Swire Properties, the developer of Reach and Rise Residences at Brickell City Centre, has announced that it has sold all units at both luxury condominium towers in Miami. ISG World was the exclusive brokerage for Reach and Rise Residences which are a mixed-use property of Brickell City Centre developed in 2014 and are the perfect embodiment of Brickell’s live-work-play lifestyle. The buildings reached 90% sold in March of 2021 with the remaining 10% sold by mid-May. 

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“Swire Properties is delighted to sell the remaining inventory of 81 units to respected investors KAR Properties and Fortune International Group, in a significant transaction that reflects their shared commitment to this outstanding product and belief in Brickell City Centre,” said Kieran Bowers, President of Swire Properties. “We are grateful for our sales team at ISG World for their role in this sell-out and thank them for their dedication to the development. Swire Properties will continue to invest in Brickell over the coming years and attention will now turn to the development of the remaining phases and parcels surrounding Brickell City Centre.”

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Fortune Development Sales will lead efforts in selling the 81 units purchased. They along with KAR Properties has chosen to invest in Swire Properties as they believe in their residence’s prime location and elite quality. Though the units are sold, they will continue to be managed by KW Management who will provide residents with the vibrant and modern residential living environment they have come to expect.

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“Brickell City Centre has enhanced Miami’s Brickell neighbourhood, bringing high-end retailers, global cuisine and entertainment to the community. As Miami’s global appeal and market demand rises, real estate continues to be a smart investment option,” says Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group. “Our firm has had long-term success in the industry with a strong grasp on what is happening in the South Florida market. It is clear Swire Properties has developed a landmark destination for the community.”

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Althea Row interior

Opening soon in the city’s brand-new Biltmore Square community off Anderson Road and Valencia Avenue, Althea Row evokes a new standard of luxury residential living in the City Beautiful that is unmatched in its architectural designs and interior finishes. Offering an exclusive set of five residences that are close enough to Downtown Coral Gables’ renowned amenities yet tucked away near the Granada Golf Course and the city’s tree canopies, Althea Row – named after the mother of Coral Gables founder George Merrick – is a product of the original design and vision for the City Beautiful that honors its past while shaping its future.

Althea Row is more than just a beautiful living space that includes three floors with a private elevator and 4 car garage. Each 4-bed and 4.5-bath residence makes it unique and functional with an array of high-end finishes. A practical layout starting with a beautiful front garden, a coralina porch, balconies and an expansive terrace flow from an elegant kitchen in the heart of your home. Transitioning to the outdoors from its luxurious dining area, the majestic loggia set along the home’s terrace allows you to enjoy Coral Gables’ tropical weather, placing you in a relaxing and secluded retreat.

Built with sophisticated stone coral architecture, brown clay barrel roof tile, a cast aluminum balustrade in a dark walnut finish and exterior copper lanterns that greet residents with the warmest of welcomes, Althea Row’s elements derive from the distinct Spanish colonial architecture designed by the award-winning Maria de la Guardia. Drawing upon traditional and streamlined classical, regional and contemporary influences to reflect authentic details and proportions, each residence brings a sophisticated sense of place for the 21^st century.

Coral Gables, FL

Taking it beyond anything else offered in Coral Gables, Althea Row is only a few minutes away from the celebrated Gables Waterway, originally navigated by George Merrick. This, and other recreational amenities abound near Althea Row, such as the elegant Biltmore Hotel and its 23,000-square-foot swimming pool along with its 18-hole championship golf course designed by Donald Ross. Also, just a short distance is the historic Venetian Pool, designed with a Mediterranean Revival style and serving as the largest freshwater pool in the United States.

Whether out on the town or at home, Althea Row’s dynamic location and thoughtful design easily complement the city’s appeal and a lifestyle that modern urban dwellers look for in a home. With so much to offer, Althea Row truly raises the standard in classic Gables living.

Once you take a look, you’ll agree… the renderings are worth 1,000 words, but the real thing says everything. To book your tour of Althea Row’s new model residence, call 305.422.1189 or visit MG Developer’s sales office at 718 Valencia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Follow on Instagram at @BiltmoreSquare and @MGDeveloper, Facebook @MGDeveloperCoralGables, and Twitter @MG_Developer.

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Paris’ spectacular Eiffel Tower is breathtaking, especially for anyone viewing it for the first time from the Trocadero. Yet, Paris offers a plethora of exquisite things and places. This is my list of the top 8 other incredibly beautiful places to visit while you’re in Paris!

1 - Palace de la Concorde (Concorde Square) - A grand square in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, 75008

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Built in 1772, it is the largest square of Paris. Until 1830, the square was renamed several times before finally being named ‘Place de la Concorde’. It is surrounded by Paris’ most distinguished hotels and is located next to Tuilerie Gardens and the Champs-Élysées. Next to the square you can find the Orangerie and the Jeu de Paume museums. There is a large Egyptian obelisk standing at the center of the Concorde Square which is called ‘Luxor Obelisk’. It is the oldest monument in Paris.

2 - Place de Furstemberg - A small picturesque square behind the Germain-des-Pres-church in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, 75006

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Noted as one of the most picturesque squares in Paris, Place de Furstemberg, can be found in the heart of the affluent 6th arrondissement, tucked in among the web of streets found between Boulevard Saint-Germain and the left bank of the Seine. The “place” is actually a road, but the surrounding buildings are placed around the central island and form a kind of courtyard, hence its title. The Haussmannian architecture that defines Paris is particularly noticeable both here and in the surrounding roads. This is authentic Paris.

Place de Furstemberg along the Rue de Furstenberg sits in what used to be the first Saint-Germain-des-Pres Abbey built in the 6th century by Childebert I. It remains a picture-perfect artistic and intellectual corner in old Paris, quiet and beautiful with pretty trees in the center, like a masterpiece painting.

Home to the Delacroix Museum, his home and studio, this little square is so romantic and makes your heart beat a little faster when you’re there. A fantastic, quiet place to get engaged! And, for Harry Potter fans, The French Ministry of Magic Headquarters, concealed underground, can be accessed through a “magical entrance” at Wallace fountain at Place de Furstemberg.

3- Pont Alexandre III - Quai d’Orsay in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, 75008

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A decked arch bridge which crosses the Seine river in Paris. It connects the Champs-Elysees quarter with those of the Invalides and Eiffel Tower. The bridge is widely regarded as the most ornate, extravagant bridge in Paris, and is classified as a French historic monument. It is perfect for viewing vistas of Paris from above the Seine, and for romantic evening walks. A functional bridge which doubles as a magnificent work of art, perfectly French.

The bridge was built between 1896 and 1900 in a Beaux-Arts style with its embellished Art Nouveau lamps, nymphs, cherubs, and winged horses at either end. It is named after Tsar Alexander III who had concluded the Franco-Russian Alliance in 1892. His son, Nicolas II of Russia, laid its foundation stone in October 1896. The style of the bridge reflects that of the Grand Palais to which it leads on the right bank.

4- The Institut de France is the seat of the Académie Francaise - French Academy in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, 75006

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The Institut de France - Academie Francaise is located by the Pont des Arts, the footbridge that connects it to the Louvre Palace. The building originally accommodated the Collège des Quatre Nations. Its construction, funded with the legacy left by Cardinal Mazarin lasted from 1662 and 1680.

The Collège des Quatre Nations opened in 1688. It provided tuition to 60 young noblemen from Piedmont, Alsace, Artois and Flanders for the following 101 years.
The Institut de France was founded in 1795, but sat in the Louvre until 1805, when Napoleon transferred it to the former Collège des Quatre Nations.

La Coupole, as it is commonly called, is a true feat of architecture. Le Vau indeed succeeded in creating a dome circular on the outside and oval on the inside! This building, housing the rooms of the ordinary sessions of the academies, was classified historical monument in 1862.

The Institut de France regroups the Académie Française founded by Richelieu in 1635, the Académie des Inscriptions des Belles Lettres (Literature) and the Académie des Sciences founded by Colbert respectively in 1663 and 1666. It also includes the Académie des Beaux-Arts (Fine Arts) founded in 1816, and the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques (Moral and Political Sciences) founded in 1832.

The French Academy is a prestigious French academic foundation. It has been composed of 40 members Académiciens since 1980. The Institute manages approximately 1,000 foundations and museums and chateaux. The Académiciens are elected by a college of their peers and approved by the President of the French Republic, their patron.

The Immortels, as they are known, are in charge of various missions. One of them is to protect and ensure the proper use and evolution of French language and contribute to the addition of new words in the dictionary. This definitely qualifies as an inspirational place to visit.

5- Jardin du Luxembourg (Luxembourg Gardens) - in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, 75006

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The Jardin du Luxembourg was created beginning in 1612 by Queen Marie de’ Medici, the widow of King Henry IV of France, for a new residence she constructed, the Luxembourg Palace. The garden is owned today by the French Senate, which meets in the Palace. It covers 23 hectares and is known for its lawns, tree-lined promenades, flowerbeds, model sailboats on its circular basin, and the incredibly picturesque Medici Fountain, built in 1620. The name Luxembourg comes from the Latin Mons Lucotitius, the name of the hill where the garden is located. Spectacular, in absolutely every season in a different way, the gardens are elaborate and would need many images to show the full incredible breadth of their presence.

6 - Palais de la Légion d’Honneur - in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, 75007

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The Palace of the Legion of Honour is a historic building on the Left Bank of the River Seine. It houses the Musée de la Légion d'honneur (‘Museum of the Legion of Honour’) and is the seat of the Legion d’ Honneur, the highest French order of merit. The building is also known as the Hotel de Salm. It is located at 64 rue de Lille, next to the Musée d’Orsay.

