New Hotel to open Atton Miami | Brickell Hotels
Atton Hotels will open its first U.S. hotel on Friday in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. Atton Brickell Miami, a $65 million hotel at 1500 Southwest First Avenue, features 275 guest rooms and suites with views of Brickell’s skyline and the nearly 8-acre Simpson Park. The property also includes 4,000 square feet of meeting space, a rooftop pool with cabanas, a Vista bar with cocktails and tapas, a gym, a lobby bar and a full-service restaurant, Lima, helmed by chef Kyriacos Petrou, formerly of Shula’s Steakhouse at the Alexander Hotel. Click...
read moreMiami Is Building a Vertical Amusement Park – CityLab
If the world opened up to us like the opening credits for Game of Thrones, virtually every city on the map would have a giant Ferris wheel. Like the Titan of Braavos or the Great Pyramid of Meereen, observation wheels now loom over most of the major kingdoms on our map, from London to Melbourne to Singapore. Our title sequence might be more Wheels of Fortune than Game of Thrones. Miami, the Dorne of the United States, means to shake up the map. A Florida developer has just released designs for SkyRise Miami, a viewing tower and vertical...
read moreThis Mall Will Be So ‘Ginormous’ That It Will Come With Its Own Mini Suburb
When the country’s largest mall comes to western Miami-Dade, a major developer wants to be ready with a custom-made mini suburb next door. The Graham Cos. sold the owner of the Mall of America most of the land for its planned super-sized version inMiami-Dade, a 200-acre shopping theme park called American Dream Miami that would be about 40 percent larger than the original in Minnesota. Meanwhile, the Graham Cos. also is pursuing its own shopping complex just south of the American Dream Miami site, with commercial space for retailers looking...
read moreWynwood Miami | Coolest Streets in America | Wynwood Stores
Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who’s the coolest of them all? Wynwood is the sixth coolest street in the country, according to a new Cushman & Wakefield report. The neighborhood’s industrial history, street art and increasing millennial population contribute to Wynwood’s success, which has been fueled by retail growth, the report states. Nearly 27 percent of residents in the area are millennials. The average household income is only $44,350, and residential rents are in the “$$$” category, which Cushman & Wakefield defines as “hipsters...
read moreImproving Miami Transit, Smaller Apartments Needed For Downtown Lure – Neighborhood
A host of Downtown Miami’s most prominent real estate pros are calling on the region to improve transit options to fight a traffic “crisis.” The need for more transit options has much to do with the generational shift of preferences that Millennials—who have been moving into the downtown area—are seeking, says Miami DDA’s Alyce Robertson. “A lot of these Millennials don’t have the patience for sitting in the car for two hours a day going to South Timbuktu,” Alyce says. And Miami is a young city—120 years old by her count—and...
read moreDo you feel richer? If you live in Miami…
Miami-area personal income leaps by 4.2 percent | Miami Herald If you live in South Florida, you should be feeling a little richer. Personal income in the Miami metro area rose 3.2 percent in 2014, marking the largest increase since 2011, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Job growth spurred the increase — a significant uptick over 2013, when personal income dropped by 0.8 percent. Click Full Article for more details. Full Article Save Article Article Feedback Share...
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read moreLaguna House the trendy new spot to live in Coral Gables!
Laguna House at Merrick Park is making international headlines as a “shoppers paradise” and the “exclusive alternative to owning an estate or living in a large Miami skyscraper”. Click Full Article for more details. Full Article Save Article Article Feedback Share Article
read moreNow available for sale the Iconic Trophy Downtown building $500,000,000
Downtown Miami’s tallest office tower, reportedly valued at nearly $500 million, is on the market. J.P. Morgan Asset Management – Global Real Assets is listing the Southeast Financial Center, a 55-story, 1.3 million-square-foot tower at 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, according to published reports. The iconic building, second in height only to the Four Seasons Miami, was developed in 1984 by Hines and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Commercial Real Estate Direct first reported that the property was up for sale in May, with...
read more10 Steps to making South Florida’s economy stronger
Unveiled at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s annual Goals Conference, the study examined Miami’s economic landscape and identified both its strong points and disadvantages. At the conference, urban studies theorist and Creative Class Group founder Richard Florida broke down the 34-page report into 10 key areas of opportunity for building a greater South Florida economy: • Synchronicity between South Florida counties and its northern neighbors, Orlando and Tampa “We’ve been a fragmented community,” Florida said. “But if we’re gonna...
read moreWallethub: This South Florida city ranks No. 2 for staycations
South Florida Business Journal Three Florida cities topped WalletHub’s 2016 Best and Worst Cities for “Staycations,” or vacations spent at home or nearby, with Fort Lauderdale coming in at No. 2. The personal finance website compared 150 of the biggest U.S. cities using dozens of metrics, such as movie costs, number of restaurants per capita and number of public beaches. Fort Lauderdale ranked strongly for its number of spas and wellness centers per capita and its number of shopping centers per capita. Click Full...
read moreMiami is a city on the rise, says new 2016 latest report and why
Miami and Miami Beach, once a refuge for retirees and those looking for fun and sun is on the rise as a great economic powerhouse, according to a new report from Florida International University and the Creative Class Group, “Miami’s Great Inflection: Toward Shared Prosperity as a Creative and Inclusive Global City.” For the report, a first step in a multi-year study, researchers examined Miami’s economic progress and studied the divides and challenges it faces. “Miami has a window of opportunity to capitalize on its economic strengths,...
read moreThe Oasis at Sawgrass Mills revamp to debut by year end
South Florida Business Journal The Sunrise mall announced Tuesday it will complete the major upgrades by year-end. Renovations include changing up 130,000 square feet of common spaces into a new streetscape design with more gathering spaces and seating options, a decorative water feature with choreographed sequences, multiple canopy structures for shade, convenience charging stations, a new valet drop-off area and an updated directory and way-finding system. After Sawgrass Mills debuts its latest improvements, three new restaurants will also...
