Own this Multi-Million Dollar Home in Miami for Free
Photo Credit: Omaze
A for-profit fundraising website, Omaze has partnered with the Charities Aid Foundation, and Make-A-Wish Foundation to raffle off a 7 bedroom, 6 bathroom home in Kendall, just south of downtown Miami.
The property last sold in April 2021 and is currently valued at $2.6 million and you can own it for free. According to the Omaze website, it doesn’t cost anything to enter but if you would like additional entries and a greater chance to win, then the entrant can purchase additional entries.
Five additional entries equal $5 but $150 can get you 2,000 entries. The more you pay, the more you play. The amount of entries is limited to 6,000 per person. The proceeds from the purchase go towards the Charities Aid Foundation who will then distribute the funds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.
This specific raffle will go towards helping 9-year-old Khushi who is currently battling cancer in her dream to become a princess. In a statement, Omaze stated they will only keep 15% of the contest revenue for operating costs.
The home is located at 8100 SW 96th Street and features 6,060 square feet of living space. Photos of the home show a gated property opening to the modern-style home with vaulted wood ceilings and a covered patio.
Photo Credit: Omaze
Home Amenities:
Greeting room with wet bar
Designer kitchen with a Wolf gas range, double ovens, subzero refrigerator, Miele coffee maker, Neff cabinets, Silestone countertops, and a large island
Luxurious master suite with a sitting area, private terrace overlooking a pool, two walk-in closets, and an “amazing” master bathroom
Office
Private upstairs studio apartment
Heated pool and spa area with a kids’ wading area
Outdoor kitchen with grill area
Elevator
Savant smart home automation system
Metal roofing
Porcelain floors throughout
Generator-ready electrical system
Two-car garage
The deadline to enter the Omaze raffle is December 18, 2021, and the winner will be announced in early January 2022. If the winner decides to forgo accepting the prize, a cash option of $1.8 million is available which will be paid in installments of $150,000 for 12 months.
The Next Steps: After the Champlain South Tower Collapse
In the wake of the condo collapse at Champlain Towers South, we are starting to see a shift in homeowner association infrastructure reporting as well as maintenance. Towns and local governments ordered immediate inspections and updated reports on older towers.
Miami/Dade County ordered inspections on towers older than 40 years of age. Miami Beach ordered an additional and immediate building inspection on all of their towers since the collapse.
Aventura, Florida is one of the only cities in Florida to pass an ordinance requiring condo associations to provide the officials with engineering and architectural reports within 24 hours, when requested. These reports will include concerns electrical, structural, or life safety concerns and on an annual basis.
According to the city press release, associations that do not comply with the new guidelines will be fined up to $500 a day and up to 60 days in prison.
This new ordinance was passed on Thursday and was sponsored by the Mayor of Aventura, Enid Weisman. The ordinance will become law once it receives a second approval.
Mayor Weisman stated, “There is nothing more important than ensuring the safety of the residents of Aventura. Requiring that reports indicating potential dangers to our residents are provided to the city will create transparency and help us to ensure the structural and electrical integrity of our residents’ homes.”
A second meeting is scheduled on August 10, 2021, to officially vote on the new ordinance.
We are encouraged by the actions of Aventura Florida and we hope to see the same ordinances and guidelines for all of Florida.
Miami will be the First Test Market for Lyft’s Self-Driving Cars
Lyft has been competing with Uber since it first launched its services in 2012. Now Lyft has the upper hand in the market because for the first time ever, Lyft will be launching a self-driving ‘robotaxi’ services in Miami.
Lyft has partnered with Argo AI, an AV startup that is backed by Volkswagen and Ford to bring artificial intelligence into ride-sharing. Launching in Miami later this year and Austin, Texas next year.
According to the press release today surrounding the partnership and ride-sharing initiative. Ford has promised to bring full-scale autonomous vehicles for the public that could make more reliable predictions than other self-driving cars on the market. For this self-driving car, Ford has built a vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, but there are currently no renderings or photos available.
