2025 was a defining year for South Florida real estate — marked by historic transactions, billionaire capital inflows, strategic repositioning of office inventory, and major corporate expansion amid shifting national tax debates. From the region’s largest land sale ever to trophy office trades and new corporate roots planted by globally influential investors, South Florida reinforced its standing as a magnet for investment and growth.
Billionaires & Institutional Capital Fuel Market Activity
Several headline-making capital moves shaped the commercial landscape:
Peter Thiel’s Thiel Capital opened a new Wynwood office location in Miami, expanding the tech investor’s on-the-ground presence in South Florida at a time when wealthy Californians are reassessing their domiciles due to proposed wealth tax measures. This expansion underscores Miami’s growing pull as a financial and tech hub — buoyed by no state income tax and business-friendly regulation.
Faena Forward
Faena’s first standalone riverfront residences officially kicked off sales as KAR Properties and Fortune International ignite a new era of luxury living along the Miami River, with nearly $300M in presales already recorded at the Faena Residences Miami. Rising 68-stories, these towers connected by an iconic Faena Rose Cultural podium over 800 feet in the sky, the project blends art, wellness, and design into a globally resonant lifestyle destination. We are proud to be part of this landmark launch and development , helping buyers, brokers and guiding clients through one of Miami’s most important luxury developments of this cycle. With pricing from the low millions to jaw-dropping penthouses, demand is pouring in from both international and domestic buyers hungry for a cultural-driven lifestyle destination.
Looking Ahead to 2026
South Florida’s 2025 real estate narrative was one of strategic capital allocation, record-breaking transactions, and competitive market repositioning. From the largest land deal in state history to high-profile corporate expansions and trophy office trades, the region continues to demonstrate:
- Liquidity and execution as drivers of market success
- Demand for core and mixed-use assets among global investors
- The influence of economic policy on capital flows and residency decisions
As we enter 2026, expect further capital inflows, repositioning opportunities, and continued evolution across commercial, mixed-use, and luxury residential sectors — all anchored by South Florida’s unique investment proposition.
