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Okan Group Ventures Into Downtown: Turkish Developer Acquires Land for $18.1 Million

Okan Group's acquisition of land in Downtown Miami represents a significant milestone in the city's ongoing evolution as a global real estate destination. With its proven track record and unwavering commitment to excellence, Okan Group is well-positioned to make a lasting impact on Miami's skyline and community. As the project takes shape, all eyes will be on Okan Group as it brings its vision to life and contributes to the continued growth and vibrancy of Downtown Miami.

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Waterfront Bay Harbor Islands development site hits the market for $11M || via The Real Deal

The property, which has 150 feet of waterfront, was approved by Bay Harbor Islands for a 30-unit, eight-story building with a pool and cabanas called Akua. The asking price breaks down to $361,800 per approved unit, and about $217 per square foot for the planned 49,909-square-foot building.

The land comes with plans for a project that was designed by Frankel Benayoun Architects, led by architect Markus Frankel. Frankel is designing a number of boutique projects in the two-island town, which has been flooded with proposals for roughly 30 new condo and townhouse projects. Commercial and multifamily development is only allowed on the east island.

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Bal Harbour Shops expansion plans put on hold as village reviews new submission || via The Real Deal

Bal Harbour Mayor Gabriel Groisman made the announcement at Tuesday night’s Village Council meeting, saying he had received a letter from Whitman Family Development withdrawing its proposal and requesting a meeting where new expansion plans could be discussed. Whitman Family Development submitted new plans last Friday for a planned expansion of Bal Harbour Shops. Grossman said his initial impression was that any new plan “would be a smaller plan than before.”

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Miami Duplex Penthouse Chops $13.5M Off Asking Price; Now Listed for $39.5 Million || via Mansion Global

A duplex penthouse in a new Miami beachfront condominium just chopped its asking price by more than 25% from the $53 million it was first listed for over a year ago.

Penthouse 900 at 321 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach is now listed for $39.5 million, with a price reduction of $13.5 million or over 25%, according to the Multiple Listing Service.

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Investor buys Brickell gas station near Miami River for $8M || via THE REAL DEAL

 A Miami investor paid $8 million for a corner gas station across the street from the Chetrit Group’s $1 billion Miami River project, adding to his holdings in the Brickell area. 

Records show broker and investor Simon Karam’s City Block Properties LLC spent $378 per square foot for the 21,158-square-foot corner lot at 720 Southwest Second Avenue near Brickell City Centre. The seller is Five Group Corp., a company controlled by Eduardo Atienza, Manuel Alegria, Antonio Moreno and Basilo J. Folgueira.

The deal is another indication of developers acquiring land amid the slowdown in Miami’s luxury market, with most holding off on launching new projects until sales pick up again.

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