The museum is housed within the Hôtel de Salm, built in 1782 by architect Pierre Rousseau for Frederick III, Prince of Salm-Kyrburg. The building burned in 1871 during the Paris Commune, and it subsequently was restored by a subscription of medallists. Since 1804, this building has been called the Palais de la Legion d’Honneur and it is the seat of France's highest honours: the Legion d’Honneur (1802), the Medaille militaire (1852), and the Ordre national du Merite (1963).

Today's museum was created in 1925. It displays a history of France's honours, medals, decorations, and chivalric orders from the time of King Louis XI to the present, including Napoleonic souvenirs and more than 300 portraits. A special section is dedicated to foreign orders. Its library and archives contain more than 3,000 works.

7 - Palais Garnier - L’Opera national de Paris - Place de l'Opera in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, 75009

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If you can’t visit Versailles while in France, the Palais Garnier will take your breath away! Its ornate interior with gold gilding and crystal, layered with elaborate frescos and paintings will transport you to somewhere else enchanting. Plan to visit the Palais Garnier/Opéra Garnier for its acclaimed opera and ballet.

In the tradition of Italian theatre, the horseshoe-shaped "French" auditorium, so-called for the way the seats are arranged according to their category, was designed for the audience to see and to be seen. Its metallic structure, hidden by marble, stucco, velvet and gilding, supports the weight of the 8-ton bronze and crystal chandelier with its 340 lights. The house curtain was created by theatrical painters Auguste Rube (1817-1899) and Philippe Chaperon (1823-1906), following Charles Garnier's instructions. The ceiling painted by the famous Marc Chagall and commissioned by the Minister of Culture André Malraux was inaugurated on September 23, 1964.

At the end of a long gallery is the Rotunde du Glacier, a fresh and bright rotunda with a ceiling painted by Clairin (1843-1919) and featuring dancing bacchantes and fauna, along with tapestries illustrating different refreshments as well as fishing and hunting. Completed after the opening of the Palais Garnier, this salon evokes the aesthetic of the Belle Époque.

The vault of the Avant-Foyer is covered with mosaics of shimmering colours on a gold background. The view of the Grand Staircase is spectacular. The play of light between mirrors and windows in the Grand Foyer further accentuates the latter's vast dimensions. The ceiling painted by Paul Baudry (1828-1886) features themes from the history of music.

Each year, the Paris Opera presents about 380 performances of opera, ballet, and other concerts to an audience of 800,000 people, many of whom travel from abroad at almost 100% capacity seating. Truly astounding.

8 -Place du Tertre, Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, 75018Photo Credit: Shutterstock

This square in Montmartre which means “little hill”, was once frequented by many of Paris' greatest artists. Today, it is still and art haven for professional and amateur artists alike. It is located only a few streets away from Montmartre’s Basilica of the Sacre Coeur, near the summit of Paris’ elevated Montmartre quarter. The Place du Tertre was the heart of the prestigious Benedictine Montmartre Abbey, established in 1133 by King Louis VI.

The Montmartre Abbey thrived through the centuries until the French revolution under the patronage of the Kings of France. Place du Tertre was opened to the public in 1635 as Montmartre village central square. From the end of the 18th century until World War I, the whole Montmartre Boheme could been seen here: painters, songwriters and poets.

At the beginning of the 20th century, many painters including Pablo Picasso and Amedeo Modigliani were living here. The Musee de Montmartre, the former home and studio of Pierre-Augusto Renoir and the L'Espace Salvador Dalí, a museum principally dedicated to the sculpture and drawings of Salvador Dali, can be found near Place du Tertre.

With many artists setting up their easels here each day for painting, the Place du Tertre is a reminder of the time when Montmartre was the center in Paris for modern art.

There are many restaurants here and you can have your portrait done by one of the many artists at the square. It is like going back in time to the era of Picasso and Dali. The Dali museum is around the corner. This area absolutely makes you feel like you’re in the movie "Mignight in Paris".

Quick tip: there is an elevator on the left side of the giant stairs to Montmartre, if the stairs seem too daunting. At the top of the Sacre Coeur is a wondrous panoramic view of Paris.

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The Summit had already featured two other, separate panels with a “who’s who” in the real estate market: developers, and international brokers. The local brokers brought it home to a successful and informative talk.

Phil Gutman, Lourdes Alatriste, Crista Ryan, Christian Martinez, Sebastian Tettamanti, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Steve Solomon

The panelists joined Moderator Alex Vidal, President of RelatedISG International Realty in a capacity-filled event space within the luxurious Residences by Armani/Casa (18975 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida), developed by Dezer Development.

They spoke about the current state of the real estate market in Miami-Dade and close communities in Broward and Palm Beach counties that are a quick drive up I-95 and enjoy the same South Florida weather yearlong. Other topics included: What makes Miami and South Florida such an active destination for many around the country and the world, contrasts between the renting and buying markets, the ins and outs of searching and asking for proof of funds from potential buyers, the impact of brand names on a project, and more.

When asked about the state of the market, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Head of Sales of G&G Business Developments, said, “The market is good.” She is currently focused on sales of Aston Martin Residences in Downtown Miami, an area that she has gotten to know even more through her involvement with the British carmaker’s namesake building. "We are over 50% sold in Aston Martin Residences. The downtown area is booming," she added.

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Phil Gutman, President of Brown Harris Miami, opined from the brokerage point of view, comparing the high- and middle-priced homes in the luxury market. “The upper part of the market has been doing well; the middle not so much.”

Palm Beach County real estate expert Steve Solomon, Senior Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate based in Boca Raton, said, "In Boca Raton and Delray Beach, the market is very good. There are many buyers in the market. It's an active season for the $1-3 million range."

Vidal asked, “Besides the weather and tax incentives, what drives people to move to Miami?” Crista Ryan answered, "The wonderful security. We ride our bicycles and feel safe in our communities." She is based in Palm Beach County, where she acts as President of Tina Fanjul Associates. New York native Gutman added, “The quality of life. I grew up walking NY's streets, hearing taxis screech on the road. Here it's more laid back, but we have a lot of companies' headquarters in the area."

Participating as part of the “home team”, Senior Vice President of Dezer Development Sebastian Tettamanti spoke about renting versus buying. "The rental market is very active. The buyer is taking a bit longer,” he said. “Now that there is so much product, agents take clients to more locations. However, the product is moving and we are making sales."

Christian Martinez, Regional Vice President of Florida at Compass, said, "Higher listings take longer, but we see them moving. It also depends on the market. Certainly in Miami, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove have an active market” as he remarked on famous sections of the Greater Miami Area. He added, “Overall, New York money continues to flow into Broward and Palm Beach counties."

Partner and Private Office Advisor of Engel & Völkers Miami Lourdes Alatriste emphasized how members of the luxury real estate market need to research potential buyers for proof of funds. “At that level of luxury properties, you should know who they are."

April Donelson, Cheryl Casone

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Fox Business Network Anchor Cheryl Casone was present with her FBN:AM film crew to cover the Summit.

Once the panel ended, Haute Living’s Seth Semilof closed the day by thanking all panelists, Vidal, those in attendance and Residences by Armani/Casa for what was the real estate event of the season.

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The event will be covered extensively by Fox Business Network and Anchor of FBN:AM, Cheryl Casone, who is taking her New York film crew to Miami's sandy beaches to interview some of the real estate industry's biggest names at the Summit.

The panelists will be part of this year's Summit at one of the grandest residential locations in all of South Florida, where they will dialogue, among other topics, about where their clients are moving from to Miami. Listen and learn from them by purchasing your ticket to the Summit HERE.

They are:

Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Head of Sales, G&G Business Developments

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Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale is originally from Argentina, having spent half of her life in the United States, where she graduated with a bachelor of arts degree. She moved to Miami and immediately started working in real estate, one of her passions. In her role as a co-partner of a Miami real estate firm, Maria works on helping individual clients as well as institutional investors to acquire, sell, and lease properties in commercial and residential spaces. Throughout the years, she has developed a strong relationship with the top commercial, multifamily, and residential brokers, as well as a deep network of South Florida top real estate attorneys. Maria is passionate about keeping her clients' best interests at heart, focusing more on achieving long-term goals than on closing a specific transaction.

In her current role at G&G Business Developments, Maria is responsible for overseeing the sales operation of new real estate developments, with a specific focus on the Aston Martin Residences in Miami.

Jeff Miller, Director of Sales, Brown Harris Stevens

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Jeff Miller, Director of Luxury Sales for Brown Harris Stevens, is an expert in high-end collectible properties located in Miami Beach and the surrounding areas.

Ranked consecutively by The Wall Street Journal as a leading agent nationwide, Jeff utilizes his 15 years of expertise to guide his clients through all aspects of luxury real estate acquisitions. With over $1 billion dollars in sales, industry know-how, and an extensive list of high-profile clientele, Jeff continues to deliver a tailored experience exceeding his client’s expectations.

When working with Jeff, clients feel confident navigating today’s market, and he has the numbers to prove it. Along with his national accolades, Jeff has also been ranked as the #1 Agent at Brown Harris Stevens | Miami continually since 2010. Leading the industry in multi-million-dollar real estate acquisitions, Jeff consistently leads his clients every step of the way.

Integrity, experience, professionalism, and evidence-backed results; Jeff Miller can help you accomplish your real estate goals today.

