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Investing in Wynwood: the 2026 Intelligence Report

How experienced buyers judge a pre-construction purchase in Miami, and what the evidence says about Wynwood Norte. Risks first, then returns. 16 pages, 20+ charts, in English and Spanish.

$2B

Carnegie Mellon campus committed to Wynwood

8 min

Walk from WOMA to the campus site

40%

Paid in stages before the 2029 closing

Disclosure: Infinity⁹ is a co-sponsor of WOMA Wynwood and has an economic interest in its sale. We wrote this report to show the full picture, including the reasons not to buy. Sales are handled by the broker of record, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

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01 · Location

Why investors are looking at Wynwood Norte now

Wynwood Norte sits between the arts district, Midtown and the 35-acre site where Carnegie Mellon plans a $2 billion campus. Amazon, office campuses and a planned rail station are already within a few minutes’ walk.

~4,400

Target students, faculty and staff at full build-out

~2,900

Direct and induced jobs by 2036 (independent model)

5M+

Visitors a year, plus a growing resident base

What most buyers miss

Most of the campus effect arrives after 2029. That is the case for buying before it and holding through it, and the reason not to buy if you need to sell within three years.

Carnegie Mellon University is not affiliated with, and does not sponsor or endorse, WOMA or Infinity⁹. The campus is subject to approvals.

02 · The building

WOMA Wynwood: long-term residents, not tourists

WOMA is 163 residences by MVRDV, developed by Uribe Schwarzkopf (140 towers in 53 years), with delivery targeted for Q4 2029. The minimum lease is six months. That one rule keeps conventional financing available, widens the resale buyer pool and attracts tenants who stay.

Unit

From

Who it suits

Micro

$373,700

A Miami base that replaces hotel nights, or the highest-yield rental in the building

Studio

$444,000

A first Wynwood address for a young professional

1 bedroom

$549,700

The relocating professional or a university family

2 bedrooms

$869,500

Couples and small families: the deepest long-term rental demand

Prices from the October 15, 2026 list, subject to change and prior sale.

03 · Investing in Wynwood

Is Wynwood a good place to invest? What the evidence says

Wynwood changed from a warehouse district to one of Miami’s most watched neighborhoods in about fifteen years. For a buyer today, five questions decide whether it fits.

1. Who will live here?

Wynwood’s resident base is growing on top of more than 5 million visitors a year. The Carnegie Mellon campus adds students, faculty, researchers and employers that need housing every month, not every weekend.

2. What do Wynwood rents look like?

Rents jumped after 2021 and then held. Our 2030 estimates use about $6 per square foot a month for new long-term product, benchmarked to Wynwood 25. The report shows the full rent build-up.

3. What does Wynwood cost per square foot?

New Wynwood product trades at about $1,060 to $1,630 per square foot. Edgewater resale is near $645, but older towers carry milestone inspections, reserve rules and assessment risk.

4. Can I rent it short term?

Not at WOMA. Buildings that allow nightly rentals often lose access to conventional loans, which shrinks the pool of future buyers. A six-month minimum lease protects resale.

5. How do I finance it?

Pre-construction spreads 40% over about three years; the rest is due at closing, in cash or with a mortgage. Warrantable buildings keep conventional loans available; foreign buyers usually need 30% to 40% down.

The honest answer

Wynwood fits buyers who can hold five years or more, live in the unit or rent it long term. It does not fit buyers who need income from day one or plan to sell before closing.

04 · Buy or wait

Buying in Wynwood vs. waiting, a CD or another market

Using a two-bedroom at $996,300. WOMA asks $398,520 in deposits over three years and the rest at delivery in 2029. Here is what the same money does elsewhere.

Option

What you have in 2029

Buy WOMA now

A new two-bedroom worth about $1,095,100 in the base case (+3% a year)

Rent and wait

The same unit costs about $92,000 more if values grow 3% a year; nothing more if prices stay flat

Buy an older condo

More space per dollar, plus milestone inspections, reserve rules and assessment risk

Hold a CD

About $48,500 of interest on the same staged deposits at 4.80%, before tax

Another sector

Higher potential, more volatility, no staged payments

What most buyers miss

In the base case, a CD keeps pace with a rented, financed WOMA unit by year seven. WOMA pulls ahead when prices grow faster than 3% a year, or when you live in it. The report shows all three horizons.

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Choose a unit, a mortgage rate and your down payment, and see the monthly cost to own, the rent of a similar unit and whether it fits your income.

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05 · International buyers

Buying Miami real estate from abroad: what changes

Financing

Foreign-national lenders usually require 30% to 40% down. By closing you have already paid 40% in stages, moving dollars over three years instead of all at once.

Taxes to plan for

Rental income faces 30% withholding unless you elect net taxation. A sale faces 15% FIRPTA withholding. U.S. estate tax can apply above $60,000 of U.S. assets. Structure ownership with an advisor before signing.

06 · Before you decide

The risks of buying pre-construction in Wynwood

Not the right fit if you

Need monthly income from day one
Would need to resell before closing
Want nightly, Airbnb-style rentals

Where things stand, October 2026

Contractor selection expected December 2026; construction start planned March 2027
Up to 10% of deposits stays in escrow at Chicago Title; amounts above 10% may fund construction if the contract allows
Mortgage rates near 7.3% and not expected to fall soon; your rate is set at closing in 2029

07 · How it works

From reading to deciding

Read the report and run the calculator.

Receive short follow-ups on the questions you chose.

Talk to a licensed advisor at the broker of record about specific units, and to lenders about financing.

Review the condominium documents with your own lawyer before signing.

FAQ

Questions about investing in Wynwood

Is Wynwood a good real estate investment in 2026?

It can be for buyers who hold five years or more. The Carnegie Mellon campus, office employers and a planned rail station support long-term demand, but most of that effect arrives after 2029. Short holds carry more risk.

Why is Infinity⁹ publishing this?

We are a co-sponsor of WOMA and we advise families on real estate decisions. We would rather a buyer decide with the full picture, including the reasons not to buy.

Can I rent my unit on Airbnb?

No. The minimum lease at WOMA is six months. That keeps conventional financing available and widens the resale market.

When do I pay the remaining 60%, and can you help with financing?

At closing, targeted for Q4 2029, in cash or with a mortgage. If you plan to finance, we can connect you with lenders that work with U.S. and international buyers, so you can compare terms well before closing. Loans are subject to each lender’s approval.

Can I buy more than one unit?

Yes. Some buyers combine a two-bedroom, a one-bedroom and a Micro instead of one large unit, which spreads vacancy risk and lets them sell one at a time. The report compares both approaches.

How much does it cost to own a Wynwood condo each month?

For a $996,300 two-bedroom financed at 7%, about $6,870 a month including mortgage, dues, tax and insurance, against about $4,700 to rent something similar. About $490 of the payment is principal you keep.

Who do I talk to about a specific unit?

A licensed advisor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, the broker of record. Infinity⁹ is not a real estate broker.

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For information only; not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy in any jurisdiction where registration is required. Prices, terms and availability are subject to change. Scenarios and comparisons are hypothetical, not forecasts or guarantees; real estate involves risk, including loss of deposits. Warrantable status and financing are subject to lender review; Infinity⁹ does not originate loans. Infinity⁹ (Infinity Capital Asset Management, LLC, Exempt Reporting Adviser, CRD# 330526) is a co-sponsor of WOMA with an economic interest, is not a real estate broker, and does not give legal or tax advice. Sales through the broker of record, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Carnegie Mellon University is not affiliated with WOMA or Infinity⁹.

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