LeBron James and Dwyane Wade Make Their Decision

In today’s Miami Real Estate Review episode, we discuss a report released by The Palm Beach Post stating that LeBron James of the Miami Heat has recently placed a tri-level home in Coconut Grove under contract.  We also reveal inside information that was disclosed to us last week that Dwayne Wade has signed a one-year lease on a 59th floor penthouse at 900 Biscayne Bay.   We close the show by highlighting a few housing statistics.

Introducing Our Marquis Condos Website

Marquis Miami condos

We put the finishing touches on our Marquis Miami condos website earlier this afternoon.  Once again, we’re delighted with the end result and are proud to officially launch it.  The site is dedicated to condo news, listings and information specific to Marquis.  There you will find Marquis available condo sales, available rentals, recent sales, recent rentals, floor plans, charts, videos, resident reviews and a blog dedicated to all news relevant to Marquis.  Listings for Marquis condo sales and rentals are updated every 24 hours.

This is the third website that we’ve launched within the past month.  We are very pleased with the success of our Marina Blue condos website.  Within a month of launch Google has already ranked it number 12 for the keywords “Marina Blue condos”.  I’m confident that it will continue to move up the rankings in the months to come.  We’re currently working on a building specific website for 900 Biscayne Bay condos.  That website should be finished within the next two weeks.  Our plan is to then launch a website dedicated to Paramount Bay condos in preparation for when the building begins closings.

Four Great Condo Foreclosure Deals on the Market Now

In this video segment, we highlight four condo foreclosure deals that are available at this time.  These condos reside at 900 Biscayne Bay, Blue Condominium, The Club at Brickell Bay and Icon South Beach.  Give us a call at 305-428-3860 if you would like to learn more about these opportunities or other foreclosure deals now on the market.

900 Biscayne Bay 06 Line Video

Now that we’ve seen a video of the amenities at 900 Biscayne Bay, let’s take a look at an actual unit in the building.  The video above will show you an 06 line located on the 33rd floor.  This is one of my favorite floor plans at 900 Biscayne Bay.  It’s a 3 bedroom + den/4 bath condo with 2,335 square feet of interior and a 639 square foot terrace. The unit has a direct view of Biscayne Bay the moment you walk through the double entry doors from your private elevator.

900 Biscayne Bay 06 line floor plan

Photo tour of an 06 line at 900 Biscayne Bay
Photo tour of the amenities at 900 Biscayne Bay

900 Biscayne Bay Amenities Video

900 Biscayne Bay condos still remains my favorite of all of the condominium high-rises built in Miami within the past ten years.  The quality of the building and units is unmatched and it has some of the most spectacular amenities of any building that I’ve encountered.  I think after viewing the high definition video below you’ll see exactly why I feel that way.

At this time, about 80 percent of the units at 900 Biscayne Bay have closed or are under contract.  The building is Fannie Mae approved.  Contact us at 305-428-3860 if you have an interest in viewing 900 Biscayne Bay in person or would like to discuss developer inventory.

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The Arts District & Downtown Miami Closed Condo Sales – November 2009

Arts District of Miami

Edgewater Miami Closed Condo Sales – November 2009 – There were 12 closed condo sales in the Edgewater Miami last month in the MLS.  The average sales price of these condos was $177 per square foot.

Downtown Miami condos

Downtown Miami Closed Condo Sales – November 2009 – 18 condos in Downtown Miami closed in the MLS in November 2009.  These sold at an average sales price per square foot of $318.  It’s interesting to note that of the four neighborhoods in Miami, the condos in Downtown Miami sold at the highest price per square foot last month.

Unique 2,754 Square Foot 3 Bedroom at 900 Biscayne Bay – $1.45M

Last week I visited a one-of-a-kind 3 bedroom condo at 900 Biscayne Bay.  The condo has 2,754 square feet of interior, 3 large balconies, 3.5 bathrooms, a private elevator and 2 separate laundry rooms.  The unit also has 11-foot ceilings which is only found on the 58th floor.  Even the penthouse level units at 900 Biscayne Bay only have 10-foot ceilings. The living room, master bedroom and master bathroom are monstrous.  The unit comes with 2 deeded parking spaces.

The asking price is $1.45M.

Floor plan for the 3 bedroom condo

900 Biscayne Bay 3 bedroom floor plan

Private elevator

private elevator

Entrance to the condo with double doors

900 Biscayne Bay foyer

11-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows

900 Biscayne Bay kitchen

Kitchen with granite counter tops and Wenge cabinetry

900 Biscayne Bay kitchen

Another shot of the kitchen

kitchen

Stainless steels appliances by Sub-Zero and Miele

Laundry Room

laundry room 1

Living Room

900 Biscayne Bay living room

East view

View east

Southeast view

view southeast from the condo

Master bedroom

Another shot of the master bedroom

900 Biscayne Bay master bedroom

Balcony off the master bedroom

balcony off the master bedroom

Hers walk-in closet in the master bedroom

Hers walk-in closet

His walk-in closet in the master bedroom

His walk-in closet

Master bathroom

Bidet & toilet in the master bathroom

Second Eurotech washer and dryer in master bedroom

launddry room 2

Second bedroom

second bedroom

Walk-in closet and additional closets in the second bedroom

2nd bedroom closets

Second bathroom

second bathroom

Bidet & toilet in the second bathroom

Third bedroom

third bedroom 900 Biscayne Bay

Southwest view

southwest view from the third bedroom

Walk-in closet in the third bedroom

walk-in closet of the third bedroom

Third bathroom

Third bathroom

Half bathroom

half bathroom

View the 900 Biscayne Bay common areas and amenities

Contact me to view this condo in person.  786-247-6332

900 Biscayne Bay 06 Line

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.)

900 Biscayne Bay 3006 foyer

Foyer

900 Biscayne Bay entrance

Entrance

900 Biscayne Bay view

View

900 Biscayne Bay 3006

Kitchen and Entryway

900 Biscayne Bay kitchen

Kitchen

900 Biscayne Bay kitchen

Kitchen

900 Biscayne Bay master bedroom

Master Bedroom

900 Biscayne Bay master bathroom

Master Bathroom

900 Biscayne Bay second bedroom

Second Bedroom

900 Biscayne Bay second bathroom

Second Bathroom

900 Biscayne Bay third bedroom

Third Bedroom

900 Biscayne Bay third bathroom

Third Bathroom

900 Biscayne Bay den

Den

900 Biscayne Bay balcony

Terrace

900 Biscayne Bay view

View

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Fannie Mae Approved Condo Buildings in Florida

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:

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

Drive Down Brickell Avenue and Biscayne Boulevard – Video

I must say that I’m very impressed with how far video technology has come along over the past year.  Gone are the days of YouTube’s grainy video quality. YouTube now allows people to upload and view HD videos. Don’t expect the HD quality that you see on your HD TV but it’s still a big leap for Internet video.

Here are a couple of videos that I shot Friday night while driving down Brickell Avenue and Biscayne Boulevard.  (It may take a while to load if you’re using a slow Internet connection). You’ll notice Icon Brickell, Epic and One Miami in the video below:

In the following video, you can see Marina Blue, 900 Biscayne Bay, Ten Museum Park and Opera Tower, as well as the American Airlines Arena: