Inside The 2nd Annual PROFILEmiami Spec Home & Ultra Luxury Real Estate Summit 2025

The 2nd Annual PROFILEmiami Spec Home & Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Summit, held last week at the state-of-the-art Lighting Loft in Midtown Miami in partnership with LUC Electric and Tidelli, was a resounding success—bringing together more than 150 of South Florida’s most influential developers, financiers, brokers, architects, designers, and luxury service providers for an evening defined by insight, connection, and elevated dialogue.

Guests consistently praised the exceptionally high caliber of attendees, noting the Summit’s unique ability to foster meaningful, long-term business relationships across every facet of the ultra-luxury and spec home ecosystem. With representation spanning Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach, the event reinforced PROFILEmiami’s position as a leading platform for convening the decision-makers shaping South Florida’s most prestigious residential market.

The evening featured two powerhouse panels that explored both the creative and commercial forces driving today’s ultra-luxury homes. The Design & Development Panel placed a strong emphasis on wellness-driven living, advanced smart home technology, and privacy-focused design, underscoring how health, performance, security, and discretion have become non-negotiable pillars of high-end residential demand. Panelists discussed everything from clean-air and wellness systems to lighting, automation, and security solutions that enhance both lifestyle and long-term value.

The State of the Market Panel delivered a forward-looking perspective on the region’s luxury real estate landscape, with speakers expressing clear optimism in the continued growth and resilience of South Florida’s market. Panelists cited sustained buyer demand, demographic and wealth migration trends, and the region’s expanding global appeal as key drivers supporting the ongoing strength of the spec home and ultra-luxury sector.

Insights were shared by some of the industry’s most respected voices, including top-producing brokers Jordan Karp of JK Real Estate and Lourdes Alatriste of Douglas Elliman—both ranked among Miami’s Top 20 producers by sales volume in 2025—alongside architect Ralph Choeff of Choeff Levy Fischman; spec home financier Zack Simkins of Vaster Capital; 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; and smart home leader Ross Samanchuk of LUC Electric. Together, the panelists offered candid insights into pricing dynamics, development strategy, design evolution, and what defines success at the highest end of the market.

Complementing the panels, the Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Showcase brought together the top brands and service providers powering South Florida’s most exceptional homes, allowing attendees to experience firsthand the craftsmanship, innovation, and technology behind today’s premier residential projects. The evening featured PROFILEmiami’s signature cocktail networking soirée powered by Cala Bennati wine, creating an environment intentionally designed for high-level, bespoke networking. The event was followed by a private VIP Dinner for the panelists hosted at the Tidelli Outdoor Living Miami furniture showroom by Tidelli Miami and LUC Electric.

The 2nd Annual Summit builds on PROFILEmiami’s legacy of hosting industry-leading real estate events that combine education, insight, and curated connection. As South Florida’s ultra-luxury market continues to evolve, the Spec Home & Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Summit remains a defining forum for the leaders shaping the region’s most remarkable homes—celebrating the artistry, ambition, and collaboration that drive the market forward.

Please check out our sponsors LUC Electric for smart home and lighting design, Tidelli Outdoor Living furniture, Vaster Capital mortgages and lending, Ero Lighting lighting design, Samaan Design Group interior design, IVY Punch for buyer inspection and punch list expertise, The Lighting Loft lighting showroom, Modern Stones marble and stone, CPS Outdoors pool systems and Cala Bennati Wines.

VIP Dinner at Tidelli Miami

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Event December 11: PROFILEmiami Spec Homes & Ultra Luxury Real Estate Summit 2025

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.

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.

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

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