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2026-10-13 · 5 min read · Kelby Contreras

Why Off-Market Matters in Florida Luxury

Discretion is a feature of the top of the market, not an afterthought. Here is how off-market positioning works for Florida sellers and buyers.

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2026-10-13 · 6 min read · Kelby Contreras

Pre-Construction in Edgewater: What Buyers Should Know

Edgewater's skyline is being rewritten by new waterfront towers. A practical guide to buying pre-construction in one of Miami's most active condo markets.

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2026-10-13 · 6 min read · Kelby Contreras

The 1031 Exchange, Explained for Florida Investors

Deferring capital gains on a Florida investment property sale requires precision. The rules, the deadlines, and why timing discipline matters.

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2026-10-13 · 5 min read · Kelby Contreras

Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Palm Beach: Choosing Your Market

Three luxury markets, three different rhythms. A field guide to deciding where your Florida purchase belongs.

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2026-10-13 · 6 min read · Kelby Contreras

Rent to Own Homes in Boca Raton

What rent-to-own actually means in Boca Raton, how the structures work, and the honest caveats buyers should weigh before signing.

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2026-10-13 · 8 min read · Kelby Contreras

Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami: Prices, Floor Plans & Buyer Guide

Miami's first supertall: 100 stories, 360 residences, and a 2029 delivery. Prices, floor plans, amenities, and the investment case for Downtown Miami's landmark tower.

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2026-10-13 · 7 min read · Kelby Contreras

1031 Exchange Properties in Fort Lauderdale: 2026 Buyer Guide

Fort Lauderdale's water-driven rental market makes it a natural 1031 replacement market. The rules, the deadlines, and the property types that qualify.

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2026-10-13 · 7 min read · Kelby Contreras

1031 Exchange Properties in Key Biscayne: 2026 Buyer Verdicts

Key Biscayne's island scarcity makes it a tempting 1031 target. Our verdicts on buying, holding, and waiting in one of Miami-Dade's tightest markets.

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2026-10-13 · 7 min read · Kelby Contreras

Best Neighborhoods for Luxury Condos in Miami (2026)

Brickell, Sunny Isles Beach, and Aventura compared, with Buy, Hold, and Wait verdicts for each market in 2026.

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