Introducing Two New Websites by Miami Condo Investments
Miami Condo Investments is happy to announce the launch of two new websites. The first of the two, is a building specific website called Marina Blue Miami Condos. The website has been in the works for the past two months and I’m more than pleased with the end result. The Marina Blue floor plans for each of the residences in the building are included so be sure to check those out. We have plans to launch four similar building specific websites within the next 3-4 months, the first of which will be Marquis.
LeBron James, and the possibility of him signing with the Miami Heat, has been a hot topic as of late in not only the local media but national media as well. If the Miami Heat organization is indeed able to sign King James, the positive economic impact to the city will be tremendous. Furthermore, the growth of Downtown Miami will dramatically be accelerated. In an effort to be first to market and capitalize on this very plausible scenario, we decided to launch LeBron’s Future Miami Penthouse in an effort to not only promote the Marina Blue Miami Condos website but also the 4,198 square foot penthouse currently available for sale at Marina Blue. We felt that the proximity of Marina Blue to the American Airlines Arena and the stunning view that can be enjoyed from the largest residence in the building made it a perfect fit for what we had in mind.
6 Bedroom Penthouse at Jade Beach Goes Under Contract – Asking Price $11M
Yesterday, the spectacular 6 bedroom/7.5 bath penthouse at Jade Beach went under contract providing additional evidence that the luxury market in South Florida is flourishing. The 3-story penthouse has 8,210 square feet of interior and 5,791 square feet of terrace. The asking price is $11M, or $1340 per square foot, and is being offered fully furnished. No word yet on who the buyer might be or how much was offered.
Recent Luxury Sales within the Past 30 Days
88 La Gorce sold for $16M on June 11, 2010
The Setai Penthouse B sold for $15m on June 4, 2010
Santa Maria Penthouse 4901 sold for $11M on May 21, 2010
One Bal Harbour Penthouse 2108 sold for $8.7M on May 25, 2010
Ocean Tower One #501 sold for $5.2M on June 3, 2010
Miami Real Estate Review – Episode 7
In this episode, we provide an update regarding the developer blowout sale at The Plaza on Brickell that started last Thursday. We also touch upon pricing at Icon Brickell and discuss news regarding Marquis. We end the show by highlighting four noteworthy foreclosures that came onto the market since last Friday.
Penthouse B at The Setai Sells for $15M
Last Friday, Penthouse B at The Setai sold for $15M, or $2416 per square foot. No word yet on who acquired the breathtaking, South Beach luxury penthouse. The previous owner purchased the unit directly from the developer in 2004 for $9.5M. From my knowledge, the recent sale is the highest priced condo sale to ever take place in Miami-Dade County.
Pictures and an e-brochure of Penthouse B at The Setai
For inquiring minds, Penthouse A at The Setai came onto the market this past April. The unit has the same square footage as Penthouse B. The asking price is $27M, or $4349 per square foot, which currently makes it the second highest priced condo listing in Miami-Dade County.
Miami Real Estate Review FaceBook Fan Page
Yesterday afternoon, we launched the Miami Real Estate Review FaceBook Fan Page. We have big plans for the fan page so be sure to add us. Starting next week, we will provide daily updates in regards to the Miami real estate market. Important market news, recently closed sales and the best real estate deals currently on the market will be highlighted. The information will be provided in an abridged, concise manner to allow daily updates to be made possible. Of particular note to some, the Miami Real Estate Review Fan Page will have a discussion forum. Participants will be able to create discussion topics and provide their input.
$12.9M Penthouse Foreclosure at Santa Maria Hits the Market
Earlier this afternoon, a penthouse foreclosure at Santa Maria came onto the market with an asking price of $12.9M. It’s a two story condo with 10,000 square feet of interior and has a rooftop terrace with a large hot tub.
Update: As I was writing this blog post, I received word that the penthouse has already gone under contract. Word is that the accepted offer price was $11M. Geez, that was fast!
Video Demonstration of the Miami Condo Investments iPhone App
Below, you’ll find a video demonstration of the Miami Condo Investments iPhone app. It was released this past January and we’ll be releasing an update late next month. The app is free and can be downloaded at the iTunes app store.
Price Increases Seen in the Sub-$250K Market
This video introduces a 1 bedroom/1 bath foreclosure condo at Brickell on the River North which came onto the market yesterday. It’s located on the 24th floor and faces west with a direct view of the Miami River. The asking price is $128,700, or $170 per square foot.
The video also explains why we’ve been seeing prices rebound in the sub-$250K segment of the market. Demand has increased due to the availability of financing in 2010 which had been pretty much nonexistent throughout 2009. Each month we continue to see more and more buildings become Fannie Mae approved throughout Miami. The common element in most of these newly approved buildings is that condos in the sub-$250K market are well represented. Furthermore, supply has decreased as evidenced by recent market reports showing large percentage increases in year-over-year closed sales as well as pending sales. Arguments which point to remaining and future developer inventory hold very little water in this segment of the market. Buildings such as 900 Biscayne Bay, Paramount Bay, Mint, Infinity at Brickell, Marquis and Icon Brickell have very little, if any, inventory in that price range.
5 Bedroom Penthouse Foreclosure at Imperial at Brickell
Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of viewing a bank owned 5 bedroom penthouse at Imperial at Brickell. The two-story condo has 5,034 square feet of interior and is the only residence located on the penthouse level. Furthermore, the terrace is one of the largest that I’ve seen for a Brickell Avenue condo and has an amazing, direct view of Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne and the South Beach skyline. It truly is an entertainer’s dream.
A few days ago, the list price was reduced $300,000 to its current asking price of $1.49M, or $296 per square foot. The unit needs to be renovated considerably. In fact, if it were me, I would gut the entire condo and start from scratch. The condo is perfect for someone who is creative and has the vision to transform this space into one of the most spectacular residences along Brickell Avenue.
Without a doubt, this is a rare opportunity at a great price. Contact us at 305-428-3860 if you have any questions regarding this 5 bedroom penthouse or would like to schedule a personal showing.
Imperial at Brickell was completed in 1983 and is located at 1627 Brickell Avenue.
