Master Brokers Forum Listing: Step Inside A Waterfront Mansion In Keystone Point Asking $4.5 Million

Master Brokers Forum: Master Brokers Forum member Richard Feldman presents this fantastic, newly remodeled two-story waterfront home in the exclusive gated community of Keystone Point on Island 5. This home has been completely updated and features eight beds plus office, six and one-half baths, two-car garage, with 180-foot seawall that can accommodate multiple boats or large vessels, on an oversized, 12,207 square foot lot. Open floor plan with plenty of natural light and amazing sunset views. Large master bedroom with a huge walk-in closet, separate exercise room that could be used as an office, and a spacious en suite bathroom with sauna. Four beds upstairs with large living space. Huge kitchen with Sub-Zero and Wolf Appliances. Laundry rooms on both floors, impact windows. Spacious backyard with pool. Great location - no fixed bridges and within minutes to great restaurants, grocery stores, Bal Harbor Shops, the beach, and more!

13300 Biscayne Bay Terrace, North Miami, is currently listed for $4,500,000 with Richard Feldman of Miami Waterfront Realty, who can be reached at 305-970-2884 and/or richardtoddfeldman@gmail.com.

The Master Brokers Forum is a local network comprised of South Florida's elite real estate professionals. Learn more at www.MasterBrokersForum.com.

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160 Marina Bay Celebrates Groundbreaking in Fort Lauderdale After Completing Demolition

Developer Gold Krown has announced the groundbreaking of 160 Marina Bay, a five-story boutique condominium development located on Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway at 160 Isle of Venice Drive. The project will include 16 luxury condominiums with east-facing waterfront views and a private marina with fourteen for-purchase boat slips. Designed by FSMY Architects + Planners and RS3 Designs, the development is slated for completion in Q3 2022. Fortune Development Sales leads the sales for 160 Marina Bay with units starting from $2.2 million.  

“Groundbreaking is a major construction milestone and we are thrilled to bring 160 Marina Bay to life,” said Ronald Krongold, a managing member of Gold Krown. “Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant city that is growing exponentially with a bustling downtown complemented by beautiful beaches. With 160 Marina Bay, we are fusing those two lifestyle aspects by providing connectivity through high-tech features and a private marina for our residents to enjoy waterfront paradise on the Isle of Venice.” 

This groundbreaking marks Miami-based developer Gold Krown’s entry into the Fort Lauderdale market. Known for iconic developments such as Jungle Island and Midtown Miami, Gold Krown brings decades of expertise and foresight in emerging markets to Fort Lauderdale with 160 Marina Bay. Residences will be delivered move-in ready, designed with privacy and connectivity in mind. The development will feature four residences per floor with two spacious floor plan options ranging in size from 2,875 square feet to 2,918 square feet. Each residence will include three bedrooms, three bathrooms and one half bathroom along with expansive outdoor terraces, bringing the total living space to over 3,000 square feet. 

Unit features include 10 foot ceilings throughout, energy-efficient and impact-resistant floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and windows, direct water views from the living room and primary bedroom, and a spacious laundry room with a sink, side-by-side large capacity washer and dryer, and space for additional storage. Chef-inspired kitchens will include Italian cabinetry and high-end appliances by Sub-Zero®, Wolf® and Miele®. Dining rooms will feature a built-in bar area with quartz countertops, open shelving with LED lighting, under-mounted stainless steel sink and an under-counter wine cooler by Sub-Zero®. Each residence comes with its own private elevator vestibule entry into a foyer, a private storage closet, and two garage parking spaces. 

160 Marina Bay will offer top-of-the-line smart technology within each residence for controlling entry locks, lighting, and thermostats remotely or by voice activation. An in-wall smart home system will unite all smart home devices in one control system with multiple control panels located throughout each unit. Each residence will be equipped with a digital medical examination kit for facilitating remote examinations with a healthcare professional. 

“We are elated to work with Gold Krown on sales and marketing at 160 Marina Bay,” said Edgardo DeFortuna, President and CEO of Fortune Development Group. “We have celebrated successes with the developer at Midtown Miami and are eager to continue our relationship at this stunning development. Fort Lauderdale’s condo market is hot and 160 Marina Bay will bring brand new inventory with beautifully designed units and top-of-the-line finishes to the area.” 

