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Foundation Pour Completed for JEM Private Residences at Miami Worldcenter

June 4, 2025

FLORIDA YIMBY

The foundation pour has been completed for JEM Private Residences, a 67-story residential tower under construction at 1016 Northeast 2nd Avenue in Downtown Miami. Overseen by Coastal Construction, the operation began at 9:00 p.m. on May 30 and spanned approximately 18 continuous hours, requiring 8,400 cubic yards of concrete delivered via 840 truckloads. The

International Women’s Day With JEM Private Residences

June 1, 2024

OCEAN DRIVE

Naftali Group, in partnership with Ocean Drive and OneWorld Properties, hosted an exclusive International Women’s Month Panel featuring accomplished women in fashion, art and real estate. Held at the recently-opened sales gallery for Naftali Group’s latest development JEM Private Residences in Downtown Miami, the panel featured a thought-provoking...

Miami Consolidates Its Position As A Favorite Destination By Latin Americans

May 17, 2024

COLOMBIA

Miami is consolidating its position as the preferred real estate market for Colombians, Mexicans and Brazilians to invest in vacation properties. Investments in foreign destinations have become one of the best ideas for many Colombians and Latin Americans who have the opportunity, because in addition to spending a vacation in the United States, they have...

How Developments Are Addressing the Rapid Population Growth In South Florida

May 16, 2024

SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS

The influx of residents in South Florida seeking more expansive spaces during COVID restrictions led to an increase in an already concerning area: housing demand. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Florida’s population has grown by 3.7% between 2020 and 2023, resulting in an additional 6.18 million individuals, making the housing shortage even more...

Latin American Buyers Return to Florida

May 15, 2024

REAL ESTATE MARKET

Latin Americans have returned, and with the same pre-pandemic strength, to invest millions of dollars in properties in Florida. Florida ranks as the top destination for foreign buyers in the United States, accounting for 23% of these buyers’ transactions, being especially a destination for people from Colombia, Brazil and Mexico, according to a report...

Miami Worldcenter 95% Leased After Santander Bank, Apple Secure Space

May 10, 2024

SOUTH FLORIDA JOURNAL

About 300,000 square feet of retail at Miami Worldcenter is now 95% leased after Santander Bank, Apple and several other retailers inked leases in buildings within the 27-acre downtown area development. Santander Bank is slated to open a 4,000-square-foot branch in the Jewel Box Building at 150 N.E. 8th St., Unit No. F-145 in early 2025...

Power100 List #51 Miki Naftali Founder, Chairman And CEO At Naftali Group

May 10, 2024

COMMERCIAL OBSERVER

With a $15 billion portfolio, it’s little surprise that Naftali Group’s entry into the South Florida market would be a significant enterprise: JEM, at Miami Worldcenter, is a luxury condominium tower featuring 259 units from studios to four-bedrooms, including 10 penthouses at the building’s crown, plus 530 rental units. The area’s changing market...

Real Estate Projects In Miami: Get To Know Some Current Options

May 2, 2024

PFS REALTY GROUP

Miami, with its unique blend of tropical elegance, vibrant nightlife, and steady economic growth, stands out as one of the most attractive destinations for real estate investments in the United States, not only because of its beaches and eternal sunshine, but also in the thriving real estate market that has made everyone fall in love with it...

Miami Worldcenter Was Almost A ‘Dinosaur.’ Now It’s A $6B Juggernaut

April 25, 2024

BISNOW

The Miami Worldcenter team had just broken ground on its debut tower when its plans began to fall apart. Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s were set to anchor the first phase of the 27-acre, $6B development in the heart of Miami, but in mid-2015, the company’s stock was cratering as Americans shifted to shopping online. The 60-story Paramount Miami Worldcenter...

Naftali Group Breaks Ground On 67-Story JEM Private Residences Miami Worldcenter

April 11, 2024

FLORIDA YIMBY

Naftali Group has officially broken ground on JEM Private Residences, a 67-story condominium development located at 1016 Northeast 2nd Avenue in Miami Worldcenter. Designed by the Miami-based architecture firm Arquitectonica and the New York City-based interior design firm Rockwell Group, the building will rise over 700 feet and feature 259 condo units...

Crece interés de mexicanos por comprar inmuebles en Miami

May 6, 2025

Reforma

Las propiedades en Estados Unidos, de manera particular en Miami, son destinos preferidos para que 6.0 por ciento de los mexicanos busquen un tipo de propiedad para adquirir, incluso con un entorno de incertidumbre macroeconómico, reveló Naftali Group." Miami sigue teniendo un fuerte atractivo, no sólo como destino cultural, sino como un lugar

Sensing Luxury: How Miami’s Newest Residences Are Redefining Real Estate

April 17, 2025

Resident Magazine

Sensing Luxury: How Miami’s Newest Residences Are Redefining Real Estate Through the Five Senses From Tequila Tasting Rooms to Tactile Showrooms by FENDI Casa, South Florida’s Most Coveted Developments Are Crafting Ultra-Personalized Living Experiences Designed to Be Felt, Savored, and Remembered As luxury real estate markets across the country heat up

Luxury condos in South Florida add lounges to attract high-end buyers

April 9, 2025

Vinetur

Developers integrate private tasting rooms and curated bars as demand grows for lifestyle-focused residential amenities. As Miami continues to grow as a culinary destination, with more than 200 new restaurants expected to open by the end of 2024, real estate developers are responding to the city’s appetite for fine food and drink in a new way.

Pouring Luxury

April 8, 2025

Resident Magazine

How Miami’s Most Exclusive Residences Are Redefining In - Home Spirits Culture From Floating Wine Cellars To Private Tequila Lounges, These South Florida High-Rises Are Turning Everyday Drinks Into Five-Star Experiences—With Panoramic Views To Match.Miami has never been one to follow convention—and its real estate scene is no exception. While many developers

Is C-PACE Multifamily Borrowers’ New Ace?

April 2, 2025

Multi-housing News

Its versatility in the capital stack makes it a reliable option for owners. At a time when capital for multifamily development is still costly and sometimes hard to come by, Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing offers an attractive option that suits a variety of situations. The financing, which provides a means to capitalize energy efficiency

Developing Miami | Meet Miami’s most noteworthy names

April 1, 2025

Modern Luxury Miami

Meet Miami’s most noteworthy names behind its ever-growing and soaring skyline. As a Miami native, Spencer Morris has seen this city grow exponentially. Serving as the third generation Morris to run the Miami-based real estate business, his efforts have led to the recent launch of two exciting projects, Ponce Park Residences in Coral Gables and Zigurrat in

Massive Miami Residential Project Obtains C-PACE Loan

January 22, 2025

Connect Cre

Naftali Group secured $40 million in C-PACE financing loan for the development of JEM Private Residences in Downtown Miami. The financing was provided by Nuveen Green Capital (NGC), a leader in sustainable commercial real estate financing solutions and an affiliate of Nuveen. Naftali Group also received $35 million in predevelopment financing from BHI

Naftali Group Lands $40M For Downtown Miami Resi Tower

January 22, 2025

Commerical Observer

Naftali Group has secured a $40 million construction loan to complete a residential high-rise in Downtown Miami, the developer announced. The C-PACE financing from Nuveen Green Capital will go toward JEM Private Residences, a 67-story project at 1016 Northeast Second Avenue, a block south of Interstate 395, within the Miami Worldcenter master development.

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