WELCOME HOME Picture a community sprawling over 193 acres sitting like a jewel in the heart of the City of North Miami. Picture it set amid a 2,000-acre urban oasis and nestled adjacent to a 230-acre protected nature preserve. Picture your home within walking distance to Florida International University, the new David Lawrence, Jr. K-8 school, North Miami’s new high school and mixed-use residential area featuring an upscale hotel, ultra-modern office towers, restaurants, shops, a fitness center, theater and spacious residences. Now picture this community is LEED-certified, sustainable and built on GREEN principles. If you’re picturing all this…you’re picturing Biscayne Landing! ENTER HERE LARGE 2 BR 2.5 BA APARTMENT. GORGEOUS VIEWS OF PRESERVE FLOW THRU MODEL. MARBLE FLOORS IN ALL COMMO... 03/24/2008

I’m anxiously cutting through back roads. I need to get to the 2-1-7 as fast as I can. Jeter’s gotta get out. Poor guy has been home alone all day and needs relief fast. He doesn’t spell relief R-O-L-A-I-D-S. He spells it P-I-S-S. Interlude: “Jeter” is my parents’ 7 year old Viszla/Rhodesian Ridgeback, not the 3-time Gold Glove award winner with a career .317 batting average who was named American League Rookie of the Year in 1996, World Series and All Star Game MVP in 2000 and American League Silver Slugger in 2006 & 2007. Not the one with 4 championship rings either. As I head west on a nondescript stretch that separates Coral Gables from West Miami, I notice this and I can’t contain myself. I had to pull out the Canon Powershot SD 450. Can any appraisers out there please tell me how ... 03/22/2008

List of condos in Brickell: #BuildingAddressYearFor SaleFor Rent 11201 Brickell Bay Drive1201 Brickell Bay Drive    21390 Brickell Bay1390 Brickell Bay Drive    31550 Brickell Apartments1550 Brickell Ave  2 425 Bay Tower Condo175 Se 25 Rd197131 5500 Brickell500 Brickell Avenue 4  6Atlantis On Brickell2025 Brickell Av1982102 7AXIS Condos1101 SW 1st Avenue20081601 8Bayshore Place1420 S Bayshore Dr197341 9Brickell 25 Condo145 Se 25 Rd19703  10Brickell Bay Club2333 Brickell Av1974233 11Brickell Bay Tower Condo1408 SE Bayshore Dr196483 12Brickell Biscayne150 Se 25 Rd1969103 13Brickell East Condo151 SE 15 RD198332 14Brickell Forest Townhomes2400/2410/2420/2430 Brickell Av198065 15Brickell Harbour200 Se 15 Rd197484 16Brickell Mar2201 Brickell Av196953 17Brickell On The River31 SE 5th Street200... 03/21/2008

MiamiJustListed.com News: Miami No. 1 on Forbes list of cleanest cities The 2008 rating is based on federal air-quality rankings, combined with drinking-water quality, how much each city spends per capita on garbage handling and recycling, and on the cleanup of toxic Superfund sites.Weather patterns help keep Miami's air relatively clean and it's known for its clean drinking water. Healthy ozone levels further boost Miami's top ranking. Miami spent the most per person of any city on handling trash and recycling, according to Forbes.http://www.miamijustlisted.com/MiamiJustListed.comTM is the premier online resource for home buying, home selling, financing and property listings. Whether it's a house an opulent estate, luxurious oceanfront condo, pristine pre-construction, commercial or an... 03/21/2008

  Situated in the southeastern part of the United States, South Florida has the popular name of Miami- Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach metropolitan area and is also referred to as the Miami Metro area and even the Tri-County area. The last of the names is most justified as South Florida includes the three counties of Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Broward. When considering the different counties of Florida, these three can be held as the most populous. Among the three counties, Palm Beach was the smallest to be added. Miami happens to be the largest city in this region. A recent census estimates the population of South Florida to be nearly 5,500,000 and the density is about 1,570 people per square mile. The area has a tropical wet and dry kind of climate with certain areas also being affected... 03/18/2008

March. The first day of spring, St. Patrick’s Day, Palm Sunday, Easter, my birthday and… Yep. Calle Ocho everyone. What else is there to do on a hot and humid Sunday afternoon after church and brunch? Festival gear in check, I grabbed my Canon Powershot SD 450 and set out to brave the streets and elements of Calle Ocho. But before I ran up the miles on my New Balance 991s, I had to go over my rules one last time. Calle Ocho Rules: 1. Roll solo. Clans, posses, crews and cliques. 2. Limit self to 1 beer/alcoholic beverage per hour. 3. It’s OK to look - just don’t stare. 4. Manitos atraz. No se toca. Let’s see how things went: | View | Upload your own After seeing this (note Sapporo) you know what happened to rule #2, right? And after demolishing, not breaking, rule #2 you know what happe... 03/18/2008

