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Miami Beach Real Estate: 2008 South Beach Condo Market Index

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Last year was very telling for Miami Beach real estate in terms of how the market actually performed versus how people think it performed.  Everyone has an opinion on where the market was, is, or where it’s going, but the current evidence speaks for itself. Read on, and you’ll find some surprises. As for the […]

South Beach Real Estate: Miami Beach Condo Market Index

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

If you are a buyer or a seller of South Beach real estate, you may be wondering how the market is holding up for condos in Miami Beach.  I like to use the South of Fifth neighborhood (SoFi) because it has a nice concentration of condos and is considered the area of the most prestigious condominiums in […]

Miami Beach Real Estate: Apogee South Beach Penthouse Lists for $22M

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

I don’t blog to make money.  I blog because I enjoy sharing the insights and anecdotes I’ve gathered over my years of selling Miami Beach condos. Hopefully you pick up some useful knowledge and even a few laughs along the way. This is the first time I’ve written about my own listing. Even if the Apogee […]

How Times Have Changed in Miami Beach

Monday, September 8th, 2008

I’ve been in Miami Beach and South Beach for 16 years as of today.  I remember when I moved here; I actually had to leave the Beach to buy housewares (mop, toaster, everything!). There was nothing on the Beach. We had to leave for everything.  There weren’t many places to go to lunch. On Lincoln […]

Miami Beach Real Estate Stats: South Beach Condo Market Index

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

This data is based on information from the Southeast Florida Regional (SEFR) MLS or from the associations participating in the SEFR: for the period of 1/1/2008-6/30/2008. Starting with this installment of South Beach condo statistics, I am adding two new buildings to the mix: Apogee South Beach and Continuum South Beach (North Tower). Miami Beach […]

Miami Beach Real Estate Up in Smoke: Gansevoort South Beach Burns

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

It was a truly spectacular day here in Miami Beach.  I’d guess it was about 74 degrees, no humidity –perfect. I had just dropped my Italian clients off at the Delano Hotel and I hear fire sirens –lots of them.  I turn and look up and I see flames shooting from the roof of the […]