
The Hottest Trends in Real Estate in 2024
The luxury real estate market evolved significantly this year, with innovations redefining the concept of exclusivity. From personalized amenities like private marinas and branded residences to designs focused on comfort and style, 2024 stood out for offering experiences tailored to the needs of the most discerning buyers. This article explores the key trends that defined the year in high-end real estate.
Private Marinas
One of the most in-demand amenities for luxury condominiums in South Florida: private marinas. This growing trend reflects the region’s unique coastal lifestyle and the increasing desire for seamless access to the water. We’ve rounded up the top luxury South Florida developments offering yacht-friendly.
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Pier Sixty-Six Residences
As the centerpiece of a $1 billion redevelopment project along 32 acres Intracoastal Waterway, Pier Sixty-Six Residences is the most prestigious address in the yachting capital of the world. Buyers of the four residential buildings will have preferred access to the world-class Pier Sixty-Six Marina, one of the largest on the eastern seaboard, featuring 5,000 linear feet of dockage with 164 slips, welcoming vessels up to 400-feet.
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Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach
Hillsboro Beach’s first five-star hotel-branded residences and the first large-scale luxury condo development in the area in over 20 years, the exclusive waterfront development is enveloped by ocean and Intracoastal, with 14 private boat slips.
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Alba Palm Beach: As the only new luxury residential development directly on the Intracoastal waterways in the Northwood neighborhood of West Palm Beach, Alba Palm Beach seamlessly blends its exclusive location with direct water access and day dock boat slips.
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Six Fisher Island: Situated on the last development site of the 216-acre island, Six Fisher Island Residences is an exclusive 11-story building with a variety of features including a state-of-the art deep-water marina for the most sophisticated yachts.
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Branded Residences
Branded residences are still trending, with a new crop coming to life in 2025 – these properties offer prestige, exclusive amenities, and first-class service with a unique branded lifestyle tailored to meet residents’ every need. South Florida has become the hot spot for brands from across the globe.
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888 Brickell Dolce & Gabbana Residences
Dolce&Gabbana’s first real estate development in the US, created in partnership with JDS Development Group and GV Development, is set to open in the tallest tower on the Miami skyline in 2028. With architecture by Studio Sofield in collaboration with ODP Architects, and interiors curated by Dolce&Gabanna, 888 Brickell will feature 259 turnkey residences showcasing the brands meticulous attention to detail and Milanese-meets-Miami flair, complemented by extraordinary views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, Downtown, and Miami Beach. Prices from $3.5 million via ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.
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The Standard Residences, Midtown Miami
Infused with distinctive character, the first-ever Standard branded residences blend culture, community and style with world-class design, amenities and service, which until now has only been available at the brands hotels. Located between The Design District and Wynwood, The Standard Residences, Midtown Miami offers 228 pied-a-terre style residences spanning from studios to two-bedroom layouts. Rosso Development, Standard International and Midtown Development are the all-star team collaborating to bring the nearly completed project to life.
The Standard Residences, Midtown Miami
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Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach
The intimate condo property on Millionaire’s Mile marks the first five-star hotel branded residences to come to Hillsboro Beach, with architecture by Arquitectonica and interiors by design firm Piet Boon. Nestled between ocean and bay, the building includes 92 exclusive waterfront condominium homes and villas plus a collection of 13 penthouses. Prices from $5.8 million. The developer is Related Group.
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Designer-Furnished Condos
Luxury developers are raising the bar on turnkey condos with designer-furnished units featuring decor specifically chosen for each particular floor plan. Increasingly, buyers are seeking the convenience of move-in-ready residences without sacrificing the benefits of having a renowned interior designer furnish their home. Below are three developments that exemplify this trend.
Edge House Miami – this 57-story luxury condo in Miami’s trendy Edgewater neighborhood offers pre-furnished, move-in ready residences by the award-winning Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, led by renowned interior design maven and furniture designer Adriana Hoyos herself.
