On Thursday, December 11, 2025, PROFILEmiami will host the 2nd Annual ‘Spec Home & Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Summit 2025,’ an exclusive evening dedicated to the booming world of South Florida’s most opulent residences at the luxuriously high-tech The Lighting Loft in Midtown Miami. This one-of-a-kind event will spotlight the hottest spec homes and ultra-luxury properties from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach, while exploring the full spectrum of the sector—from development and design, to financing, insurance, the ultra-competitive world of brokering and selling these lavish properties. Guests will enjoy two powerhouse panels, an ultra-luxury real estate showcase bringing together the industries top brands, and PROFILEmiami’s signature DJ-led cocktail soirée power by Cala Bennati wine designed for high-level bespoke networking.
The Summit will feature insights from some of the industry’s most respected voices, including brokerage top producers Jordan Karp of JK Real Estate and Lourdes Alatriste of Douglas Elliman, both of whom are ranked in Miami’s Top 20 top produces by sales volume in 2025; architect to the stars, Ralph Choeff of Choeff Levy Fischman; one of South Florida’s most active spec home financiers Zack Simkins of Vaster Capital; spec home developers Pascal Nicolai of Sabal Development, Jose Boschetti Jr. of Boschetti Group and Kirk Ivy of IVEY Punch / IVEY Design Build; developer and interior designer Kathy Samaan of Samaan Design Group; with Gustavo Tello of Ero Lighting and Ross Samanchuk of LUC Electric. These panelists will speak alongside alongside a roster of to be announced developers, architects, brokers, and financiers who are setting the tone for South Florida’s next wave of luxury living. Attendees will gain insider perspectives on the factors driving record pricing, the strategies behind successful spec homes, and the design trends that continue to define the ultra-luxury space. With over 150+ of the region’s most active industry leaders in attendance, the evening will serve as a platform for knowledge, collaboration, and connection at the highest level.
Ralph Choeff of Choeff Levy Fischman will join this year’s PROFILEmiami Spec Homes & Ultra Luxury Real Estate 2025 Panel
The Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Showcase will bring together the top brands and service providers that power South Florida’s spec home and ultra-luxury market. From world-renowned architects and interior designers to specialists in marble, stone, custom kitchens, and high-end millwork, the Showcase will highlight every element that defines today’s most exceptional homes. Guests will be able to explore innovations in smart home technology, home entertainment systems, lighting design, pool engineering, clean air and wellness systems, as well as advanced security solutions—experiencing firsthand the products and expertise that shape the region’s most exclusive properties.
PROFILEmiami’s Spec Home & Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Summit builds on a legacy of industry-leading real estate networking and educational events. This year’s program continues that tradition of convening the key players shaping South Florida’s most prestigious real estate sector, offering a rare opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate the artistry and ambition behind the region’s most remarkable homes.
The Lighting Loft
Panelists:
6 PM: Designing & Building The Next Generation of Spec Homes
Ralph Choeff, Choeff Levy Fishman
Kirk Ivy, Ivey PUNCH / Ivey Design Build
Gustavo Tello, Ero Lighting
Ross Samanchuk, LUC Electric
Kathy Samaan, Samaan Design Group
7 PM: State of the Ultra-Luxury Market
Jordan Karp, JK Real Estate
Zack Simkins, Vaster Capital
Pascal Nicolai, Sabal Development / Sabal Luxury Builder
Lourdes Alatriste, Douglas Elliman
Jose Boschetti Jr., Boschetti Group
*Additional Panelists to Be Announced
Date: Thursday December 11, 2025 | 5 PM - 8 PM
Location: The Lighting Loft, 3650 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Tickets: $175
The Lighting Loft
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