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By The Jills
(The Jills)
The country’s current recession has negatively affected everything from Miami Beach homes to retail. Consumers are all looking for the best ways to cut down on expenses and the most cost effective methods of dealing with those situations that always seem to crop up when least expected. It makes sense to carefully watch where your money goes these days but it should not come at a sacrifice to your personal home goals. Renovating Miami Beach homes doesn’t have to turn into an overwhelmingly expensive task and can be affordable provided you know what you’re doing. Let’s explore two different approaches you can take that won’t necessarily dig too deep into your pocketbook. Even small tasks such as rearranging furniture or an interior paintjob require some degree of knowledge in order to ens...
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By Miami Beach Condos and Homes
(www.miamibeachcondosandhomes.com)
As the country’s recession continues, the prices for Miami Beach condos and mortgage rates continue to drop. In some cases sellers are desperate to find a buyer, making them much more susceptible to entertaining these so-called “lowball offers”. Let’s go back to basics and explore some initial questions first time buyers may have when considering something like Miami Beach condos. Speaking of this lowball offer, many buyers of Miami Beach condos wonder whether there’s a certain amount they can offer for a condo that’s considerably lower than the asking price. These days it’s quite possible to have a seller agree on a price that’s up to 35 percent lower than the sticker price since it’s already hard enough to find buyers in the first place. Before making any offer, check the prices for n...
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Today I think that nobody will deny that financial crisis impacted almost every industry of the world economy. But in the real estate industry it did the greatest harm as we can see. It has eliminated the stability and people’s beliefs in that stability that was usually associated with the real estate industry. I have analyzed the situation during the last moth and came to an interesting conclusion. Ordinary people are still looking for that stability. They started to evaluate companies from that point of view. One of my clients said that he spends time and counts the number of ads printed in the newspaper from the local RE companies. He believes that if company decreases it’s advertising budget this means that company is loosing it’s positions… And visa verse, if a company continues to...
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By Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL, Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices
(Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408)
I am on AR for over a year, and reading how people go for vacation, and seeing the photos from places make me envy. But the times are not the greatest, and there were no grandiose plans for anything. However, when we got a call from our friends, and they were going to visit us, ans while with us in Daytona they wanted to go to Miami for a couple of days, we decided to join and have a mini vacation of sort. And we did. I got on my computer and started looking for a condo. It did not work. You can get something for a week, but not for 2 nights. So, there were hotels. Having an office in the oceanfront condo-hotel in Daytona, we learned to be careful. Paid careful attention not only to the price, but to what people say about the stay and the recommendations.  Our frineds wanted to be on So...
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By Katerina Brosda, Miami Real Estate Broker
(Brosda & Bentley Realtors™ ● (786) 363-8551)
If you are in need to arrange for a Short Sale, our understanding agents will be knowledgeable, professional, helpful and courteous to lead you through the process and negotiate the best possible solution for you. If you are an investor, we have approved Short Sale Opportunities. In Miami, please call Brosda & Bentley Realtors' HOTLINE: (786) 406-1757 for a free, confidential consultation. For the largest resource of Sunny Isles and Miami Beach Listings visit: www.SunnyIslesBeachBroker.com  
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By Museum Park
(Museum Park Realty)
The eighties brought us Madonna, boom boxes and some questionable fashion choices, some of which have made a comeback recently. Eighties color schemes might work for your wardrobe but they’re a huge “don’t” if you’re trying to sell a Miami Beach condo with an interior that screams the eighties. Here are some tips to make your Miami Beach condo look contemporary. Change the color scheme. The easiest method of transitioning your Miami Beach condo from the eighties to the 2000s is to get rid of colors in your Miami Beach condo that refer back to such a time like peach, teal or gray as they will automatically make your Miami Beach condo appear like its stuck in the days of Miami Vice. Turn off those lights. Neon is the enemy in your Miami Beach condo, no matter how trendy, retro or attracti...
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By Jacquelyn Berger
(Coldwell Banker)
For the majority of first time buyers of Miami Beach real estate, the vision of ideal ownership of Miami Beach real estate consists of having a yard and white picket fence in the perfect neighborhood. As a result, the more that sellers can do to make their Miami Beach real estate look like these dreams homebuyers have in mind, the better chances of those Miami Beach real estate actually being sold. Use these tips to increase the charm of your Miami Beach real estate and brings more buyers. A fence adds character and safety to a home’s exterior. There’s a large variety of white picket fence varieties that can be used for Miami Beach real estate. Most fences come with a height of four feet but you can opt for something larger. Use colors to complement your Miami Beach real estate like anc...
