Selling Fast in a Slow Real Estate Market. I just closed on an Ocean Drive condo listing, setting a new record, 2 weeks from start to finish. The buyer got a great deal, and the seller had over $100k in equity, so everyone was thrilled. I was also intrigued with the speed of sale and […]
Category Archives: Sellers of South Florida
Premier Condos of Bal Harbour & Sunny Isles Beach; Recent Sales Stats & Deals
Premier Condos of Bal Harbour & Sunny Isles Beach; Recent Sales Stats & Deals. Well, finally, a new blog post. I’ve noticed that even the elite bloggers of Miami are slowing down a bit on frequency. This could be due to sales and increased business in the last few months, which is my excuse, and […]
Keller Williams Realty Sets Benchmark for Customer Service
Inman News just reported that Keller Williams Realty, the fourth largest real estate company in the US, set a benchmark in customer service & satisfaction. The J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Home Buyer/Seller Study surveyed 3,200 people who bought or sold homes between April 2007 and June 2008 through the nation’s largest real estate firms. […]
Cielo on the Bay North Bay Village Property Tour
Step inside for a Cielo on the Bay North Bay Village Property Tour! I had the chance today to step inside the new development Cielo on the Bay on the island of North Bay Village. Although a premature tour, I was very impressed with the floor plans and outstanding Biscayne Bay Views. The property looks […]
Trump Beach Resort Sunny Isles Beach
The Trump Beach Resort is no longer Trump Sonesta. Sonesta moved out in April 2008, and it’s now managed by a rookie company that belongs to a powerful worldwide network Leading Hotels of the World. Based on the weak dollar, tourism is at a record high. Even without Sonesta, they have done a fantastic job […]
Home in Bal Harbour Sells for $6.5M
Miami Beach Land Parcel Under Contract (Asking $13.9M)
Miami Beach Land Parcel Under Contract (Asking $13.9M) Wow, friends, almost 2 weeks since I’ve had a new posting. I’ve been selling even during these summer months and expect an ultra-busy “season” as buyers step into Miami Beach real estate more aggressively. Miami Beach Land Grab Today’s post is on a new land sale on Pinetree […]
Miami Beach Real Estate Market Recovery?
Are we experiencing the Miami Beach real estate market recovery? Everyone wants to know, and no one has a clear answer. Lawrence Yun, the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), expects a soft first half of 2008 with notable improvement in the second half of this year. So when is our Miami Beach […]
MEi Miami Beach Condo Tour
A Sneak Peak into the new MEi Miami Beach delivered this August 2008. The building is simply amazing and moving fast toward completion. Property Markets Group (PMG) is an international developer based in New York City. It is well-known in Manhattan for its ultra-luxury condo projects, such as 823 Park Avenue, and chic boutique hotels […]
Amendment 1 Revisited Covering FL Taxes & Portability
Thank you to my friends & readers who have surpassed 10,000 visitors! Amendment 1 Revisited Covering FL Taxes & Portability. Amendment 1 is of interest, and I’d like you to be educated on what benefits may apply when buying and selling Miami Beach real estate. Amendment 1 was passed by Florida voters about 6 months […]
Lifestyles of The Rich & Famous at La Gorce Island Miami Beach
Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous (Part 1) takes us to La Gorce Island Miami Beach, with an asking price of $25M (List Date JAN 08). This home is built on 27,900 Square Feet of prime (Eastern shore of La Gorce Island) waterfront land. Completion is scheduled for early 2009, and the details are tremendous… 88 […]
Cramer; Florida Real Estate Raises Hope for U.S.
Cramer Believes Florida Real Estate Raises Hope for U.S.. For 3 years, Florida’s very own Miami Beach real estate has been in the bust. Times are changing as we see 33160 waterfront inventory lowering over the last year! The summer months should be very good for sales. Cramer on Florida Real Estate http://admin.brightcove.com/viewer/federated_f8.swf?flashId=flashObj0&servicesURL=http%3A%2F%2Fservices.brightcove.com%2Fservices&viewerSecureGatewayURL=https%3A%2F%2Fconsole.brightcove.com%2Fservices%2Famfgateway&cdnURL=http%3A%2F%2Fadmin.brightcove.com&videoRef=10421733&autoStart=false&playerTag=TheStreet.com%20Video%20Player&preloadBackColor=%23FFFFFF&width=480&height=415&externalAds=true&playerId=1078966384&externalAds=true&sendReports=false&buildNumber=348&ranNum=865991 Jim Cramer […]
Trump Towers Lawsuit for $100M in Cancellations
Well, well, what’s new this week amongst the Miami Beach real estate news & gossip wire… Trump Towers I, II & III losing the “Trump” name!? What a shock, yet unsurprising. The latest news is that over 80 buyers (speculators) have hired an attorney seeking the cancellation of more than $100 Million in condo contracts and […]
Miami Waterfront Homes that SOLD above $5M in 2008
Miami Waterfront Homes that SOLD above $5M in 2008. So, what’s happening this year with luxury homes in Miami Beach? Today, we have 77 homes on the market above $5M, with 11 closed sales above $5M this year. The areas I’m covering are South to North, including Fisher Island to Golden Beach, and only West […]
Sunny Isles Beach Condo Index 1Q 2008
Sunny Isles Beach Condo Index 1Q 2008. In keeping up with the latest blog postings for Miami Dade County, I came across Lucas Lechuga’s excellent blog posting on ‘Brickell Condo Index’ and, in reviewing his comments, realized we really do need this for the oceanfront communities of Miami Dade. So here is the first Sunny […]
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