Blanca CRE was hired to reposition a dated office park and stabilize occupancy. Ownership needed a strategy to modernize the property’s appeal and attract high-quality credit tenants capable of supporting stronger, sustained leasing performance.
Following strategic recommendations for renovations and new amenities, the team executed a customized marketing and leasing program focused on credit tenants. The refreshed property quickly established itself as a premier South Florida office destination, generating over 160,000 SF of new leases within 18 months and boosting rents by 11%.
Tasked with securing tenants for 463,000 RSF of Class A office space before and after construction, Blanca CRE launched a targeted campaign to attract premier tenants.
The team positioned The Plaza Coral Gables as a vibrant urban village connected to housing, retail, and hospitality amenities. Through proactive canvassing and storytelling around its central location and on-site offerings, Blanca CRE captured large tenants from competing submarkets, reaching 73% occupancy within the first 18 months while increasing rental rates throughout the lease-up.
Blanca CRE was engaged to rebrand and relaunch Weston Corporate Center in anticipation of UKG’s relocation following the company’s downsizing and consolidation in the market. The assignment required a proactive strategy to minimize future vacancy, reposition the available space, and generate leasing activity before UKG’s existing lease expired.
Blanca CRE developed a spec suite program tailored to current market demand and supported it with a robust marketing, leasing, and targeted canvassing campaign. By proactively engaging prospective tenants and delivering move-in-ready options, the team successfully backfilled the UKG space before lease expiration, minimizing downtime for ownership. The spec suite strategy also generated a 15% increase in rental rates and attracted new tenants including Fanatics, Howden, and DHL, strengthening the property’s tenant roster and leasing performance.
Blanca CRE was engaged to lead pre-leasing for T3 FAT Village, Florida’s first mass-timber office building and a next-generation workplace within Fort Lauderdale’s evolving FAT Village district. As a new-to-market office concept, the assignment required building awareness around the project’s differentiated design while demonstrating how its location and surrounding mixed-use environment could help companies attract and retain top talent.
Blanca CRE implemented a highly targeted, relationship-driven canvassing strategy focused on companies seeking a distinctive workplace experience in South Florida. The team positioned T3 around its innovative mass-timber construction, central South Florida location, proximity to Brightline, and integration within FAT Village’s growing mix of residential, retail, dining, and entertainment offerings. Through direct prospect engagement and longstanding relationships, Blanca secured the market’s largest new-to-market tenant and achieved approximately 25% pre-leasing, establishing significant early momentum and validating demand for a new generation of office product in Fort Lauderdale.
The Miami Foundation sought a new space that enhanced efficiency and accessibility while maintaining a strong brand identity.
Blanca CRE guided the executive team through a rigorous evaluation of stay-in-place and relocation scenarios, managed an RFP for architecture partners, and developed a qualitative scorecard to align stakeholders. The result was a 9-year off-market sublease in Coral Gables with aggressive economics and generous concessions that supported the company’s brand and growth vision.
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Following the sale of its historic headquarters, the Miami Herald required a rapid solution for office and production space.
Blanca CRE assembled a team of real estate, development, and construction consultants to evaluate sites and manage parallel negotiations. The result was a long-term lease for the Herald’s corporate offices and a successful purchase of adjacent land for its production facility, completed under aggressive timelines and at highly favorable terms.
Akerman sought to modernize its office footprint and evaluate relocation options amid limited Class A availability.
Blanca CRE guided the firm through concurrent negotiations with the market and its existing landlord, leveraging competition to achieve highly favorable economics. The final agreement delivered a new lease in a premier Class A tower at below-market rates, aligning with Akerman’s cultural shift toward more collaborative, efficient office design.
Blanca CRE was retained to advise White & Case on a long-term lease strategy for its Miami office at Southeast Financial Center.
Working closely with the firm’s leadership, Blanca CRE benchmarked space utilization, developed new seating standards, and evaluated relocation scenarios to build leverage in negotiations. The team secured a ten-year renewal that reduced total leased space by over 16,000 SF with no impact on headcount, achieving more efficient use and substantial savings exceeding $6 million..
A 160,854 square-foot office property in Doral had been on the market for over a year without success under previous representation.
Blanca CRE relaunched the asset with a targeted global marketing campaign, engaging key investors and developers through direct outreach. The strategy generated multiple offers and created a competitive bidding environment, ultimately driving a $27.25 million sale that exceeded ownership’s expectations.
A retail property in Fort Lauderdale was positioned for sale at a pricing level well above comparable trades in the surrounding market.
