Million Dollar Listing New York's Ryan Serhant will sell the three-story penthouse at the upcoming Aria on the Bay and is listing it for $12.995 million. A combination of Penthouse 1 and 2, the ultimate luxury residence features a whopping 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 9,592 square feet of interior space and 360-degree views. The building's architecture, interior design, and landscaping will be handled by Arquitectonica, with the 53-story tower of 648 units set for completion in late 2017. Vertical construction is underway. The penthouse has 10 bedrooms and is 9,592 SF, spread out over 3 floors and it also has over 6,630 SF of exterior space. 01/10/2016

PLAN BIt may not be as robust as the 331-foot, $250-million Attessa IV docked along the same Museum Park slip in Downtown Miami .The 240-foot vessel owned by Gateway co-founder Ted Waitt was custom built in 2012 and sleeps 12 in eight staterooms. Among its toys are a jacuzzi, helipad, elevator, massage room and gym. It can be yours to charter for about $604,000 -- per week. 12/29/2015

MIAMI DAY CARE CENTERS, NURSERY, MONTESSORI, CHILD CARE, PRE-SCHOOLS, INSTITUTES & EDUCATIONAL REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN MIAMI FL PLEASE INQUIRE FOR CURRENT STATUS! Contact Irv The Realtor, Your Day Care Center, Nursery, Montessori, School, Institute & Educational Real Estate Specialist (407)272-8154 Irvin_RealEstate@yahoo.com Click Here To Search For Daycare Centers & Schools   PLEASE CALL FOR CURRENT & UPDATED INFORMATION ON WHAT IS AVAILABLE IN MIAMI, FL Our team specializes in schools & day cares for sale all throughout the Miami, FL area. We assist new as well as exsisting organizations in the purschase or sale of educational real estate any size, any type. We have have experience with the following types of educational real estate: Pre-Schools, Day Cares, Childcare Centers, Private... 12/24/2015

Foreign buyers have always been interested in American real estate, and Florida is no exception. In fact, Florida is one of the top areas of interest for many international home buyers.The National Association of REALTORS® recently released its report that profiles international home buyers, covering a 12-month period that ended in June 2015. When it comes to residential sales, foreign buyers made up 12 percent of Florida’s residential unit sales. This consisted of condominiums, townhomes and single family properties from Weston luxury homes and homes for sale in Coral Gables to Orlando luxury homes and others.Find out which countries had the most interested buyers and which cities in the Sunshine State had the most closes with foreign buyers. 12/17/2015

Tallest Towers in Miami Approved.  The Miami skyline continues its transformation after a yet-to-be-built (or named) condo on the former Miami World Towers site will feature Miami's tallest building. Property Markets Group, the developers behind Echo Brickell, received approval to build what will be the tallest building in South Florida at 300 BiscayneBlvd in downtown, reaching skyward at 1,049 feet above sea level. It is expected to feature over 500 luxury condo units. Stay tuned!  12/16/2015

This Christmas season we have compiled a list of Christmas lights in Miami and other fun tips. You may not think Christmas when you think of Miami, but we have a ton of activities for everyone around the holiday. There are a ton of Christmas light events around the city and here is our list of some favorites. 2015 Christmas Lights in Miami & Other Fun Holiday EventsIf you have suggestions of additional places, let us know and we can add to the list. Specifically, if you know of more homes, those would be great additions to the list. Miami Shores Presbyterian Church Living Nativity:  602 N.E. 96th St Miami Shores, FL 33138 December 11 and 12 6:30-8:30 p.m.  http://miamishorespresbyterianchurch.com/ Zoo Miami: Zoo Miami at 1 Zoo Boulevard, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177 through Dece... 12/12/2015

 As Brickell City Center inches towards completion, construction was put on hold for an Art Basel party featuring music by Wooden Wisdom, a celebrity DJ duo headed by Elijah Wood (The Hobbit) and Zach Cowie. The private event for over 500 guests showed a sneak peek of the  $1.05-billion project that began construction in 2012. The Center will be ready for occupancy mid-2016. 12/09/2015

Have you seen the news? Earlier this month, The Miami Herald reported that the entrepreneur/developer Moishe Mana wants to build a 24-acre ‘mini-city’ in Wynwood Art District. The plan, he told the paper, would be to take an abandoned strip of property in the neighborhood and build new buildings for tech and arts uses. He claims he wants to “make something out of nothing.” But I don’t think Wynwood is nothing or has been nothing for the past five years. It’s not actually clear from the story whether Mana is requesting permission from the city to build residential properties as well, but that’s one thing Wynwood desperately needs. I know tons of people who would love to live in a loft-style apartment building in Wynwood if one exists. There’s the famous Wynwood Lofts, which does have one... 12/07/2015

Soccer United picks site in MIAMI  AP Photo/Lynne SladkyDavid Beckham looks like he's taking his talents to Overtown. This is a rundown neighborhood on the north west part of downtown next to I-95.The man behind the increasingly challenging mission of bringing a Major League Soccer franchise to Miami announced via statement on Friday the site is on 650 Northwest 8th Street, seven blocks east of Marlins Park and close to the Miami River. This should be GREAT for the real estate world down here! 12/05/2015

Bay front rink opens! Ice skating outside in 80 degree weather is just so right! Leave it to the marketing folks at theInter-Continental Hotel in Downtown Miami to come up with this idea. the rink opens today Dec. 4th and admission is $15.Oh and if you see a 20 story tall image of a woman on the outside of the building that is the now infamous dancing Go-Go girl. You have to love quirky sexy Miami!   12/04/2015