During the transition, Ford along with Argo will be inviting members of the general public to ride in autonomous vehicles for consumer testing. The first fleet of cars to start in Miami will feature less than 100 cars. According to Argo, they expect to have more than 1,000 vehicles across several markets in the U.S in the next 5 years.
The technology itself has been tested in Miami for several years prior to this announcement. According to the press release, these vehicles will be available on the Lyft platform in Miami by the end of the year. The vehicles will include 2 ‘safety drivers’ in the front and passenger seats.
Argo is also is preparing to launch an autonomous delivery service with Volkswagon in Germany by 2025.
Waldorf Astoria Hosts its Official Sales Gallery Grand Opening
The long awaited sales gallery launch for Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami has officially arrived and we couldn’t be more excited! Last night Waldorf Astoria hosted their official sales gallery grand opening located at 400 Biscayne Blvd across the street from Waldorf Astoria’s official pre-construction tower site.
PMG developers Ryan Shear and Kevin Maloney were in attendance as well as Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences architects Carlos Ott and Charles Sieger (of Sieger-Suarez Architects). Mayor Suarez stated, “we are so proud of this iconic project that is going to help redefine who we are as a city.”
Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami will rise 100 stories at 1,049 feet tall making it the “highest skyscraper south of Manhattan.” It will also be the first Waldorf Astoria development in South Florida. Featuring 360 condos, 205 hotel rooms and suites, this incredible tower will truly be one of a kind. Tower amenities include a Peacock Alley lounge, signature restaurant, resort-style pool with cabanas, spa and fitness center.
Designed by Carlos Ott and architecture by Sieger Suarez, the design will feature 9 glass cubes offset from the next. This design will truly be the first of its kind in South Florida.
PMG developers, led by Ryan Shear, Kevin Maloney, and Dan Kaplan are the brains of the project and have stated that they have been working on the development project since 2014 and originally announced the launch in 2018.
Property Markets Group, Greybrook, and Hilton are also partnering on the project. The hotel portion of the Warldorf will be the first 3 cubes and Hilton will be managing that portion of the tower.
The residential units will begin at $656,000 and will increase depending on the location in the building as well as the size
STUDIOS
CUBE 4 – above level 40 From 516 sq ft. to 653 sq ft / Starting at $656,000
ONE BEDROOM
CUBE 5 – above level 50 From 873 sq ft. to 950 sq ft / Starting at $997,500
TWO BEDROOMS
CUBE 5 – above level 50 From 1491 sq ft. to 1951 sq ft / Starting at $1,701,000
THREE BEDROOMS
CUBE 5 – above level 50 2659 sq ft. / Starting at $4,111,000
FOUR BEDROOMS
CUBE 6 – above level 60 3,256 sq ft / Starting at $4,987,000
Sales for Waldorf Astoria launched in March 2021 with an estimated ground breaking in Q4 of 2021. The completion date is currently set for 2025. If you or someone you know have interest in purchasing one of the units at Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Arch Investors and Infinity Developers are Teaming Up for a 20 Story Project in Edgewater
New York-based Arch Cos. Investors and Miami-based Infinity Collective developers have previously worked on a 19-story Edgewater project located at 2500 Biscayne Blvd. Within the past few years, they have started the process of working on a residential project directly across the street at 2501 Biscayne Blvd.
The developers purchased the 1.5 acre sited in 2017 for a combined $32.18 million. The financial terms are unknown but they have jointly taken ownership of the property. This site was the previous home for the Latin Café 2000 Biscayne restaurant.
Plans haven’t been officially released to the public but 2501 Biscayne will rise 20 stories featuring 250 apartments, and some exclusive commercial space on the main floor of the tower. The name of the project is TBD.
According to the managing partner of Arch Cos., Jeffrey Simpson, “We believe in the long-term potential of 2501 Biscayne for our partnership, as well as in the continued growth of Edgewater as employers increasingly seek out space in Miami.”
