One Miami is making waves. A progressive waterfront enclave of studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condominiums, One Miami is more than a beautiful home or prime address, it is the soul of the city. It¹s a spectacular new building in a magnificent landmark waterfront location creating the gateway to Downtown Miami where the Miami River meets Biscayne Bay. Residents experience downtown living like few others can and enjoy the vast, open views of the Miami River, Biscayne Bay, South Beach, Brickell and beyond. The million-dollar art and lushly landscaped promenade of the new Riverwalk is moments away. Hop from fitness center to poolside to riverside café without ever leaving home. A 24-hour city where people live, work and play. It's everything you ever wanted all rolled into One Miami.One Miami c... 09/02/2008

Brickell on the River is composed of two towers, north and south are another Groupe Pacific .The residences for the south tower are two full stories and will look out through two-stories of glass. In addition to floor-to-ceiling glass boasting bay, city and river views, residents are privy to high-end finishes, Marble baths with vessel sinks and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances in sleek modern kitchens are among the lavish interior finishes. Each home spans 825 to 1,476 square feet. And 46 stories tall. The North Tower is a 42 story design They share a tropically landscaped pool and sun deck on the 11th floor level overlooking the river.   Brickell on the River Unit 2703 1/1 $199,000 BANK-OWNED FORECLOSURE Brickell on the River Unit 3714 2/2 $299,900 BANK-OWNED FORECLOSURE Bri... 09/02/2008

It's common knowledge that bad news sells newspapers or in the tube's case, increase ratings.  August was full of great news and I didn't hear any of it in the main stream media. Consumer confidence rose to a five month high in August posting a sharp recovery from depressed levels.  Did anyone hear this on the news lately? Did anyone hear that the argument for a Recession just went out the window?  Didn't hear that one either huh?  A Recession is when we have two back to back quarters with negative Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth.  We experienced two quarters with very little growth which could have been attributed to inflation.  The 1st Qtr growth in 2008 was .9 percent.  The 2nd Qtr figures released this past Thursday came in at an unexpectedly 3.3 percent. The US Dollar also had ... 09/01/2008

The Club at Brickell Bay Condo is located in the heart of Brickell, The Club at Brickell Bay offers city living in a resort-style atmosphere. Its majestic tower, with breathtaking sweeping bay views, offers luxurious urban residential living for those who work in the area, as well as families who want a lifestyle offering more than standard suburban fare. In The Club at Brickell Bay Condo you will find luxurious residences, exceptional service, country club caliber amenities, and premium finishes. Residents have exclusive access to lushly landscaped recreation decks with pools overlooking the bay, state-of-the-art fitness center and health spa, on-site restaurants & retail shops, and much more. The living experience at The Club at Brickell Bay is designed to offer a level of prestige, c... 08/29/2008

The Mirador is one of the most sought after address for bay front living in South Beach. It is located in trendy West Avenue. It is composed of four buildings: North, South, East and Townhomes. Some of the amenities are: 3 Pools, 2 Jacuzzis, 2 Gourmet Convenience Stores, over 700 feet of Biscayne Bay frontage, Beauty Salon and Day Spa, Full Gym, Dry Cleaning Service, Multiple Boat Docks, Business Center, Club Room, Poolside Cafe   Mirador North Condo in South Beach Unit 611 Studio 1 Bath $139,900 Mirador North Condo in South Beach Unit 825 2/2 $499,000   Recent Sales in Mirador Condo in South Beach Unit# #Beds #Baths Square Sales Price Sales Date 1022 1 1 837 205,000 3/14/2008 1517 1 1 837 205,000 3/26/2008 1015 1 1 990 227,900 4/1/2008 719 1 1 837 186,000 4/15/2008 1204 1 1 837 300,000... 08/29/2008

The Vue in Brickell is a 36-story tower that offers 15 different floor plans. The Vue has 323 residences with one, two and three bedrooms. The Vue is located in Mary Brickell, the newest area of Brickell, walking distance to restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Some of the features are: views of city sites and Bay waters, nine-foot ceilings (some 11 and 14-feet), Premium fitness center with relaxing, in-house massage services, sundeck, rooftop swimming pool, State-of-the-art multimedia room, professional business center, 16,000 square feet of high-end retail space onsite and Billiards area.   Vue at Brickell Unit 807 1/1 $110,200 BANK-OWNED FORECLOSURE Vue at Brickell Unit 1703 2/2 $174,900 Vue at Brickell Unit 2806 3/2 $275,000 BANK-OWNED FORECLOSURE   Recent Sales in Vue at Brickell Be... 08/28/2008

Quantum on the Bay is a Spectacular two tower residential development in the Miami Arts district, Quantum on the Bay presents one of MIami's most exciting lifestyle options. The interconnected towers rise 51 and 44 stories over Margaret Pace Park and Biscayne Bay. Quantum on the Bay offers it's residents the ultimate in amenities, features and services,breathtaking views of the Bay and Downtown Miami. Cultural and entertainment options such as the Performing Arts Center are all within easy access.   Quantum Condo in Downtown (Edgewater) unit 901 1/1 $200,000 Quantum Condo in Downtown (Edgewater) unit 3811 2/2 $375,000 Quantum Condo in Downtown (Edgewater) unit 3112 3/3 $540,000   Recent Sales in Quantum on the Bay                  Sale Price              Beds           Baths    Square F... 08/28/2008