Lourdes Alatriste, Partner and Private Office Advisor, Engel & Völkers Miami

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Recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Top 250 Sales Agents in the USA, Lourdes Alatriste has over 25 years of experience in the Miami Premium Residential Market. In 2010 and 2011, Alatriste was the  Top Producer agent in Engel & Völkers Miami; in 2012, she was Top Producer nationwide; and in 2014, she won a President’s Circle status in the Elite Awards at Engel & Völkers, one of the most prestigious real estate firms worldwide, established in 1977. Throughout her career, Alatriste has cemented her success as a high-end luxury property specialist with unparalleled knowledge of the market. From 2009 to 2015, she was also the firm’s #1 Listing Broker. In each calendar year, she has surpassed her own sales records. Her relationships from Europe to the Hamptons and beyond are a product of her excellent reputation. She entered the Real Estate Title business in her early 20’s and had her own title company soon after for over 20 years.

On October 2nd, 2015, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty announced the appointment of Lourdes Alatriste as the new Executive Director of International Real Estate. Prior to her appointed title, Alatriste served as a Private Office advisor at Engel & Völkers’ in Coral Gables, Miami, where she sold an estimated $176 million in sales volume since 2009. In June 12, 2017, Alatriste returned to Engel & Völkers Miami as Partner and Private Office Advisor, bringing with her more than $76,000,000 million in listings.

Her outstanding professionalism and encyclopedic knowledge of Miami’s finest and exclusives neighborhoods like Miami Beach, Gables Estates, Coral Gables, Bal Harbour, Star Island and others, have proven to be tremendous assets in brokering in Miami. Alatriste has represented both sellers and buyers. Her clients have come to depend on her considerable expertise and market knowledge. They receive the highest level of personalized attention.

As Partner and Private Office Advisor at Engel & Völkers, Alatriste focuses on fostering and continually nurturing relationships with international clientele to expand the international reach and communications strategy while leveraging the strength of Engel & Völkers network, which spans more than 35 countries and territories worldwide with more than 16,500 associates.

Steve Solomon, Senior Director of Luxury Sales, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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Since becoming licensed in 1999, Steve Solomon has had many years of building successful client relationships. As a Broker Associate and Senior Director of Luxury Sales, he is an important member of the team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Steve’s impressive portfolio of completed transactions demonstrates that he is well-versed and experienced in all luxury offerings across South Florida.

In 2017, Steve was recognized as the #1 Douglas Elliman Agent in both Boca Raton and Delray Beach and is ranked #2 in the entire State of Florida.

A resident of the Boca Raton area since 1992, and an active member of the community that he calls home, Steve’s knowledge and access to the high-end Boca Real Estate market are unparalleled. A consistent top producer in the Boca Raton/Delray Beach markets, Steve lists and sells oceanfront estates and condos, waterfront luxury properties, single-family residences located in private country clubs and other gated enclaves. No doubt that he has the expertise and experience to help you in the purchase or sale of any luxury real estate.

Crista Ryan, President, Tina Fanjul Associates

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Crista Ryan is President of Tina Fanjul Associates. Tina Fanjul Associates is fortunate to be situated among the breathtaking beaches, golf, tennis, boating, fishing, polo, equestrian and endless opportunities for dining, shopping, culture, leisure and adventure that South Florida has to offer.

Tina Fanjul Associates has been providing exceptional real estate brokerage services for buyers and sellers in the Palm Beach area and surrounding communities from Miami to Hobe Sound since 1977 when first started by Tina Fanjul. Now led by Ryan, the firm includes 17 handpicked associates and provides comprehensive marketing, sales, and leasing services to its repeating clientele. Associates have expanded to Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Hobe Sound, Manalapan, Gulfstream, Delray, Boca Raton, Miami and internationally to the Dominican Republic.

Sebastian Tettamanti, Senior Vice President, Dezer Development

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Sebastian Tettamanti brings over 18 years of expertise to the real estate industry, having established an impressive resume selling South Florida’s most luxurious residential properties. Tettamanti’s success selling some of Miami’s finest addresses can be attributed to his industry niche focus on high-end residential real estate, combined with his insight into the culture of multi-faceted, global South Florida buyers.

Before joining Dezer Development, Tettamanti owned and operated his own real estate brokerage firm for 10 years where he personally sold over $350 million. In Trump Towers alone he sold over $62 million, which got him honored as the “Top-Producer” for the Dezer Development and Related Group project in collaboration with Donald Trump located in Sunny Isles Beach. On the heels of his tremendous sales success, Dezer Development hired Tettamanti full-time in January 2010 as Director of Sales and Project Manager for Trump Towers.

Having played an integral role in the sellout of Trump Towers, in 2013 Dezer Development named Tettamanti Senior Vice President of Development and Sales for the company. As Senior Vice President, he currently oversees a sales portfolio totaling over $2 billion and manages the in-house sales team. Tettamanti handles the sales and marketing for the recently completed Porsche Design Tower Miami, the luxury brand’s first venture into residential real estate.

Along with the extraordinary sales success of Porsche Design Tower Miami, Tettamanti is engaged with the sales and marketing of Residences by Armani/Casa, global fashion icon Giorgio Armani’s first residential real estate project in the U.S. The 56-story, oceanfront condominium project in Sunny Isles Beach is a partnership between Dezer Development and The Related Group.

Tettamanti additionally serves as the broker for Dezer Platinum Realty, a boutique real estate brokerage firm in Sunny Isles Beach with over 100 agents specializing in exclusive luxury condominium and single-family home sales throughout South Florida. With an impressive track record, Dezer Platinum Realty has closed $56 million in general real estate division sales for the first quarter of 2018 and has been responsible for the two most expensive penthouse sales to-date in Sunny Isles Beach.

He studied at the University of Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in marketing and economics and met his wife Maria Tettamanti, also known as The Wordy Girl--arguably one of Miami’s most renowned bloggers. Originally from Argentina, Tettamanti now resides in Miami, Florida with his wife and two children.

Christian Martinez, Regional President of Florida, Compass

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An experienced leader in digital/social strategy, monetization and media integration across both the US Multicultural and Latam markets, Christian Martinez is currently the Regional President of Florida for Compass, where he is tasked with overseeing all of the brokerage’s operations for the state.

Prior to Compass, Martinez spent six years at Facebook as the Country Director of Mexico, and prior to that as Head of US Multicultural; an effort which brought to market digital and social marketing scale to the US multicultural marketer. Prior to Facebook, Christian spent 13 years at Univision Communications where he was VP of Network TV and Interactive Sales for the Southeast and Southwest regions. In that role, he was responsible for leading the only integrated sales office in the country, in which he oversaw a team of network TV and digital sellers focused on providing clients a fully integrated, cross-platform approach. Martinez has led traditional, digital, programmatic, mobile and eCommerce efforts in the tech and media spaces. He is a graduate of the University of Florida where he received a BS in Business Administration. He resides with his wife and two children in Miami, FL

Full Schedule of Events at Haute Residence 2020 Luxury Miami Real Estate Summit:

11:00am – 11:30am: Welcome and Registration

11:45am – 1:15pm: Titans of Miami – “East Coast Kings”

Masters of the Miami skyline sound off on where they see the luxury market heading and its evolution.

Developer Panelists: Gil Dezer, Louis Birdman, Dan Kodsi, Shahab Karmely, Marcelo Kingston, Edgardo Defortuna, Ricardo Tabet, Eric Fordin

1:15pm – 1:30pm: Jumbo Loan King

Eric Fessler, expert entrepreneur, has over 30 years of mortgage banking experience closing over $10 billion. Fessler discusses the procurement of jumbo loans in single-family homes along with warranty and non-warranty new condominium developments on a nationwide scale.

1:30pm – 2:30pm: Lunch – Residences by Armani/Casa

Network with the greatest minds of development and brokerage in the luxury real estate market.

2:45pm – 3:45pm: International Power Brokers Panel

Top broker/agents from key international real estate meccas such as Miami Beach, Los Angeles, New York City and Cayman Islands sound off on the latest in market conditions and development.

Panelists: Dolly Lenz and Jenny Lenz (NYC), Mary Ann Osborn (LA), Richard Steinberg (NYC), Cody Vichinsky (NYC) Olivia Hsu Decker (San Francisco) Jay Parker (Miami), Ben Bacal (Hollywood Hills), Michael Goldstein (Miami), Sue Nickason (Cayman Islands)

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Miami Power Brokers

Top South Florida brokers share their knowledge on the evolution and direction of the luxury market today.

Panelists: Jill Eber, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Jeff Miller, Lourdes Alatriste, Steve Solomon, Crista Ryan, Sebastian Tettamanti, Christian Martinez

5:00pm: Summit Closing Remarks

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The event will be covered extensively by Fox Business Network and Anchor of FBN:AM, Cheryl Casone, who is taking her New York film crew to Miami's sandy beaches to interview some of the real estate industry's biggest names at the Summit.

The "Titans of Miami" panelists will start this year's Summit at one of the grandest residential locations in all of South Florida, where they will speak of the luxury real estate market and where they see it heading. Listen and learn from them by purchasing your ticket to the Summit HERE.

They are:

Gil Dezer, President, Dezer Development

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An accomplished businessman and humanitarian, Gil Dezer is a visionary developer, and one of the largest oceanfront property owners in Sunny Isles Beach. Dezer and his father, Michael Dezer, own just over 27 acres of prime oceanfront property, arguably one of the largest holdings of beachfront property owned and developable in the state of Florida.

Dezer has been instrumental in changing the face and value of the South Florida residential real estate industry through the introduction of brand partnerships, connecting his developments with some of the world’s most recognized brand names.

In collaboration with real estate mogul and now-President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, Dezer led the Trump Organization’s first foray into the South Florida real estate market through the successful development of Trump Grande Ocean Resort and Residences and Trump Towers in Sunny Isles Beach.

