Sobe Bay PH for sale - 5/5 - 5,325 Sq.Ft. - 2 parking - $4,600,000   Architectural award winning residence by Chad Oppenheim. 5 bedroom and 5 and half bath sky mansion. This contemporary one of a kind stunning offering boasts a 3000 square foot living room + a 1500 square foot terrace, private elevator to all 3 floors. 3500 square foot roof-top terrace, summer kitchen & outdoor shower along with  your own private pool to enjoy.   http://www.joshsteinrealtor.com/property/1577-bay-rd-ph-miami-beach-fl-33139-a1794358 12/19/2014

Located in a quiet residential area of Miami Beach with a beautiful view of Biscayne Bay. These four-story townhouses are the perfect place to live. Walking distance to Normandy Shores Golf Club, 10 minutes to Biscayne Boulevard and South Beach, this is a great opportunity in an up-and-coming neighborhood. There are 5 total units in the building, each is sold with 2 assigned parking spaces. Contact us today for the full presentation, price list and virtual tour. Ground breaking is scheduled for Spring 2015. Exclusive offer: Reserve now with 5% down payment. Here are some pictures:   If you need more information, all our real estate agents are here to help you to make the good choice. You can also call us: +305-397-8831. Please, visit our website to have more details on this offer. 12/15/2014

  This is another so so Miami story. You see EVERYTHING here is done differently! The new owners of 27 Star Island-yes this is neighbors of Gloria Estefan, Rosie O'Donnell, Sean Diddy Combs etc, bought this old waterfront estate and instead of demolishing it just moved it to the side of the lot. I could not pass up the op to see this and of course in true Miami style be serenaded by musicians all the while the house was being lifted, pushed, turned and pulled about 150 feet and 90 degrees to the left side of the property. The grand dame will become the guest house to the new mega mansion that will soon reside over her old foot print. Can't wait to see it when it is all done. Enjoy the photos taken by my associate Sean.         12/11/2014

    Hey it may be a bit chilly by my standards but outside in the brilliant sunshine it feels warm and is a perfect day to hit the fairways. Actually all week looks like a perfect golf week. Grab the clubs and come on down! Afterwards meet me at the North Shore Golf Club bar for happy hour! 12/10/2014

Mei, Miami Condos for sale by Josh Stein Realtor     Mei Miami Beach combines Asian design excellence with the high luxury standards of Miami’s world-famous Millionaire’s Row. Mei rises 22 stories above the Atlantic Ocean on a coveted parcel of picturesque beach. For that reason, residents in any of the 134 condos have great views of the ocean or the city.   Miami Beach Realtor Josh Stein loves to offer this property to international clients who want a piece of Miami’s booming real estate market. It’s the perfect place to enjoy South Florida. Prices range from $600,000 to $4 million and up to more than 2,400 square feet in size.   Each residence is finished to perfection, with no detail included that wasn’t carefully considered. The living spaces were created to evoke a feeling of warmt... 12/10/2014

Hey it may be a bit chilly by my standards but outside in the brilliant sunshine it feels warm and is a perfect day to hit the fairways. Actually all week looks like a perfect golf week. Grab the clubs and come on down! Afterwards meet me at the North Shore Golf Club bar for happy hour! 12/09/2014

This is another so so Miami story. You see EVERYTHING here is done differently! The new owners of 27 Star Island-yes this is neighbors of Gloria Estefan, Rosie O'Donnell, Sean Diddy Combs etc, bought this old waterfront estate and instead of demolishing it just moved it to the side of the lot. I could not pass up the op to see this and of course in true Miami style be serenaded by musicians all the while the house was being lifted, pushed, turned and pulled about 150 feet and 90 degrees to the left side of the property. The grand dame will become the guest house to the new mega mansion that will soon reside over her old foot print. Can't wait to see it when it is all done. Enjoy the photos taken by my associate Sean.       12/09/2014

