The Debt Behind Miami’s Branded Towers
Closed loans, pending financing and refinancing disputes: what Mercedes-Benz Places and other Miami condo projects reveal about preconstruction buyer risk.
Your Deposit Is Doing More Than Holding a Unit
In Miami pre-construction, you’re not just buying a condo, you’re stepping into the capital stack. Your deposit isn’t holding a unit. It’s unlocking a loan. Projects like Aston Martin, Waldorf, and St. Regis Brickell didn’t break ground on blind faith. They needed math, momentum, and money in escrow. And yes, that includes yours.
Faena Residences Miami RiverThe Return of Rafael Viñoly’s One River Point
Faena Residences Miami River isn’t starting from scratch, it’s building on the legacy of Viñoly’s original One River Point. Same silhouette, new story.
What Aston Martin’s First Resales Will Actually Tell Us
Aston Martin Residences’ first resales will reveal more than asking prices. Original purchase terms, deposit timing and costs matter when evaluating returns.
Aston Martin Residences began with a $125 million piece of land
Before Aston Martin’s name arrived, the Coto family had paid $125 million for the site intended for Epic’s second tower. The land economics help explain the appeal of a global brand. The licensing terms deserve equal attention.
SLS Brickell gets rebranded
SLS Brickell Hotel and Condominium will now be known as Dua, and the hotel is now being operated by Marriott. This change comes after the recent sale of the hotel in October 2023, signifying a new chapter for both residents and investors.
When the name on your condominium can change
Can a branded condo lose its name? What Miami buyers should examine in brand licenses, management agreements, service commitments, and renewal terms.
Mercedes-Benz Places Brickell Construction in April 2024
April 2024 construction photographs of Mercedes-Benz Places in Brickell, with a look at the excavation, project plans and earlier 1 Southside Park design.
Rebranding of the SLS Brickell to Dua Miami Brickell
SLS Brickell becomes DUA Miami after a $53.5 million hotel sale. Who bought it, who operates it, and Robert Rivani’s separate $10 million restaurant deal.