Archive for the ‘South Beach’ Category

Miami Beach Luxury Real Estate: 2012 Mid-Year Waterfront Stats and So Much More [Updated]

Sunday, July 22nd, 2012

So last year at this time I proclaimed, “Miami Beach Luxury Real Estate is Back… and in a Big Way!” When I made that statement, I had no idea what was to come. The stats I’m putting out today completely blow everything away — everything ever. Miami Beach luxury real estate has gone to the NEXT [...]

Super-Flip: Apogee South Beach Penthouse Re-listed for $13.5M MORE Than $11.5M Paid. South Beach Penthouse Report

Saturday, April 14th, 2012

The Apogee Penthouse, 800 S. Pointe Drive, PH #A, has been listed almost a year to the day of last year’s purchase for an astounding $25,000,000. From my knowledge of being the original listing agent, and the pictures on the MLS,  the owner has not improved the property from when it was purchased.  Um, ok. [...]

Versace’s Ocean Drive Home-Casa Casuarina

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

The former Versace residence, located at 1100-1116 Ocean Drive in South Beach Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 and modeled after the Alcazar de Colonin Santo Domingo, a residence built in 1510 by the son of Christopher Columbus and reputedly the oldest existing house in the western hemisphere. Gianni Versace purchased the building in 1992 for [...]

Miami Beach Real Estate Raffle: Win a South Beach Condo For $100

Friday, February 6th, 2009

Click here for more info. The prize is described as follows: The winning prize is a stunning 1-bedroom waterfront condominium on Miami Beach, Florida. This 850 sq. ft. condo has been exquisitely renovated and comes equipped with travertine marble floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliance and custom built-in cabinetry. Veterans Retreat will pay for all [...]

Miami Beach Real Estate: This Week’s Pick of Luxury Condos Priced Right

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Ok off the heels of last week’s wildy successful “Great Deals” post, I decided to make it a regular here at the SBCB.  Some of these condos may or may not be in foreclosure or bank-owned.  I truly believe that the best deals are out there, it’s just that they are being overlooked because many [...]

Miami Beach Real Estate: Forbes Magazine Reports South Beach is One of Most Lucrative Neighborhoods in Country

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

I’ve always said it and now it’s in print! It all about location, baby. There’s no denying that South Beach is now so big it is a BRAND. According to Forbes: In some cases, a premium neighborhood was an area’s most lucrative. Take Miami Beach. The city’s ritzy downtown area has appreciated exponentially since 1990, as [...]