Top 3 Most Expensive Miami Beach Homes sold in July 2011

There were 24 Miami Beach homes sold in July of 2011. The sales ranged in price from $19 million to $205,000 for a short sale in Normandy Island.  July breaks a new record for Miami Beach home sales in the mega luxury category.  With the top 2 sales in Sunset Island I and Palm Island.  We are seeing a lot of Brazilians pay cash for single-family homes (not just condos), as well as Europeans.  Keep in mind that the Summer is our slow real estate season, which means it’s... Continue Reading »

Miami Beach Real Estate Expectations

Setting high expectations is very similar to setting high standards.  I can speak about my upbringing when I tell you that I have been taught to always do my best and this is obvious in everything I do and all the projects I take on. The question then arises about what kind of expectations do you have of others?  With regards to service providers, with colleagues, even with our family members  and friends. If you set low expectations you cannot be disappointed but in... Continue Reading »

Fisher Island Condos – Real Estate Market Report – July 2011

There are currently 112 Fisher Island Condos for sale: (2 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: 2 (6 less than last month) Closed sales in July: 3  (6 less than last month) The 3 Fisher Island Condos sold in July were the following: Oceanside... Continue Reading »

Top 3 Most Expensive Miami Beach Homes sold in June 2011

There were 23 Miami Beach homes sold in June of 2011. Sales prices ranging from $170,000 for a bank owned foreclosure in the North Beach area, to $5 million for a Sunset II remodeled home mentioned below.  June’s Miami Beach sales keep showing an improvement in the housing market with 8 of the 23 sales being above $1 million and 7 of those sales being distressed.  We keep seeing sales above the $3 million mark which also means mega luxury Miami Beach homes are moving! June’s... Continue Reading »

Miami Mod Homes – July 2011 issue

There are Miami Beach homes and then there are Miami Beach Modern Homes!  Yes we like Mediterranean homes or Spanish revival homes, but the HOT ones are definitely Miami Mod Homes.  Every once in a while I’ll share an interesting modern home for sale in Miami Beach and give you my architectural take on it.  Architecturally relevant real estate is my forte after all. Miami Beach Mod Home at 1121 N Venetian Drive listed for $3,899,999 This home reminds me of Miami Vice... Continue Reading »