New Construction Homes in Miami

Two kinds of "new construction" in Miami

When people in Miami say new construction, they usually mean one of two very different things. One is a condo in a new building, from a small boutique building to a full tower. The other is a single-family home in a builder community, the kind Lennar builds. Same two words. Very different buying experience.

I'm Carlos Rojas, founder of ReLink Real Estate. I'm a Miami native with more than 30 years in sales, marketing and leadership. This page is how I'd explain new construction to you at my kitchen table.

One thing first, because it matters. On the projects linked here, ReLink does not sell the homes. Each one has its own sales team on the seller side. ReLink is not an exclusive sales office and we don't sell developer inventory. My job is to sit on your side of the table. I present your options, tell you what I honestly think, and represent you in the purchase.

Lane one: condos in new buildings

A new condo is often something you buy before it exists. You sign a contract, put down deposits on a schedule, and wait for the building to be finished. The date you're given is usually an anticipated date, and anticipated dates can move.

What you're really buying into is the building. That means the condo documents, the monthly association fees, the rules, and the people who built it.

In this lane, I can walk you through Ponce Park in Coral Gables, a boutique new condo with about 58 residences. More on it below.

Lane two: single-family homes in builder communities

A builder community is a neighborhood where one builder puts up many homes, usually in phases. Lennar is the name most people know. You typically choose from a set of floor plans, then work with the builder's team on the lot and the options. Some homes are still being built. Availability changes from week to week.

You get a new house, new systems, and a builder warranty. You give up some freedom. You're choosing from what the builder offers, on the builder's schedule, on the builder's contract.

In this lane, I can walk you through Verdana Grove by Lennar in Miami, a community of single-family plans in ZIP 33177.

Who each lane tends to fit

The condo lane tends to fit buyers who want less to maintain, who are comfortable buying something before it's built, and who don't mind association fees. It also asks for patience.

If a building's anticipated date is a couple of years out, you're waiting a couple of years, and the date can move.

The single-family lane tends to fit families who want room, a yard, a set of plans to choose from, and a house where the roof and the air conditioning are new. It asks you to be okay with the builder's choices and the builder's timeline.

Neither lane fits everyone. If you need to be in a home in the next 60 days, buying new may not be the right move. A resale home or a finished home might fit better. I'll tell you that straight.

How buying new is different from buying resale

If you've bought a resale home before, some of this will feel familiar and some won't. Here's what changes.

The contract. In a resale, you and the seller usually work from a contract both sides know. With new construction, you're usually signing the seller's contract. Have a real estate attorney read it before you sign.

The deposits. Deposits on new construction can be larger and paid in stages. Ask how much, when each one is due, and where the money is held.

The price. There's often less room to negotiate on the list price. Sometimes builders offer incentives, and those may be tied to using their preferred lender. Compare the incentive with what you could get on your own.

The timeline. Anticipated completion dates are estimates. Ask what the contract says if the date slips.

The inspection. New doesn't mean perfect. Get an independent inspection and do a careful walk-through before you close.

The warranty. Read what's covered, for how long, and who you call when something needs fixing.

The extras. Upgrades and options add up. Ask what's included in the price you see and what costs more.

The financing. When closing is months away, rate timing matters. Talk to a lender early.

The first visit. Sales offices often want to know who your agent is before your first visit. If you'd like me representing you, call me before you go, not after.

What I do as your buyer's representative

I don't work for the builder or the developer. I work for you.

I show you options in both lanes so you're not looking at one project by itself. I help you read the contract and the documents alongside your attorney. I ask the seller side the questions you might not know to ask. I compare a new home with a resale home so you can see the trade. I help you decide, and I stay with you through closing.

I can't promise a builder will change a price. I can make sure you know exactly what you're comparing.

Where I'd start in Miami

Here are two places I'd start. They're very different, and that's on purpose.

Ponce Park in Coral Gables. A boutique new condo at 3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, ZIP 33134. About 58 residences. Public pricing starts from about $3.1 million. Anticipated completion is around 2028. The seller side is ONE Sotheby's. ReLink represents you as the buyer.

Verdana Grove by Lennar in Miami. Single-family homes at SW 127th Avenue and SW 212th Street in Miami, ZIP 33177. As of September 21, 2026, Lennar's site shows community pricing from $683,990 to $874,990. Prices change. The seller side is Lennar's salespeople. ReLink represents you as the buyer.

A quick compare with resale in 33187

Some buyers look at new construction and then look at a finished home to see what the money buys. I live in Venetian Parc, in ZIP 33187, and it's my main neighborhood, so it's the resale comparison I know best. It isn't new construction. Homes there were delivered through the 2010s, and development began around 2014.

Here's roughly what the numbers there have looked like. Townhomes have started around $490,000 to $500,000. Single-family homes reach about $1 million. Floor plans run from about 1,200 square feet for townhomes to roughly 3,000 to 4,000 square feet for single-family homes. Lots are typically 5,000 to 7,500 square feet. The community has a clubhouse with a pool, gym, playground and barbecue area. These are rough ranges, not a quote.

Why compare? With a finished resale home you can walk through the actual house, stand on the actual lot, and get the actual association numbers. With new construction you get new systems, a warranty and choices, but you wait, and parts of it are on paper until they're built. If you want to see the resale side, you can look at homes for sale in 33187 or see what a Venetian Parc home is worth. Those are only for comparison.

Questions I'd ask before you sign anything

1. What's the total price, including options, upgrades and any lot or location premium?
2. What deposits are due, when, and where are they held?
3. What's the anticipated completion date, and what does the contract say if it moves?
4. What are the monthly association or community fees, and what do they cover? Get the number in writing.
5. What does the warranty cover, and for how long?
6. Can I use my own lender? What happens to any incentive if I do?
7. Can I bring my own inspector?
8. What's included, and what costs extra?

Talk to me before your first visit

If you're looking at new construction in Miami, call me before you visit a sales center. We'll talk about which lane fits, what your budget really buys, and what to ask. This page is general information, not legal or financial advice. Talk to a real estate attorney and a lender before you sign.

Call Carlos Rojas at (305) 985-2272.

ReLink Real Estate, 15425 SW 173rd Street, Miami, FL 33187.

FAQs

What counts as new construction in Miami?

Usually a home no one has lived in. That can be a condo in a new building or a single-family home in a builder community. Some are finished. Some are still being built.

Does ReLink sell new construction homes?

No. The projects linked on this site have their own seller-side salespeople. ReLink is not an exclusive sales office and does not sell developer inventory. I represent buyers.

Does it cost more to bring a buyer's representative to a new construction sales office?

It depends on the seller's terms and on the agreement between you and ReLink. I go over how ReLink gets paid before you commit to anything. Ask me and I'll walk you through it.

Should I still get an inspection on a new home?

Yes. New homes can have problems too. An independent inspection and a careful walk-through before closing are worth it.

Condo or single-family. Which is better?

Neither. A condo can mean less to maintain and monthly association fees. A single-family home can mean more space and more upkeep. It comes down to how you live and what you can spend.

Are the prices on this site current?

Treat them as a snapshot. Verdana Grove numbers are from Lennar.com as of September 21, 2026. Ponce Park pricing starts from about $3.1 million. Confirm current pricing with the seller side.

Can I walk into a sales center without an agent?

You can. But many sales offices want to know your agent on the first visit. If you'd like me representing you, tell me before you go.

Is Venetian Parc new construction?

No. Homes there were delivered through the 2010s, so buying there is generally a resale purchase. I use it as a comparison because I live there.