Archive for the ‘33139’ Category

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 [...]

Miami Beach Real Estate: A Few Good Condos

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

I’ve been thinking about the idea of having a regular post that highlights what I feel are really great real estate buys here in Miami Beach.  There is no exact science that goes into selecting them, just my intimate knowledge of each building and their respective values. Miami Beach Condo Buys ICON South Beach:  450 [...]

Miami Beach Real Estate News: Apogee South Beach Closings Begin

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Finally, the wait is over.   Apogee South Beach, destined to become Miami’s most prestigious condominium, is here.  Closings began a few weeks ago and sources say that approximately 40 percent of the units are closed. I’ve been looking forward for Apogee to be completed.  I recently toured the building with my clients and their design and architectural team.  During [...]