Historic Cuban Barrel Tile
October 30, 2011
A lot of you will be reading this thinking its a bit boring (at least Rick thinks so), but I wanted to address this because a lot of our Miami Beach Real Estate customers are constantly asking us about certain elements of historic homes – so here it is …proceed with CAUTION. Historic Cuban Barrel Tile is one of the key elements found in Mediterranean Revival Architecture. Key, because it is one of the most visible elements and because without it, a historic house can seem... Continue Reading »
Buying a Miami Beach Historic Home – Mediterranean Revival
October 25, 2011
As an architect, I love historic homes and the historic real estate market is one of my favorites. For those of you coming from other places in the US and even Europe or South America, Miami Beach historic homes will refer to homes built in the early 1900′s all the way to the 50′s (mid-century architecture). I will be doing a series of articles identifying the different historic home periods and what to look for when buying. There are 2 types of buyers of historic homes, the... Continue Reading »
Fisher island luxury condos Fisher Island Condos – Real Estate Market Report – September 2011
October 9, 2011
There are currently 106 Fisher Island Condos for sale: (6 less than last month) Highest priced listing: $30,000,000 for an exclusive Oceanside 5/5.5 home with artwork and all! Lowest priced listing: $81,500 for a studio at Marina Village Gardens (short sale) << in heart of commercial sector (perfect for crew or visitors) Pending Sales: 5 (3 more than last month) Closed sales in September: 3 (2 more than last month) The 3 Fisher Island Condos sold in September were: 7852... Continue Reading »
Miami Beach Mod Homes – October 2011 edition
October 5, 2011
Thank you for the great feedback on our MIAmodHomes editions. Needless to say, architecturally significant homes are my forte and I truly enjoy turning them around and looking into their hearts. This month’s edition is in Palm Island, in Miami Beach, right off the McArthur expressway (or cruise-ship alley). The home was built in 1954, with pool, dock, and all the bells and whistles. Miami Beach Mod Home at 7 Palm Avenue listed for $5,500,000 Talk about an incredible Mid-century... Continue Reading »
Miami Beach Luxury Real Estate and Privacy
October 1, 2011
What exactly does buying a Miami Beach Luxury home have to do with privacy? The answer is EVERYTHING!! We are often contacted by high-profile clients that need to maintain anonymity when buying or selling their Miami Beach homes. Sometimes it may not be about keeping a low profile, but protecting expensive private art collections and valuables within your home. Rest assured that we have very solid procedures to guarantee your privacy, starting with confidentiality agreements. Because... Continue Reading »