Fourteen private boat slips with deep water access are available and include WiFI, electrical, and water connections. Amenities include a waterfront pool deck overlooking the canal with lounge chairs, cabana and BBQ area for entertaining, private WiFi accessible throughout the property, and electric vehicle charging stations available for purchase. Residents will receive digital notifications of package deliveries to a private, self-service package locker system with refrigeration capability located in the lobby. 

By Katya Demina

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Master Brokers Forum Listing: Check Out An Ultra-Luxe Oceanfront Condo At Oceana Key Biscayne Asking $11 Million

Master Brokers Forum: Master Brokers Forum board member Joelle Oiknine presents this ultra-luxe oceanfront condo in Oceana Key Biscayne. The residence features direct ocean and bay views from this oversized southeast corner residence with 3,791 SF of interior space and 2,070 SF of wraparound terrace. The sunlit condo offers direct ocean views and has been custom designed with finishes from all over the world.

The modern residence features Crestron system controls lighting, music and shades. Snaidero and quartz kitchen, marble bathrooms with upgraded cabinetry. Floors are European white oak, Marble “Vena Grigio Honed” and Mosa black honed Mosaic Stone. All doors, door trims and hinges are customer designed. Furniture and interiors designed by Santiago Bernal Design.

Oceana Key Biscayne is the newest and most luxurious full service oceanfront condo building on Key Biscayne. Amenities include a private beach, pools, state-of-the-art gym and spa, concierge and valet. The unit also includes 4 parking spots and a spot for golf cart.

Oceana Key Biscayne 360 Ocean Dr #601S, Key Biscayne is currently listed for $11,000,000 with Joelle Oiknine and Jorge Uribe of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, who can be reached at (305) 491-1885 or joelle@joellerealtor.com.

You can also visit Joelle at www.joellerealtor.com.

Images via Joelle Oiknine at ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

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MG Developer Receives TCO For The Nearly Sold-Out Althea Row and Tops Off Biltmore Row In Coral Gables

MG Developer has received its TCO for Althea Row and revealed the townhome development’s 7,000 SF model residence. MG Developer also topped-off of Biltmore Row and submit plans to build a 50-residence community called Gables Village. The Coral Gables-based development firm is wrapping up its Biltmore Square community and planning for a new project, just west of LeJeune Road and north of University Drive.

Althea Row, situated at 739 Almeria Avenue, is a five-unit development designed by Coral Gables-based De La Guardia Victoria Architects & Urbanists and premiered its model unit at the 12th Annual Tour of Kitchens. Furnished by Artefacto, the residence opened to much splendor as guests indulged throughout the residence’s European-inspired luxury and design. Inspired by George Merrick and original Gables architects H.George Fink, Phineas Paist and Richard Kiehnel, the 3-story town houses include four bedrooms, four bathrooms with one half bath, a four-car garage, private elevator and private terraces with crafted loggias that bring the best of outdoor Gables living. With 80% of its town houses sold less than 60 days after completion, the fast pace in sales speaks to the demand for products such as Althea Row. Prices for the town houses start at $4.1 million.

“We’re thrilled to have introduced Althea Row to Coral Gables, a high-end community for those who appreciate the finest details of luxury living and lush surroundings of the City Beautiful,” said MG Developer CEO Alirio Torrealba. “Our goal is to always bring a sophisticated product that exceeds expectations while also complementing the aesthetic of the local community.

MG Developer is “building the city beautiful” and enhancing the Coral Gables neighborhoods with their luxurious residences. In all of their projects, they pursue a ceaseless quest for quality, value, and intelligent design which is reflected in the beauty of the Althea Row Residences.

Right next door, Biltmore Row has just topped off, marking a milestone for MG Developer’s master community of Biltmore Square. Biltmore Row fills the void in tasteful luxury that understands the roots traced back to the heritage of classical design elements found in Spanish colonial architecture that is carefully shaped and carved. Elaborate coralina-stoned entries surround and draw the eye to the front door of each of the 10 exclusive townhomes featuring a total of 5,561 SF.

