Toscano Condo summary:Completion Date: North Tower- Completed, Main Tower-Fall 2007 Toscano Developer: Fairfield Residential LLCToscano Architect: Nichols, BroschDescription: Condos, Lofts, RetailUnits: 403Number of floors: North Tower 6, South Tower 27Number of Bedrooms: 1,2 & 3Toscano Floor plans - Unit Sq. Ft. Range: 756-1,995Toscano Condo Price Range: See condo listingsToscano Condominium Maintenance Fee: Call for more informationAmenities: Temperate Controlled Pool, Fitness Center, 24 hour Concierge, Parking Valet. Pets ok to have. (some restrictions)ENTER HOME PAGE:  Toscano Condo DadelandToscano Condo Dadeland - Building Amenities:Grand Lobby design with Concierge services Fully wired for high-speed internet access plus all common areas are wireless "hotspots" Fitness Center wit... 10/02/2008

  FHA loans will no longer have mortgage insurance premiums based on a combination of loan-to-value ratios and credit scores. This actually starts today, October 1, 2008, and rescinds Mortgagee Letter 2008-16. This is for all FHA mortgages that have FHA case number assignments as of today. So, what does this mean?  Well, we won't have a chart of like 18 different options, which was tedious at times, depending on the borrowers credit scores. It's now pretty simple and basic. Overall, this is in effect through September 30th, 2009. It will be revisted prior to that to decide whether changes should be made, depending on the mortgage insurance pool & if it lost monies.Changes will be effective at the beginning of the fiscal year. FHA's fiscal year begins 10/1 and ends 9/30.     Upfront Mort... 10/01/2008

Nuestra proxima subasta es una propriedad en el 8875 SW and 48th Calle, en Miami FL. La subasta sera el dia Sabado 8 de Noviembre a la 1 p.m. La propriedad a subastar es un hermoso lote con acceso al lago Bluebird el cual es uno de los pocos lagos designados en Miami dade, del cual se puede pescar...es el unico lote disponible en esta zona tiene 32,591cuadrados  con 150 pies de acceso al lago y con 220 pies al frente de la calle 48. Esta localizada en una zona residential y rodeado de hermosas casa, este lote tambien tiene parcial aprovacion por el condado para un plan de 6,300 pies de cuadrados en el sitio, este plan del condado esta tambien incluido en la subasta. Este lote tambien se puede subdividir en 4 lotes para construir 4 casas familiars, con energia electrica, agua y el el res... 10/01/2008

Courts Condo Miami Brickell KeyThe Courts Condominium in Miami location: 801 Brickell Key Boulevard, Miami. FL 33131  Enter Courts Floor plans website Courts condo Brickell key Miami- Means fabulous living, on an exclusive island in the very heart of Miami.  A vibrant international city that is yours to enjoy or escape. In mere minutes, you cross the bridge to Brickell Key and you have escaped to an elegant island resort. Courts Brickell Key An elegant oasis in the heart of the city, overlooking the beautiful waters of the bay. Where residences resonate sheer spaciousness and gleam with luxurious finishes that can only be described as Courts style.   For more information enter:Courts Condominium Brickell key Home Page  Click on unit number on the Key plan to see full size floor plans     10/01/2008

The Courts at Brickell KeyCourts Condo at Brickell Key- 801 Brickell Key Blvd Miami Florida 33131The Courts Condo year Built: 2002Number of Floors: 33, 12 Residences per fllor / Standard FloorNumber of units: 319Sq. Ft. range: 863 - 2,701Beds: 1-3, Baths: 1-3Amenities: - Concierge - Valetand Covered Parking - Pool - GymSpa - Racquetball and Squash24- Security - Social RoomCourts Miami Home Page Courts Brickell Key is an elegant oasis in the heart of the city, overlooking the beautiful waters of the bay, where residences resonate sheer spaciousness and gleam with luxurious finishes. Courts at Brickell Key, built in 2002 is a 34 story building with 319 total condos located on Brickell Key, one of Miami's most prestigious properties. Courts at Brickell Key Condo offers the best in luxury, ... 10/01/2008

 HUD homes are FHA insured mortgage loans that go into foreclosure. HUD sells these foreclosures in a weekly auction using HUD registered real estate agents. HUD offers huge incentives to sell all HUD homes in their inventory. There is now a program for owner occupants that the down payment is only $100 dollars with some restrictions as per HUD guidelines. There are many other programs available for homeowners and investors. Police officers, teachers, and firefighters get the property at 50% discount in specific Miami real estate areas. Steps for buying a HUD homes in Miami, Florida Step 1. Finding a real estate agent - You must use a HUD registered Miami real estate agent in order to buy a HUD home.  HUD uses its own contracts and many different forms, addendums and disclosures that th... 09/29/2008