Arch Cos. is a New York-based real estate and financial investment firm that currently services 9 states. They currently have $630 million in their real estate portfolio and have assisted with more than 3,000 multi-family units.
Infinity Collective, located in Miami has been in business since 2002 and are currently working on projects 2500 Biscayne Blvd and Esme Hotel in Miami Beach.
Inside Miami’s High-Security Billionaire Bunker – Indian Creek Island
Located on a barrier island on the outskirts of Biscayne Bay, sits a gorgeous Island shrouded in exclusivity and extreme wealth. Indian Creek Island is filed with billion dollar views, Brazilian teak docks, 100+ foot yachts, and extreme security.
This fortress of an island features 41 waterfront properties strategically arranged around an exclusive 18 hole golf-course stretched across 294 acres.
The average home value is $20 million with each lot featuring a minimum of 1.25 acres. In February 2010, one of the luxury estates sold for $50 million, breaking the record for the most expensive single family home sold in Miami.
Security is so tight that the entrance is heavily guarded with a 13 person private police force who patrol the island via boat, jeeps and jet skis 24 hours a day.
According to the 2019 census, the population for Indian Creek Island is 87 and in year 2000 it was considered the 8th highest income area in the United States.
History of Indian Creek Island
In the early 1900’s, Indian Creek Island was created as a result of excavation for drainage in Biscayne Bay. Although the golf course was created a few years later, the Village of Indian Creek Island officially established in 1939. The first homes built on the land were vacation homes for the Miami’s rich and famous. Although there are none of the original remaining homes, there are a handful that date back to the 1950’s.
In more recent years, instead of residents using their homes for vacationing, they are living in the community year-round, shifting the typical profile of the residents. The village are seeing more families with children and a recent council meeting approved sidewalks and streetlights for play.
Notables on the Island
With the exclusivity of Indian Creek Island, it brings on many notables who want the privacy and security this island has to offer. Past residents include Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Current notables include:
Norman Braman- car dealership billionaire
Purchased 1 Indian Creek Drive in 1991 for $3.9 million
Russian (anonymous) buyer
Purchased 3 Indian Creek Drive in 2012 for $47 million
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner
Purchased a vacant lot for Julio Iglesias (Enrique Iglesias’ father) in 2020 for $30 million
Adriana Lima -Victoria Secret Supermodel
Purchased 22 Indian Creek Drive in 2009 for $9 million
Don Shula -Retired headcoach for the Miami Dolphins
Purchased 16 Indian Creek Drive with a price unknown due to divorce
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen
Purchased a tear-down at 26 Indian Creek Drive in 2020 for $17 million.
There is only one property currently on the market on Indian Creek Island. The property located at 29 Indian Creek Drive is listed for rent at $100,000 monthly and features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms with gorgeous southern exposure of Biscayne Bay. For more information on this property or about Indian Creek Island, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Record-Breaking Cryptocurrency Sale for Arte Penthouse
Developers for Arte Surfside have accepted a record-breaking $22.5 million in cryptocurrency as payment for one of their full-floor penthouses. This deal is the largest cryptocurrency real estate transaction ever. This transaction was announced just a few weeks after developers for Arte Surfside began a partnership with SolidBlock, a securities trading platform.
This isn’t the only record that Arte Surfside recently set the stage for. Another full-floor penthouse sold for $33 million equaling $4,300 price per square foot. This is the highest paid price per square foot in Surfside.
The cryptocurrency-paid full-floor penthouse located on the entire 9th floor of the 12-story tower, features 5,067 square feet of living space. Offering 360 degree views of the coastline, Miami Skyline, and ocean from the 2,960 square feet wraparound terrace. The penthouse features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, wine bar, and fully-finished walk in closets.
