You know the restaurant… full of life, love, memories, all shared over incredible food. Now,  meet ORA by Casa Tua and live with soul. ORA by Casa Tua is boutique Miami living as you have never seen before: a nature sanctuary artfully designed around shared experiences to honor simplicity and deepen human connection, nestled in the heart of Miami’s Brickell neighborhood.  ORA, with lifestyle curation by Casa Tua and developed by Fortune International Group, responsible for The Ritz Carlton Residences and St. Regis Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, is set to open a revolutionary lifestyle-driven project for creators, founders, and doers seeking an inspired urban sanctuary in Miami’s financial district, Brickell.  Envisioned to create distinct experiences expressed through exquisite design, nature, music, art, and cuisine, as well as an abundance of amenities and programming curated for ORA owners, the boutique high-rise will be alive with upbeat, soulful and social energy, creating the...

With Related Group’s latest purchase of the Diplomat Beach Resort and its public-private partnership on the Hollywood Arts Residences mega-project, the quaint little town of Hollywood Beach, Florida, is in for a major revitalization with almost 1,000 new residential/condo-hotel units planned.   Hollywood Beach, perched right between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, has long been known as one of the coziest stretches of oceanfront for a vacation and for those wanting to find a charmed life close to the beach, close to Miami, but away from the city’s traffic. This charming little slice of South Florida is known for its one-of-a-kind Broadwalk (also named one of ‘America's Best Beach Boardwalks’ by Travel+Leisure Magazine), an old world downtown where art fairs still happen every month, a quaint little Arts circle and market, lovely golf courses, and plenty of oceanfront hotels and resorts for a serene lifestyle – but, all that’s about to level up! Read on to find out what one of the...

Looking for the most pet-friendly neighborhoods in Miami for Dogs? Then check out these great Miami neighborhoods that are sure to put a wag in the tail of your favorite fur-baby or four-legged friend.  Miami is a super pet-friendly city, and has become the number one big city in the U.S. for dog owners. Its abundance of dog friendly amenities, like large dog parks, walkable areas, and proximity to the beach, all make Miami a highly desirable place to live if you have a dog. But, what specific neighborhoods in Miami are the best for dog owners and that also have dog-friendly condos? Watch our exclusive video for a closer look the most dog-friendly neighborhoods in Miami and their dog friendly condos, too!   — What are the Most Pet-Friendly Neighborhoods in Miami for Dogs?  Coconut Grove: The Most Dog-Friendly Parks Blanche Park, Coconut Grove. Photo credit: Sarah P. What makes Coconut Grove the top neighborhood in Miami for dogs is that the gorgeous tree-lined streets are extremely...

For Miami’s new development and pre-construction condo segment, February was a month of more project news – new launches, construction milestones, and exciting announcements. Sales launched for JMH Development’s Twenty-Nine Indian Creek in Miami Beach, North Bay Village’s 7918 West Drive celebrated its groundbreaking, and Ugo Colombo and Valerio Morabito’s Onda Residences topped off in Bay Harbor Islands. Further, developer Newgard announced that it would bring New York’s acclaimed restaurant, Avra Estiatorio to Lofty Brickell. PMG, Lion Development Group, and Marc Roberts announced plans for their latest Airbnb-ready offering in Miami’s Park West neighborhood. Aria Reserve completed its foundation pour. And, three more new condo projects were proposed. Read on for more details on these and other updates in our monthly Miami new construction and pre-construction condo news roundup for February 2023:   Table of Contents - Miami Condo Pre-Construction Market  Sales...

Mortgage rates are in flux. So when should you buy that Miami property?  The answer: Now!  Mortgage rates fell again last week to a new low, with the average 30-year mortgage rate dropping to 6.57%.  Yes, mortgage rates are still higher than last year, but how do these mortgage rates affect you now as a home buyer or seller? Check out this video with real estate expert Sep Niakan to find out what falling mortgage rates mean for buyers, sellers, and Miami’s housing market in general:   — What makes Miami more immune to higher interest rates or changes in Mortgage Rates? Recently, mortgage rates fell to 6.13% which is a big drop from a few months ago. Rates this low boost both homebuyer demand and home builder sentiment.  Interestingly, Miami has been less impacted by higher interest rates than other markets. Why? Well, there are a few reasons that make Miami more immune to higher interest rates.  First, Miami has one of the highest percentages of cash transactions for real...

West Eleventh Residences by PMG, Lion Development Group, and Marc Roberts Companies, will be a luxurious take on Downtown Miami living. Expanding their footprint in the Miami Worldcenter location of Downtown, just next to the Brightline train station, this lifestyle-driven condo project is the first centrally managed luxury Miami condo tower allowing owners to host freely on Airbnb, 365-days-a-year, making it ideal for a luxury short-term rental investment. Envisioned to offer luxurious sophistication and advanced functionality to residents and short-term rental guests, this project features access to a 30,000-square-foot tri-level experiential entertainment and culinary hall featuring a spectacular art installation, all in the heart of Downtown Miami. And the modern, universal design elements of these fully finished and fully furnished residences make them highly desirable to rent out on a short-term basis via the partnership with Airbnb for guests to experience Miami and its...