Homeowners across South Florida that need to sell a home are finding themselves entering into a very intimidating market. Though the number of home sales has greatly increased from last year, the median sale price has decreased significantly across the board. The following statistics were taken from the Florida Association of Realtors, based on MLS sales levels from [...]
Continue reading...6. July 2009
Everyone is familiar with the usual open house tour of a home, where the realtor greets you at the door of the home. But have you ever been greeted by your realtor at the door of a helicopter? Skywater, a company based in Fort Lauderdale, offers this unique experience to buyers searching for high-end estates in [...]
Continue reading...16. June 2009
The Miami Downtown Development Authority had been concerned for thegrowth of the downtown Miami area as the real estate experienced a sluggish start despite the lucrative deals for newly developed downtown condos. But after a recent study, findings are showing a large increase in condo rentals and sales in the downtown Miami area. New residents to the area [...]
Continue reading...9. April 2009
As one of the first planned communities in the United States, Coral Gables holds a special part of history that embraces much of the development that occurred later on in the years here in Florida. The thousands of planned communities that sprung up across the nation often tried to follow the same essential ideas that George [...]
Continue reading...26. March 2009
The developing area of West Kendall recently has defined itself, with its center being at Southwest 137th Avenue. For quite some time this area had been known as “too far west”, as development of local malls, businesses, and supermarkets were few and far between. Now, Southwest 137th Avenue seems to be the connecting route for those living in [...]
Continue reading...25. March 2009
Purchasing your first home can be exciting, though challenging, considering budget limitations and what you can and can’t afford. But could you imagine your very first home being a brand new, low-cost, energy efficient, ”green” home? These new homes in Liberty City, which are scheduled to be completed this year, are just that. Green LEED certified, and affordable. How [...]
Continue reading...5. March 2009
Brickell was first designed and developed as a financial district, however in recent years residential high-rise development began. There have been over 8,000 new condos constructed in Brickell since the year 2004, but local shops, supermarkets, small eateries, and other service are few and far between. But soon, that will change. With the Downtown Development Authority anticipating the population of the downtown [...]
Continue reading...19. January 2009
Since being incorporated in 1945, the area has never had its own park, until now! The new park in North Bay Village had officially marked its ground on December 20th when the West Drive Park sign had been put up to designate the park area. The half-acre site is located on Harbor Island, one of the [...]
Continue reading...10. January 2009
The 2-acre bayfront land owned by Tibor Hollo will soon be converted into a public park, at least until the real estate market turns around. Tibor Hollo has decided to lease the land to the city at a yearly rate of $1 and will install public benches and walking paths. His future plans for the land [...]
Continue reading...21. November 2008
Built by famed architect Morris Lapidus in 1954, the luxurious Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach has five decades worth of storied history. This architectural masterpiece has been featured in classic Hollywood films like Goldfinger and Scarface, and was the location for the Bravo television network’s third season of its Top Chef cooking competition show. For [...]
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15. July 2009
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