What's Attracting Wealthy CEO's, Entrepreneurs, Celebrities and Sports Players to Miami ?

You seriously cannot get away from Miami!!! 

We mean everywhere you turn there is something new and fabulous about our city!

The latest “effect” on Miami which has always been known as a top destination spot for weather, sandy beaches, restaurants, art, nightlife, cruising and boating, entertainment and of course luxury real estate is what is being dubbed locally, nationally and internationally as the “Messi” effect.

ONE MAN + ONE DECISION = THE NEW FACE OF MIAMI and literally billions of potential upside for our community

Lionel “Leo” Messi – one of the greatest football/soccer players in the world - was courted by some major players around the world as his contract with Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain was expiring over this summer.  From Saudi Arabia (rumored contract offers that in total would have exceeded $1b) to FC Barcelona and others chased and wooed Messi to sign with them.  But ultimately, he chose a team that on a macro level could change the way the United States looks at this sport but on a micro level would forever change the success of our own Inter Miami team and the local Miami/Fort Lauderdale economy.

The Miami Herald reported the deal signed was valued between $125 million and $150 million over the estimated 2.5 year contract.  Messi would receive salary, bonuses and equity in the team in addition to sponsorship opportunities with Apple and Adidas (and others) + profit sharing on items like merchandising, subscriptions etc.  Though all of this will probably net Messi and his family hundreds of millions +++ it will have an even bigger effect on our community.

Currently the Messi family own several condos in Sunny Isles Beach – one of the areas Golan Group Miami have listed and sold several prestigious properties in and are known as Expert Agents.  Most significantly is his condo at Porsche Design Tower which he bought back in 2019 as well as full floor at the boutique Regalia tower. But having 3 children, his wife, staff and extended family has meant he is on the hunt for even more real estate and has been viewing trophy properties from Miami to Fort Lauderdale and beyond.

Of course, Lionel Messi is not the first star athlete to purchase and make Miami and its surrounding areas its home.  In fact co-owner of MLS Inter Miami – David Beckham and his wife former spice girl and luxury designer Victoria Beckham made headlines when they purchased the entire 59^th floor at the Zaha Hadid 1000 Museum In Miami building for $19.8m

Wherever the Messi family ultimately choose to purchase, his move here has already garnered many other sales and interest in buying luxury real estate as his worldwide fans clamor to be closer to watch him play as Inter Miami is projected to dominate the US soccer industry.

This blog has been produced and written by Debra Golan of Golan Group Miami.  The feature will continue to dive into top reasons why Miami and its surrounding communities are attracting wealthy and super wealthy buyers and how investing here has paid a lucrative return.

Stay tuned for Part II which will focus on other personalities, events and happening that have, are or will be catalysts for projecting our neighborhoods to new heights and values.

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