New studies by Yahoo Travel show that Miami is the number one tourist destination and holiday destination worldwide. The study focused on consumer interest and activity and found that Miami came in second only to Las Vegas as a tourist destination. Cancun was number three, and Miami beat out Orlando and all its theme parks; it came […]
Category Archives: Buyers of South Florida
DECK the BEACHFRONT CONDOS and HOMES – CHRISTMAS TIME In MIAMI!
DECK the BEACHFRONT CONDOS and HOMES – CHRISTMAS TIME In MIAMI! If you’re dreaming of a White Christmas, okay. Maybe a Miami Beach holiday isn’t exactly your thing. But if you’re looking for a holiday packed with fun, excitement, and things to do – with the added bonus of gorgeous, sunny weather – the Miami […]
Where to Find Art for Miami’s Luxury Condos & Homes
Once you buy that pricey Miami Beach real estate piece, you need to decorate it. This is why this year’s eighth annual Art Basel Miami Beach, held at the revamped Miami Beach Convention Center, was an essential stop for those with bare walls, those who love art, and those who just wanted to check out […]
Bal Harbour Shopping for the Shopaholic
Bal Harbour shopping is as good as it gets in South Florida. Retail addicts worldwide know the Bal Harbour Shops as one of the greatest destinations in the world. A faithful Shopper’s Paradise. Now, genuinely dedicated shoppers are about to be presented with an opportunity to have this world-class shopping destination… as their neighbor. St. […]
The Snowbirds Take Over Miami Beach Real Estate
Thanksgiving has come and gone as the snowbirds take over Miami Beach real estate. Across the United States, trees twinkling with lights and jolly, waving Santas dot the landscape. The days are getting shorter, and the weather is getting colder. It’s difficult not to notice that the Christmas season is in full swing. Believe it […]
Deal of the Month at Bay View Loft Miami Beach
Welcome to this Deal of the Month at Bay View Loft Miami Beach! Happy Holiday as we enter the day before thanksgiving with excitement & amazement at both how much food we can stuff ourselves with plus the unfolding of the new year. Rounding off the final weeks of 2009, I am Very Thankful for all […]
Capri South Beach Brings Simple Luxury to the Bay
Capri South Beach Brings Simple Luxury to the Bay. This weekend, I went with a friend to preview the latest bayside complex. Capri condos in South Beach The 3 buildings are simple & posh, boasting a small lap pool and enormous gym featuring high-tech equipment, marina with reasonable dock space ($25 per foot), and strong […]
What’s It All About – The New Good Faith Estimate and HUD-1?
Significant RESPA ‘good faith estimate’ changes are coming. The new RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) regulations published on November 17, 2008, are going into effect on January 1, 2010. These changes were primarily enacted to protect borrowers against excessive loan fee charges and to make it easier for borrowers to understand their key loan […]
Why the Rich and Famous Flock to Golden Beach?
The rich and famous continually flock to Golden Beach, Florida. Celebrities such as Bill Gates, Ricky Martin, Benjamin Rose, and Paul Newman are just a few of Golden Beach‘s past and present rich and famous residents. Let’s not forget that favorite Eric Clapton album and photo of 461 Ocean Boulevard, named after the Golden […]
St. Tropez Sunny Isles Beach Property Tour
St. Tropez Sunny Isles Beach Property Tour. I had a spur-of-the-moment urge to preview St. Tropez Condos in Sunny Isles this weekend and was overly impressed with the grounds, the pricing, and the developer’s confidence. Only 18 to 20 condos remain in each building. There are 80 units per tower, with a select few having special […]
New Tax Credit Extensions for Home Buyers
There are New Tax Credits for Home Buyers. Some good news for a change! Congress approved the extension of the $8,000 federal first-time home buyer tax credit, and President Obama signed the law into effect on November 9, 2009. The tax credit was supposed to expire on December 1, 2009, and has now been extended through […]
Cheeseburgers in South Beach – Where the Crowd Chows Down
Cheeseburgers in South Beach & Where the Crowd Chows Down. South Beach real estate may be pricey, but that doesn’t mean the denizens of America’s hottest luxury condos and homes spend daily dining on lobster and caviar. Everyone knows there are some times in a man’s (or woman’s!) life when nothing but a good, old-fashioned […]
Another Perk for Miami Beach Real Estate Buyers? Mental Health.
Wondering why the denizens of Miami Beach and the surrounding area look so healthy on the outside? It could be because they’re just as healthy, or maybe even healthier, on the inside. The reason? Miami residents have perfected the fine art of chilling out. A recent survey of major cities across America named Miami America’s […]
Miami Beach Luxury Homes Going Green
Miami Beach Green Real Estate; California and the west coast are not the only green-conscious areas. Miami Beach and surrounding area homeowners are just as energy conscious. They recycle and conserve water and energy. Here are some energy tips that can help you make your home green: Save up to a third of your energy bill […]
Miami Beach Internet Service is Finally Warming Up.
Miami Beach WiFi Internet service is finally warming up. Last week, the city began a soft launch by neighborhood. There will still be a 90-day reliability period. The official wire-cutting was on Friday, October 30, in front of Miami Beach City Hall. Wireless Miami Beach will provide FREE public access to all City residents, visitors, […]
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