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agent top miami real Rendering via The Boundary Swire Properties, Inc. has officially launched sales at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, part of an unparalleled residential and hospitality destination set within a secluded island sanctuary moments from Miami’s vibrant core. Located on Brickell Key, the development will feature two architecturally iconic towers connected by an expansive landscaped podium with more than 80,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities. The South Tower will feature The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, while The North Tower will feature what is destined to be the new North American flagship Mandarin Oriental hotel, along with additional Residences for purchase. Offering unobstructed, panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and the dynamic Miami cityscape, it will be one of Swire Properties’ crowning achievements in its portfolio of world-class properties and a defining landmark on the Miami skyline. The permanent sales gallery will op...

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best bienes realtor Laguna Gardens, a 341-unit garden-style apartment development in Miami Gardens, received its temporary certificate of occupancy and has started move-ins.  The project by South Florida’s Cymbal DLT Companies is among the first in Florida to be developed under the state’s Live Local Act, which aims to increase the supply of affordable housing in expensive areas. Tenants earning at or below 120% of the area’s median income qualify for reduced rent.  Located at 20775 NW 17th Ave., the community comprises 10 low-rise buildings on 14 acres next to Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Four of the buildings are welcoming tenants, and the remainder is expected to open by this summer. So far, about 20% of the development has been leased.  Apartments range from one- to three-bedrooms between 650 and 1,330 square feet, with rents priced from $2,000 per month. All units have Italkraft cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, in-unit washers and ...

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agent top miami real Real estate leaders Related Group and GTIS Partners, in partnership with the luxury hospitality company Viceroy, have announced the development of Viceroy Brickell - The Residences (Viceroy Brickell). Located at 77 Southeast 5th Street in Miami's Brickell neighborhood, this 45-story tower, already under construction, was initially envisioned as a rental project but has since been repositioned as a condominium development. This marks Viceroy's first standalone residential venture. Designed by the internationally acclaimed firm Arquitectonica, the building will feature interiors by award-winning studio Meyer Davis. With John Moriarty & Associates as the general contractor, construction is projected to top off later this year and be completed in early 2026. Fortune International Realty serves as the exclusive sales agency for the residences. best bienes realtor http://dlvr.it/T5xmhh

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agent top miami real Oak Row Equities has broken ground on 2600 Biscayne Boulevard, a 41-story tower in Miami's Edgewater neighborhood that will offer a mix of multifamily residences and office spaces. Coastal Construction Group is tasked as the project's general contractor. The design is spearheaded by the internationally acclaimed architecture firm Arquitectonica, with interiors by Portland-based Vida. The building's design will incorporate an original public artwork by artist Derrick Adams. The project has successfully pre-leased half of its commercial space and has obtained a construction loan of $181 million from Bank OZK, reflecting the project's significant scale within South Florida's real estate landscape. best bienes realtor http://dlvr.it/T5v5Rf

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