The News Journal reports from Florida. "The local housing market shuddered again in March as sales of previously occupied, single-family houses plunged 27 percent from a year earlier and the median price took a double-digit tumble, too. Worse, the declines in both sales volume and prices were from year-earlier levels that were already sharply down from historic highs. Together, the two years of decline made for eye-popping paper losses for local homeowners."Miami Condos Search"Nancy Dance, president of the Daytona Beach Area Association of Realtors, said buyers were still waiting, thinking that home prices will go even lower. ‘We are seeing an increase in the number of buyers out there,' Dance said. ‘But the prices just haven't hit home with them yet.'" "She said that in years past one ... 09/29/2008

A pre-foreclosure is when the owners are not making their mortgage payments and get a notice of default from the bank. They have a very limited amount of time to try selling the house or get caught up in their payments before the bank forecloses on the property. Every investor dream is buying a pre-foreclosed home in Miami and then selling it for a huge profit.  The dream also includes that the property requires little or no work and that you use little or none of your own money. The dream has become a nightmare for thousands of investors who were not able to sell the property fast enough and were caught in the middle of the biggest drop of homes values in recent history.  Usually pre-foreclosures are reserved for the very savvy and astute of Miami real estate investors.  Pre-foreclosur... 09/26/2008

The Grande condos are located at 9021 SW 94th Street in Kendall adjacent to Baptist Hospital and offer 71 residences in two and three bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 1,142, 1,145 and 1,347 square feet. The Grande is centrally located in the heart of Kendall and is just minutes from all the amenities Miami has to offer.Enter condo website:  Grande Condo DadelandEnter condo floor plans: Grande CondoGrande condo year Built: 2003Number of Floors: 8Number of units: 71 Beds: 2 and 3Baths: 2Grande condo Sq. Ft. range: 1,142 - 1,347 Grande Condo Amenities:Pool- Jacuzzi - Enclosed gated community - Gym - Flexible floor plans - Walking distance to Baptist HospitalSecured card entrance and cameras Grande Condo Unit Features:Spacious 2 and 3 bed Floor Plans - Granite Kitchen Counter tops -... 09/25/2008

The Simpson Park NeighborhoodsThe isolated Simpson Park Triangle neighborhood is surrounded by the Roads, the S.W. 3rd Avenue Corridor, and Brickell Village on its three sides. It is a short walk from South Miami Avenue and Brickell Avenue.Entr website: Simpson ParkThere is an interesting pocket of development activity in the Brickell Village area. It is contained within S.W. 15th Road, the I-95, and S.W. 1st Avenue. East of the I-95, south of Brickell Village, and west of the Roads, the neighborhood forms a triangle slightly smaller than Brickell Key. The Metro-Rail runs adjacent to it. One Plaza West Brickell  The Simpson Park Triangle is isolated by the I-95 on the west, which only affords it one entrance ( S.W. 1st Avenue), and the Metrorail line to the east. There is one east entra... 09/23/2008

South Florida may be famous for its sunny weather, the always stylish South Beach, and its long held vacation appeal but its fame also extends to the Miami real estate market and the several notable names that call the city their home and happen to live in the luxury Miami homes that comprise the market. Here’s a few of the wealthy and noteworthy names that live in Miami and around the area. Norman Braman and Mickey Arison are two of the wealthiest South Florida residents. The former is known as the owner of several Braman Honda car dealerships while the latter is the CEO of Carnival as well as the owner of the Miami Heat basketball team. If the Braman name sounds familiar, it’s probably because of the recent headlines he’s made due to his opposition against the proposed building of a n... 09/23/2008

So you’ve religiously studied all those real estate checklists and advice columns telling you to get all the preliminary legwork done such as getting pre-approved for a mortgage and gathering up the amount of money you’re planning to use for a down payment. Now that most of the financial hassles are complete, it’s all a matter of picking out the home or condo you like, right? Not quite. The Miami real estate market is huge and buying opportunities are aplenty these days so before you bite off more than you can chew, narrow down your home search to specific Miami neighborhoods of interest with homes for sale that are within your financial means, taking into account additional factors that will arise such as home repairs, your own personal long term investments and the requisite property ... 09/23/2008

Generally speaking, most realtors who sell Miami homes and Miami real estate are doing it largely because it’s something they genuinely enjoy doing, the handsome commissions they receive being a job perk. In these trying times however, some realtors have had to take additional measures in order to try and grab the attention of buyers, usually by sprucing up their marketing efforts with carefully chosen terminology designed to grab the attention of buyers looking for a good deal on property like Miami condos for example. Have you heard of some of these? “Walking distance from shopping, dining, and top schools.” In other words, the property is surrounded mostly by shops and commercial venues and is not in a traditional neighborhood, perhaps even sacrificing peace and quiet. “Fixer upper”.... 09/22/2008

