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MARCH 2 2026

Branded Residences – The New ‘Permanent Luxury Vacation’ Economy

Fortloc published a sweeping feature on the global branded residence boom — framing the sector as a “permanent luxury vacation economy” driven by buyers who want the standards of five-star hospitality built permanently into their homes. The article cited Savills’ Branded Residences 2024–2025 Report, which projects nearly 1,600 developments globally by 2031, and explored how wellness-driven design, culinary programming, flexible ownership, and brand authenticity define the next generation of high-end residential real estate. ORA by Casa Tua was featured as a dedicated entry in the article’s curated portfolio of branded residences shaping luxury living, described as Miami’s Brickell neighborhood receiving Casa Tua’s first-ever residential project — a vertical community that answers the question of what it would mean if a boutique hotel were also a condo building. The piece highlighted ORA’s 76-story tower bringing Casa Tua’s signature warmth and hospitality to residents through four distinct dining venues, a private members club, and curated cultural programming, with open-plan residences, premium finishes, terraces with city views, and a building designed as a kind of vertical village for people who can afford to live alone together.

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DECEMBER 4 2025

The World’s Most Stylish Branded Residences With Built-In Rental Power

Lux Exposé featured ORA by Casa Tua in a global roundup on flexible-ownership branded residences combining style with investment returns, framing the trend as a redesign of luxury ownership for buyers who want both personal use and rental income potential. ORA was highlighted as a standout example in Miami’s Brickell district: a planned 77-story tower at 1210 Brickell Avenue with fully furnished residences ranging from studios to four-bedroom homes, with rental flexibility built into the ownership structure. The article described ORA as an address where mornings feel private and evenings feel plugged into Miami’s energy — all while keeping the investment story strong — and highlighted its resort-style amenities, two pools, and integrated Casa Tua dining concepts as key differentiators alongside the short-term rental opportunity.

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NOVEMBER 23 2025

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Why Branded Residences are Fastest Growing Blue-Chip Asset – and the Leading Brands Shaping the Market

Luxury Travel Magazine featured ORA by Casa Tua twice in a comprehensive market overview on branded residences as the fastest-growing blue-chip asset class in luxury real estate, citing Savills’ Branded Residences 2024–2025 Report projecting nearly 1,600 developments globally by 2031. ORA appeared first in the body of the article — alongside Pendry Residences Barbados, Montage Cay, and Nikki Beach Resort Antigua — as one of the developments that illustrate how branded living carries the authentic DNA of a hospitality brand. It also received a dedicated entry in the article’s featured portfolio, described as the first-ever branded residential concept from the iconic Casa Tua hospitality group, introducing a fully integrated vertical community in the heart of Miami with four distinct Casa Tua dining venues, a private members club–style amenity program, and thoughtfully curated cultural programming.

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NOVEMBER 22 2025

Culinary Capital at Home: How Branded Residences Are Redefining Fine Dining

Luxury Travel Magazine featured ORA by Casa Tua in a global roundup on the growing trend of exceptional dining becoming the defining hallmark of hospitality-led branded residences. The article positioned ORA as set to redefine Brickell’s culinary scene by bringing Casa Tua’s soulful hospitality into a new residential experience, and detailed all four dining concepts: Terra, a 24-hour market and bakery; Uva, a dream enoteca with hundreds of sommelier-selected labels and Mediterranean cuisine; Fuoco, an intimate restaurant celebrating the art of simple, timeless cooking; and Vento, a rooftop bar and lounge overlooking Biscayne Bay. The piece noted that the concept names — translating to earth, grape, fire, and wind — reflect Miami’s natural landscape and Casa Tua’s philosophy of connection through food, culture, and design.

