Archive for the ‘Best of the Best Oceanfront Condos’ Category

Ritz Carlton South Beach $17 million Penthouse: SOLD

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Ultra luxury Oceanfront Condo’s are selling. Case in point…. The Ritz Carlton South Beach $17 million penthouse just sold! This was the crown jewel of the 86 exclusive residents being offered. The project is in its preconstruction stages with completion expected in 2010. South Florida oceanfront condo market is very active right now, attracting international…Read More »

Update on One Bal Harbour-10295 Collins Ave-Bal Harbour

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

Here is the update as of today… There are 93 units on the market out of the 185 in total There are 15 pending sales The MLS is reporting 14 closed sales Out of the 93 units on the market some are being offered by investors looking to assign the contract and avoid closing The…Read More »

The Finest Service At The St.Regis Residences Fort Lauderdale

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

There is service and then there is service. I pulled my car up to the valet at the newly completed St. Regis Residence in Fort Lauderdale on a quiet Tuesday morning. There were at least 5 valet attendants along with a supervising manager. The attention and professionalism clearly stands out as a cut above throughout…Read More »

Trump Hollywood Pre-Construction on Schedule

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

The construction of Trump Hollywood is moving along rapidly. Construction is progressing at the rate of about one floor a week. I took this picture three weeks ago and its amazing how quickly it is moving along. The projected 2009 delivery is right on schedule. Responsive to current market conditions, there are buys available that…Read More »

Statistical Look at Condo Units for Sale at The Diplomat and The Ocean Palms in Hollywood and The Beach Club in Hallandale

Friday, January 11th, 2008

We receive tremendous interest in the newly completed; Diplomat Oceanfront Residences and The Ocean Palms in Hollywood and The Beach Club in Hallandale. Understandably so. The are all new buildings with great amenities situated in great locations minutes from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport. From each of these great buildings, it is just a short drive…Read More »

One Bal Harbour- Residence In The Sky

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

It has been reported that only about 35% of the units have closed at this time at One Bal Harbour and that there is some negative speculation about the remaining units pending closings.  Be that as it is you have to say that when all the dust settles being the owner of one of the few units that…Read More »

Ten Million Dollar Triplex Penthouse in Fort Lauderdale.The only one of its kind.

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

  Who said condo prices are coming down in South Florida?  Not when there is only one three story penthouse in all of South Florida.  It is at the Las Olas River House.  With over 8000 square feet under air the asking price is $10 million.  It has been completely finished out with incredible detail and style.   …Read More »

Pre-Construction Luxury Oceanfront Condos in Miami

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

Continuum II pictured below. In South Florida, the word “pre-construction” can be a taboo word. But not in the high end luxury market. As previously blogged, the high end luxury market is alive and kicking. There are several luxury and ultra luxury projects underway in South Florida and we are told sales are brisk. We…Read More »

Statistics on the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale High End Oceanfront Condo Market

Saturday, December 8th, 2007

The woes of the housing market in South Florida and across the country does not seem to apply to the high end oceanfront condo market. As referenced in my blog of November 5th, and as reported by The New York Times, although growth may not be as strong, activity and sales are remaining consistent and…Read More »

Miami Ultra Luxury “Show Off” Properties are Highlighted in Forbes Life Magazine

Saturday, December 1st, 2007

As detailed in the the December issue of Forbes Life magazine, ” Show Off”  properties will continue to experience strong sales.  International buyers are expected and are actually unaffected by the current housing conditions.  Those buyers with rubles, pounds or euros to spend are spending it in Miami on luxury oceanfront condos.  They take their time…Read More »