    Coming to Art Basel?   While You’re Here, Let’s Tour Your Next Home!   Thursday is the opening day of the biggest art show in the Western Hemisphere — Art Basel 2015. It’s not too late to schedule a visit to some of my brightest listings, from 7,000-square-foot oceanfront mansions to New York-style lofts and everything in between. Miami’s art scene comprises more than just sculptures and canvas: Our city has always been the sum of its architectural creativity. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me. My team and I are eager to show you the latest opportunities, including some in this newsletter!  (Just keep scrolling.)   JUST LISTED: Art Deco Landmark Restored To Perfection Anyone who knows me, knows I love Art Deco. And I’ve got a feeling that if you’re here for Ar... 12/04/2015

 Why this gorgeous Coconut Grove bayfront 10,000 sq ft mansion is still for sale beats me. Listed at $7.9M and every inch gorgeous it is just waiting for the perfect buyer I suspect. Close to downtown and easy access to shopping and restaurants in the Coconut Grove "village" this home is truly a Moorish styled palace.              11/28/2015

This is a rendering of the massive mixed use property to be called World Trade Center of the Americas. The approved 77 story tall  design will begin construction soon as the deal for the property has closed. The buyer, a Brazillian developer paid $65 million for the exisiting 10 story tall Holiday Inn that will be razed soon.  11/21/2015

One of my favorite little-known condos in Miami is a loft just north of the Arts District called Bank Lofts. If you’re driving north on Biscayne, this is the apartment building on the right just before Northeast 82nd Street. The building was originally supposed to be a bank, but in 2007 it converted to a condominium instead — a rather gorgeous one at that. You won’t be sleeping in the vault or anything like that, but the residents of Bank Lofts enjoy some of the largest and most genuine lofts in Miami, where developers often slap the word “loft” on units even though they’re not. These are true lofts. The open floor plans allow for any configuration. All the units do, of course, have bathrooms and kitchens that are finished.For a great case in point, there are two Bank Lofts units availa... 11/18/2015

Elysee Residences [photo via Elysee Miami] The high times continued, this time with developers Two Roads Developmentand Cervera Real Estate acting as soiree hosts for hundreds of guests from Miami's real estate community. The occasion was  celebrate the launch of Elysee Residences, the 57-story waterfront tower set to rise directly on Biscayne Bay in East Edgewater. East Edgewater is being transformed from a sleepy bayfront neighborhood of 2-4 story low rent apartment buildings to a dense very  expensive luxury area just north of downtown.The 100-unit boutique high-rise is expected to break ground in early 2016 and be completed by 2018. Preconstruction sales started in August, with prices starting from $1.65 million to over $10 million. According to the Real Deal, the developers will co... 11/13/2015

One of my favorite parts about living in Miami is the gorgeous views from my balcony. I love looking at the downtown lights and the ocean. We’d all like to spend more time enjoying fresh air and take advantage of Miami’s gorgeous views. Adding some nice furniture and blinds to your balcony will make your seldomly used balcony into a cozy little getaway.Here are some of my favorite outdoor decor:Outdoor Blinds – A lot of the time, we tend to neglect our balcony’s because of how hot it gets here in the city. The sun feels like its piercing through our windows. Outdoor blinds are a great innovation to help bring some adjustable shade to your outdoor space. These blinds can range from $25-$75, but I would highly suggest making this an investment for your home. You want to make sure you are ... 11/09/2015

I Love Midtown Miami - Bistro Cassis on Buena Vista Boulevard  I just love where I live in Midtown Miami, near the Design District. Within a relatively small, highly walkable area of the "Shops at Midtown" district there are multitudes of delightful restaurants, some well-established and popular, others fairly new and still being discovered.  One of my new discoveries is the Bistro Cassis, a French restaurant. It was suggested to my friend, with whom I had dinner, by another friend - word of mouth rocks! From A to Z, the dining experience was a delight. The French Martinis (vodka and raspberry orientation) were pretty good as well. The soup of the day, mundane-sounding carrot soup, was absolutely delicious, with a hint of lobster-bisque.  Even a simple green salad came with a delicate, ... 10/31/2015

 Canvas Miami coming soon.          Canvas Miami, a 37-story building with 513 condos and 14,000 s.f. of commercial space, intends to infuse new life into an area that has otherwise been known for its proximity to the Miami City Cemetery. The area will also soon be known for the new Viacom studio production hub (I am excited about this!). With a plan to break ground this year, completion is slated for 2017. In the meantime, they've released new renderings of the amenities deck and lounge to illustrate the building's common areas.     Units at Canvas range in size from 620 to 1,110 s.f. with prices from the mid $300,000s to $600,000s.  10/30/2015

It's that time of year again! Candy, sweets and excited little ones who are still deciding on their favorite super hero or princess to dress up as on this halloween. Let’s all work together to make this fun festivity a safe one for our children and our homes. Here are some great tips on Halloween home safety.Keep pets locked up. Make sure to keep your pets safe in an enclosed room during the hours of 7:00 pm-9:30 pm. This is to make sure that your pets and the children are safe while trick or treating. Even friendly pets can get overly excited to greet the children at the door.Make sure your Jack o’ Lantern isn’t a fire hazard. Use flameless candles to ensure the safety of the children and of your home. The last thing you want is your lawn on fire!Light up the way  for trick or treaters... 10/08/2015

Plans for starchitect Rafael Viñoly's Miami River tower have been officially submitted to the City of Miami Planning Department by the developer, Kar Properties. The design is basically two rectangular towers placed at ninety degree angles to each other and connected at the bottom and the top, with a large waterfall (3 stories) cascading off the podium that will give the effect that it's coming out of the building's swimming pool. The 60-story towers top off at a height of 779 feet.Levels 7-46 will be condo, while 56-59, which connect both buildings, will contain a mixture of residential, 20 hotel units, and a restaurant or some other kind of commercial. These levels will be connected by high speed elevators on the building's exterior. There are 402 residential units total. No pricing h... 10/08/2015