As you stroll through the West Avenue Miami Beach neighborhood you will notice a bustling around this part of the city. Mostly a residential part of Miami Beach, West Avenue also has its local restaurants, mom & pop local stores, post office, cabs, and people out walking their dogs. It is easy to see why this area is one of the most popular in South Beach. It is a home to many year round residents and the condos on West Avenue in Miami Beach are home to many who are looking for a peaceful place to live in an area not filled with too much of the touristy aspects of living on the beach.   Condos on West Avenue in Miami Beach are all about Location, Location, Location No matter where you choose to live in the West Avenue area, one of the biggest deciding factors is location. The West Avenu... 12/08/2014

Check out our new rental at 1500 Ocean #1109 - 1/2 - 940 Sq.Ft. - 1 parking - $4,500   Fully furnished luxury unit for rent at the beautiful 1500 Ocean Drive building in South Beach. This large 1 bedroom/ 2 full bath features floor-to-ceiling windows, large private terrace and panoramic views of South Beach. Wood floors, custom built-ins and contemporary furniture. Full service oceanfront Michael Graves designed property offers many amenities including beach and pool service, gym, valet and concierge. Located on Ocean Drive in the heart of South Beach. Also available 6 months for $5,000   http://www.joshsteinrealtor.com/property/1500-ocean-dr-1109-miami-beach-fl-33139-a2035492     12/08/2014

5600 Collins Ave Condos for Sale and Miami Beach Real Estate Miami Beach real estate offers an incredible array of real estate ranging from affordable single family homes to the condos at 5600 Collins Ave on what is often referred to as “Millionaire’s Row”. These condos are located within driving distance to the world famous South Beach and only a very short walk to the Atlantic Ocean. This area has long been considered one of the most desirable areas in the greater Miami Beach area thanks in part to its being located on a narrow strip of land that stretches up the Atlantic Ocean. History of 5600 Collins Ave 5600 Collins Ave was originally built in 1967 as a luxury condominium building intended to attract very discerning elite buyers. As desirable as condos here are, due in part to the ... 12/05/2014

Miami Beach Seller Tips How to Buy a House before Selling Yours Negotiating the sale of your current home and purchasing a new home can be tricky. While in an ideal world you want to sell your old home and buy your new one, making the transition as close to seamless as possible, sometimes does not happen that way. Perhaps you found your new dream home before your old home sells, or you just found the a home that suits your growing family but have not already put your old home up for sale yet.   Miami Beach Seller Tips How to Buy a House before Selling Yours Benefits of Buying Before Selling If you are in the position to buy before you sell, this is good. It offers you the ability to spend far more time looking for your new home. You probably already know exactly what you want and do not... 12/05/2014

Check out our new listing at Fontainebleau #2215 - 1/2 - 1,066 Sq.Ft. - 1 valet parking - $1,325,000   Spectacular 1 bed/2 bath luxury condo at world-famous Fontainebleau II. Enjoy unobstructed ocean, city and bay views from this fully-furnished condo-hotel unit. Fully equipped kitchen, 2 marble bathrooms, 2 large terraces, 3 flat screen TV's, computer desks, sleep sofa, washer/dryer and all linens and kitchenware. Maintenance includes a/c, electricity, local phones, valet and free daily breakfast in owners lounge. Located on 22 acres of oceanfront property with resort style amenities and so much more.   http://www.joshsteinrealtor.com/print-property/4401-collins-av-2215-miami-beach-fl-33140-a2039149   12/05/2014

It is almost the end of the year and the Waverly South Beach sales so far this year were really great. I wrote a blog post a couple of weeks ago and the properties are closing on average this year around 35% more than in 2012. This is great news for the owners of Waverly South Beach. In my opinion there are a few important reasons why the Waverly condos have increased in value since 2012: First:  The Location. The Waverly South Beach is a bay front luxury building located at 1330 West Avenue, Miami Beach Fl 33139. It is within walking distance to everything: shops, restaurants, Lincoln road and is one of my favorite buildings on West Avenue Miami Beach. Second:  The lobby. The common areas were recently renovated and look amazing. This renovation has really changed the feel and overall ... 12/03/2014

Alton Road is a major thoroughfare running north-south in Miami Beach running approximately 5.7 miles from end to end. The road runs between Collins Avenue at its northern end and West Avenue at it southern terminus. The road winds its way along the Biscayne Bay (western) shore of the barrier islands and is often considered an option when SR A1A is congested with daily commuters. When it comes to Alton Road Miami Beach homes for sale, those available along this road in this small community are considered by many to be among some of the most desirable in regards to Miami Beach real estate. If you have been considering an Alton Road Miami Beach home for sale as your next purchase, you will find that most of the luxury homes on this street are located on the more northern section of the st... 12/03/2014