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read moreNew HomeStyle Energy Mortgage for your next property?
Want to put solar panels on your roof — owning them outright rather than having to lease from some third-party company? There’s a new home mortgage program that’s just hit the market and could help make that happen. And since it’s long-term mortgage money, the interest rates are similar to those on a regular home loan — currently in the mid to upper 3 percent range if you’ve got good credit. Equally important, you end up pocketing the generous 30 percent federal investment tax credit that’s available for owners who install solar panels,...
read moreWynwood Business Improvement District expanding its boundaries
Looking to increase its revenue base, the Wynwood Business Improvement District, or BID, took the initial step needed to expand its boundaries on Thursday. At its regular monthly meeting, the BID’s board voted to begin the process of drafting legislation that would redraw the district’s map to include several dozen commercial properties that are currently not contributing to an annual pot of tax money used for neighborhood improvements in Wynwood. The addition of the properties will generate about $300,000 more a year for additional security...
read moreCoral Gables Office Building Trades For $57.5 Million
– CRE-sources | South Florida Commercial Real Estate News In the largest commercial real estate transaction to take place in Coral Gables this year, a joint venture between Greenstreet Partners and principals of CREC have sold the 2121 Ponce office building to a member company of Zurich North America (“Zurich”) for $57.5 million. Zurich was advised by Zurich Alternative Asset Management LLC (“ZAAM”), its alternative investment adviser. Brokered by CREC and CBRE, the sale of the 164,848 square-foot building marks the latest sign of...
read morePartners boost loan to $220 million in Miami Design District
It’s all about leverage for partners RedSky Capital and JZ Capital Partners. The two investment firms just borrowed an additional $34 million against their assemblage in Miami’s Design District, boosting their total loan principal to a whopping $220 million. County records show the companies took out their new financing for 11 parcels at the corner of North Miami Avenue and Northeast 39th Street, mostly consisting of mid-century retail buildings no larger than 11,000 square feet a piece — save for the much larger 1980s-era building at 3995...
read moreMiami’s changing. Where do you fit in?
Is Miami your city? Pick a city that optimizes your life Richard Florida, who’s made a career of thinking and writing about how to make cities more awesome, spends a lot of time thinking about Miami. The globetrotter has chosen Toronto and Miami as his home bases, and in his latest study he drops knowledge about how Miami can be more creative and inclusive (read: not segregated by income or race) and how that boosts our economy. (Which, despite all the glitzy condos, is struggling.) Click Full Article for more details. Full Article Save...
read moreState of Miami Real Estate Investments : Is the time now?
The mention of Miami brings to mind images of white sandy beaches, a vibrant nightlife, and unforgettable vacations. Located in Southern Florida, Miami is a modern and bustling city that offers a lot more than fun. It is a financial and commercial powerhouse. The city is ranked number 7 in the United States in business, arts and culture. Visitors expect to have a time of their lives, and they end up getting just that. Click Full Article for more details. Full Article Save Article Article Feedback Share...
read moreChetrit’s 1 Billion dollar Miami River project to launch this summer
UPDATED June 21, 2016 5:15 p.m. Chetrit Group’s massive Miami River mixed-use project will launch condo sales later this summer, and is planning to bring on a major hotel flag, The Real Deal has learned. Melissa Tapanes Llahues, an attorney who represents Chetrit Group in its development, toldTRD that she is now working on condo documents and permitting. She said the developers have hired Fortune International Group to handle sales, which will begin “in a couple of months.” She also said the project will soon announce a “very cool” hotel...
read moreShould You Invest In South Florida Real Estate?
Miami? – Forbes Quick Hits: If you’re planning to buy a home, do it now, because prices are going up for the next few years. Investments in single-family rental properties have good potential in Broward County. Apartment developments have the best potential in Miami-Dade. Mortgages have higher risk even though prices are rising. Best bets for investments in retail or restaurants are in Palm Beach County, which also needs medical office space. Click Full Article for more details. Image Source Getty Full Article Save Article Article...
read moreMiami Beach Fire on the Fourth Festival
Miami News, Food, Culture and Events | Miami New Times Miami Beach Fire on the Fourth Festival Coca-Cola Presents the Miami Beach Fire on the Fourth Festival! Take in the Funky sounds of THE FAMILY STONE and legendary rockers GRAND FUNK RAILROAD Enjoy Food trucks, a kid’s zone, yoga and watch South Florida’s premier fireworks celebration on Monday, July 4th from 9am – 9pm at the North Shore Park Bandshell, Collins Avenue and 73rd Street Event Schedule: 9 a.m.: Click Full Article for more details. Full Article Save Article Article Feedback...
read moreSix international hotel brands opening first U.S. sites in Miami
Miami Herald To the eyes of hoteliers around the world, Miami has grown up to be the attractive, well-positioned global city they hoped it would be. With all the factors now aligned, they are packing their bags for South Florida. Click Full Article for more details. Full Article Save Article Article Feedback Share Article
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