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OCTOBER 24 2025

Beyond the Pied-à-Terre: Miami, the Sixth Borough

Branded Living published a sweeping feature on the transformation of Miami into a primary residence destination for New York’s elite — dubbing it “the Sixth Borough” — and prominently featured ORA by Casa Tua and Faena Residences Miami as the key developments driving the shift. The article quoted Fortune International Group CEO Edgardo Defortuna directly: “ORA by Casa Tua has resonated strongly with New Yorkers who are drawn to its design-forward residences, vibrant amenities, and focus on community and connection.” ORA was framed as “The Epicurean Epicenter,” with its 77-story Brickell tower described as delivering a New York-style residential ecosystem with a Miami sensibility — appealing to those seeking a vibrant, restaurant-driven social scene, anchored by four exclusive Casa Tua concepts including the rooftop Vento lounge and 24-hour market Terra. David Ortiz’s recent purchase was cited as a marker of ORA’s appeal.

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OCTOBER 9 2025

10 Branded Residences Where Winter Still Means Endless Sunshine

Resident Magazine ranked ORA by Casa Tua eighth in a roundup of ten branded residences delivering resort-grade living in year-round sunshine destinations, from the Caribbean and Mexico to Miami. Citing Knight Frank’s 2025/2026 Residence Report — which projects branded developments to surge nearly 60% in the next five years — the article spotlighted ORA as a defining example of urban resort living reimagined. Located at 1210 Brickell Avenue, ORA’s 77-story tower offers 533 fully furnished residences and Miami’s first 40-foot open sky garden, with amenities including a ninth-floor pool deck, workspace suites, a two-level wellness center, and four distinct Casa Tua dining concepts culminating in Vento, described as the city’s tallest rooftop restaurant.

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AUGUST 29 2025

ORA by Casa Tua Now Designated Under EB-5 Investment Program

Profile Miami reported that ORA by Casa Tua has officially been designated for investment under the U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, with Fortune International Group — led by founder Edgardo Defortuna — now accepting EB-5 investments and offering qualified foreign nationals a rare pathway to U.S. residency through real estate investment. The article described the $1,050,000 investment threshold for green card eligibility for investors and their families, and noted ORA as one of the most anticipated branded residence developments in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. The piece highlighted ORA’s 533 fully furnished residences, its three-story open sky garden, and four Casa Tua dining concepts — Terra, Uva, Fuoco, and Vento — as central to its lifestyle and hospitality-driven appeal for international investors.

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AUGUST 25 2025

Exclusive: ORA by Casa Tua Opens EB-5 Investment

Luxury Guide ran an exclusive announcing that Fortune International Group has submitted ORA by Casa Tua to USCIS for designation under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, making it one of the select condominium projects in Florida structured to accommodate EB-5 investment. The article detailed the $1,050,000 investment threshold for green card eligibility for investors and their families, and featured a quote from Fortune CEO Edgardo Defortuna on the EB-5 designation adding another layer of global appeal to the development. The piece described ORA’s 533 fully furnished residences designed by Milan-based m2atelier — with ten-foot ceilings, Italian-designed kitchens, imported bath fixtures, smart home technology, and sweeping views of Brickell, Biscayne Bay, and Coconut Grove — and highlighted the three-story open sky garden and four Casa Tua dining concepts: Terra, Uva, Fuoco, and Vento.

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AUGUST 22 2025

ORA by Casa Tua Launches EB-5 Investment Program in Miami’s Brickell District

Resident Magazine covered the launch of ORA by Casa Tua’s EB-5 Investment Program, describing the development as a highly anticipated branded residential tower in Brickell and positioning its EB-5 designation as a rare pathway for qualified foreign nationals to establish U.S. residency through real estate investment while securing a home in one of Miami’s most sought-after neighborhoods. The article highlighted that ORA stands among a select group of Florida condominium projects designed for EB-5 investment, with a $1,050,000 threshold for green card eligibility for investors and their families. It detailed the m2atelier-designed residences — ranging from studios to four-bedroom layouts — with Italian-designed kitchens, ten-foot ceilings, smart home technology, and sweeping views, plus ORA’s signature amenity program including a three-story open sky garden, four Casa Tua dining concepts, state-of-the-art wellness facilities, and co-working studios.

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