This post is long overdue. It amazes me how many local and non-local people are still unfamiliar with Mary Brickell Village. The first restaurants at Mary Brickell Village opened towards the beginning of 2007. Since that time, fabulous restaurants, cafes and shops have opened such as: The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Rosa Mexicano, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Starbucks, Grimpa Steakhouse, Balans Restaurant, Blue Martini, Abokado Sushi, Blu Pizza e Cucina and many more. The long awaited 31,000 square foot Publix at Mary Brickell Village opened last weekend. ( I’ll have a picture tour of it published within the next couple of days.) L.A. Fitness is also scheduled to open later this year.

I think people from New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles will find the parking rates at Mary Brickell Village comical:

I was made aware of 53 units that just became available in a high-end, recently completed condo building in Miami to be sold at approximately 50 percent off initial preconstruction prices.  The only way to qualify for the bulk pricing is to purchase 5 or more units as an individual person or a group.  Since this opportunity was made available, 29 units of the 53 currently have pending contracts.  I am looking for individuals that would like to come together to qualify for bulk pricing.  If you or someone you know would be interested in taking part in this opportunity, please call my office at 305-350-9842.

It’s no secret that 900 Biscayne Bay is my favorite building of all the condo developments in Miami that have been completed within the past three years.  When I show properties to clients who wish to view 900 Biscayne Bay as well as other condo buildings, I tend to leave 900 Biscayne Bay last.  Otherwise, everything else will look second-rate by comparison if I were to show it first.  I guess it’s my “leave the best for last” mentality.  900 Biscayne Bay is in a league of its own.  Building security is some of the best in Miami and the overall quality of the development and amenities is second to none.  Additionally, valet parking is currently complimentary for a second vehicle as well as for resident guests.  View a photo tour of 900 Biscayne Bay.

That being said, of all the floor plans at 900 Biscayne Bay, the 06 line is the one that excites me most.  It’s a 3 bedroom + den/4 bath unit with 2,335 square feet of interior and 639 square feet of exterior.  A few days ago, I showed unit 3006 at 900 Biscayne Bay to a client looking for a 3 bedroom rental.  Below, you’ll find a photo tour of that condo as I walked throughout its spacious footprint.  Notice the sizable foyer as you enter the condo from its private elevator, the top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, deep terraces and amazing views.  (Asking price to rent this unit is $4,200 per month.)

Foyer

Entrance

View

Kitchen and Entryway

Kitchen

Kitchen

Master Bedroom

Master Bathroom

Second Bedroom

Second Bathroom

Third Bedroom

Third Bathroom

Den

Terrace

View

900 Biscayne Bay Condos For Sale

900 Biscayne Bay Condos For Rent

Just wanted to share some great pictures that I shot earlier today of a 2,703 square foot penthouse at Marina Blue.  All penthouse condos at Marina Blue have 20-foot ceilings.

As of June 1, 2009, Fannie Mae updated their website to reflect the condo developments in Florida that are now approved for financing.

The following is a list of recent condo developments in South Florida that are now Fannie Mae approved:

• 50 Biscayne
• 500 Brickell (East & West)
• 900 Biscayne Bay
• Artech
• Brickell on the River South
• Everglades on the Bay (North and South)
• Icon Brickell (Tower One)
• Infinity at Brickell
• Jade Beach
• Quantum on the Bay (North and South)
• The Ivy
• Trump Royale

View the full list of Fannie Mae approved condo developments in Florida.