In The Mix

WHAT IS A WHISPER LISTING?

It’s the secret real estate tactic sweeping Miami’s luxury market. A whisper listing is when a property is listed for sale without (or before) sharing the listing with the general public. Liz Hogan, a leading agent with Compass, explains, “With the velocity of sales and bidding wars becoming common, there is increased demand from buyers to know ahead of time what properties may “secretly” be for sale.” Liz recently sold 4161 Woodridge Road in Coconut Grove for $970k in an off market deal and advises realtors to have a great relationship with fellow agents so they will disclose their off -market inventory.

THE SMART HOME SUPERBOWL

Every year, Cedia Expo brings together thousands of tech home pros for an explosive four-day event featuring access to new products, breakthrough innovations, and targeted training in home tech integration. 2021 was no exception with the introduction of The Launchpad—a Shark Tank-style program that connects new brands and services with industry veterans, plus a keynote from neuroscientist Dr. Poppy Chum on how smart home integrations leverage human physiology to improve the way we interact with the world. cediaexpo.com

THE BEACON OF BRICKELL

How do you stand out in Miami’s sparkling skyline? Famed French crystal company Baccarat has a 75-story-high idea. Baccarat Residences Brickell will push the needle for residential living by combining 1930s Art Deco with 18-Century French design and handcrafted Baccarat crystals across nearly every surface of this bespoke waterfront high-rise. Each of the 360 residences will also be outfi tted with integrated wellness technology and include access to a full-service salon, wine cellar, signature riverfront restaurant, and more.

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HOME SMART HOME

What does it take to become HGTV’s Smart Home of the Year? See for yourself as you tour every stunning space of the current titleholder located in Naples, Florida. The 2,500-square-foot home is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and jam-packed with the latest smart technology, including a home offi ce with an interactive calendar system, a sanitization room for packages, and a hydroponic garden that makes it easy to grow produce at home year-round.

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SOUTH FLORIDA SELL OUT

Located in Fort Lauderdale’s North Beach Village, Adagio’s 31 luxury residences have been sold out with an impressive $75 million in sales by One Sotheby’s. The 10-story boutique building features spacious, threebedroom condos with panoramic views of the intracoastal and fi ve-star amenities like a scenic rooftop pool, a fi tness center with a yoga studio, and a private marina with direct ocean access. It’s waterfront living at its fi nest. adagiofortlauderdale.com