South Florida" agent profiles! (Write to us at info@masterbrokersforum.com if you missed it.)
https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/whos-who/2024/

🤝 We love reporting Master Brokers Forum “𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 𝙏𝙊 𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍” sales! In this $9.5M off-market Old Cutler Bay transaction, Dennis Carvajal reached out to fellow member Ashley Cusack (realizing that she knew the homeowners), and they negotiated an amazing deal.

Dennis: “Ashley and I have done several off-market deals together and have a great relationship.”

Ashley: “I always love working with Dennis!!”

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR UK NATIONAL CLIENTS 🇬🇧

UK Nationals can now access special home loan programs through City National Bank of Florida.

If you have any UK national clients looking for homes in Florida, reach out to Rich Campanella, Vice President, Mortgage Banker, and the dedicated residential lending team at City National Bank of Florida.

📞 Connect with Rich at 954-647-0106 or rich.campanella@citynational.com to explore these unique opportunities and provide your clients with the best financial solutions available!

Congratulations to Master Brokers Forum members Vivian Galego-Mendez and Nancy Batchelor for earning the votes to be named Finalists in the 2024 South Florida Agent Magazine "Agents' Choice" Awards! (Article link below.) Good luck to you both!
https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2024/11/04/2024-south-florida-agents-choice-awards-finalists/

WATCH: Highlights from last month's incredible Gold Coast Master Brokers Forum dinner and discussion on "The New Realities of Older Condos", generously hosted by our friends at City National Bank of Florida!
http://youtu.be/W36KyYmb6Jo?si=EU5tRuQEDuICjTJ9

Featuring insights from Master Brokers Forum members Nancy Batchelor, Michael J. Martinez, Eloy Carmenate, and Dora Puig. (Article link below.)

https://therealdeal.com/magazine/november-2024/miami-hustle-top-agents-lean-into-challenging-market/

These Master Brokers Forum members represented clients in two of last week's ten most expensive Broward condo sales. (Article link below.) Congratulations!

https://therealdeal.com/miami/2024/10/31/broward-county-weekly-condo-report-6/

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃 We explore the spooky and supernatural mysteries behind some of Miami's most iconic homes and hotels in this haunted edition of “South Florida by the numbers”; a Master Brokers Forum partnership with The Real Deal. (Article link below.)
https://therealdeal.com/miami/2024/10/30/south-florida-by-the-numbers-real-haunted-houses-of-miami/

This Master Brokers Forum member has this beautiful $54M listing - the only one currently on the market on Miami's Star Island. (Article link below.)
https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/rosie-odonnell-mansion-miami-star-island-sale/

Master Brokers Forum member Jessica Adams presents this tropical paradise located in the exclusive Ye Little Wood gated enclave in Coconut Grove. This masterpiece of modern Miami luxury, designed by Roney Mateu, is an award-winning 5,825 adj. square foot, one-story home built in 2012 and situated masterfully on a 16,575 square foot lot. The home features four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, European kitchen, baths and closet systems, dual walk-in closets in primary suite, ensuite bedrooms and a detached one-bedroom/one-bathroom plus office guesthouse.

Indulge in ultimate outdoor living with deep covered patios with summer kitchen, lap pool with sun ledge and spa. Featuring 17-foot ceilings in main living areas, impact glass, two-car garage and min to the Village center. The adjacent vacant lot is a companion listing (MLS: A11601146) with an additional 15,941 square feet and can be sold together or separately.

3891 Little Avenue in Coconut Grove is currently listed for $11,000,000 by Jessica Adams, who can be reached at (305) 877-0212 and/or jessica.adams@elliman.com

https://www.masterbrokersforum.com/Miami-mls-listing/A11601096.htm

There's just nothing like The Rider Residences in all of South Florida. Many thanks to the entire team for hosting yesterday's fun and productive Miami Master Brokers Forum board meeting at The Rider's amazing Wynwood sales gallery. Everyone needs to go check it out!

These Master Brokers Forum members represented clients in four of last week's most expensive Broward County condo sales. (Article link below.) Congratulations!
http://therealdeal.com/miami/2024/10/24/broward-county-weekly-condo-report-5/

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CLIENTS ‼️

City National Bank of Florida understands that building a dream home should not be a nightmare.

If you have any clients planning to build their dream home, introduce them to the special home loan programs that simplify construction financing for residential properties.

If you have any interested clients, reach out to Rich Campanella, Vice President, Mortgage Banker, and the dedicated residential lending team at City National Bank of Florida.

📞 Connect with Rich at 954-647-0106 or rich.campanella@citynational.com.

This Master Brokers Forum member represented the seller of this $23M Miami Beach home. (Article link below.) Congratulations!
https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/miami-beach-home-of-continental-national-bank-founders-sells-for-23m-5d5f8ecb?mod=top_markets_miami

This Master Brokers Forum member represented the buyer in one of Broward's most expensive condo sales last week. (Article link below.) Congratulations!
https://therealdeal.com/miami/2024/10/18/broward-county-weekly-condo-report-4/