Cité Condo in Downtown Miami (Edgewater) is one of the many buildings in Miami that is experiencing large price reductions in its units, which offers buyers a great opportunity to buy a waterfront condo in Downtown Miami at a large discount. Below are some Cité condos at discounted prices.   Cité Condo in Downtown Unit 412 1/1 $149,900 Cité Condo in Downtown Unit 520 2/2 $ 410,000 Cité Condo in Downtown Unit 110 3/2 $ 395,000 BANK-OWNED FORECLOSURE   Recent Sales in Cité Condo Downtown Beds       Unit      Square Feet   Sale Price     Sale Date 2              614       1,156             275,000         3/28/2008 2            1503       1,049             268,000           2/4/2008 2              905       1,047             270,000         6/27/2008 2              803       1,047        ... 08/26/2008

Wind by Neo Miami - Condos Miami RiverThe Wind By Neo Miami Condo loft - Floor plans Wind by Neo Miami is the latest project by Neo Epoch, the progressive developer that pioneered lofts in the Miami downtown area with its previous NeoLofts and NeoVertika projects. The kinetic nature of Wind by Neo provided the inspiration to create a completely different urban living environment with flexible spaces that are adaptable to each person's individual preferences. From Exo-Rooms -- 11 foot deep spaces which function as outdoor living areas -- to the interior K-Rooms -- Kinetic residences with flexible indoor spaces --, Wind by Neo Miami is sure to meet the ever changing lifestyles of its' occupants by offering maximum flexibility in a downtown living experience   Wind by Neo Miami Floor Plan... 08/26/2008

The Solaris Condominium  Brickell  The Solaris on Brickell 186 SE 12th Terrace, Miami. FL 33131, developed by H&H Development Company, was completed in 2006. Designed by architects Cohen, Freedman, Encinosa & Associates, Solaris is a 22--story mid-rise building that overlooks Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami and has 1, 2 & 3 bedroom residences with ten different Floorplans ranging from 770 - 1,685 square feet.The Soalris Condo Home PageCommunity: BrickellDesign type: Condos, Lofts Architect: Cohen, Freedman, Encinosa Views: Bay, City Solaris condo Miami year built: 2006Bedrooms: 1, 2, 3 Penthouses: Yes Floor plans residence Size: 770 - 1685 sf.   See Solaris FloorplansTotal Residences: 138 Number of Stories: 22 Price Range: $345,000 - $1,650,000 See Solaris Condominium Floorplans  Solari... 08/25/2008

Miami now has a high quality condo discount and condo deal resource for sales and rentals. CondoBlackBook.com has launched their Miami site this week. The site offers a comprehensive look at all Miami Condos for Sale and Rent. The main goal of CondoBlackBook.com is to offer as much information as possible to its customers so that they can make informed Miami condo buying and renting decisions. Learn more about CondoBlackBook's Miami discount condo and Miami condo deal resource. CondoBlackBook.com is a web site serviced by Colfax Realty Group, Inc agents. 08/24/2008

New Wave condo MiamiThe new Wave condo community: Miami MidtownArchitect: Kobi Karp Views: Bayfront Year Built: 2006Height: (struct.) 73 m 239 ft Bedrooms: 1 & 2 Residence Size: 850 - 1400 See floor plansTotal Residences: 78 Number of Stories: 20 78 units condominium each each condo has direct views for life of the bay, Miami Beach, and on high floors you can see the Atlantic Ocean.New Wave residences futures:78 units, laid out 6 per floor, of 850, 950 and 1400 square feet, plus terraces10-foot ceilings for levels 7-1612-foot ceilings for Sky, Sun, and Star levels Floor to ceiling windows and sliding glass doorsImpact resistant glass windows tinted for energy efficiencyExpansive blue-glass terracesPre-wired for multiple-jack data/voice and cableTV access with wireless internet capability 08/21/2008

About the Gables Park Tower in Coral gables Florida: Address: 357 Almeria Ave, Coral Gables FL 33134Gables Park Tower condo year built: 2003Number of Floors: 16 Number of units: 78Condo Floor plans Sq.Ft. Range: 815-1,320Beds: 2-3 Baths: 1-2 Enter website: Gables Park Tower Gables Park Tower Condominium amenities: - 24-hr Security - Covered Parking - Gym - Pool - Jogging PathGables Park Tower Condo Coral Gables Images photosThe Gables Park Tower condominium is located at 357 Almeria Avenue in the  City of Coral Gables.The Gables Park Tower condo with just 77 condo apartments and seven floor plans this boutique building is very popular because it is well located near Miracle Mile and the Coral Gables city center. Coral Gables has long been the desired location for entrepreneurs, industri... 08/21/2008