Dezer Development received a $214 million construction loan from Wells Fargo in September 2013, at the time marking the largest loan for a single construction project in the Southeast in the post-recession era. The highly-anticipated Porsche Design Tower officially became a reality in the first quarter of 2017, marking the completion of the iconic tower.

Dezer leveraged this track record of success with marquee lifestyle brands to enter into an exclusive partnership with The Related Group and Armani/Casa Interior Design Studio to launch the world-renowned fashion and furnishings designer, Giorgio Armani’s, first residential tower in the U.S. real estate market, Residences by Armani/Casa. Designed by globally-acclaimed Argentine-born architect, César Pelli, the 56-story oceanfront tower features 308 luxurious residences and incomparable amenities spanning two floors, all exquisitely designed by Armani/Casa with rich textiles and custom furnishings.

Louis Birdman, Co-Developer, One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects

Photo Credit: Louis Birdman Architect

For nearly three decades, real estate industry veteran Louis Birdman has taken a leadership role in the development of over 70 residential projects, comprising more than 18,000 residential units nationwide.

Mr. Birdman has a significant background in property acquisitions, dispositions, entitlements, financing, planning, design, construction, sales, and marketing. Mr. Birdman has been a principal investor and developer in numerous real estate development projects throughout Florida and nationwide, including Las Vegas, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas.

He is also the founder and principal of Louis Birdman Architect, an architectural consulting practice that provides consulting services to developers of real estate in both related and unrelated entities. He has been a registered architect licensed in Florida since 1989 and has held architectural licenses in multiple jurisdictions in the United States, including Chicago, New York, and Nevada.

Mr. Birdman is the co-Developer of One Thousand Museum Residences by Zaha Hadid Architects, a 62-story condominium tower in Miami with 84 half-floor and full-floor residences. One Thousand Museum just completed, ushering in a new era of luxury living in Miami.

Edgardo Defortuna, President, CEO and Founder, Fortune International Group

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Edgardo Defortuna is President, CEO and Founder of Fortune International Group, a Miami-based full-service real estate firm recognized throughout South Florida, Latin America and Europe as a leader in high-end luxury real estate. He oversees all of the company's activities across all of its business units.

Mr. Defortuna brings 30+ years of experience in the real estate industry and is considered a visionary and a driving force in South Florida real estate. Since its launch in 1983, Fortune International Group has been a preeminent leader in real estate sales, management, and development, successfully operating and building in South Florida’s best neighborhoods including Brickell, Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Aventura, and Sunny Isles Beach. Today, Fortune International Group maintains 18 offices worldwide with over 1000 agents. In addition, its portfolio of developments includes Jade Residences at Brickell Bay, Jade Beach, Jade Ocean, Auberge Beach Residences & Spa Fort Lauderdale, The Ritz-Carlton Sunny Isles Beach, and Jade Signature.

Fortune International Group is well-known around the world, with a strong presence in Latin America. The company has also penetrated the European and Asian markets at full speed, with a special focus on Spain, Britain, France, Turkey, and Russia. Through his company’s success, Mr. Defortuna is widely recognized for having made a significant contribution to the internationalization of Miami and its reputation as a global business, trade and vacation hub.

A pioneer in many areas, Mr. Defortuna can be credited for being of the first Miami developers to align with international “starchitects” to bring his vision to fruition. Fortune International Group has worked with the very best in the world including Herzog & De Meuron, Pierre Yves Rochon, Michele Bonan, Arquitectonica, Carlos Ott and others.

According to Mr. Defortuna, “the keys to successful residential real estate development include market knowledge, construction experience and access to plenty of capital. Equally important are ambition and reputation.”

Shahab S. Karmely, Founder, KAR Properties LLC

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With 35 years of international real estate experience, Shahab S. Karmely has honed an impressive pedigree in transactional, managerial, and developmental disciplines. These, combined with an extensive background in fine arts and design, are the foundational elements of his development expertise and overall vision. As the founder of KAR Properties LLC, and through KAR and/or its affiliates, Mr. Karmely has acquired, repositioned, and monetized over 3 million square feet of office, luxury mixed-use, and industrial space in the US, Southeast Asia, and Europe. With offices in New York and Miami, KAR currently oversees the management of a core portfolio of assets and a development pipeline in excess of 5 million square feet.

KAR has made a significant entry into the Miami market with acquisitions and investments in excess of $300 million in established and emerging neighborhoods. Mr.Karmely’s background as a developer/owner/manager gives him a unique perspective and invaluable insights in analyzing and implementing the appropriate strategies for a variety of asset classes. He champions innovative and inventive approaches in response to changing market conditions, trends, and new opportunities as is required in today’s dynamic and challenging real estate markets.

Marcelo Kingston, Managing Partner, Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management (REAM)

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Marcelo Kingston, Managing Partner of Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management (REAM), has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate development and financial sectors throughout the United States and Brazil.

Under Mr. Kingston’s oversight, Multiplan REAM--founded by José Isaac Peres, the internationally-recognized Brazilian developer, and owner of major residential and commercial real estate holdings--is currently developing 57 Ocean, a new, ultra-luxury wellness-inspired oceanfront condominium in Miami Beach. Designed by globally-acclaimed Miami-based firm Arquitectonica, the enclave will feature a limited collection of 81 residences in a one-of-a-kind, elegant and high-profile boutique residential building with luxury amenities.

Mr. Kingston is also the founder and former CEO of PatioMix Shopping Centers, a fully-integrated Brazilian mall company with development, construction, leasing and management capabilities. Active in the industry, as well as his surrounding community, he is a member of the ULI Florida Multifamily Product Council, the Key Biscayne Village Educational Advisory Board, and the Key Biscayne K-8 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council.

Mr. Kingston holds a BA in Finance from Louisiana State University, a Master of Design from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Daniel Kodsi, CEO, Royal Palm Companies

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Ricardo Tabet is the co-founder and CEO of Optimum Development USA LLC, a fully integrated real estate and development investment firm with offices in the U.S. and Europe. An accomplished professional with more than 22 years of experience in the real estate industry, Mr. Tabet is widely regarded as a highly respected business executive and successful residential and commercial developer.

Curating, creating and delivering unique, exclusive lifestyle and architecturally distinctive properties, Mr. Tabet specializes in developing ultra-luxury condominiums, high-end retail, strategically located lifestyle boutique hotels and “Class A” office buildings in prime locations throughout the world. Among the company’s most notable recent projects are The Celino Hotel in Miami Beach, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World brand; 160 Imlay in Brooklyn, a luxury residential condominium conversion that was formerly the New York Dock Co.; Labels Berlin 1 and 2 in Germany; and the Exchange Palace in Budapest, a mixed-use project being developed in one of the most renowned buildings in Europe that formerly housed the country’s stock exchange.

As a former senior executive of several large national and international investments firms, Mr. Tabet has been involved in more than $4 billion in real estate transaction deals and has led the acquisitions, repositions and development of major real estate assets in the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and South America. He has also acted as an exclusive representative and real estate investment advisor to many institutions, foreign investment banks, and family wealth management offices.

Mr. Tabet earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and hotel administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and his Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

Eric Fordin, Vice President, The Related Group

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Eric Fordin is a Vice President at The Related Group. His commercial real estate experience spans more than 21 years, with specialization in the acquisition, entitlement, development, financing, sales, and marketing of multifamily and mixed use development projects. 

Since joining Related in 2004, Mr. Fordin has been involved in the development, from concept through construction completion, of over 2,000 units with a value in excess of $3 billion. These projects include the Residences by Armani Casa, Hyde Resort & Residences, Apogee Beach, Beachwalk Resort & Residences, Hyde Beach House, Loft and Loft 2.  

His oversight includes the negotiation of land acquisition and partnership agreements, development budget creation and project fiscal responsibility along with the overall management of the development process including overseeing the team of consultants including general contractors, architects, engineers and designers in the realization of The Related Group projects. 

After earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of South Florida, Mr. Fordin attended New York University where he completed real estate-related courses in project management, cash flow analysis, and construction essentials for owners and developers. 

Full Schedule of Events at Haute Residence 2020 Luxury Miami Real Estate Summit:

11:00am – 11:30am: Welcome and Registration

11:45am – 1:15pm: Titans of Miami – “East Coast Kings”

Masters of the Miami skyline sound off on where they see the luxury market heading and its evolution.

Developer Panelists: Gil Dezer, Louis Birdman, Dan Kodsi, Shahab Karmely, Marcelo Kingston, Edgardo Defortuna, Ricardo Tabet, Eric Fordin

1:15pm – 1:30pm: Jumbo Loan King

Eric Fessler, expert entrepreneur, has over 30 years of mortgage banking experience closing over $10 billion. Fessler discusses the procurement of jumbo loans in single-family homes along with warranty and non-warranty new condominium developments on a nationwide scale.

1:30pm – 2:30pm: Lunch – Residences by Armani/Casa

Network with the greatest minds of development and brokerage in the luxury real estate market.

2:45pm – 3:45pm: International Power Brokers Panel

Top broker/agents from key international real estate meccas such as Miami Beach, Los Angeles, New York City and Cayman Islands sound off on the latest in market conditions and development.

Panelists: Dolly Lenz and Jenny Lenz (NYC), Mary Ann Osborn (LA), Richard Steinberg (NYC), Cody Vichinsky (NYC) Olivia Hsu Decker (San Francisco) Jay Parker (Miami), Ben Bacal (Hollywood Hills), Michael Goldstein (Miami), Sue Nickason (Cayman Islands)

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Miami Power Brokers

Top South Florida brokers share their knowledge on the evolution and direction of the luxury market today.

