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October 7, 2025
CRE Sourcesby Deme Mekras

Blanca CRE, MSP Group Announce Bulk Sale Listing Of Harbor Condominium In North Bay Village

Blanca Commercial Real Estate announced the exclusive bulk sale listing of Harbor Condominium, a prime bayfront property in North Bay Village.

This offering presents developers with a rare opportunity to reimagine one of Miami’s most sought-after waterfront sites at the heart of the city’s ongoing luxury real estate expansion.

Located at 7909–7911 East Drive, the site spans 23,707 square feet and is currently occupied by two older residential buildings totaling 29 units. Zoned RM-70, the property allows for redevelopment of up to 38 units with a maximum height of 150 feet, or up to 50 units and 195 feet with transferable development rights (TDR). Its elevated positioning delivers sweeping, unobstructed bay views from Downtown Miami to Sunny Isles, surrounded by more than $2 billion in new development activity transforming North Bay Village.

“This sale is a clear indication of a significant and growing trend in Miami’s real estate landscape. Forward-thinking owners are increasingly recognizing the immense value of their land, especially in a market with limited waterfront supply,” said Cary Cohen, Executive Vice President at Blanca Commercial Real Estate. “Rather than maintaining aging structures that require substantial capital investment, they are making the strategic decision to capitalize on the soaring value of their location. This sale is a testament to their vision, and a blueprint for other associations seeking to maximize the value of their collective asset.”

A three-island community between Miami and Miami Beach, North Bay Village is undergoing a development renaissance following the adoption of a progressive 2020 zoning code that allows greater density and height. The neighborhood has attracted marquee projects such as Shoma Bay, a mixed-use tower by Shoma Group, Continuum Club & Residences, a luxury waterfront condominium developed by Continuum Company, and the world’s first-ever Pagani-branded residential tower. Upcoming public initiatives, including the Island Walk promenade, will further enhance walkability, connectivity, and quality of life.

“The opportunity here is not just about a building; it’s about a once-in-a-generation waterfront site. The supply of waterfront development opportunities in Miami is limited and diminishing, making the chance to redevelop a property with such exceptional bay views a truly rare event,” said Deme Mekras, CEO of MSP Group. “This location in North Bay Village is particularly unique, offering the tranquility of an island community while being just minutes from the energy of Miami Beach, Downtown, and Brickell. This sale positions a developer to create a modern, world-class product on a prime piece of land that is, quite simply, irreplaceable.”

“Miami’s emergence as a global destination for capital, business, and lifestyle has driven unprecedented demand for prime real estate. This transaction is a direct result of that trend, and a global audience understands that Miami’s appeal is not a fleeting moment but a fundamental shift,” said Sam Mekras, Senior Investment Associate at MSP Group. “We’re seeing international buyers and developers drawn to the city’s unique combination of economic opportunity, cultural vibrancy, and tax advantages. This sale provides an opportunity to create a new jewel on the Miami skyline; one that will resonate with a sophisticated global clientele actively seeking a piece of what the Magic City has to offer.”

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June 13, 2024
CRE Sourcesby Deme Mekras

Blanca Commercial Real Estate, MSP Group Announce Sale Of Former Intermex Headquarters

Blanca Commercial Real Estate and MSP Group LLC announced the successful sale of a ±32,218-square-foot office building located at 9480 S. Dixie Hwy in Miami’s Dadeland submarket.

The building was vacant at the time of the sale.

Cary Cohen and Sky Jones with Blanca Commercial Real Estate and Deme Mekras with MSP Group LLC represented the Seller, MIAMI HAR LLC, in the transaction.

BEC Realty Trust, led by Frank Espinosa, paid $9,200,000, the full asking price, marking a twenty-five percent increase in value. The Buyer was represented by Karen Garcia with Casa Bella Realty and Management.

“In today’s complex and dynamic real estate environment, the experience and professionalism of all parties allowed the transaction to occur without a hitch. We fully expect this to be another successful venture for BEC Construction Corp,” stated Cohen.

“The successful conclusion of this sale demonstrates several key points,” added Mekras. “First, cooperation and communication with buyers and sellers are critical throughout the deal. Second, the quality of the location and the asset itself play a major role in marketability. Finally, having experienced brokers representing you is essential, even in challenging market conditions for commercial real estate, especially the office sector.”

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August 2, 2022
CRE Sourcesby Deme Mekras

Bay Harbor Towers Fetches $32 Million

Blanca Commercial Real Estate, along with MSP Group, LLC, a boutique investment sales shop based in Miami, announced the sale of Bay Harbor Towers, a luxury waterfront residential property located at 10141 and 10143 East Bay Harbor Drive in Bay Harbor Islands.

The 1.03-acre property sold for $32 million, which equated to a price of $1,066,667 per existing unit.

Prior to the marketing of the site, the Board of Directors at Bay Harbor Towers designated a committee and instructed them to explore the sale, which led to their interviewing and receiving proposals from several brokerage houses, including some of the world’s largest firms.  After a highly competitive interview process, the committee elected to have Cary Cohen of Blanca Commercial Real Estate along with Deme Mekras of MSP Group, represent the many owners of Bay Harbor Towers.  The duo signed exclusive listings with 100% of the 30-unit owners and commenced a far-reaching marketing campaign.

“Bay Harbor is no longer Dade County’s hidden treasure. Our extensive marketing process elicited global interest from numerous top-tier developers, as we expected, given the truly unique nature of this opportunity,” said the listing team. The duo shared that “Coordinating a sale of an entire association is one of the most rewarding transactions. It brings life changing wealth to so many people as the existing units traded for over 300% of their market value on an individual basis.”

This rare, waterfront Bay Harbor Islands development site was highly sought after due to its immediate views of Biscayne Bay, Bal Harbor, Sunny Isles and distant views of South Beach, Edgewater, and Downtown Miami.

The buyer, PPG Development, LLC, led by Founder and CEO Ari Pearl, is a commercial and residential real estate developer focused on the South Florida market, which has a substantial pipeline of development projects already underway, such as 700 planned multifamily units in North Miami Beach and the ongoing redevelopment of the Diplomat in Hallandale.  PPG also has recent experience in Bay Harbor market with their purchase of The Altair Hotel.   

The pair of listing agents also shared that “The unit owners at Bay Harbor Towers knew that their dated building sat on irreplaceable real estate and wanted to take advantage of current market conditions; we were pleased to deliver best-in-class results to this group of sellers. Development sites with amazing bay views rarely come to market anywhere in Miami, much less on coveted Bay Harbor Islands. Ultimately, a significant bidding war ensued leading to a $32 million sales price and we firmly believe this was a win-win for both buyer and sellers.”

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If you are looking to buy, sell, or finance investment real estate in South Florida, you are in the right spot!  Contact MSP Group today to help you navigate the dynamic real estate markets of Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and the Palm Beaches.

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