Blanca CRE repositioned the asset as a covered land opportunity, attracting a broader pool of redevelopment-focused buyers. By generating multiple offers and creating a competitive bidding environment, the team secured an all-cash buyer and negotiated a final sale price 48% above the initial offer, delivering a best-in-class outcome for ownership.
Ownership sought to capitalize on strong market conditions following the successful development and lease-up of a 62,744 square-foot retail center in Kendall.
Blanca CRE generated multiple offers within 30 days of launching the marketing process, creating competitive tension that drove a $16.9 million sale at a 6% cap rate. The transaction achieved a 35% premium over competing valuations, delivering an exceptional outcome despite challenging market conditions.
Ownership sought to capitalize on strong market conditions following the successful development and lease-up of a 62,744 square-foot retail center in Kendall.
Blanca CRE positioned the asset to maximize value, securing a 1031 exchange buyer and driving a $26 million sale well above initial valuations of $18 to $22 million. The property went under contract and closed within 45 days, delivering a swift and highly competitive outcome for ownership.
Blanca CRE was hired to reposition a dated office park and stabilize occupancy. Ownership needed a strategy to modernize the property’s appeal and attract high-quality credit tenants capable of supporting stronger, sustained leasing performance.
Following strategic recommendations for renovations and new amenities, the team executed a customized marketing and leasing program focused on credit tenants. The refreshed property quickly established itself as a premier South Florida office destination, generating over 160,000 SF of new leases within 18 months and boosting rents by 11%.
Tasked with securing tenants for 463,000 RSF of Class A office space before and after construction, Blanca CRE launched a targeted campaign to attract premier tenants.
The team positioned The Plaza Coral Gables as a vibrant urban village connected to housing, retail, and hospitality amenities. Through proactive canvassing and storytelling around its central location and on-site offerings, Blanca CRE captured large tenants from competing submarkets, reaching 73% occupancy within the first 18 months while increasing rental rates throughout the lease-up.
Blanca CRE was engaged to rebrand and relaunch Weston Corporate Center in anticipation of UKG’s relocation following the company’s downsizing and consolidation in the market. The assignment required a proactive strategy to minimize future vacancy, reposition the available space, and generate leasing activity before UKG’s existing lease expired.
Blanca CRE developed a spec suite program tailored to current market demand and supported it with a robust marketing, leasing, and targeted canvassing campaign. By proactively engaging prospective tenants and delivering move-in-ready options, the team successfully backfilled the UKG space before lease expiration, minimizing downtime for ownership. The spec suite strategy also generated a 15% increase in rental rates and attracted new tenants including Fanatics, Howden, and DHL, strengthening the property’s tenant roster and leasing performance.
Blanca CRE was engaged to lead pre-leasing for T3 FAT Village, Florida’s first mass-timber office building and a next-generation workplace within Fort Lauderdale’s evolving FAT Village district. As a new-to-market office concept, the assignment required building awareness around the project’s differentiated design while demonstrating how its location and surrounding mixed-use environment could help companies attract and retain top talent.
Blanca CRE implemented a highly targeted, relationship-driven canvassing strategy focused on companies seeking a distinctive workplace experience in South Florida. The team positioned T3 around its innovative mass-timber construction, central South Florida location, proximity to Brightline, and integration within FAT Village’s growing mix of residential, retail, dining, and entertainment offerings. Through direct prospect engagement and longstanding relationships, Blanca secured the market’s largest new-to-market tenant and achieved approximately 25% pre-leasing, establishing significant early momentum and validating demand for a new generation of office product in Fort Lauderdale.
Ownership sought a property management partner to execute a new vision for 1200 Brickell Avenue, enhancing both building operations and long-term capital planning.
Blanca CRE conducted a comprehensive assessment of the property, modernized accounting and reporting processes to increase transparency, and fostered stakeholder engagement around a new capital improvement program. Since assuming management, the team has streamlined operations, implemented new technologies, and launched key capital initiatives with strong owner support, positioning the property for long-term success.
Ownership engaged Blanca CRE to assume property management of a 240,000 SF Class A multi-tenant office building with multiple capital projects underway and several 24/7 tenants.
Blanca CRE assembled a transition team with accounting, engineering, and operations expertise to ensure immediate continuity. The team transferred accounting data with zero discrepancies, executed capital improvements ahead of schedule, and implemented new
Blanca is managing a City of Miami Beach general obligation bond on behalf of Miami City Ballet.
Blanca CRE provided a comprehensive building assessment, prioritized repairs, and coordinated closely with state and municipal officials to ensure compliance. The team executed all projects before the grant deadline, implemented new maintenance protocols, and improved building operations—reducing HVAC costs by 29%, trash and recycling by 21%, and overall supply costs by 10%. The project strengthened relationships with city officials and delivered long-term operational savings for the client.
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