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New Fort Lauderdale Condos That Allow Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals

Nicknamed the “Venice of America” due to its winding waterways, Fort Lauderdale is one of South Florida’s most exciting urban markets for real-estate investors. With its relaxed beaches, boat-friendly lifestyle (it’s known as the world’s yachting capital), rich cultural scene, and collection of fine-dining venues, the city draws tens of millions of visitors each year.

February 2026: Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach Pre-Construction Condo News Update

Sustained demand, driven by strong migration trends of high networth individuals, is fueling a wave of luxury-branded and hospitality-focused projects across South Florida.  Last month, Ritz-Carlton Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach and Mandarin Oriental Residences West Palm Beach both launched sales. Related Group and BH Group broke ground on the Ritz-Carlton Residences in West Palm Beach, while Hillsboro Beach’s Rosewood Residences celebrated topping-off its yacht-inspired project. Read on to find out which waterfront condominium in West Palm Beach, sitting across the Intracoastal from the Mar-a-Lago Club, is slated for redevelopment following a bulk buyout, plus more updates in our February 2026 pre-construction condo market round-up for Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.  

January 2026: Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach Pre-Construction Condo News Update

West Palm Beach’s most coveted stretch of waterfront, located directly across the Intracoastal from President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club and estate, opened the year with three notable development stories. While two of these remain in the bulk buyout phase, the third marks the sales launch of Maison d’Or. This newly launched “House of Gold” is poised to deliver the largest, most luxurious condo residences in the neighborhood.