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Our Story
Maria and Brad Kane: Helping You Live the Dream in South Florida Real Estate
For over three decades, we have dedicated our careers to one simple mission: helping people find their perfect place to call home. Now, through our company Live the Dream, we're bringing our combined 60+ years of sales excellence back to the South Florida market.
Maria's Pre-Construction Expertise:
• 30- year veteran of South Florida's luxury real estate market
• Top producer for multiple boutique sales firms
• Successfully sold out 16 pre-construction condominium and multi-family developments
• Collaborated with elite developers including Jules Trump of Williams Island and Aqualina
• Specializations include:
- Custom sales strategies
- Maximizing sales absorption
- Transforming Blueprints into Sold-Out Successes: 30 Years
Mastering Condo & Multi-Family Launches
- Strategic Closer: Delivering Maximum ROI for High-Stakes
Pre-Construction Projects
- Market & Research Analysis
Brad's Client Service Legacy:
• 30+ year BMW sales and consistent top performer
• Built lifelong client relationships through honesty and integrity
• Master of luxury client experience and repeat business
Our Unique Approach
After a 15-year break to focus on family, we're returning to real estate with renewed energy and our proven commitment to:
• Personalized service - We listen first, then find your perfect match
• Pre-construction expertise - Navigating new developments with insider knowledge
• Hassle-free transactions - Smooth closings with clear communication
• Lifestyle-focused approach - Matching buyers to homes that complement their lives
Our Commitment
At ‘Live the Dream’, we don't just sell properties - we help clients:
Find homes that match their vision
Make sound investment decisions
Experience the South Florida lifestyle they've always wanted
“Let us put our experience to work for you.”
Maria Engen-Kane & Brad Kane of ‘Live the Dream’
South Florida’s Most Trusted Names in Luxury Real Estate – Now Returning to Serve You!
After 15 wonderful years focused on family, we’re thrilled to announce our return to what we do best: delivering exceptional results, and making dreams come true, in South Florida real estate.
Why Choose Us?
With our combined 60+ years of #1 sales performance, nobody understands luxury properties and client care like we do.
Maria’s Pre-Construction Mastery Means You’ll Get:
• FIRST ACCESS to the hottest new developments before they hit the market
• WHITE-GLOVE SERVICE from initial consultation to closing and beyond
• SOLD-OUT SUCCESS on 16 major developments – let us put that expertise to work for you
• BILINGUAL ADVANTAGE with seamless Spanish/English transactions
Brad’s Legendary Client Care Delivers:**
• The same award-winning service that made him BMW’s top Sales for 30 years
• HONESTY you can trust – no pressure, just straight answers
• RELATIONSHIPS that last generations, not just one transaction.
We’re Different Because We Care More.
While other agents chase commissions, we focus on what matters:
Finding properties that truly fit your lifestyle
Protecting your investment with seasoned advice
Making the entire process enjoyable and stress-free
‘Your Dream Starts Here’
Whether you’re:
• Buying your first luxury condo
• Investing in pre-construction
• Selling a high-end property
• Looking for that perfect waterfront home
Welcome to Live The Dream
SOUTH FLORIDA LIVING WITH PANACHE
Where Luxury Meets Unapologetic Flair
From the gilded glamour of Palm Beach to the sultry rhythms of Miami, Fort Lauderdale strikes the perfect pose - a sun-kissed sophisticate in the center of it all. This is where luxury winks at you from yacht-lined canals, where tropical modernism dances with old-world elegance, and every sunset deserves a champagne toast.
The Tri-County Trifecta of Taste
The Tri-County Trifecta of Taste
PALM BEACH
• The Aristocrat's Playground
Where Worth Avenue shopkeepers know your name and private clubs guard their gates with velvet ropes. Hedge-lined estates whisper of Vanderbilts and Kennedys, while oceanfront manses stand like pearls along the Gold Coast.
FORT LAUDERDALE
• Captain of Your Own Destiny
The Venice of America wears its nautical stripes with pride - where megayachts bob beside waterfront villas, and Las Olas Boulevard serves up equal parts martinis and marina views. This is barefoot elegance at its most polished.
MIAMI
• The Diva of the Tropics
A city that struts in stilettos on South Beach before slipping into a bespoke suit for Brickell meetings. From the Wynwood walls that scream in color to Coconut Grove's shady lanes, this is where cultures collide in the most glamorous ways.
Why We Do It Differently
• We know which concierges can secure last-minute Hamilton tickets
• Our black book includes the best captains for your new yacht
• We'll introduce you to the muralist transforming your foyer into a conversation piece
• Every property comes with a backstory - and a future worth bragging about
Your Move
Whether it's a Palm Beach cottage dripping in bougainvillea, a Fort Lauderdale penthouse with helicopter access, or a Miami pied-à-terre where the doorman knows your preferred champagne vintage - we don't just find addresses, we curate lifestyles.
“In South Florida, your home isn't just where you live - it's your best accessory."
Our Mission
To serve discerning buyers with a tailored real estate experience that goes beyond the transaction. We specialize in luxury properties across South Florida, offering curated access to the finest homes, exclusive communities, and elevated lifestyles — with discretion, integrity, and unmatched attention to detail.