John "Chip" Ard Real Estate TeamRE/MAX PowerPro Realty (954) 649-9344  HERE IS SOME GREAT INFORMATION ON BRICKELL AV & BISCAYNE BLV CONDOS. There are some FANTASTIC BARGAINS available. I have spent alot of time the past few weeks with customers who have decided to purchase in the absoloutly stunning Downtown Miami area. Beautiful New construction Condos are available at great prices in the Brickell Ave and Biscayne Blvd areas. This weeks favorite pics are the 1060 Brickell and the Ivy. 2 very fantastic spins on how  Luxury buildings can be designed and finished Over the past year or more, I have seen these buildings as they were "under development" but, recently my tour of listings revealed many of the new-construction buildings in the Biscayne / Brickell corridor are reaching the finis... 08/20/2008

Miami always surprises me with its ideas, planning and vibe, what is the latest?  A WalMart in Downtown Miami right next to the Performing Art Center? Is it a good or very bad sinking idea? I wonder Omni area has always been in the eye for investors and Miami to reorganize, to recreate and to re-develop into a place to shop, dine and go to a violin concert, but going shopping to wallmart was not on my schedule of things to do around biscayne bay in the middle of the night, god knows if this wallmart will be 24 hrs. Let’s face it, either you go to Wallmart or go to out in a smoking to a great play. either or but both mixed together? sounds like eating ice cream with kitchen. Can someone explain this to me again? Miami Herald has published an incredible article in this regards and for so... 08/19/2008

New condo high-rise Residential Buildings and Towers in Brickell avenue Miami's Financial district by the bay, are luring many tenants to move in due to its great amenities and out door area attractions such as the new mall Mary Brickell Village and signature restaurants and Hotels. New Low prices to rent a brand new never been occupied condo are a temptation specially where many of the developer have put their residual inventory for rent, giving many chances to rent with only 2 months first and security and an opportunity to lease to own. Well all that story sound very good until your customer say to you oh forgot you "I have a pet!" Now, the new trend is that most of the condo associations don't allow pets for tenants. Or in any case they do then they ask for a non refundable pet fee.... 08/19/2008

The Brickell key condos Index Directory All Brickell key condos by condominium name  Asia Condo - Brickell Key MiamiCondos Size . Range: 1,662 - 5,539Number of Units: 123Floors: 40Year build: 2008 EnterAsia CondoWebsite Brickell Key One - Brickell key MiamiCondos Size Sq. range: 447 - 4,076 Number of units: 316Floors: 22Year built: 1982 EnterBrickell key OneWebsite Brickell Key Two - Brickell key MiamiCondos Size Sq. range: 360 - 2,700Floors: 17Number of units: 395Year Built: 1991 EnterBrickell key twoWebsite Carbonell Condo - Brickell key MiamiCondos Size Sq. range: 1031 - 2860 Number of units: 286Floors: 40Year Built: 2005 EnterCarbonellWebsite  Courts Brickell Key - Brickell key MiamiFloors: 34Number of units: 319Condos Size Sq. range: 863 - 2,701Year Built: 2002 EnterCourts CondoWe... 08/18/2008

Brickell 25 condos in Miami FloridaThe Brickell 25 condominium year built: 1970Number of Floors: 12 - Number of units: 37Sq. Ft. range: 1,320 - 2,230Brickell 25 condo floor plans / Beds: 2-3 Baths: 2Brickell 25 condominium  Amenities:24-hr Security - Covered Parking - Appointed lobby - Pool - GymEnter home page website:  Brickell 25 CondoBrickell 25 condo in Miami is located next and parallel to Brickell Avenue - Brickell Avenue is the name given to the stretch of U.S. Route 1 in Miami, Florida just south of the Miami River.  - It is the main road through the Brickell district of Downtown Miami, and is considered to be one of the most prestigious avenue names in the united state, as it is associated with big business, wealth and finances.The Brickell Avenue start from the Miami River so... 08/18/2008

Small companies dominate Florida insurance market TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Aug. 11, 2008 - The popular notion is that Florida's insurance market is dominated by the likes of State Farm, Allstate and Nationwide as well as Citizens Property Insurance, the state-run insurer.But in reality, these big companies don't have the lion's share any more. More than half of the homeowners policies in this market are written by smaller Florida-based or regional insurers.In the last 18 months, 14 new insurers have been licensed to sell homeowners coverage. The companies have started up with a total $265 million in new capital."These new firms are critically important to our market," says Sam Miller with the Florida Insurance Council, an industry group. "They are the future."Many of the new companies focus ... 08/17/2008

 Miami real estate investing is not very hard to learn, even though that there are many facets that are essential to learn before attempting to start investing. While many books and seminars are offered on investing only a few deliver the desired results.  Investing is not taught in any university and it is more of an art than an exact science.  It requires a lot of perseverance and determination. Many investors learn by trial and error although a mistake could be very expensive and usually devastating. Numerous millionaires made their money through real estate investments. Information, education and research are major considerations for an investor to be successful. Real estate investing in Miami, Florida is a full time business where investors are constantly trying to maximize their p... 08/13/2008