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Origin Residences by Artefacto – nestled on the idyllic Bay Harbor Islands, this exclusive collection of 27 waterfront luxury residences will feature designs and furnishings customized by the upscale home décor and furnishings brand Artefacto. Buyers will have a private consultation with Artefacto’s team to build their dream homes with a bespoke selection of furnishings and finishes.
Cipriani Residences Miami – buyers of select condos can purchase a bespoke selection of furnishings conceived for the development by design firm 1508 London. Many of the pieces are custom designed by the firm’s director and principal, Leo Bertacchini, to upgrade the interior design and architecture of these homes to emulate the style of Cipriani.
Weather Resilient Properties
In 2024, weather-resilient properties in Florida have become a lifestyle choice, with more buyers prioritizing safety and peace of mind alongside luxury and location. As the frequency and severity of storms increase, homeowners are looking for properties designed to withstand nature’s fiercest challenges, without sacrificing style or comfort. From storm-proof windows to sustainable building materials, these homes offer a sense of security that blends seamlessly with the laid-back Florida lifestyle.
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French Tudor Hurricane Fortress Designed to Withstand Category 5 Winds
This French Tudor-inspired estate is nestled in the heart of Wellington’s most coveted equestrian community. The estate is a fortress boasting hurricane-rated windows and doors, a state-of-the-art water leak detection system, a steel roof engineered to withstand winds up to 250 mph, a custom generator that can have the home running for a month and more. 3900 Fieldview Way Wellington is listed for $5.79M by Chad Bishop and Kishan Khanna with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.
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Resilient Architectural Masterpiece in Ponce Davis is an Art Collector’s Sanctuary
Nestled in the prestigious Ponce Davis neighborhood, this extraordinary 10,051-square foot residence is an art collector’s dream. Meticulously designed by renowned architect Alberto Cordovez with landscaping by Michael Foster, the stunning home offers a sanctuary for the discerning art collector. This hurricane-resilient home is a marvel of modern engineering with a concrete structure sitting on a high elevation. 4780 SW 86 Terrace is listed for $19.5M by Jorge Uribe and Ian Gazes with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.
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SERVING UP Luxury | Sports Courts
Florida’s luxury real estate market is serving up a new amenity: mansions with private sports courts. From palm tree-lined and rooftop pickleball courts to waterfront compounds with custom built sports courts, these estates across Florida are luring in the health conscious.
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Turnkey Designer Mansion with Palm Tree-Lined Pickleball Court – nestled near Historic Downtown St. Augustine, this newly constructed Anastasia Island estate, spanning 5,071 square feet, offers 5 bedrooms and 5 full plus 2 half bathrooms. Designed by Kristine Bates Interiors, the property embraces the Golden Age of Palm Beach, seamlessly blending timeless sophistication with Old Florida charm. The star of the home is the stunning palm tree-lined pickleball court, perfect for the sports aficionado. 8065 A1A S, St Augustine is listed for $4.97M by Elizabeth Jennings, Kate Mitchell, Garrett Colton with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.
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Rooftop Pickleball Court in Key Biscayne – designed by world-renowned architect Ramon Alonso of Miami-based studio Radyca, this estate sitting directly on Biscayne Bay with 120-feet of water frontage has a waterfront rooftop pickleball court and an entire floor dedicated to entertainment. With six bedrooms, and seven full and one half bathrooms spanning 7,128-square feet of interiors, the home is designed for large-scale indoor and outdoor entertaining. 330 Harbor Drive is listed for $34.5M by Jorge Uribe with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.
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Waterfront Compound with Sports Court – this waterfront compound property in Miami’s San Souci Estates sits on a double-lot property with a brand new ultra-modern home and a sophisticated guest house – with a permitted sports court, your choice of pickleball or basketball! Boasting 150-feet of prime water frontage, the estate has a total of 7 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms across a spacious 18,750-square foot lot. 1965 + 1975 NE 118th Road is listed for $14.5M by Dina Goldentayer with Douglas Elliman.
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