Now in its early planning stage, Gables Village will integrate gardens and courtyards throughout an entire block, with 50% of the site expected to include lush landscaping and hidden parking garages featuring an artistic component that complements the entire Coral Gables community. The assembly of the project will be approximately $50 million and will certainly honor the city’s past while building for modern-day comforts.

“As our projects evolve and move through the planning and design phase, we remain committed to working closely with the City of Coral Gables to deliver communities that fall in line with their aesthetic values, which are rich in cultural and historic traditions,” added Torrealba. “Furthermore, we create homes, we create places that people and the entire community can enjoy and appreciate.”

Also designed by De La Guardia Victoria Architects & Urbanists, Gables Village will be located at 535 Santander Avenue. The development will include townhomes, duplexes, lofts, flats and an archway that raises residences above ground level, creating a distinct welcome into Gables Village.

Master Brokers Forum PROFILE: Liz Hogan of Compass

On the heels of closing a record-breaking $30 million deal for 94 Palm Ave., PROFILEmiami sat down with Liz Hogan of Compass to see how she has built up her career as a power real estate agent in South Florida’s hyper competitive brokerage world. Liz is consistently ranked as one of the top-performing agents in South Florida and has helped customers buy sell real estate throughout the Miami-Dade County market for over 18 years. Liz has closed over $1.5+ billion of real estate transactions including over $100+ million each 2017-2020 is ranked the #1 agent for Compass Florida for all three years. The Wall Street Journal/Real Trends ranked her #10 for the State of Florida #100 the Nation. The efforts that Liz has put into her real estate career has created a boutique business for her geared toward many net worth individuals and companies and has created a vast network of referrals across the world.

PROFILEmiami: What drew you to start your career in real estate?

Liz Hogan: I’ve had my real estate license for 18 years and have been actively working for the last 15 years. A close friend of my parents, Audrey Ross, who used to have her own brokerage but now works at Compass encouraged me to get my license. She actually has launched many careers and continues to be a great mentor and friend.

PM: What was your first significant closing that cemented real estate as a long term path for you?

LH: Audrey asked me to help her with a customer looking to purchase a warehouse and even though I knew absolutely nothing about real estate at the time (I couldn’t even operate the MLS) it was an easy and profitable transaction, and I was immediately hooked!

PM: When did you become a member of MBF and how did it change your stature as a real estate pro and ultimately your deal flow?

LH: I became a member of MBF as soon as I could meet the criteria to join. I wanted to be in the circle of top agents in Miami. I think it always helps to do a deal with someone you know on the other side of the transaction.

PM: What advice would you give brokers/agents that are in the beginning of their careers that will set them apart from their competitors?

LH: The best advice I would give is not to turn down any deals because you think they are too small. This business all comes down to relationships. I was working with a customer in private equity who could spend a good deal on his rental when he relocated to Miami. He called me a couple of months later and asked me to help his sister, who he said couldn’t afford nearly as much, but he wanted to make sure she was in good hands and with someone who would find her a safe, decent place. I helped her to maintain my relationship with him, and he did forward me to several of his colleagues in the future. She then referred me to one of her friends. I really didn’t want to do low-priced rentals, but her friend was so nice, I decided to take it on. She didn’t like anything she could afford to rent and the next day called me to say her dad would buy her an apartment instead. She bought 1 unit from me and her dad went on to buy 3 more in the same building! Then he had me write an offer on a home that he saw at an open house as well as a lot for a home he wanted to build for himself. From that one small rental, I did millions and millions in transactions.

PM: You’ve had incredible success over a long track record. What are some property marketing strategies and techniques that you would like to share with aspiring agents and brokers?

LH: Sending out email blasts has been the best tool for me to market myself. I realized that some of my customers had no idea how much business I was doing because they only heard about deals related to their sphere. Once, I added in all my contacts and started sending out email blasts to all, it definitely elevated their recognition of me as a full-time agent who was serious and capable to get deals done.

PM: What characteristics do you look for when considering potential new team members to bring on board at The Liz Hogan Group?

LH: We really want anyone who is professional — available at any time, treats others with respect, is competent, and will hustle!

PM: What challenging closing over the last three months are you most proud of and why?

