The Astor Companies was created with the ideology that every individual should have the opportunity to afford a luxurious new home in an ideal location. This is why Vice President Peter Torres hand-picks the locations for the company's projects. He focuses his efforts on finding commuter-friendly locations that appeal to the urban lifestyle. "If you take a look at any one of our projects, they are all in locations where individuals can truly live, work and play." It has been this focus that has propelled Astor to the forefront of South Florida's ever-growing demand for urban housing.

After locating and acquiring the land, Astor turns its attention to the building's design and construction. Extreme pride is taken to provide families with the best possible new housing experience. Every residence is designed with the consumer in mind. "We only use the highest-quality materials in our projects and include features and amenities that purchasers appreciate," Torres explains. For example, Brickell Vista has a children's playroom where neighbors can get together and let the kids play, while Valencia South Miami has a meditation garden for residents to relax after a long day.

Once the residences are ready to go on the market, the company strives to make the purchase process as simple as possible. Astor provides customers with access to financial services to ensure a smooth and stress-free transaction, and understands that purchasing a home is both an investment and a life-changing experience. "Our goal is for purchasers to have a great experience and tell their friends," Torres explains.

Astor's vision for the future is to continue to grow from a South Florida development company into a national full-service homebuilder. By continuing to grow internally and developing strategic alliances, this vision is quickly becoming a reality. The rapid growth of the company can also be attributed to the father-and-son leadership that works well together to get things done. Henry handles the construction aspect of the business while Peter oversees everything else. Currently, the organization has over 1,000 residences under development, with more on the horizon. The Astor Companies' current and future projects include: Brickell Vista, Gateway to the Grove, Valencia South Miami, Nordica, Nordica on Eight, Ibis Trail and the Offices at Brickell Vista.

The Astor Companies is privately held. The corporate office is located at 2601 South Bayshore Drive #1800, Miami, Florida, 33133. For more information, please call 305.858.6911.