Four Ambassadors was built from 1966 to 1968. The Four Ambassadors complex has four towers,each with 189 residences. Each tower has 20 floors with 11 apartments per floor for a grand total of 744 residences. The Four Ambassador Condominium is a classic property located on Brickell Bay next to Brickell Avenue and Downtown Miami. The Four Ambassador is minutes from Brickell Bay Drive Across From Brickell Key.Four Ambassadors Condo amenities include: 2 Olympic Swimming Pools-Outdoor Spa-3 Jacuzzis- 2 Restaurants-Beauty Salon-Poolside Bar- Lobby Cafe/Bakery -Marina-Valet Parking-Grocery Store.   Four Ambassadors in South Beach Unit 707 1/1 $ 126,500 BANK-OWNED FORECLOSURE Four Ambassadors in South Beach Unit 302 2/2 $ 90,159 BANK-OWNED FORECLOSURE   Learn more about Four Ambassadors and vis... 09/18/2008

The Mirador is one of the most sought after address for bay front living in South Beach. It is located in trendy West Avenue. It is composed of four buildings: North, South, East and Townhomes. Some of the amenities are:3 Pools,2 Jacuzzis,2 Gourmet Convenience Stores ,Over 700 feet of Biscayne Bay frontage, Beauty Salon and Day Spa ,Full Gym, Dry Cleaning Service, Multiple Boat Docks, Business Center, Club Room, Poolside Café.   Mirador in South Beach Unit 707 1/1 $ 127,900 BANK-OWNED FORECLOSURE   Learn more about The Mirador and visit our website 09/18/2008

Sea Coast Towers is located on Millionaires Row on 5151 Collins Avenue and was one of four Sea Coast Tower.  The Sea Coast East Building (5151) was designed by the world renowned Morris Lapidus, best know for the design and creation of the Fountain Bleu Hotel just south on Collins Avenue.   Sea Coast East was renovated by 1998 and was sold as condos, after being converted from a rental building.   The 5151 Sea Coast Tower has a deep root of history, for Miami Beach, for luxury and architectural history and style. Seacoast Towers are offering a lot of amenities: mini market place, laundry & dry cleaning service, banquet & conference room, private marina, 24 hours valet service, limousine, luxury car and yacht rental, lighted Tennis courts, Olymoic sized pool, gym, privatre beach, public ... 09/18/2008

The Club at Brickell Bay Condo is located in the heart of Brickell, it offers city living in a resort-style atmosphere. Its majestic tower, with breathtaking sweeping bay views, offers luxurious urban residential living for those who work in the area, as well as families who want a lifestyle offering more than standard suburban fare. In The Club at Brickell Bay Condo you will find luxurious residences, exceptional service, country club caliber amenities, and premium finishes. Residents have exclusive access to lushly landscaped recreation decks with pools overlooking the bay, state-of-the-art fitness center and health spa, on-site restaurants & retail shops, and much more. The living experience at The Club at Brickell Bay is designed to offer a level of prestige, convenience, and sophis... 09/18/2008

Flamingo Condo in South Beach is a high-rises come with high-expectations. And the Flamingo exceeds them in stunning fashion. Choose from distinctive floor plans featuring studios, one, two and three bedrooms; spacious living areas and sensational views. In all, this community is comprised of many different style condominiums, each one the setting for a new story in America's premier urban beach resort. The South Tower offers over 500 studios, one, two and three bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 500 to 2,598 square feet with ten different layouts from which to choose. Featured amenities: Spacious 16.5 acre site, Business center, Covered parking,14,000 square feet fitness center, Spa Services 1,300 Foot long bay walk, Bay front infinity-edge pool, Jacuzzi, Sandy beach, Basketball ... 09/18/2008

Cité on the Bay is located in the Miami Arts District . Built in 2004, it has 15 floors and 436 units. It has 3 buildings that surround the pool and courtyard area. Some of the features are:Exquisitely designed & appointed two-story main lobby,Club Room overlooking pool with full gourmet kitchen & café seating, media center & business center,State-of-the-art fitness center,Resort swimming pool amidst bricked & landscaped deck.   Cité Condo in Downtown Unit 110 3/2 $ 325,000 BANK-OWNED FORECLOSURE   Learn more about the Cité in Downtown and visit our website 09/18/2008

Floridian Condo soaring views of Biscayne Bay and the ocean. The Floridian's luxurious high-rise residences clearly offer a better view of the world. Set on the Intercoastal, in the very heart of South Beach, The Floridian's superb location is matched only by its extraordinary amenities and unique South Beach lifestyle. The concierge confirms your massage appointment at the spa and the valet is notified of your day's plans. But first, a dip in the heated pool, a workout in the fitness center, a jog along the glorious bay-walk, or a stroll on the powdery sand beach along the Atlantic ocean.   Floridian Condo in South Beach Unit 1008 3/2 $ 399,000 BANK-OWNED FORECLOSURE   Learn more about the Floridian Condo in South Beach 09/18/2008