Panelists: Jill Eber, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Jeff Miller, Lourdes Alatriste, Steve Solomon, Crista Ryan, Sebastian Tettamanti, Christian Martinez

5:00pm: Summit Closing Remarks

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Realtors, brokers, developers, and industry insiders will gather for a busy day filled with talks and panels on how the luxury real estate market throughout the country is shaping up for the new decade. The Haute Residence 2020 Miami Real Estate Summit connects buyers with access to the minds behind some of the most exquisite properties in the world, as well as leaders in the real estate market.

The unmistakable South Florida landscape once again welcomes luxury real estate investors and members of the real estate industry to the Haute Residence 2020 Luxury Miami Real Estate Summit.

To purchase tickets to the event, click HERE.

Schedule of Events:

11:00am – 11:30am: Welcome and Registration

11:45am – 1:15pm: Titans of Miami - "East Coast Kings"

Masters of the Miami skyline sound off on where they see the luxury market heading and its evolution.

Developer Panelists: Gil Dezer, Louis Birdman, Dan Kodsi, Shahab Karmely, Marcelo Kingston, Edgardo Defortuna, Ricardo Tabet

1:30pm – 2:30pm: Lunch – Residences by Armani/Casa

Network with the greatest minds of development and brokerage in the luxury real estate market.

2:45pm – 3:45pm: International Power Brokers Panel

Top broker/agents from key international real estate meccas such as Miami Beach, Los Angeles, New York City and Cayman Islands sound off on the latest in market conditions and development.

Panelists: Dolly Lenz and Jenny Lenz (NYC), Mary Ann Osborn (LA), Richard Steinberg (NYC), Cody Vichinsky (NYC) Olivia Hsu Decker (San Francisco) Jay Parker (Miami), Ben Bacal (Hollywood Hills), Michael Goldstein (Miami), Sue Nickason (Cayman Islands)

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Miami Power Brokers

Top South Florida brokers share their knowledge on the evolution and direction of the luxury market today.

Panelists: Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Jeff Miller, Lourdes Alatriste, Steve Solomon, Crista Ryan, Sebastian Tettamanti, Christian Martinez

5:00pm: Summit Closing Remarks

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dezer Platinum Realty LLC

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gary Nader Art Centre

Locals and visitors present for the Art Basel Miami during Miami Art Week will have the unique experience of seeing one of the world's most recognizable designs.

A private reception took place at The New World Center to open the exhibit, attended by 200 guests.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gary Nader Art Centre

Remarks were given by Steven Gombinski, President of the Lincoln Road BID; Lyle Stern, Director of Lincoln Road BID; Howard Herring, President of New World Symphony; Ambassador Paul Cejas; Gary Nader, Founder of Nader Art Museum; and Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber. After the speeches, attendees headed to Lincoln Road for the official unveiling of the exhibit. After, a dinner was held at Time Out Market.

The guests included Bass Museum Director Silvia Karman Cubiñá, music mogul Emilio Estefan, Fernando Botero’s son Juan Carlos Botero, real estate developer David Martin, Miami Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola, Michael Comras, architect Rene Gonzalez, Jorge Plasencia, artist Soraya Abu Naba’a, Telemundo TV personality and host Azucena Cierco, among others.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gary Nader Art Centre

Previous locations that have held exhibitions of the Colombian artist's outdoor sculptures include the Champs-Élysées in Paris, Yebisu Garden in Tokyo, Lustgarten in Berlin and Park Avenue in New York City.

On his own sculptures, Botero once said, "I never give particular traits to my figures. I don’t want them to have personality, but rather represent a type that I create. My sculptures do not carry any messages, social or otherwise. What matters for me is the form, the voluptuous surfaces, which emphasize the sensuality of my work. I like the enormous size; it is the fulfillment of my longing for voluptuous round forms.”

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Gary Nader Art Centre

The famous works of art to be viewed while enjoying the pleasant South Florida winter weather include "Male Torso", "Adam", "Eve", "Leda and the Swan", "Bird", "Rape of Europa", and others. Gary Nader Art Centre (62 NE, 27th street, Miami, Fla. 33137) will host the "Espacio Botero" painting, drawing and sculpture exhibit starting on December 1, 2019.

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Reach and Rise at Brickell City Centre

HR: What is the future of Florida's real estate market in the next five years?

HR: Is there an oversaturation of product?

HR: How do developers ensure their product stands out among the rest?

HR: In your opinion, what are luxury homebuyers looking for in today's market?

HR: Why are people from the Northeast moving to South Florida?

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Aro

Rendering credit Binyan for IF Studio

Rising over 60 stories above Midtown, Aro is a stunning new residential development from the award-winning architects at CetraRuddy. Apart from the floor-to-ceiling windows and striking white metal grid facade, Aro is home to two pools, one indoor and one outdoors, on the roof. The rooftop pool is perfect for taking in the views and sunbathing. The indoor pool has a custom vitreous glass tile wall mosaic from Artaic-Innovative Mosaic and Quartzite velvet stone as the pool deck floor.

Galerie

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Galerie is a new luxury condominium building in Long Island City and it's inspired by what you would see in a gallery—art. With its own permanent art collection, sculpture garden and gallery space with curated exhibitions, Galerie infuses art into the everyday life of its residents. The indoor pool, dubbed the GALERIE pool, opens onto a landscaped central courtyard designed by Steven Yavanian and features a curvilinear sculpture by Allen Glatter.

The Brooklyn Grove

Rendering Credit Binyan Studios

At The Brooklyn Grove, a new condo development in Downtown Brooklyn, a dual-level amenity area will include a 40-foot indoor swimming pool illuminated by a large skylight. A 3D-tiled wall will feature a triangulated sawtooth pattern while ceilings and columns will add lush texture. Adjacent changing rooms will also provide privacy and convenience.

Vandewater

Photo Credit: Binyan Studios

Morningside Heights has a new luxury condominium and it's a modern homage to old-world elegance. Vandewater features private gardens, conversational spaces, and an impressive wellness center that delivers the elements needed to help its residents nurture mind and body.  In this heatwave, there is also an aquatic center with a 70-foot, two-lane indoor pool. The pool sits adjacent to a quiet energy room, treatment room, and a private sauna.

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100 Las Olas

Rising 499 feet tall, the luxury 100 Las Olas project in Fort Lauderdale will have the highest pool in the entire city. The resort-style pool will sit atop the 46-story tower at 100 Las Olas - the first new condo project in Fort Lauderdale in over a decade and the tallest building in the city. The pool area will feature day cabanas and comfortable lounge areas for sunbathing and socializing. Designed by Kolter Urban, 100 Las Olas features 121 luxury condominium residences, a nationally branded full-service hotel that includes 238 guest rooms, a lobby-level restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor seating, ballroom, meeting spaces, elevated pool and fitness center, plus an additional 8,500 square feet of select retail and dining space with outdoor seating on the first level.

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Brickell Flatiron 

Miami’s premier luxury developer—Ugo Colombo’s CMC Group—brings a landmark property to the heart of Miami. Brickell Flatiron’s five-star amenities and ground-level luxury retail will become a new anchor in the ever-growing neighborhood. The crown jewel of Brickell Flatiron will be a Sky Spa, Pool, and Gym perched 64-stories over Brickell – offering residents 360-degree views of Miami. Italian design and superb materials make Brickell Flatiron a home for those who demand the best. Now topped off, Miami’s Italian masterpiece is one step closer to its completion, scheduled for this Summer.

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RIVA Residences

RIVA Residences is a 15-story, 100 residence tower offering ocean-to-sunset views overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, beaches and the Fort Lauderdale skyline. Priced between $1,675,000 to $4,995,000, the limited edition collection of three-and-four bedroom, one- and two-floor penthouse residences ranges from approximately 3,000 to more than 8,700 square feet of indoor-outdoor living space, including extraordinarily large terraces up to 17-feet-deep and 72-feet-long. Each penthouse entrance is a private foyer leading to the flow-through residence. Each main living floor features a spacious master bathroom and master bath suite, a sprawling living and dining area, an Italian-design kitchen as well as an outdoor summer kitchen. Select penthouses include a private rooftop spa. Penthouse residents may upgrade their residences with a personal boat slip, accommodating vessels up to 30 feet, and/or private, enclosed two-car garage. RIVA offers residents 40,000 square feet of resort-style amenities including guest cabanas, a boat dock, an expansive outdoor swimming pool with views of the Middle River, a resort-style spa, sauna and treatment rooms, a sundeck lounge and a modern fitness center with a yoga studio.

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 5000 North Ocean

5000 North Ocean is developed by Kolter Urban with architecture designed by Randall Stofft Architects and BC Architects. It features an iconic nineteen story oceanfront residential tower with 48 luxury condominiums, unique to the Singer Island coastline. Renowned Palm Beach Designer Bob Martin of The Decorators Unlimited brings his creative insight to the project, with each unit embodying his signature style of sleek lines and light colors to complement and reflect the crystal blue of the ocean and Intracoastal waterways. The project’s bold tropical modern design evokes a refreshing sense of style paired with seaside amenities and a host of private residential services. Inherent to its modern design, 5000 North Ocean amenities convey an atmosphere of stylistic expression from the oceanfront pool and Oasis Beach Zone to the state-of-the-art fitness center and club room.

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PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter 

Offering a 5,000-square-foot Skyport for the future of flying cars, rooftop observatory, a world-class spa, boxing studio, golf simulator, indoor basketball court, Jam Room and Tai Chi deck, among others, PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter is known as the most amenitized building in the country – and possibly the world.  PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter, the signature luxury residential tower of Miami Worldenter, will be just an elevator ride from the vibrant blend of retail, restaurants, and nightlife planned for the mixed-use development. The 60-story skyscraper is the only residential tower currently for sale within the massive 27-acre Miami Worldcenter site – the second-largest urban development project in the nation.