LH: Right after the lockdown I was referred to a buyer/investor who I could tell from the first conversation was going to be a lot of work to find the right place and close. I knew they were also looking in other areas of South Florida and the US. After exploring many areas, with many different realtors, they just closed on a condo with me and I was able to rent it in 2 days.

PM: Fun question... What are your current favorite restaurants to visit and spend time at in the neighborhoods you represent to your clients and why?

LH: My business has taken me from Redlands to Sunny Isles all the way up to Palm Beach. I love exploring different restaurants in different neighborhoods and routinely keep a running list from articles I read and what I hear from friends.

Liz can be reached at 305-804-9700 or liz@listingmiami.com. You can also visit her at Compass.com.

This article was produced in partnership of Liz Hogan at Compass

Inside The Estates at Acqualina's Newly Revealed Masterpiece Penthouse 'Palazzo di Paradiso' With 2 Private Pools

Palazzo di Paradiso is a singular, two-story bespoke masterpiece perched on the top two floors - 51 and 52 - of The Estates at Acqualina, the $1.8 billion residential development opening later this year in Sunny Isles Beach. Completely customizable by the buyer, Palazzo di Paradiso is unique in the luxury space, says President of Sales Michael Goldstein.

“We haven’t created the floor plan; we’ve created the canvas.” says Goldstein, “It’s the world’s finest penthouse in the world’s finest residence, and because it’s so unique and rare, we didn’t want to design it ourselves; we wanted to sit down with the buyer and create what they need,” he says.

The sky is the limit underneath 20-foot ceilings, a staircase that rises 38 feet, and two private terrace pools, one ingeniously cantilevered over the building with a glass-bottom rising 646 feet above the sand. Though the penthouse has the capacity for nine bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms, with a one-bedroom guest suite and kitchen, it’s the owners who will decide how they want to tailor-make their new home. For the ultimate in privacy, an air-conditioned four-car garage attaches to an equally cool 458-square foot, oceanfront, Fendi Casa-furnished cabana, complete with shower, kitchen, and direct pool access.

Offered at $59 million, it is the most expensive penthouse currently on the market. From opulent rugs to chandeliers and accessories, buyers have $3.2 million to use within Miami’s Luxury Living Group showroom on Fendi Casa, Paul Mathieu, Trussardi Casa, and other Made in Italy collections to furnish their new palatial home with panache. Their designers will space-plan the home for effortless design precision. At the same time, Todd and Isabel Tragash of STA Architectural Group will work with owners to curate the finest stone, appliances, and cabinets.

“This is a house in the sky,” says Goldstein, “It’s ideal for someone who’s been thinking about a house but wants two pools, space, and maximum privacy with services and amenities where everything is maintained for them,” he says. 

Sales Gallery Address: 17895 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida

Telephone: 305.933.6666

Website: www.EstatesAtAcqualina.com

This article was produced in partnership with The Estates at Acqualina

Master Brokers Forum Listing: Tour A Lavish Coral Gables Waterfront Estate Asking $19.5 Million

Master Brokers Forum: Master Brokers Forum board member Dennis Carvajal presents this incredible Coral Gables home, where inspiration meets sophistication. Custom-built for the current owners with top-of-the-line materials and exquisite finish, the property includes a remarkable 200 feet of waterfront, with easy access to Biscayne Bay. Impressive marble pillars greet you as you enter the home, with outdoor spaces that blend organically with the gallery walls, cohesive wall-to-wall marble floors, tray ceilings with stunning gold and silver brushed metallic, and elegant venetian plaster walls. Also features an immaculate chef's kitchen with emerald quartz countertop, waterfall island, two elevators, and service quarters. Bay breezes from the covered terraces and the second level gazebo with entertaining in mind. Glass mosaic tile infinity-edge pool coincides with the coral rock wall that lines the waterway. Complete with a three-car, air-conditioned garage.

A truly awe-inspiring home, 6901 Granada Blvd, Coral Gables is currently listed for $19,500,000 with Dennis Carvajal, who can be reached at 786-255-3334 and/or dcarvajal@onesothebysrealty.com.

