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.
A rare 1.03-acre waterfront development site in Bay Harbor Islands presented a unique bulk condominium sale opportunity with significant upside potential.
Blanca CRE executed a global marketing campaign, generating interest from six continents and multiple qualified developers. Through targeted outreach and a structured best-and-final bid process, the team drove competitive tension that resulted in a $32 million sale. The transaction achieved 139% of the next highest valuation and set a record for the highest price per square foot in Bay Harbor history.
A rapidly growing international wealth management firm required a larger, high-profile headquarters in Brickell that reflected its brand and supported its private office-intensive model.
Blanca CRE identified a unique opportunity during COVID to leverage favorable market conditions, creating competition among landlords and negotiating premier terms including top-of-building signage. The team secured Insigneo’s headquarters at 1221 Brickell Avenue, delivered expansion rights that were later exercised to secure the building’s top two floors, and supported additional growth in Coral Gables and New York. The long-term advisory relationship has supported Insigneo’s expansion from approximately $8 billion to over $35 billion in supported client assets.
After years of growth, Dufry outgrew its headquarters, and the existing building was no longer a viable long-term solution.
Blanca CRE conducted a full market assessment and initiated a competitive RFP process to create leverage for Dufry’s tenancy. At the same time, the team negotiated directly with the existing landlord, Prologis, to explore expansion options. By running both strategies in parallel, Blanca CRE secured a short-term expansion at Dufry’s existing rental rate—avoiding any increase in occupancy costs—while also structuring a long-term built-to-suit lease designed to support the company’s growth over the next decade.
As Quirch Foods expanded nationally, its leadership sought to elevate its corporate image while balancing cost and consensus.
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.
Blanca CRE was engaged to manage the disposition of a Class A office asset in Aventura, seeking to attract both investors and owner-users.
The team developed new marketing collateral, reintroduced the building to the market through curated investor outreach, and positioned the asset’s value-add potential effectively. The result was a competitive sale process that achieved the client’s full pricing expectations within a condensed marketing timeline.
Blanca CRE was retained to market and sell a 1.03-acre waterfront development site in Bay Harbor Islands.
The team generated multiple offers ranging from $17 million to $30 million and invited the top five to a best-and-final process. Intense competition resulted in a final sale at $32 million—107% of the asking price—with two finalists only $250,000 apart. The transaction demonstrated Blanca CRE’s ability to drive premium outcomes through precise positioning and disciplined process management.
The team's performance led to the assignment of 10 additional medical office buildings following Healthcare Realty's merger, expanding the portfolio to approximately 800,000 square feet after a competitive selection process against national brokerage firms.
Healthcare Realty engaged Blanca CRE in 2021 to lease three medical office buildings totaling approximately 240,000 square feet in Miami-Dade, with the goal of increasing occupancy, strengthening rental rates, and improving long-term portfolio performance. Over five years, Blanca CRE increased rental rates by 41% and occupancy by 20% across the original three buildings while maintaining strong tenant renewals. The team's performance led to the assignment of 10 additional medical office buildings following Healthcare Realty's merger, expanding the portfolio to approximately 800,000 square feet after a competitive selection process against national brokerage firms. Across the expanded portfolio, Blanca increased rental rates by 18% in two years and leased one property from 68% to 100% occupancy in less than one year. Blanca's results were recognized nationally with the Cowboy Hat Achievement Award in July 2023 for completing 24,135 square feet of new leases during the first half of the year, Broker of the Quarter in Q1 2024, the TourNado Award in 2024 for the second-highest tour volume nationally, and the Deal Junkie Award in 2024 for executing the second-highest number of transactions nationwide.
In 2021, Miramar Management Corporation owned a 48,000 square-foot medical office building that was only 48% leased, with five vacant suites including an unbuilt 8,658 square-foot top-floor space.
Blanca CRE was engaged to lead leasing efforts and implemented a proactive outreach strategy targeting the medical brokerage community and local healthcare providers. The team secured tenant renewals, attracted new medical users, and advised ownership on strategic upgrades to improve competitiveness. Within two years, the building reached 100% occupancy at market rents, backfilling the only non-medical tenant with a healthcare user and supporting renovations to the lobby, hallways, flooring, signage, and exterior.
Waterford, once perceived as dated and disconnected, needed a fresh identity and strategy to attract modern tenants.
Blanca CRE rebranded the property as Waterford Business District, launched renovations and spec suites, and implemented vibrant tenant programs to create a sense of community. Since launching in 2020, the team signed over 750,000 SF of leases while increasing rents by 30%.
Shifted community perception and drove rapid lease-up of downtown’s transit hub. Blanca CRE was awarded the leasing assignment for Two and Three MiamiCentral amid skepticism about the project and location.
The team implemented an integrated marketing campaign emphasizing connectivity, access, and neighborhood transformation. Within 12 months of delivery, occupancy rose from 52% pre-leased to 97% leased, culminating in The Blackstone Group’s $230M acquisition.
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.
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.
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
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