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By Stephen Cohen
(South Beach Condo)
A lot of first time buyers of a South Beach Condo envision owning a South Beach Condo and having a common are and balcony in the perfect neighborhood. As a result, the more sellers can do to make their South Beach Condo look like these dreams condo buyers have in mind, the better chances of those South Beach Condo actually being sold. Use these tips to increase the charm of your South Beach Condo and attract buyers. Repainting always helps. Whether you’ve lived in a South Beach condo for years or days, repainting a South Beach condo will make the home look nice and neat. Despite the resounding effect new furniture, paintings, fixtures and decorations will have on a condo, painting by far has leaves the best impression with visitors or potential buyers if your selling the South Beach con...
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By Sep Niakan, Luxury Real Estate and Condo Specialist
(HB Roswell Realty)
The Akoya condo in Miami Beach The Akoya is a 48 levels building with 386 luxurious units developed by Merco Int. in 2004. Located next to Bal- Harbor and South Beach, the center of Miami´s jet set, shopping, fashion, night-life and entertainment, the Akoya shines with it's great architecture and breathtaking views of the ocean, the Bay and Downtown Miami by Night. Akoya is defined primarily by the endless incredible vistas of the Atlantic Ocean from its floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and the oversized wraparound private balconies with glass railings.  All kitchen appliances come in stainless steel alongside the Italian maple cabinetry and black granite countertops.  Bathrooms come in European marble and feature polished chrome fixtures, whirlpool spa tubs and satin nickel fitting...
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By Michael Sahlman, e-PRO - Miami Beach Florida Luxury Homes
(www.HomesForVIPs.com - Keller Williams Realty)
30 Seller Financing Opportunities for Miami Beach Florida Condos and other Areas Here is a summary of waterfront condos available offering seller or owner financing in Miami Beach, Miami, Sunny Isles, Fisher Island, Aventura, North Bay Village and downtown Miami. Note there are condos available in all price ranges from over $4 million to $150,000. Here is a list of some of the condos: One Bal Harbour, Turnberry Ocean Colony, Ocean Two, Oceania 3, Murano at Portofino, Canyon Ranch, Bentley Bay, Palm Bay Yacht Club, Marina Blue, Atlantic II at the Point, Continuum, 1500 Ocean Drive, Regent Bal Harbour, Ten Museum Park, Roney Palace, Towers of Quayside, Shelborne Hotel, Yacht Club at Portofino, 500 Brickell and 360. For buyers, there are some very good deals here depending on what you are ...
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By Allan Kleer
(The Kleer Team)
W South Beach Condo Hotel - Miami Beach, FL In May of 2009, the spectacular 511-units W Hotel and Residences open in South Beach. Located directly on the ocean on prime oceanfront property, W South Beach Hotel offers the true experience of luxury living. With the interior designed by Yabu Pushelberg - W South Beach will complement its modern style with spectacular ocean views, terraces facing the pools, and steps from South Beach's famed nightlife. A Paradise By The Ocean W South Beach Hotel and Residences is a fantasy oasis surrounded by lush garden landscapes and breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views with the spectacular Bliss Spa, and a spectacular hotel comprised of 395 unique suites with ultra contemporary and luxurious décor.  The W South Beach Hotel residences will also open in 2008 ...
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By Sherry Roberts
(South Beach Boutique Realty)
When it comes to selling Miami Beach real estate, one of the most appealing aspects of a property for sale is its curbside appeal. For the second year in a row the National Association of Realtors has reported that Miami Beach real estate exterior remodeling investments have the greatest return when it comes to selling Miami Beach real estate. It appears the glut of Miami Beach real estate available on the market has upped buyer's standards making them more likely to immediately disregard Miami Beach real estate that doesn't strike them from their first impression. While remodeling bathrooms and kitchens still have incredible results with prospective buyers (providing up to 70% return on investment for sellers), exterior remodeling Miami has an astonishing return of over 80%. Basically ...
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By Miami Beach Condos and Homes
(www.miamibeachcondosandhomes.com)
If you’re a Miami Beach real estate enthusiast or are embarking upon your first Miami Beach homes purchase, purchasing something like South Beach condos can in a certain way be considered a fun and exciting experience. However the thrill of owning Miami Beach homes can quickly turn into a headache if the prior research wasn’t done properly. As with any large investment, it’s crucial to know everything about your Miami Beach homes purchase before actually moving into it. Miami Beach and thus Miami Beach homes are not necessarily everyone’s idea of a good place to live. Before deciding upon choosing Miami Beach homes as your residence, check and see whether the city of Miami Beach seems like the right place to settle down. Read classified ads on the prices for Miami Beach homes, check gen...
