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Closing costs at Caretta: the developer fee, title, documentary stamps and what to budget

The price is on the sheet. The closing costs are in the contract. At Caretta, here is what they are made of and how to get the number before you sign.

This page is a framework. Whether the building suits you is a separate conversation. Contact the desk at Miami Dossier for the current position on any building we cover.

The Developer Fee

The line nobody expects.

Most Miami pre-construction contracts add a developer or closing fee stated as a percentage of the price. It pays the developer’s closing costs, not yours. It is in the purchase agreement; the brochure never mentions it.

Read it against the Kempinski Residences Miami Design District dossier for the nearest comparison.

The State And The Title Company

Stamps, title, settlement.

Florida charges documentary stamp tax on the deed and, where there is a mortgage, on the note. Title insurance and settlement fees follow the price. These are not developer choices; they are the state and the title company, and they are estimable to the dollar.

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The Association

The first dues and the working capital.

Most contracts collect two or three months of association dues at closing as a working-capital contribution, plus the first month. A brand or club fee may be collected too. Caretta: No brand or operator is recorded for this building. 24/7 concierge and maintenance; beach setup service; housekeeping; in-home dining; dog walking; car detailing; dry cleaning; handyman; package assistance; lock-and-leave services; resident lounge, bar and party room with demonstration kitchen; private amenity facility for massage, yoga, pilates and private events.

Getting The Number

In writing, before contract.

Ask the desk for a closing-cost estimate on a specific unit at a specific price: developer fee, stamps, title, working capital, first dues. It is a one-page number and the desk prepares it from the contract.

The price is the beginning of the price.

Sources

What this note rests on.

Developer materials for Caretta as carried on the live dossier, verified September 2026. Compiled by the desk at Miami Dossier; figures are approximate and the developer’s.

The Shift

What the desk holds on Caretta

Contact the desk at Miami Dossier for the documents behind this note, read one to one with you and your advisers.

The plans by line, and which lines are left. The developer’s current release, not the brochure’s.
The deposit schedule. Proportions, trigger dates, and where the money sits.
What the sales gallery will not volunteer. The view lines that close, the floors that trade first, the association budget.
Where we would not proceed. Sometimes the answer is a different building. Sometimes it is not yet.

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Common Questions

What the first-time Miami buyer asks

Is there a developer fee at Caretta?
Most Miami pre-construction contracts carry one as a percentage of the price; the purchase agreement states it and the desk shows you the line.
What are documentary stamps?
Florida’s tax on the deed, and on a mortgage note where there is one, paid at closing.
How much should I budget beyond the price?
The desk prepares a written estimate per unit; the lines are the developer fee, stamps, title, working capital and first dues.
Who is the developer of Caretta?
JDL, Chicago-based luxury residential developer led by principal Jim Letchinger; more than 3,000 units built, known for 9 Walton and One Chicago.
Where is Caretta?
US Highway 1 and Donald Ross, Juno Beach; 10 minutes to Jupiter Inlet, 15 to Palm Beach Gardens, 25 to Palm Beach and Palm Beach International Airport; more than 15 restaurants within two blocks.
How many residences does Caretta have?
95 luxury residences; architectural-grade fixtures, freestanding tubs, custom stone vanities, recessed LED lighting; bedroom mix and size ranges not published in the intake materials.
What amenities does Caretta have?
24/7 concierge and maintenance; beach setup service; housekeeping; in-home dining; dog walking; car detailing; dry cleaning; handyman; package assistance; lock-and-leave services; resident lounge, bar and party room with demonstration kitchen; private amenity facility for massage, yoga, pilates and private events.
What is the entry price at Caretta?
The developer’s current pricing is held by the desk; current pricing and availability are discussed one to one.
How do I get the plans and the price list for Caretta?
Through the desk, sent privately within 24 hours, usually much sooner.
Does Miami Dossier represent the developer of Caretta?
No. Miami Dossier represents the buyer and is not the developer.
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Before You Act On Any Of This

Before you act on any of this

We hold no listings and we are not the developer. Contact the desk at Miami Dossier and we will tell you what applies to your situation, what does not, and where we would not proceed. On this topic that means the document before the opinion. Where a question is legal, tax or structuring, we introduce you to advisers who handle that properly rather than answering it ourselves.

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Who answers this page

The Miami Dossier team works for the buyer, not the developer. Every agent on Samuel Strauch’s team represents buyers in Miami pre-construction.

A person replies within 24 hours, usually much sooner. On weekends, back on Monday morning.

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