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.
Apogee South Beach Unit 2001 – Video Tour
Below, you will find a video tour of unit 2001 at Apogee. Apogee is located at 800 South Pointe Drive in the South of Fifth neighborhood of South Beach. Apogee is considered to be one of the finest condo buildings in all of South Florida. Unit 2001 is a 4 bedroom + media room/3.5 bath condo with 4,154 square feet of interior and 2,441 square feet of terrace. The asking price of this 20th floor corner unit is $7.75M, or $1866 per square foot. Unit 2004, a 4 bedroom of the same size located on the opposite corner, closed in July 2008 for $7.3M, or $1757 per square foot. It was sold decorator ready just as unit 2001 is being sold. Contact us at 305-428-3860 if you have any questions or would like to visit unit 2001 in person.
Penthouse B at The Setai is one of the most visually stunning pieces of real estate in South Florida. The 10,000 square foot penthouse was reduced last month to $19,999,999 from a previous asking price of $22M. In February 2006, the sellers were asking a whopping $34M. The fully furnished 4 bedroom/4.5 bath penthouse has approximately 6,200 square feet of interior space and 3,800 square feet of terrace which includes a lavish private pool and hot tub. Encompassing the entire 40th floor at The Setai, Penthouse B offers 360 degree views.
South Beach & Miami Beach Closed Condo Sales – November 2009
South Beach Closed Condo Sales – November 2009 – There were 78 closed condo sales in South Beach last month. The average sales price of these condos was $342 per square foot.
Miami Beach Closed Condo Sales – November 2009 – 59 condos in Miami Beach closed in November. One of the sales did not include the final sales figure. The average price per square foot of the other 58 closed sales was $251.
New Screen Shots of the iPhone Real Estate App
We’re wrapping up the finishing touches on the Miami Condo Investments iPhone application. We should be done by the end of this week. We then need to submit it to Apple for approval. The submission process usually takes 2-4 weeks. I’m hoping that it’ll be available to download at the iTunes store by December 1st. Not sure if I mentioned this before but I’m not going to charge for the application; it’s going to be a free download. Below, you’ll find some screen shots of the Miami Condo Investments iPhone application. This is going to be a serious app!
The Future of Real Estate
A few months ago, I referred to a secret project that I was working on that would crush my competition. We’ve had a few delays, but after a little over 3 months of work we are now very close to completing it. Today, I provide you a sneak peek of that project. It’s an iPhone application that will revolutionize the industry. I’ve done a ton of research on the capabilities and flaws of the iPhone and have thought of everything. I won’t go into the features of the application at this point for obvious reasons but I must say that I’m very proud of this little pocket rocket. In the picture above, you see the start up screen. I didn’t want to reveal too much at this time but I will unveil other screen shots within the next two weeks and go into all of the features of the Miami Condo Investments iPhone application. I’m also preparing to launch the same application on the Android platform early next year.
Early next month, I’m also planning to launch a new website. It’s coming along very well and it has exceeded all of my expectations. I recently brought in an assistant and showing agent to help me during these months of expansion. I’m looking to bring in 1-2 additional agents within the next couple of months. My plan is to solely concentrate on this website and the iPhone application and crank out 5-6 posts per week. Unfortunately, that means that I won’t be able to do anymore showings. However, you can be rest assured that you will always meet with a quality agent who knows the South Florida condo markets as well as I do (well maybe not that well).
South of Fifth Luxury Condo Building Pictures
Earlier this week, I arrived back in Miami from a 5-day cruise and was able to take some nice pictures of several of the luxury condo buildings in South of Fifth as the cruise ship departed. Just wanted to share them with everyone.
Recently, the City of Miami Beach renovated 17 acres on the southern most end of South Beach, in a neighborhood known as SoFi, or South of Fifth. Hargreaves Associates, of New York City, was hired to design and update this bayfront park at a cost of around $22 million.
On a recent visit to the park, visitors participated in a variety of activities from walking their dogs, skateboarding, biking and rollerblading to playing Frisbee and jogging. Kids also played in the interactive water features scattered throughout the park.
At the southern tip, an elevated walkway guides you to a deck with sun chairs, providing an ideal spot to watch cruise ships passing through Government Cut, as well as to enjoy the views of Fisher Island, the Miami skyline and the Port of Miami. Catching some rays at the same time is an added bonus.
The bayfront walk extends from 5th Street (Icon South Beach) all the way to the tip of South Pointe Park, approximately one mile. It’s gorgeous to walk along the bay on a wide boardwalk with a marina on one side and beautiful condos on the other. Additionally, the environmentally sensitive “turtle safe” lighting illuminates the Government Cut walkway while enjoying the scenic view at night.
A mix of uses, especially green space, is always a welcome addition to any community. The renovation of South Pointe Park adds value and livability to an already charming neighborhood.
Ten Recent Multi-Million Dollar Condo Closings in Miami – April 2009
IL Villagio – PH6&7 – 3 bedroom/4 FB/2 HB (5,700 square feet) – This condo sold for $7,000,000, or $1,228 per square foot, on February 12, 2009. Note: This condo was listed for $13.9M.
Ocean Tower II – Unit 208 – 7 bedroom/8 FB/2 HB (6,584 square feet) – This condo sold for $6,100,000, or $926 per square foot, on March 30, 2009.
Apogee South Beach – Unit 1502 – 3 bedroom/3.5 bath (3,100 square feet) – This condo sold for $3,750,000, or $1,210 per square foot, on March 20, 2009.
Continuum North – Unit 2301 – 3 bedroom/4.5 bath (3,017 square feet) – This condo sold for $3,700,000, or $1,226 per square foot, on January 30, 2009.
Continuum North – Unit 2101 – 3 bedroom/3.5 bath (3,017 square feet) – This condo sold for $3,695,000, or $1,225 per square foot, on April 2, 2009.
IL Villagio – Units 1201&1202 – 2 bedroom/2 bath (2,910 square feet) – This condo sold for $3,600,000, or $1,237 per square foot, on January 27, 2009.
Oceanside – Unit 7831 – 3 bedroom/3.5 bath (3,580 square feet) – This condo sold for $3,100,000, or $866 per square foot, on February 9, 2009.
Continuum South – Unit 2705 – 3 bedroom/2.5 bath (2,847 square feet) – This condo sold for $3,000,000, or $1,054 per square foot, on March 30, 2009.
Bellamare – PH6 – 6 bedroom/5 bath (5,469 square feet) – This condo sold for $2,950,000, or $539 per square foot, on February 12, 2009.
Oceanside – Unit 7631 (3,691 square feet) – This condo sold for $2,625,000, or $711 per square foot, on January 30, 2009.