Villa Regina Amenities: Valet Parking, Concierge & 24 hour security.Luxury fitness center stocked with Universal equipment, with his and hers Jacuzzis, whirlpools, steam and dry heat spas, showers, bathrooms and fully furnished dressing and locker rooms. Fully equipped marina with 9,000 sq ft of sunning deck and heated swimming pool. Exquisitely appointed common rooms in the upper plaza.Villa Regina Website     Villa Regina condo listingsVilla Regina overlooking Biscayne Bay this wonderful and unique building offers its residents breathtaking views and luxurious amenities. VR was built in 1982 and in 1983 the famed artist Yaacov Agam did the façade of the building. Agam a contemporary artist is one of the pioneer creators of the kinetic movement in art. He designed VR's façade in huge p... 03/17/2008

Real Estate + Auction = SalesUnderstanding Auctions and how they are changing the way real estate is bought and sold for the better.Selling real estate through the traditional process has long been considered the only method for selling property.The long known traditional process of listing, estimating value, waiting, negotiating, often adds to an already stagnant market.  This process, at a minimum can be very frustrating for buyers and sellers alike.  It also creates additional costs that must be absorbed, more and more by the seller. Even when an offer is submitted, the path to closing can be very long and tedious and often the deal does not close.Investor Realty & Auction Group is committed to promoting the Auction process.  An effective Auction means less time to market, an  intens... 03/11/2008

In analyzing how the housing market performed in 2007, overall home sales fell to an all-time low last year, with some areas of the state's real estate market fairing better than others. This disaster was set off by a chain reaction of other events, with real estate investors with a lot of cash, but not enough sense to forecast the future, and mortgage brokers and other lending agencies or firms were too eager to give prospective homebuyers more money than they have the capacity to pay back. The crisis swelled also in a large part because many homebuyers who were too eager to borrow, and did not mind reading the fine print, which mentioned the terms of their mortgage. Florida, and a handful of other states were unlucky enough to see themselves at the center of this real estate storm. In... 03/11/2008

Plaza on Brickell CondoPlaza On Brickell Floor plans         Plaza On Brickell Home PageThe Plaza On Brickell condos consists of two towersThe Plaza on Brickell Location: 901 and 851 Brickell Ave Miami Fl 33131In the Brickell financial center 1 Bed /1 Bath: 674 - 847 Sq.Ft2 Bed/2 Bath: 1,054 - 1,209 Sq.Ft2 Bed/2.5 Bath: 1,400 Sq.FtPlaza on Brickell Project description:Architect: Nichols, Brosch & SandovalTowers: 901 and 851 Brickell Avenue Miami Florida Number of Units: 440 and 560Number of floors: 43 and 56Project style: Residential/ Mixed useParking per unit: 1 + 24 Hour Valet 03/10/2008

I can understand that after all the bad press and bad data that comes out on a daily basis about the Miami or Miami Beach home and condo market, that all buyers believe that they can name their price on the place of their choice. Honestly, I wish that were true. It sure would make transactions easier, and my customers -- at least my buyers -- happy.Unfortunately, buyers -- especially end-users like full-timers or second-homers -- don't realize is that they are not the only ones with good taste and easy access to the internet to track the good values. For every home or condo in Miami or Miami Beach my buyer loves, there is another buyer close on their trail.Don't believe it? What if I told you that my customers and I have been involved in 3 bidding wars so far for both homes and condos i... 03/09/2008

Imagine this: You're smack in bed asleep, in your newly rented Miami condo, only to be awakened by someone knocking at your door first hour in the morning. You suddenly find out that on the other side of that door is a sheriff, who is there to serve your landlord one of many Florida foreclosure notices. As sad as it may seem, this unfortunately is all too common a scene to many tenants of South Florida condominiums. While many say that the housing slump is not going to be that protracted and bloody, just how is it felt in many condo households in the Miami-Dade area? Housing Market Prospects For 2008 As we go into the early months of 2008, the housing market in this vibrant and diverse area of the state, is seeing a large number of condominium developments with hundreds of millions of d... 03/08/2008

Does anybody have the number to the Karma Police? I need them to, at the very least, question whoever is responsible for this immediately, if not sooner. This is Barcelona Condominiums, a new 71-unit affordable housing project currently under construction at 2217 NW 7 St in Miami that promotes and offers the opportunity for homeownership instead of the usual for rent affordable housing. The acute lack of local affordable housing coupled with the Miami Herald’s well-documented abuses of those chosen to provide a solution to the problem, make affordable housing projects like these a welcome addition to the city. I commend any developer willing to tackle the issue of affordable housing. However, is there a reason why affordable housing has to look so…well, affordable? When will local lead... 03/07/2008

Developer: George PerezArchitect: Cohen, Freedman and EncinosaType: CondominiumUnits: 2 Towers with 475 total condosFloors: 20 per towerNumber of Bedrooms: 1, 2, 3Unit Sq. Ft. Range: 686 - 1,900Price Range: High $200,000's - Over $ 1 millionAmenities: Pool, fitness center, high-speed internet, 24-hour security.Monthly Maintenance Fees: $ .50/sq.ft. under A/CConstruction Date: December 2006Completion Date: Mid 2008Terms and Conditions 1. 10% with contract2. 10% at ground break estimated for Mid 20063. Balance at closing-Estimated Mid-2008 For more information enter website: Oasis On The Bay      Oasis On The Ba Fllorplans Computer rendering for the Oasis on The Bay condominiumOasis on the Bay Condos in Uptown Miami Bayfront Luxury Condos for sale.Oasis on the Bay in Miami has two 20-stor... 03/06/2008