The Master Brokers Forum is a local network comprised of South Florida's elite real estate professionals. Learn more at www.MasterBrokersForum.com.

Images via Master Brokers Forum/ ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

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Alco International Group Hits $75 Million Sellout Of Adagio Fort Lauderdale

Alco International Group has achieved a $75 million sellout of Adagio Fort Lauderdale at the luxury condominium along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal waterway. Sales and marketing were led by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s Development Division.

The 10-story boutique building features spacious, flow-through, three-bedroom, three-and-one-half bath residences ranging from 2,383 SF to 4,085 SF. Positioned along the widest stretch of Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal waterway, Adagio Fort Lauderdale Beach features panoramic waterfront views and a private marina with six dock slips and direct access to the ocean.

In addition to the private marina, amenities include a scenic roof-top pool and a second ground-level pool overlooking the Intracoastal waterway, private cabanas, fitness center with a cardio and yoga studio, clubroom with coffee bar, pet-friendly atmosphere with grooming station and ample private storage.

Images via Adagio Fort Lauderdale, One Sotheby’s International Realty

Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather Buys Palm Island Waterfront Mansion For $18 Million

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has dropped $18 million on a waterfront mansion on Miami Beach’s prestigious Palm Island. Mayweather closed on 288 South Coconut Lane on Palm Island nearly one year after he sold his home on Miami Beach’s Pine Tree Drive in October 2020 for $6.3 million. 288 South Coconut Lane was listed for $19.9 million with Dina Goldentayer of Douglas Elliman and Tanasha Pettigrew of Galleria International Realty represented Mayweather.

288 South Coconut Lane was developed in 2011 and offers 9-bedrooms, 10.5 bathrooms spread over 10,853 SF. The home was designed by Ramon Pacheco of Pacheco Architecture and features a gym, chef’s kitchen, dining room, master-suite with views of Biscayne Bay and parking for up to 10-cars. The lavish home also features a landscaped roof deck, private dock, pool and unobstructed views of Downtown Miami’s skyline and Port Miami.

Miami’s ultra-luxury waterfront real estate market has been on fire lately. Recently Dreampact Ventures co-founder Fued Sadala purchased 9814 West Broadview Drive in the Bay Harbor Islands for $12 million, a record for a waterfront sale in the neighborhood; famed musician and producer partners Emilio and Gloria Estefan sold their Star Island “guest estate”for $35 million; real estate investor Andrew Mirmelli recently closed on a Hibiscus Island home for $21 million before immediately listing it for $30 million; spec home developer James Curnin sold his Modern Farmhouse on Allison Island for $13,875,000; and the Miami-Dade record for most expensive home was broken with the currently under construction 3488 Saint Gaudens Road in Coconut Grove selling for a record $65 million.

Images via Douglas Elliman

Master Brokers Forum Listing: Step Inside An Oceanfront Art Deco Masterpiece Penthouse At Faena House

Master Brokers Forum: Master Brokers Forum member Dora Puig presents this impeccably designed Faena House penthouse - an Art Deco masterpiece by Wetzels Brown Partners. Faena House is one of the most exclusive boutique towers in Miami Beach, created by Foster + Partners. Penthouse A is a mansion in the sky with 270-degree views of ocean, city, and bay. The residence offers six beds and 6.5 baths in 6,400 square feet of living space and nearly 4,000 square feet of exterior space. The unit also features a private elevator foyer arrival into a fine art gallery, Nanz ebony handles, Italian terrazzo floors throughout entertaining areas with dining for 14 guests, high-gloss ebony bookcase by Metrica and LED lighting, Molteni gourmet eat-in kitchen and Miele appliances, an oceanfront master suite with custom-built ebony furnishings, rare textured and hand-painted walls in all bedrooms, and all baths equipped with Dornbracht and Duravit fixtures.

Faena House 3315 Collins Ave. Penthouse A, Miami Beach is currently listed for $34,950,000 with Dora Puig of Luxe Living Realty, who can be reached at 305-613-2118 and/or dora@dorapuig.com.

The Master Brokers Forum is a local network comprised of South Florida's elite real estate professionals. Learn more at www.MasterBrokersForum.com.

Images via Luxe Living Realty

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