Photo courtesy of The Ocean Resort Residences

The Ocean Resort Residences at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach 

The Ocean Resort Residences is the first-ever Conrad Hotels & Resorts Residential property in the United States. The 24-story tower located on Fort Lauderdale Beach merges nautical inspiration and modern influences with 290 beautifully designed residences, private condominiums, and beachfront villas. The Ocean offers studios, one, two, three-bedroom residences and penthouses ranging in size from 648 to 4055 square feet. Designed by renowned architect Michael Graves with Interiors by Steven G., the completed tower includes fully furnished and finished units with balconies overlooking the Atlantic, Intracoastal, and Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Residences are priced from the high-$400s to $6.5 million. 

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Illa Bimini Resort & Residences

Illa Bimini Resort & Residences is a massive 40-acre residential property + resort breaking ground in August is a visionary masterpiece led by Island Developers in partnership with Oppenheim and Raymond Jungles. Setting itself apart from other luxurious destinations, this luxe mixed-use development offers homebuyers an idyllic beachfront resort with designer-ready residential villas that allow you to unwind and unplug in eco-luxury surroundings. Residents and guests will be able to digitally detox on the secluded beach hideaway set on 40 acres and spanning over 9,000 feet of coastline. 

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Âmanpuri Villas 

From the white-sand shores of the Dominican Republic to the wildlife-rich forest bays of Vietnam, Aman Residences are available in locations of unprecedented natural beauty around the world. The own one is to receive an always-open invitation to your own private paradise. The residences are built to endure decades to come with locally sourced woods and stones. Each residence is an authentic expression of the destination's culture and a statement of design, personally tailored to the owner's vision.

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Coronado, Quivira Los Cabos 

Quivira Los Cabos recently debuted their newest residential community, Coronado, featuring single-entry residences ranging from 3,700 to 4,000 square feet offering views of the Pacific Ocean and the nearby Quivira Golf Club. The exclusive development occupies a mountain-desert-ocean realm unique to itself, yet it’s located a mere mile away from downtown Cabo San Lucas. The villa features breathtaking views of the ocean, boasting luxury finishes and material choices. The proper paves the way for ample entertaining with an interior courtyard featuring fountains and fireplaces, indoor/outdoor patios, pools, outdoor showers and kitchens, fire pits, and pergolas.

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Secret Bay 

The Residences at Secret Bay is a limited luxury collection of 42 fully-appointed, sustainable residences across 33 acres and secluded within the gated confines of Secret Bay on the Caribbean island of Dominica. Tucked away on the unspoiled Nature Island, one of the Caribbean’s most sparsely populated, environmentally conscious and culturally rich countries, The Residences offer an off-the-radar sustainable luxury vacation home in an idyllic tropical setting, built into the lush landscape upon a clifftop overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The 42 Villas and Villa Estates that comprise The Residences at Secret Bay feature between 1,356 and 5,182 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space and lot sizes ranging from 3,557 to 32,290 square feet.

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Ricardo Santa Cruz has over 12 years’ experience in land acquisition and real estate development in Mexico, having negotiated and acquired more than 1,600+ hectares of strategic development property on the Pacific Coast. He is the Chief Business Development Officer of RLH’s Mandarina project and was responsible for negotiating the purchase of its 260 hectares. Ricardo currently oversees all sales and marketing efforts for Mandarina. Haute Residence caught up with Santa Cruz to discuss how Mexico's real estate landscape has changed in the last 10 years and trends luxury buyers are having in Mexico:

How did you get involved in real estate?

When I first graduated from college and moved back down to Mexico, I opened up a healthcare supply company, which I still have to this day. Ten years into that, a real estate opportunity came up along the coastal area of Mexico near where I was living. I started to get involved in acquiring some beachfront property and one thing led to another.

Mandarina

How has the real estate landscape changed in Mexico in the last 10 years?

In the last 10 years, there has been a large increase in the amount of master-planned communities developed which are now being anchored by the most internationally recognized luxury hotel brands. This is very attractive for buyers because knowing that a well recognized, discerning luxury hotel brand is willing to make a long term commitment to a development gives buyers a greater sense of stability and validation of their investment.

What are some trends you’re noticing that luxury real estate buyers are looking for in Mexico?

Ease of accessibility. People want to be able to fly into a destination that has a lot of airlift into the major cities and proximity when they land. Buyers know they’re going to get a lot of use out of the home because it’s a quick and easy flight. The other thing they’re looking for is master-planned communities. It’s all about the experience. They want there to be something for everyone to do whether it’s active or lounging.

Mandarina

Is there a project that you’ve worked on recently that is your favorite?

Mandarina is the one I’m most excited about. It’s opening in a year from now.

What advice do you have for anyone who wants to buy or invest in real estate in Mexico?

Understand what your personal goal is with the purchase because that can steer you in several directions. If you’re not part of a master-planned community, you have to really analyze the area around your home. Once you find the property you like, make sure you get the property team to guide you through the process.

Mandarina

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These properties have the goods when it comes to being ready and well stocked for pool season.

So, let's don bathing suits and raise an umbrella drink to the glory of the SoCal pool life.

The Water's Edge Above San Diego

This Mediterranean-inspired estate used to be home to a female world number one tennis pro. It's wood covered patio leads to waterfall grottos that flow into an infinity edge pool that looks out on views of Rancho Santa Fe and the San Dieguito River Valley.

Infinity edge pools trick the eye into thinking that water has no boundaries. Standing inside the pool and looking west, a swimmer would have the illusion of the water blending seamlessly with the pale blue sky.

This pool would be the perfect 19th hole after a day spent swinging clubs on the Crosby Golf Club course.

Splash Around In Sheryl Crow's Former Pad

Sheryl Crow relisted her three-home spread this year. Consisting of a Spanish Revival style house, a craftsman's home, and a cozy cottage, this LA compound could rock any size party.

Take the winding pathways between properties, past the tepee, to a pleasant infinity pool with plenty of comfy lounge chairs and shady spots to kick back.

The pool was designed by Jonny Appleseed Landscaping who brings 25 years of garden and pool making experience to craft an outdoor oasis that considers the wind, weather, sun, and style as all part of the design.

A Blend of Water and Concrete Becomes a Work of Art

This modern Rancho Santa Fe estate melds the indoors and outdoors with wet and dry spaces in an architectural pattern that is both artful and soothing.

Blue tiles blur the water's edge that jigsaws through the palatial patio space, running at one point under a shady portico and in other spots reflecting the passing clouds in the open sky above.

While this massive pool begs the owner to invite many guests, a smaller plunge pool nearby offers a peaceful place for quiet introspection or more intimate gatherings.

Open Space and Clean White Lines Lead to This Pool

This tropical Encino home features fine architecture on a green lot with a huge pool in the backyard.

Swim laps in the big pool before recovering in the connected whirlpool spa. A great expanse of space bordered by tall trees, this gleaming place belongs to those hearty souls wanting to swim freely, breath deeply, and enjoy the feel of cool water on their backs and soft grass between their toes.

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The Instagrammer

Courtesy One Manhattan Square

A museum of artifacts, a very natural curation of a well-traveled eye. Everything you see, touch and hear has a story to tell.

The Urban Gardener

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Hidden amongst the concrete jungle, we find an oasis, a secret paradise. Light spills from windows into this nest, revealing a unity between domesticity and nature.

Private Quarters

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Polite grandeur touches every corner of this space and gives us a brief glimpse into the unknown life of this mysterious and elusive character.

The Luxe Family

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This career couple has just had their first child and life is as chic as it always was. They seek quality in everything they buy and are unapologetic about their success.

The Retail Queen

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She’s all about the labels and what’s hot now, and her home is an extension of her happy place: the luxury retail boutique.

A Place For Entertaining

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Bright whites and pops of color spark your imagination as you gaze over the water. Inviting soft furnishings to play with clean lines at this home of a young entrepreneur.

The Young Family

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This successful couple and their teenager make an impactful trio. Their interior reflects their cultured life in New York and elevated aesthetic.

The Empty Nesters

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This is their time to focus on themselves and the life they deserve. The worries of 9 to 5 are over and they have moved back to the city to enjoy all it offers.

Less Is More

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This contemporary space revolves around functionality and experience—design has everything under control.

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Situated in the heart of the Hamptons, Market Art + Design will offer an interactive experience with exclusive installations and events that will exceed all expectations as the fair celebrates its ninth consecutive year. Designed in an expanded, museum-quality pavilion, the fair will highlight the industry's most innovative makers including Wendy Letven's "Flowtopia", Kevin Barret's "Scarlet" presented by C Fine Art, John Peralta presented by George Billis Gallery, David Datuna presented by Gilles Clement Gallery and Seek One presented by Aced Gallery and The White Room Gallery, among others.

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The highly-anticipated design fair will kick off with a VIP Design Party on Friday, July 5th, with an evening of the best in art and design. Attendees will enjoy deliciously crafted cocktails, small bites, live music and special access to all the galleries and installations. Design enthusiasts will be able to network and meet other art connoisseurs, collectors, artists and East End influencers.

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This year's fair will present a unique opportunity for the Hamptons community to interact with internationally-renowned galleries, incredible art and cutting-edge design right in the center of Bridgehampton. Key partnerships include The Parrish Art Museum, East Hampton's Guild Hall, The Wall Street Journal, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Aperol and Jadot.