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By Michael Sahlman, e-PRO - Miami Beach Florida Luxury Homes
(www.HomesForVIPs.com - Keller Williams Realty)
Miami Beach Florida Homes Report for October 2008 4 homes sold in Miami Beach, Florida during the month of October with sales prices that were 90% of asking price. The average sales price was $1,581,000 (the median price was $1,555,000) and stayed on the market for 282 days. Sales were down 56 % from last month (4 sales); they were down from last year 60% (10 sales). There were 7 pending sales in October (properties that went under contract), which is up 75 % from the month before (4 units). As for inventory, there are currently 441 homes listed for sale in Miami Beach (down 2 % from last month and unchanged from a year ago). Based on current sales, the absorption rate to sell all existing inventory is 110 months.Of course, that number is skewed because of the poor sales numbers of last...
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By Michael Sahlman, e-PRO - Miami Beach Florida Luxury Homes
(www.HomesForVIPs.com - Keller Williams Realty)
Miami Beach Florida Condo Report for October 2008 89 condos sold in Miami Beach Florida during the month of October with sales prices that were 91% of asking price. The average sales price was $403,000 and the median price was $290,000 and stayed on the market for 133 days. Sales were down 14% from last month (104 sales), but up 51% from last year. There were 132 pending sales in October (properties that went under contract), which is up 11% from the previous month (119 pendings). As for inventory, there are currently 3,713 condos and homes listed for sale in the Miami Beach, (down 1% from last month and down 6% from a year ago. Because of the steep decrease in current sales, we have gone from 25 months of inventory in May to 42 months currently for Miami Beach. See the data and graphs ...
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By Jack Tapping
(Fizber)
If your job is closely connected with communication on the on hand and huge amounts of information on the other, the following gadget can be really useful for you. It's called spy earpiece. So how does spy earpiece can help here? Earpiece – is a small thing, simple in operation, which consists of tiny wireless earpiece that can be plugged into an ear, with an inductive loop wire attached to a Bluetooth hands-free used to transfer the signal to a micro earpiece . Also, a small battery is needed for an earpiece. In a package from us you receive 3 batteries, and if you need more – you can buy one at any local store. Once, you’ve synchronized a Bluetooth hands-free device with mobile phone, and put a batter inside a spy earpiece, you can start using it! There is no special knowledge require...
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By Stephen Cohen
(South Beach Condo)
Today’s real estate market and the considerable effort and dedication necessary to find and close worthwhile South Beach condo real estate transactions means realtors need to have a well defined and effective game plan in finding sellers who are ready to face a tough market and put as much time and effort necessary in order to successfully sell Miami real estate. Working with sellers is obviously vital when trying to sell a South Beach condo but although it helps to find what’s commonly called a “motivated” seller, their motivation is not what should be relied upon exclusively when trying to close a successful real estate transaction within a short timeframe. While it’s pretty self explanatory, let’s take at what a motivated seller is. A motivated seller is a person who is very eager to...
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By Museum Park
(Museum Park Realty)
With the amount of Miami Beach real estate available for sale these days, a realtor has his or her work cut out for them in terms of finding the best deals for Miami Beach real estate and how much similar properties have sold for in the neighboring area, often referred to as comparable sales. Comparable sales are also called comps and there are several methods of finding comps to be used for gauging the property value of Miami Beach real estate. Do some self research. Numerous public records and easily accessible resources like court records and newspaper listings facilitate finding Miami Beach real estate comps. Not all states have sales information within their newspaper listings or sales disclosure via the courts but for those that do, it’s a great start. Probably the best self resea...
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By Michael Sahlman, e-PRO - Miami Beach Florida Luxury Homes
(www.HomesForVIPs.com - Keller Williams Realty)
Miami Beach Florida Real Estate Report for October 2008 93 homes and condos sold in Miami Beach Florida during the month of October with sales prices that were 91% of asking price. The average sales price was $454,000 and the median price was $316,000 and stayed on the market for 139 days. Sales were down 18% from last month (153 sales), but up 11% from last year. There were 139 pending sales in  October (properties that went under contract), which is down 9% from the previous month (153 pendings). As for inventory, there are currently 4,154 condos and homes listed for sale in the Miami Beach, (down 1% from last month and down 6% from a year ago. Because of the steep decrease in current sales, we have gone from 26-30 months of inventory (May to August) to 45 months for Miami Beach. See ...
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The most important event in Miami, Art Basel Miami Beach, will take place on December 4th - 7th, 2008.Art Basel Miami Beach is the largest contemporary art show in the United States, as well as a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. It is the sister event of Switzerland's Art Basel, the most prestigious art show worldwide for the past 39 years, Art Basel Miami Beach combines an international diversity of the world's top Art galleries along with exhibitions, parties and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design. Exhibition sites are located in the South Beach Art Deco District, walking distance to the beach and most South Beach hotels.An exclusive selection of more than 220 leading art galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa w...
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