The 2nd Annual PROFILEmiami Spec Home & Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Summit, held last week at the state-of-the-art Lighting Loft in Midtown Miami in partnership with LUC Electric and Tidelli, was a resounding success—bringing together more than 150 of South Florida’s most influential developers, financiers, brokers, architects, designers, and luxury service providers for an evening defined by insight, connection, and elevated dialogue.

Guests consistently praised the exceptionally high caliber of attendees, noting the Summit’s unique ability to foster meaningful, long-term business relationships across every facet of the ultra-luxury and spec home ecosystem. With representation spanning Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach, the event reinforced PROFILEmiami’s position as a leading platform for convening the decision-makers shaping South Florida’s most prestigious residential market.

The evening featured two powerhouse panels that explored both the creative and commercial forces driving today’s ultra-luxury homes. The Design & Development Panel placed a strong emphasis on wellness-driven living, advanced smart home technology, and privacy-focused design, underscoring how health, performance, security, and discretion have become non-negotiable pillars of high-end residential demand. Panelists discussed everything from clean-air and wellness systems to lighting, automation, and security solutions that enhance both lifestyle and long-term value.

The State of the Market Panel delivered a forward-looking perspective on the region’s luxury real estate landscape, with speakers expressing clear optimism in the continued growth and resilience of South Florida’s market. Panelists cited sustained buyer demand, demographic and wealth migration trends, and the region’s expanding global appeal as key drivers supporting the ongoing strength of the spec home and ultra-luxury sector.

Demetri Demascus (PROFILEmiami), Kirk Ivy (IVY Punch), Ralph Choeff (Choeff Levy Fischman) and Ross Samanchuk (LUC Electric)

Insights were shared by some of the industry’s most respected voices, including top-producing brokers Jordan Karp of JK Real Estate and Lourdes Alatriste of Douglas Elliman—both ranked among Miami’s Top 20 producers by sales volume in 2025—alongside architect Ralph Choeff of Choeff Levy Fischman; spec home financier Zack Simkins of Vaster Capital; developers Pascal Nicolai of Sabal Development, Jose Boschetti Jr. of Boschetti Group, and Kirk Ivy of IVEY Punch / IVEY Design Build; developer and interior designer Kathy Samaan of Samaan Design Group; and smart home leader Ross Samanchuk of LUC Electric. Together, the panelists offered candid insights into pricing dynamics, development strategy, design evolution, and what defines success at the highest end of the market.

Complementing the panels, the Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Showcase brought together the top brands and service providers powering South Florida’s most exceptional homes, allowing attendees to experience firsthand the craftsmanship, innovation, and technology behind today’s premier residential projects. The evening featured PROFILEmiami’s signature cocktail networking soirée powered by Cala Bennati wine, creating an environment intentionally designed for high-level, bespoke networking. The event was followed by a private VIP Dinner for the panelists hosted at the Tidelli Outdoor Living Miami furniture showroom by Tidelli Miami and LUC Electric.

The 2nd Annual Summit builds on PROFILEmiami’s legacy of hosting industry-leading real estate events that combine education, insight, and curated connection. As South Florida’s ultra-luxury market continues to evolve, the Spec Home & Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Summit remains a defining forum for the leaders shaping the region’s most remarkable homes—celebrating the artistry, ambition, and collaboration that drive the market forward.

Please check out our sponsors LUC Electric for smart home and lighting design, Tidelli Outdoor Living furniture, Vaster Capital mortgages and lending, Ero Lighting lighting design, Samaan Design Group interior design, IVY Punch for buyer inspection and punch list expertise, The Lighting Loft lighting showroom, Modern Stones marble and stone, CPS Outdoors pool systems and Cala Bennati Wines.

Pascal Nicolai (Sabal Development), Mathieu Massa (Mr. Hospitality) and Demetri Demascus (PROFILEmiami)

Kobi Karp (Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design) & Jose Boschetti (Boschetti Group)

Mathieu Massa (Mr. Hospitality), Lourdes Alatriste (Douglas Elliman) and Pascal Nicolai (Sabal Development)

Nancy Karp (Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design)

Jose Boschetti Jr. (Boschetti Group), Zach Simkins (Vaster Mortgage), Jordan Karp (Jordan Karp LLC), Lourdes Alatriste (Douglas Elliman), Pascal Nicolai (Sabal Development), Katya Demina (PROFILEmiami / Douglas Elliman) and Demetri Demascus (PROFILEmiami)

PROFILEmiami Co-Founders Demetri Demascus & Katya Demina

Jose Boschetti Jr. (Boschetti Group), Zach Simkins (Vaster Mortgage) and Jordan Karp (Jordan Karp LLC)

Sergey Holovchenko and Ross Samanchuk, Co-Founders of LUC Electric

PROFILEmiami Co-Founder Katya Demina and Nancy Karp (Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design)

PROFILEmiami Co-Founder Demetri Demascus, Pascal Nicolai (Sabal Development) and Lourdes Alatriste (Douglas Elliman)

Lourdes Alatriste (Douglas Elliman), Zach Simkins (Vaster Mortgage) and Jose Boschetti Jr. (Boschetti Group)

Lourdes Alatriste (Douglas Elliman), Zach Simkins (Vaster Mortgage), Jose Boschetti Jr. (Boschetti Group) and Jordan Karp (Jordan Karp LLC)

PROFILEmiami Co-Founder Demetri Demascus, Pascal Nicolai (Sabal Development), Lourdes Alatriste (Douglas Elliman), Zach Simkins (Vaster Mortgage), Jose Boschetti Jr. (Boschetti Group) and Jordan Karp (Jordan Karp LLC)

PROFILEmiami Co-Founder Demetri Demascus

Demetri Demascus (PROFILEmiami), Ross Samanchuk (LUC Electric), Ralph Choeff (Choeff Levy Fischman), Kathy Samaan (Samaan Design Group), Kirk Ivy (IVY Punch) and Katya Demina (PROFILEmiami)

Kirk Ivy (IVY Punch), Kathy Samaan (Samaan Design Group), Ralph Choeff (Choeff Levy Fischman), Ross Samanchuk (LUC Electric) and Demetri Demascus (PROFILEmiami)

Eugene Rutenberg (Celestial Fund), Ross Samanchuk (LUC Electric) and Demetri Demascus (PROFILEmiami)

Demetri Demascus (PROFILEmiami) and Ross Samanchuk (LUC Electric)

Demetri Demascus (PROFILEmiami), Kirk Ivy (IVY Punch), Ralph Choeff (Choeff Levy Fischman), Ross Samanchuk (LUC Electric) and Kathy Samaan (Samaan Design Group)

Kirk Ivy (IVY Punch), Ralph Choeff (Choeff Levy Fischman) and Ross Samanchuk (LUC Electric)

Kirk Ivy (IVY Punch) and Ralph Choeff (Choeff Levy Fischman)

Demetri Demascus (PROFILEmiami) and Kirk Ivy (IVY Punch)

Valentina Pope and Demetri Demascus (PROFILEmiami)

Ralph Choeff (Choeff Levy Fischman) and Kirk Ivy (IVY Punch)

Kirk Ivy (IVY Punch), Ross Samanchuk (LUC Electric), Katya Demina (PROFILEmiami), Sergey Holovchenko (LUC Electric)

Thyago Garcia (Tidelli Miami) and the VIP Dinner at Tidelli Miami

VIP Dinner at Tidelli Outdoor Living Miami

Michele Kafer (Tidelli Miami) at the VIP Dinner at Tidelli Outdoor Living

VIP Dinner at Tidelli Miami

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