Located just off Highway 27 at the Bridgehampton Museum, Market Art + Design will run from July 5-7. For more information on the event or how to obtain a VIP pass, please visit www.artmarkethamptons.com

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Address: 174 Royal Palm Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 | Price: $4,950,000

Fort Lauderdale Estate | Agent: The Barkin-Gilman Group

This meticulously crafted estate boasts the essence of deep waterfront living in East Fort Lauderdale. Completely customized with smart home technology and attention to details. Soaring ceilings, large rooms with an abundance of natural light fill the open floor plan. A true culinary kitchen, formal dining room, temperature controlled wine room, and 1st-floor luxurious master retreat. Elevator, game room and unparalleled home theater. Summer kitchen, waterside pool and spa and 2 power stations for the avid boater.

Address: 2901 Collins Ave Penthouse 1602 – Edition, Miami Beach, FL 33140 | Price: $22,000,000

Miami Beach Paradise Penthouse | Agent: The Jills Zeder Group

Listed by Miami's The Jills Zeder Group, this magnificent Triplex Penthouse was designed by world-renowned architect John Pawson and is located at the luxury EDITION in the heart of Miami Beach. Accessed by private elevator this three-floor penthouse is a vision of sleek design and décor where attention to every detail has been addressed. The four bedrooms, four full and two half bath home boast 5,246 square feet of living area with interior elevator, custom made staircase, exquisite Teak wood floors throughout including all balconies and terraces. The home’s furnishings are by Designer Steven G. and are available.

Address: 17555 Collins Ave #1406, Sunny Isles Beach | Price: $1,350,000

Sunny Isles Beach Property | Agent: Yuliya Kachko

Spectacular, elegant and beautiful 2 bed/ 2.5 bath unit in Pinnacle Sunny Isles Beach with breathtaking direct ocean views from the large east terrace and amazing city views from the west terrace. This stunning unit has been fully renovated by interior design Alan Kosa Interiors who specialize in high-end residences. New floors, new bathrooms with Kohler jacuzzi, new custom kitchen with top of the line Wolf appliances, Sub-zero refrigerator and wine cooler. Floor to ceiling windows, electrical shades, high-end furniture, and finishes. Live in the modern, timeless elegance. The lobby and common areas have been completely remodeled to perfection. Enjoy Five stars amenities, pool, fitness center, tennis court, concierge, valet and much more.

Address: 1301 99th St Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154 | Price: $4,350,000

Bay Harbor Islands Home | Agent: Lydia Eskenazi

Bay Harbor Islands-Prestigious Community-Brand new state of the art 6 bedroom plus office/den, 6 1/2 bath contemporary home on the prime corner lot. Over 5100 square feet of living area & over 6800 total square feet. Top of the line finishes to include limestone & wood floors throughout, spectacular kitchen with high-end appliances and quartz countertops, elevator, floor to ceiling windows plus much more. fabulous covered terrace with summer kitchen, heated pool & jacuzzi. Completion date: Summer 2019.

Address: 190 S Hibiscus Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 | Price: $7,999,000

Waterfront Miami Beach Home | Agent: Lourdes Alatriste

First time on the market! Completely renovated in 2016, this gorgeous waterfront home features 6 bedrooms, 6/1 bathrooms and boasts marble and Jerusalem stone floors. The Master suite includes a sitting area, expansive his/her closets and freestanding bathtub with water views. Outside enjoy the infinity pool, two covered terraces, 60-foot private dock and stunning views of downtown Miami.

Address: 70 Palm Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 | Price: $13,900,000

Coveted Miami Beach Home | Agent: Jeff Miller

70 Palm is in one of the most coveted addresses in exclusive Palm Island. This 19,970 square foot home situated on a 30,000 square foot lot with 100 linear feet of waterfront is one of the largest residences on the market in Miami Beach. Built in 2004, the property underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation in 2011 that included combining three bedrooms into a 3,500 square foot Master Suite. In total, the residence includes 7 beds, 9 baths, 4 half baths, and two private guest suites. Other property highlights include a beach volleyball court, stunning pool, and summer kitchen equipped with a pizza oven, two separate garages for up to four cars, two wine cellars, movie theater, and chef’s kitchen. Most importantly are the unparalleled views of Miami Beach, downtown and surrounding areas.

Address: 7412 Fisher Island Drive, Miami, FL 33109 | Price: $14,000,000

Grandiose Fisher Island Residence | Agent: Elena Bluntzer

Address: 373 Center Island, Golden Beach, FL 33160 | Price: $13,995,000

Intracoastal Modern Golden Beach Mansion | Agent: Alex Goldstein 

This one-of-a-kind, brand new 10,527 sq ft contemporary estate included 7 bedrooms, 9.5 bathrooms, a housekeeper’s unit, a glass-enclosed gym and a theater amongst many other features. This 16,500 sq ft Intracoastal lot offers a resort-style backyard, stunning water views, and 100 ft dock with an additional boat slip to allow for several boats. Interior features such as an indoor garden, soaring ceilings with beautiful skylights and a second-floor terrace allow for a natural ambiance and soothing atmosphere. Enjoy the privacy of the Golden Beach community and private sands yet the centrality to Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

Address: 2127 Brickell Ave, 1803 – Miami, Florida | Price: $1,999,000

Waterfront Brickell Townhome | Agent: Cecilia Hinojosa 

Distinguished full-service Ugo Columbo building. Highest floor all waterfront townhome (floors 18/19th ) double height 50 ft wide great room with floor to ceiling windows (approx. 18′ Ht), & panoramic views of Biscayne Bay/Ocean from all rooms. approx. 2700 square feet interior plus approx. 700 square feet waterfront wrapped terraces from all principle rooms. Two bedroom suites & office & den. Three baths & powder room. Stone main floor with gracious foyer & wide stone stair to upstairs. Master with own terrace, two WIC, two baths & linen. Guest with bath, own terrace, WIC and 2 linens. Ample storage throughout. Three parking spaces, concierge, tennis, fitness, coffee shop. Kitchen with new stainless appliances. Laundry room. Millionaires mile location close to upscale shops & dining, I-95 & KB.

1000 Island Blvd PH 5, Aventura FL 33160 | Price: $790,000

Aventura Residence | Agent: Diego Arnaud

Immerse in this 2 story PH residence featuring 2 Beds + Family room or 3rd Bed + 2.5 Baths. Over 1,988 SF of living space with mesmerizing views towards the Maule lake, the Williams Island Marinas, Intracoastal, and the Atlantic Ocean. Indulge the extravaganza of the Calacatta fusion marble throughout, the voluptuous textures of solid gray bodega wood panels, a wet bar area and expanded living with water views. The ultra Sleek kitchen and white quartz countertops bring a unique interior design as well as the master bath with double vanities and ocean views. A fancy and contemporary Powder room enhance the open floor plan in the 1st story while the master suite offers spacious closets and a private sunset terrace. A masterpiece architecture with drop ceilings and a flawless staircase to the 2nd story where floorplan features ample luxury living and panoramic views of the Ocean.

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Alexander Goldstein

Alexander Goldstein is the broker and CEO of Miles Goldstein Real Estate, a boutique-sized luxury real estate brokerage founded upon principles of professionalism, discretion, and precision. He specializes in the representation of unique, rare and exotic waterfront and oceanfront properties in South Florida. Miles Goldstein Real Estate was founded with the primary focus of anticipating and catering to every need of upscale clientele, and each associate of the firm has been chosen for their individual skill sets.

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Michelle Judd

Michelle Judd is currently Vice President of sales with Dezer Development, leading sales for the Porsche Design Tower and Residences by Armani/Casa both in Sunny Isles Beach.  She is an expert in oceanfront condos in the North Miami area with over 19 years of development experience. Judd has an extensive wealth of knowledge in the real estate industry which gives her the cutting edge on what's hot and what's not.  In her two decades in the industry, Judd has been responsible for more than 14 record-breaking pre-constructions sale outs across several oceanfront properties. 

Michael Goldstein

Michael Goldstein serves as the jaw-dropping Estates and Mansions at Acqualina's president of sales. Goldstein's career spans back to the 1980s where he first got his start at a marketing company working closely with developers, from there Goldstein developed a niche in luxury real estate and now spearheads Acqualina -- a jaw-dropping sky oasis that has exceeded all market expectations in record-breaking sales.

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Yuliya Kachko

Yuliya Kachko is a real estate veteran with experience in the luxury real estate industry across major global markets, including the United States and Ukraine. As a valued member of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, Kachko has over 20 years of experience, specializing in luxury oceanfront homes and condominiums.

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Mayi and Daniel de la Vega

Mayi and Daniel de la Vega have cemented themselves as South Florida's mother-son real estate tycoons with an exceptionally keen sense of market trends and homebuyer needs. The duo spearheads ONE Sotheby's International Realty, one of South Florida's top brokerage firms that has built its success around the reputation of its agents and the success stories of each client.

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Craig Studnicky

Craig Studnicky is the principal and owner of Related ISG International Realty with over 25 years of experience in the luxury real estate market. ISG maintains the area's top-producing sales force due to Studnicky's ability to communicate with training and sales staff, coupled with his excellent relationships with developers and industry peers.

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Lydia Eskenazi

Lydia Eskenazi is one of North Miami's top leading agents with over 25 years of experience in marketing and selling luxury homes and condominiums. Eskenazi provides clients an unmatched discipline, market insights and dedication that maximizes the potential of every sale.

Decorus Realty

Founded in 2011, Decorus Realty serves as the city's one-stop-shop for all things luxury real estate. David Koster and Gabriel Markovich partnered to form a powerhouse firm that aims to raise the bar of how real estate is conducted. Now, the firm offers unique services all under the real estate umbrella with key benefits and expertise that both benefit the real estate agent and the luxury homebuyer or seller.

Dezer Platinum Realty

Dezer Platinum Realty serves as one of North Miami's leading brokerage firms with beachfront properties unlike any other on the market. The renowned firm includes top agents such as Michelle Judd and Melissa Barragan.