Art Basel Miami Beach is officially starting this week from Thursday until Sunday. It’s an exciting time for Miami Beach.  We also find there are a lot of art buyers interested in Miami Beach real estate. This year there will be 267 galleries from 31 countries including North and South America, Asia, Europe, and Africa. Plus, Miley Cyrus will be performing in the Raleigh Hotel. Did I just say Miley Cyrus? I think I did! Needless to say this means an entire week of parties, events, art and exhibits.  But, this is a real estate blog?  What about the real estate?  For the local real estate market, most art buyers are not here to buy real estate but it will be hard to ignore all of the real estate popping up around the city.  Also we find that many of our luxury buyers who are art collector... 12/01/2014

No matter how you look at it, there is usually a lot of emotion involved in selling a property and often when selling Miami Beach real estate, we are not talking about a small transaction.  Nothing can make you feel worse than a prospective buyer hitting you with what might seem like a ridiculously low offer. It can literally knock you for a loop and make you seriously consider simply rejecting their offer out of hand. However, armed with the right knowledge and by taking a few steps in right direction, you can turn this lowball offer into a healthy sale close to your asking price. Tips for Selling Miami Beach Real Estate: Take the Emotions Out of the Picture As stated, selling Miami Beach real estate can involve of details, a large amount of money and sometimes a lot of emotions.  Cons... 12/01/2014

If you think that it’s a waste of time to list your Miami Beach home for sale during the holidays, think again! For us the holiday season can be one of the busiest buying times of the year. In our experience, there are often a lot of people with time off traveling here to preview properties and there are a lot of events that draw buyers to the city during the holidays. Also consider these other reasons why it’s a great idea to list your Miami Beach home for sale during the holidays: 1.  Often there is a warm fuzzy feeling around the holidays and if your home is decorated nicely, it creates more of a homey feeling often one where buyers can see themselves living. 2.  People are often in “non working” mode this time of they year and tend to do more family and online researching of things ... 11/26/2014

Collins Avenue Miami Beach is one of the most well known streets in Miami Beach. It is an area of Miami Beach that has many high rise luxury condominium buildings. The street is parallel on Miami Beach to the ocean. With easy access to South Beach, North Beach and other main thoroughfares, you will have easy access to Brickell, Downtown Miami, the Miami Airport and other areas of the city. This area of Miami Beach Real Estate is booming. If you purchase the property on Collins Avenue Miami Beach you need to decide if direct beach access is important to you or not. Some of our clients are fascinated by our beaches and white sands so they only want to have a property on Collins with direct beach access.  Other properties are on the west side of the street and do not have direct beach acce... 11/25/2014

West Avenue Miami Beach condos Market Update Condos 11-24-2014Location: West Avenue Miami BeachLocation: Miami Beach Bayfront and non Bayfront West Avenue Miami Beach is wonderful residential neighborhood in South Beach. It is very pedestrian friendly, within close proximity to shops, restaurants and Lincoln Road. It is also known as a neighborhood with a lot of locals/year round residents. This makes it a super unique and special place to live in the city. The location of the West Avenue neighborhood is approximately from 5th street to 17th streets and parallel to Biscayne Bay. It consist of residential units in low rise towers, mid rise and high rise towers on both sides of West Avenue. Waterfront and non waterfront properties. The unit prices are reflected on unit views, condition an... 11/24/2014

When I think about giving our Miami Beach sellers a few good tips in terms of getting your house ready to sell, I often think about talk about three main selling factors:  Price, Condition and Location. Condition is of course, so important because it’s often the first impression a buyer gets when previewing the home the first time.  Condition has many different meanings to different buyers but often I tell our sellers that you rarely have a second chance to change that first impression. This matters so much that it can often be the difference between a second showing or not and top dollar or not. Here is a quick checklist to help you consider the “Condition” when getting your house ready to sell: Walk through your home.  Store, give away, throw, or donate anything that you won’t need un... 11/24/2014