Miami Real Estate

ONE OF THE PERKS OF BEING A REALTOR IS GETTING TO PREVIEW HOMES THAT HAVE JUST COME ON THE MARKET.  LISTING AGENTS IN MIAMI HOLD THEIR NEW LISTINGS OPEN FOR BROKERS  ON WEDNESDAYS.  AND I WAS IMPRESSED BY ONE IN PINECREST THIS WEEK - WITHOUT A DOUBT IT’S BLOG MATERIAL. COMPARING IT TO OTHER SIMILARLY PRICED HOMES IN PINECREST, THIS HOME DEFINITELY STANDS OUT – EVEN AS COMPARED TO OTHERS  PRICED WELL ABOVE IT – 5745 SW 97 STREET IN PINECREST. 

WITH 50 PROPERTIES CURRENTLY LISTED FOR SALE IN PINECREST FOR $2 MILLION UPWARD,  THIS ONE STRUCK ME FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS…   THE TWO THAT MATTER MOST TO BUYERS: VALUE AND QUALITY. Read the rest of this entry »

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Looking for something special? Canyon Ranch Miami Beach is an uppercrust, world-reknowed wellness-spa  and resort unlike any other. You can stay here, or you can live here.  

Canyon Ranch took Miami’s historic Carillon Hotel, and created a three tower oasis of endless possibility. 

The boutique style hotel on the first 10 floors offers 150 suites.  Towering above are privately owned condos, with spectacular views.

Canyon Ranch artfully intertwines vibrancy and enthusiasm for life that is so Miami, with natural tranquility, and unparalleled expanses of  oceanfront sand and sea all along the coast. Canyon Ranch blends together a uniquely uppercrust,  elegant resort atmosphere, wellness services, healing therapies, and spa treatments… Read the rest of this entry »

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Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa: 

Pamper yourself by staying at Canyon Ranch as a guest …  or buy or lease a condo  WITH  FULL SPA/RESORT MEMBERSHIP  … INCLUDED!  Live in style!

Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa is ranked among the world’s finest spa destination resorts.   Right on Miami Beach, it overlooks the oceanfront stretch of sand and sea known as Millionaire’s Row. Miami’s pristine white, sandy shoreline and crystaline water are at your doorstep… and you have the intoxicating luxury of everything this world reknown spa offers, at your fingertips.  Read the rest of this entry »

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ONE OF THE BENEFITS BEING A REALTOR, IS  GETTING TO PREVIEW  NEWLY LISTED PROPERTIES AT  WEDNESDAY BROKERS OPEN HOUSES.  HERE IS ONE  THAT STOOD OUT RECENTLY. IT IS QUITE SPECIAL… IN  MANY WAYS

I ACTUALLY SAW THIS HOUSE  A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO … BEFORE THE CURRENT OWNERS PURCHASED IT.  IT WAS LOVELY THEN, BUT    NOTHING COMPARED TO WHAT IS IS NOW.  THEY’VE RENOVATED IT SINCE… AND IT IS NOTHING SHORT OF SPECTACULAR NOW.  FOR SALE NOW AT JUST UNDER $2.5 MILLION… JUST TWO YEARS LATER.

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148 ISLA DORADA IN COCOPLUM :  THIS STATELY FRENCH CHATEAU JUST SOLD FOR 30% BELOW  ORIGINAL LIST PRICE  (AND  12%  BELOW THE MOST RECENT ASKING PRICE).  WE CLOSED YESTERDAY, AND ARE HOPING THE WEATHER HOLDS, SO OUR BUYERS CAN MOVE IN WITHOUT HAVING TO DODGE THE  RAINDROPS. 

IT IS A PLEASURE WORKING WITH  BUYERS, SELLERS, REALTORS  AND ATTORNEYS  – WHO COLLECTIVELY MAKE

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Located in Coconut Grove, the residences at Vizcaya is a  project deisgned by local architects Behar Font. The 7 story development consists of 18 residences, of which only 5 are left for sale! The development sits on 2 acres and has spectacular water views.

Owners may create a custom designed unit or use what the developer has provided. The units range from 2,671 sq ft to 5,957 sq ft. Construction is well underway, with completion scheduled for August of this year.

The community is located at 3535 Hiawatha Ave in Coconut Grove with prices starting at $1,340,000. Contact the Restivo Team for more information or if you would like any real estate assistance.

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VAST EXPANSE of WATER -   BISCAYNE BAY  -  WALLS of GLASS  -   THREE -STORY,  CONTEMPORARY,  ARTWORK  of a HOME.

 6939  SUNRISE DRIVE IN CORAL GABLES.  

PRIVATE GUARD-GATE 

 COMMUNITY OF SUNRISE HARBOR . 

FROM EVERY CORNER OF THIS MASTERPIECE YOU’LL BREATHE IN “WHAT DRAWS US TO MIAMI’”:  THE AURA OF CITY LIGHTS  of DOWNTOWN MIAMI, ACROSS THE BAY AT NIGHT…  AND…. THE SHIMMER OF SEEMINGLY ENDLESS OPEN WATER, FROM THE MOMENT THE SUN COMES UP EACH MORNING.  THE VIEW LITERALLY TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY.

6939 SUNRISE DRIVE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA.

YOU’D  BE HARD-PRESSED TO DRAW A MORE INVITING PICTURE OF MIAMI … IT’S ALLURE… ENVELOPED IN THIS MAGNIFICENT  MODERN,  MIAMI WATERFRONT  HOME, DESIGNED BY REKNOWN ARCHITECT RAMON PACHECO. Read the rest of this entry »

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 We  sold a number of luxury properties  in Miami recently …  at,  or near,  asking price.  Each of those properties was compelling for one simple reason:  Each was well-priced to begin with. 

We  negotiated several recent purchases of  luxury homes and condos  in Miami at a fraction of the asking price … on properties where there was a notable gap between asking price and likely appraisal value.

If you would like to buy or sell property in or around Miami, we will be delighted to assist you in getting the best terms and price possible.  Give us a call today to find out how we can help.

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For a variety of reasons, villas and townhouses are a plausible answer to ‘what’s next?’ Whether you want to lock-up and take-off for a well-deserved romp around the globe… or  eliminate  entirely the hassle of maintaining a large home ( and grounds!)…  a townhouse can offer  freedom, without catapulting you into  quarters of claustrophobically minimal dimensions.  If you want  independence and elbow room …  and a condo is just too confining…the answer COULD BE  a townhouse.   

In both Coral Gables & South Miami there are several in the works – some in the development stages (having already broken ground, or about to)…   others ready for occupancy.  They run the whole gamut, with some available for under $500,000.  

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One of the biggest price cuts in South Florida, the 7 bedroom, 9 and a half bath home has dropped it’s price by $800,000, or 13 %. Down from 6 million in October 2009 to $5,199,00, the 9,500 sq ft masterpiece was created by John Lasry.

Ultra modern with 3 floors, the home features magnificent ocean views, an elevator, large terraces and a grand rooftop deck. Also included on the 15,000 sq ft lot is a reflective pond and a one of a kind transparent pool featuring a cascading waterfall from the master bedroom. The home will be featured in a number of Architectural magazines and was recently entered into the World Architectural Festival .

484 Ocean is a beautiful masterpiece waiting to be snatched up. Call me today for a private tour of this fabulous home.

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