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Melissa Barragan

Melissa Barragan has taken the real estate by storm in just under two years with a rolodex of ultra-luxe listings in some of North Miami's most exclusive neighborhoods. With a background in general real estate, Barragan now serves as one of Dezer Platinum Realty's leading top agents with over $13,000,000 in listings including the prestigious Residences by Armani/Casa and Porsche Design Tower. Her extensive list of clients features a very high-net-worth group of luxury homebuyers including celebrities and athletes.

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What To Do: 

Art and design enthusiasts will be able to attend this year's Atlanta Design Festival from June 1-9 as the fair looks to examine the impact design has had on the city's economic growth. Now in its 13th year, the design festival will include an expo of new design products, not-to-miss events and a tour of Atlanta, focusing on the high-end luxury markets of Buckhead, Five Points and beyond.

Galleries To Check Out: 

Atlanta is home to some of the country's most eclectic and prestigious art galleries. Voted "Best Gallery of Atlanta" by prestigious publications, Alan Avery Art Company is Atlanta's oldest sustained art gallery in the city with a collection of work from critically-acclaimed artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, David Hockney, KAWS and Kara Walker.

The Coolest Neighborhood:

Virginia Highland is one of the 404's most expensive neighborhoods to live in. The neighborhood features an array of single-family homes ranging from historic early-1900 bungalows to English cottage-style designs and everything in between. Just a few neighborhoods over, those roaming the streets of Atlanta will stumble upon Inman Park, the city's most historic area known for its diverse food scene, patio brunch spots and wine bars.

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7 Chauncey Close, East Hampton, NY 11937 | Agent: James Petrie 

This stunning 2.4 acre home sits on a quiet waterfront peninsula on Georgica Cove. The home boasts five bedrooms and six and one-half baths plus a 60 ft. heated swimming pool and pool house. Built in 1997 by Caramagna Builders and designed by architects Zwirko & Ortmann, this home features a two-story entrance foyer, living room with bay windows, library, circular dining room and a country kitchen with fireplace, porch/sunroom with radiant heat. The Master bedroom with fireplace and balcony is on the second floor along with a stunning circular sunroom. The full basement is finished and houses a recreational room, laundry, storage closets, and full bath. This property is adjacent to a five+ acre reserve.

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21 Kellis Way, Bridgehampton, NY | Agent: Cynthia R. Barrett

Exquisite 7,000sf Sustainable traditional completed in 2014 is set on 1.9 acres with southerly views, 40 foot covered blue-stone patio, outdoor living room and kitchen overlooking 43 acre Kellis Pond in the heart of Bridgehampton. The home exterior has a cascading infinity edged gunite pool and spa with spectacular water views, a private beach for sunbathing or pond access for a day on the water, kayaking, sailing or paddle-boarding. The first floor has double height ceilings, one of 3 master suites, 2 additional bedrooms, study, living room, den, and spectacular kitchen with double appliances,2 glass door sub zeros, Bosch dishwashers, double Wolf ovens and an 8 burner Wolf range and full brick pizza oven all accented by a 20 foot island with a subtle palette polished marble counter-top seating 6+, highlights that exceed all specialty cooking and dining expectations. The second floor is complete with a full-service bar, grand great room with a wall of glass doors leading to a 100 ft mahogany deck to savor the sunrise and sunsets over the expansive spring-fed freshwater lake. The home also has four additional bedrooms, 3 en-suite, a zen yoga retreat and a 3rd-floor lookout deck. The 2,000sf finished lower level includes a top-shelf gym, living-room, game room, laundry, 1 bedroom guest quarters and room for media room. The house is masterfully built with geothermal, radiant and solar heat. Tree lined and gated street provides for the ultimate security and privacy yet close proximity to Main Street shops, restaurants and transportation and ocean beaches.

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20 Hook Pond Lane, East Hampton, NY | Agent: Debbie Brennaman Team 

Down a private lane in the Hook Pond estate area in the heart of East Hampton village is a new home that masterfully blends a Hamptons traditional with modern sensibilities. Designed and built by Abstract Builders, LLC, the 10,000 sq ft ( on 3 levels) home is perfectly sited on this 1.6-acre lot to take full advantage of the sweeping upper floor views of Hook Pond and the Atlantic Ocean. Open and light-filled interiors are enhanced by white oak floors and the expansive use of glass-including panoramic glass sliding doors imported from Greece-allowing for seamless transitions between indoors and out. The main entrance to the home is through a sleek industrial, steel-and-glass wall that opens to a double-height entry with an adjoining oak-paneled library/den. But the hub of any home today is the kitchen/living area. Here, an open kitchen with a dramatic island of a single slab of luminous Zimbabwe granite-flows into a dining area and generous gathering room with a glamorous smoked-mirrored wet bar, all open to the outside through glass door walls. On the other side of the shared fireplace is a more intimate, formal living room. A junior master suite with direct access to the outside completes the first floor. Ascend the gracious stairway, or take the elevator, to the second floor and to the master bedroom which includes two full baths (one with a soaking tub and vanity), a windowed closet room with custom high-gloss enamel cabinetry with inset lighting, a fireplace of Arabescato marble (which matches the marble in the bathrooms), plus its very own secluded deck where you can sip your coffee and watch the swans glide on Hook Pond. Time to sit back and enjoy the view and listen to the sound of the ocean.

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99 Schwenks Road, Water Mill, NY | Agent: Mark Greenwald 

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236 Quimby Lane, Bridgehampton, NY 11932 | Agent: Deborah Srb 

A rare opportunity to own waterfront on prestigious Quimby Lane, this just shy of 4-acre property with 300' of frontage has had only 2 owners since 1917. This spectacular offering on Sagg Pond has commanding 180-degree views north to the bridge and to the south with views of the sparkling ocean very close by. A small sandy beach presents itself according to the water level, but there is no history of flooding as it sits in the best non-flood zone, out of harm's way. The Nantucket-style traditional with pool, tennis, 5 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 2 half baths, boasts grand salon-style entertaining rooms which catered to the many important friends of the present owner, a world-famous ballerina who debuted with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo as a young girl. Though not recently updated, the opportunity to renovate or start afresh are both options for this expansive one of a kind property that offers privacy and a chance to create an exciting estate-like setting nestled among famous neighbors who also crave all the fun waterfront activities enjoyed on this equally famous pond. Boat to the beach, paddle board, sail, kayak or just soak up the beautiful light reflected from all the water around you!

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The Best Art Galleries

New York has seen the rise of the abstract expressionism, the pop art, the minimalism, Basquiat, Warhol, Murakami, Jeff Koons and many other artists. The biggest galleries are probably the ones that take fewer risks but showcase established artists: they are Gagosian, Mary Boone (set to close soon after more than 40 years inactivity), David Zwirner, Glastone, Paula Cooper, Metro Pictures, Pace and many others.

Then there are also more recent spaces that don’t have the history of Mary Boone but they are producing very interesting shows and are definitely worth a visit. They are located in places that are more affordable in terms of rent than the Chelsea ones.

One that immediately comes to mind is Pioneer Works in Red Hook. Not served by the subway system Red Hook is a special place far from the craziness of the city but extremely interesting. The space is a huge warehouse of about 30,000 sqft that showcases artists, performers, musicians and even studios.

Another area that is great for art is Bushwick, where our studio is located. Notable places include Sardine, Transmitter, Clearing. Just by walking around in the neighborhood you can see the amazing graffiti on the walls of factories and shops. Get off at Morgan Ave or at Jefferson on the L train and walk around when it’s not too cold, you will not regret the trip. If you are hungry you can stop at Falansai, a Vietnamese restaurant with amazing food at affordable prices, even if is a Michelin listed place.

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Where To Stay and Dine  

The Ludlow House, the recent addition to the Soho House empire is a Lower East Side building. Great for dinner, events, concerts, a casual night out and much more. Members only. Taverna di Bacco, authentic Italian cuisine with a small twist. Falansai in Bushwick, part of the Michelin selection, it is an inexpensive restaurant with great food and ambiance. 

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 Where to Shop 

Glam Seamless (SMStudio) a Pop-Up shop in Soho. Medly Pharmacy (SMStudio) a new type of pharmacy, a physical location, an app and a delivery service for your prescription, or Claus Porto. 

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THE BEST MUSEUM:

While Wynwood Walls has become an iconic staple to Miami’s eclectic and diverse art scene, there are other ways to get your art fix in the Magic City. Make sure to visit Pérez Art Museum, better known as PAMM—Miami’s flagship museum featuring internationally renowned contemporary art.

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THE BEST ART GALLERIES:

The Gary Nader Art Centre is one of the world's leading art galleries. The renowned gallery, spearheaded by Gary Nader is one of the largest galleries in the world with over 55,000 sq.ft. of exhibition space showcasing the works of Latin Masters and well-known modern and contemporary artists worldwide. Miami is also home to Avant Gallery, a contemporary gallery offering an evolving collection of critically acclaimed contemporary art and design pieces.

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WHERE TO STAY:

Situated in the heart of South Beach, the stylish W South Beach beachfront hotel, curated by Aby Rosen, offers unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean. For those looking to stay in a more Art Deco-inspired hotel, the stunning Faena Hotel is an award-winning luxury hotel offering world-class dining, a private beach club and more.

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WHERE TO DINE:

The Four Seasons Surfside is one of the most iconic properties in the Magic City and offers an array of exquisite dining options including Le Sirenure Miami and The Surf Club Restaurant.

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MOST HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD:

Serving as the nation's largest concentration of Art Deco architecture, Miami's Art Deco District features over 900 historic buildings for the architecture and design-enthused.

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