Miami is a unique US city that is probably one of most diverse in the nation. The city has a healthy mix of international residents, and is also a booming economic, cultural and social center. The city has established itself as one of the two largest commercial ports in the U S, mainly thriving on high-volume import and export businesses. In addition, Miami has become the second most important banking center in the East Coast, second only to New York. As it is often the case, along with seeing robust growth in the real estate market, comes a time when fortunes change, and a period of pessimism hovers, as a result of overly optimistic view of how many new housing units could the market absorb, because of the excessive number of either unsold or foreclosed residential properties, especial... 03/05/2008

Isola Residences is a 300 unit Condominium located at 770 Claughton Drive on Brickell Key. Isola just recently has gone through renovations making it one of the newer buildings on the island in terms of finishes. Isola Website   Isola Floor plansA historically well run building within minutes of the financial district, clubs, restaurants and all that is Brickell. Isola is a great work and live location for young executives.Few luxury communities like Isola Brickell Key offer in-town convenience & the utmost in seclusion & privacy. That's what makes Isola Island Condo Residences so special. Forget long commutes to work; the Isola Brickell Key location is just minutes from the business centers of Brickell Avenue & downtown Miami. When it's time to unwind, shopping, clubs, entertainment, s... 03/05/2008

Brickell Key One condo is located at 520 Brickell Key Blvd Miami FL on Brickell Key near Brickell Avenue and Downtown Miami. The Brickell Key One has incredible bay, city and ocean views and year round bay breezes. Built in 1982, Brickell Key One condo is a 22 story building with 316 total units and is available for immediate occupancyBrickell Key one in Miami websiteYear Built - 1982Number of Floors - 22Number of units - 316Brickell key One condominium floor plans Sq. Ft. range: 447 - 4,076Beds: Studio - 1-5Baths: 1-3Amenities - Concierge - Valet and Covered Parking - Tennis Courts - Pool - Gym - Spa - Racquetball and Squash - 24-Gated Security - Social and Kids Room -BBQ AreaBrickell Key a tiny, gated island located in downtown Miami (Bayside Entertainment Complex, American Airlines A... 03/04/2008

At present, a lot of talk hovers on the worries and concerns related to the current real estate "bubble" , and this seems to be on the mind of almost everyone who is part of the housing market, as well as potential buyers. Wherever this concern arises, the state of Florida, and particularly South Florida, grabs a lot of scrutiny and attention. Although the property markets here are hit hard too, the main difference in South Florida, and basically other markets too, is the area's access to home buyers from literally all over the world. Where Most Prospective Home Buyers Come From Much of the housing market in the Miami area is also driven by buyers coming particularly from Latin America and Europe. The city's single-family units and condo sales are not simply dependent on local buyers, a... 03/03/2008

Axis on Brickell Details:Enter Axis website:  Axis Condo brickell     Floor plans Axis condo brickell Views: City and Bay (high floors)Build year 2007Two 38 story towersUnits: 718Number of Bedrooms: 1, 2 & 3Unit Sq. Ft. Range: 1Bed/1Bath 734 2 Bed/2 Bath Middle Units 1,078 -1,140 Corner 2/2 floors 9 - 34Corner 3/3 floors 35 - 38 1,900 sq feetDescription: Residential Condominium and 24,000 sq ft retail development. Amenities include: Infinity edge pool, fitness center, theatre, yogi/Pilates studio, 24-hour security, valet, concierge and more... Maintenance fee will be an estimated .45 per sq.ft. Estimated Construction Start Date: Winter 2005Completion Date: 2008  Axis condo BrickellAxis Brickell Condominium location address:  1101 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33130, USA    Axis at Brickell desi... 03/03/2008

Icon Brickell Condo for sale and rent The Icon Brickell condominium in Miami, grand in scope as well as concept, will inhabit a ten-acre enclave including parks located on the glittering edge of Biscayne Bay... an island ambiance within the city, a luxurious urban retreat with seemingly endless waterfront.Icon Brickell - Under constructionEstimated Completion Date: 2009495 Brickell Ave, Miami. Florida 33131Developer: Related Group of FloridaArchitect: ArquitectonicaDescription: Residential and retail development.Units: Over 1,800 total unitsFloors: Tower 1-60, Tower 2-60, Tower 3-51Number of Bedrooms: Lofts, 1, 2 & 3Unit Sq. Ft. Range: Studios 640 - 720 sq.ft.1 Bed / 1 Bath 864 - 1047 sq.ft. 2 Bed / 2 Bath 1157 - 1403 sq.ft. 3 Bed / 3 Bath 1,984 sq.ft.Price Range: $300,000 - over $2 Mil... 03/02/2008