According to the co-developer, Giovanni Fasciano, “Arte has set the precedent for what these sales can look like, and how fast they can take place. We’re proud to have laid the groundwork for this new, burgeoning world.”
The buyer wasn’t revealed and the type of cryptocurrency wasn’t released for this transaction.
More about Arte Surfside
Arte Surfside Residence Amenities
Expansive terraces clad in travertine with ipe decking
Gracious kitchens featuring Poliform cabinetry, Italian marble countertops, and Gaggenau appliances
Sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean
Arte Surfside Amenities
A 75-foot indoor swimming pool
An outdoor swimming pool, sundeck, and poolside cabanas
Rooftop tennis court
State-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio
Sauna and steam room
Tranquil meditation pond
Children’s playroom
Residents’ lounge with billiards and catering kitchen
Temperature-controlled parking spaces
Sexy Fish Coming Soon to Brickell
London hotspot Sexy Fish, will open its first United States restaurant in Brickell in September 2021. Located inside Brickell Flatiron at 1001 S. Miami Avenue, it will be the hottest restaurant this fall!
The Japanese-style restaurant was created by British hospitality entrepreneur Richard Caring, who is responsible for Annabel’s, Ivy Collection, Soho House Group. Chef Bjoern Weissgerber will be running the kitchen at Sexy Fish. He made his first debut at Zuma Miami in 2010 and received his first Michelin star when he was 27 years old.
The menu will feature a wide variety of makis, sahishi, sashimis, and tartares. The bar menu will feature drinks inspired by its London counterpart.
It is unclear what the aesthetic for the Miami location will be but its London location features a golden ceiling, bronze mermaid statue, and exotic fish with coral in large tanks.
isle of mull scallop, jalapeño sauce & pickled apple
wagyu gyoza, foie gras & black truffle
caramelized black cod, spicy miso
king crab & bone marrow, summer truffle & toast
beef tenderloin, 200gr, ginger & black pepper
Late Night Menu:
oyster gillardeau & smoked chili sauce
salt and pepper squid
wagyu tataki, Japanese mustard & summer truffle
prawn gyoza, soy & ginger dressing
seasonal vegetable tempura (9 kinds)
lobster, smoked Marie rose dip
green asparagus smoked creamy ponzu
Kimichi fried rice
lobster Sancho pepper & shiso butter
Japanese wagyu A5 sirloin 150g*
Japanese wagyu A5 fillet 150g* Sex
World’s Largest Cryptocurrency Conference is Coming to Miami – Bitcoin 2021
In the last few weeks, Miami has been swarmed with vacation goers and visitors from all over the world. But this week, Miami will be taken over by big tech with the world’s largest cryptocurrency conference, Bitcoin 2021. There is no doubt that Miami is the place to be!
Bitcoin 2021 will take place on June 4th and 5th at Wynwood’s Mana Convention Center. This will be considered one of the largest events to occur since the pandemic. This conference was originally set to take place in Los Angeles.
Notable speakers for this conference include Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez as well as other leaders in cryptocurrency. The conference will explore technology advancement and give opportunities to actually utilize Bitcoin in a real setting.
According to the Chairman and Co-founder of the Wyndwood Business Improvement District Albert Garcia stated, “Wynwood’s residents and businesses have shown their resiliency in the face of this pandemic, and we are ready to safely welcome back visitors for the first major in-person event in the last 16 months. Conference attendees will enjoy the unique, open-air offerings of the Wynwood Arts District- from our colorful streets to our internationally recognized culinary and brewery scene.”
Bitcoin 2021’s local partners include BitBasel, that are creating a mural showing the evolution of currency. The mural will be displayed outside of the convention center. Other sponsors include Microsoft, Crypto.com, coinbase, and Bitfarms. According to their event announcement, they did not accept any sponsors that advocated for any other cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin.
Bitcoin has gained a lot of headway in Miami with buyers using Bitcoin with their real estate offers as well as a lot of nightclubs, retail, and airlines accepting the digital currency.
