South Florida’s deal landscape has entered a new era—one defined by scale, speed, and a surge of investor confidence across Broward and Palm Beach counties. While Miami often takes the spotlight, the past two years have shown that the region’s most significant capital movement is happening just north, where institutional buyers, national developers, wealth migrants, and global brands are reshaping the market with unprecedented volume. From $500 million multifamily acquisitions to landmark industrial portfolios and ultra-luxury oceanfront trades, Broward and Palm Beach are now driving the region’s growth story.
Grant Cardone’s Broward multifamily acquisition – $500M+
Cardone Capital purchased a three-property apartment portfolio in Broward County for more than $500 million, including major assets in Fort Lauderdale and Plantation. It remains one of the largest multifamily transactions in South Florida.
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Manalapan – $317M
The 309-room Eau Palm Beach Resort traded for approximately $317 million, ranking among the biggest single-asset hotel sales in the tri-county region.
Longpoint Realty industrial portfolio – $331.3M
Longpoint Realty Partners acquired a 10-site, 26-warehouse industrial portfolio spanning Coconut Creek, Dania Beach, Delray Beach, Hollywood, and other markets across Broward and Palm Beach for more than $330 million.
Elion Partners Sunrise industrial portfolio – $205.5M
Elion Partners purchased a five-warehouse industrial portfolio in Sunrise for over $200 million, marking one of the largest industrial trades in Broward.
Tishman Speyer Pompano Beach industrial acquisition – $101.1M
Tishman Speyer bought the fully leased Rock Lake Business Center, a major logistics complex in Pompano Beach, for more than $100 million.
Amazon Jupiter fulfillment center – $106.5M
A major Amazon fulfillment center in Jupiter, totaling over 1 million square feet, sold for roughly $106.5 million. It sits on a 100-acre parcel in the Palm Beach Park of Commerce.
Quaye at Wellington – $144.2M
The 350-unit Quaye at Wellington traded for $144.2 million, making it one of Palm Beach County’s top multifamily sales of the year.
Ceru, Boca Raton – $139.7M
The 284-unit Ceru apartment complex in Boca Raton sold for nearly $140 million, reflecting sustained institutional interest in high-end Palm Beach rentals.
W Fort Lauderdale – $153M
The oceanfront W Fort Lauderdale hotel changed hands for approximately $153 million, one of Broward’s largest hospitality transactions.
Ric Elias Palm Beach oceanfront mansion – $73M
A newly built oceanfront mansion in Palm Beach sold for $73 million, reinforcing the island’s ultra-luxury momentum.
William Lauder oceanfront land sale – near $200M
Two oceanfront Palm Beach lots totaling 2.8 acres entered contract at a price close to $200 million, positioning the sale as one of the highest land trades in island history.
Mark Wahlberg Stone Creek Ranch estate – $37M
Actor Mark Wahlberg purchased an 18,000-square-foot estate in Stone Creek Ranch near Delray Beach for about $37 million, adding to the region’s celebrity-driven luxury market.
Fort Lauderdale luxury apartments – $46.5M
A newly built 140-unit luxury apartment property in Fort Lauderdale sold for $46.5 million, highlighting continued investor interest in high-quality multifamily assets.
Notable Corporate & Business Transactions
Commerce Bancshares acquisition of FineMark Holdings – $585M
Commerce Bancshares announced an all-stock deal valued at approximately $585 million to acquire FineMark Holdings, a major player in Florida’s private banking and wealth sector.
Freedom Boat Club South Florida consolidation
Freedom Boat Club acquired its entire South Florida franchise network, adding 13 corporate-operated locations from Pompano Beach to Stuart in a significant marine industry consolidation.
South Florida commercial real estate volume
Commercial real estate sales across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach reached $12.5 billion in 2024, with an additional $9.6 billion recorded in the first three quarters of 2025. Broward posted some of the fastest year-over-year growth, while Palm Beach continued to dominate trophy pricing in both residential and commercial categories.
Together, these deals paint a picture of two counties accelerating on every front—industrial expansion, multifamily absorption, hospitality reinvestment, wealth migration, and corporate consolidation. Broward now stands as one of the country’s most competitive logistics markets, while Palm Beach continues its rise as a magnet for ultra-luxury living and private wealth. As 2026 approaches, the region’s momentum shows no signs of slowing, setting the stage for another cycle of transformative investment and economic growth across South Florida.
