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Monday, April 29th, 2013
Cinco de Mayo will invade Brickell on May 5th, are you ready? Location: 1001 S. Miami Avenue, has been allotted for food, drinks and music sponsored by Dos Equis and Heineken. General admissions ticket holders receive a complimentary beer while VIP guests are gifted with a Brickell Fest mug, margarita or beer, sombrero, and access to the VIP tent and garden. Margaritas, Mexican-style bites, and mechanical-bull rides will also be available for purchase.
The event runs from 12 noon to 11 pm Children 10 or younger attend for free. All ages are welcome until 6 pm and after that guests must be 21 or older.
With celebrations that have included St. Patrick’s day and Octoberfest, Brickell Fest Events regularly transforms downtown event lots into an all-out party with a slate of memorable events to highlight revelry-worthy holidays. These bonanzas are characterized by first-class entertainment and food thanks to the organizers’ professional connections with local businesses, restaurants, and musicians.
Choose Between Two Options
$14 for one general admission (a $28 value)
$28 for one VIP admission (a $56 value)
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Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
Hot off the press! CENTRO new pre-construction project in the heart of Downtown Miami. CENTRO will be located on 151 SE 1st, Miami, FL and will have a total of 38 stories with 350 Loft style units. Centro will be the new urban address with easy access to everything Downtown has to offer within a short distance to Brickell, Midtown and Miami Beach….. this is where you want to be. With prices starting in the low $200′s Centro seems to one of the lowest priced brand new condos you can get in a prime location, however these prices will be gone as soon as they break ground so you must move fast and reserve your units today. For more information on this project please contact me directly at (786)853.2300.
See below details of Centro Condominium in Downtown Miami.
Studios 500 SQF
1 Beds 609-691 SQF
2 Beds 822-1131 SQF
LOFT 10′ Ceilings
Penthouses 36th floor 12′ Ceilings
Developer: Newgard
Building Amenities:
24-hour reception desk ,Sky pool 38th floor,Club House, Fitness Center 37th floor, Outdoor pet area, Access control entry/exit, Full Service Valet parking, GO2CAR @ Your front door, Bicycle lending program for residents, And much more!
How to own:
10% Reservation Spring 2013
10% Contract Summer 2013
20% Ground Break Early Fall 2013
10% Spring 2014
Estimated Completion Spring 2015!
(All subject to change without notice)
Selling real estate is my passion and I consider myself an expert in my field. My track record of satisfied clients is my resume. I can assist you with all your real estate needs whether you are looking for your first home or your next investment property. If you are interested in getting more information about the market or would like to schedule and appointment to Sell or Buy a home give me a call at 786 -853-2333 or email me here. I specialize in the most sought after neighborhoods in Miami, from Luxury homes to ocean-front condos…let’s start working together.
Tags: Centro, Centro condominium, downtown condos, downtown pre-construction, downtown preconstruction
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
If you have been following the real estate market in the past year you will have noticed how quickly the inventories have been dropping in key areas in Miami-Dade County. As evident in the above chart from 2011 to 2012 we have had a15% increase in Single Family home sales and 27% increase in Condominium Sales (Source: South Florida Regional MLS).
Since 2008 Single Family homes and Condominium sales have gradually taken the upward slope. Another interesting fact is that in 2008 we had on average a 29 month supply of Single family homes on the market and 40 months supply of condos, it was truly a buyers market! Everyone wondered how much lower prices would continue to drop since it seemed absorbing those levels of inventory would take a long time. I remember I had buyers telling me ” the market has not hit bottom yet it will take years and years to recover from this”. In 2009, less than a year later the supply levels had dropped to 10.2 month supply for homes and 18.2 months for condos, less than half!Today’s inventory levels are down to 4 months worth of supply and even less on rental properties. Buyers that decided to wait in 2011 and 2012 can’t believe the opportunity they missed. Today we find buyers facing multiple offers situation or frustrated because properties are going under contract before they can submit their offers.
The market is hot and everyone is realizing that waiting that extra year to buy at a lower price is no longer an option.If you are currently in the market to purchase a property give me a call, together we can find your dream home. If you are considering selling, I can provide you with the latest sales in your area as well as a comprehensive analysis of your property’s value.
Having lived in Miami for over 20 years and selling real estate for the past 10, I have acquired the experience and know how it takes to help Buyers and Sellers achieve their goals and make sound real estate investments. If you are interested in getting more information about the market or have a question about a particular property give me a call at 786 -853-2333 or email me here. The areas that I specialize in include, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, The Roads, Brickell, Downtown, Midtown, Miami Shores and Miami Beach.
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Monday, February 4th, 2013
If this question has been going back and forth in your head for a while now, you should read this! At this moment, the market is undergoing a phenomenon called “Inventory Shortage”, which basically is the result of strong demand and a very tight supply. Thanks to this inventory shortage, the prices of the properties that are on the market continue to rise. This is the most desirable time for sellers to put their properties on the market, once demand diminishes and inventory start to increase it will become a buyer’s market. In order for inventory to build there are a couple of factors that can occur, prices get out of control, investors leave the market or interest rates go up- with any one of these situations you will see a change in the inventory. This has not been the case in the past year nor does it seem like it will be happening anytime soon. In November 2012, the average sales price for Condominiums in Miami- Dade County increased 22.9% to $285,512 and the average sales price for single-family homes increased 17.4% to $377,918 as reported by the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Obviously these numbers reflect all of Miami Dade, if we concentrate on areas like Coconut Grove, Brickell, Downtown, Midtown and Miami Beach you will find that the increase in these sought after locations is even higher.
So it’s clear that with low inventories and so many eager buyers in the market, now IS the time to SELL! Your next question may be, So how long will it take to sell my property ? Well, the properties are selling much more rapidly in the current market than they did a year ago. The current median days on the market are only 43 days for single-family homes and 51 for condominiums. Want more great news? 63% of total closed sales in November 2012 were all-cash sales as indicated by. Foreign buyers account for the highest number of cash sales in Miami as much as 90% of them are making cash purchases both on investment and second home properties.
Are you still insecure whether this is a good time to sell or not? Stop thinking, start acting!!! Get your property out there in the market now. Call me for a free property valuation and to get up to date information of recent sales in your neighborhood.
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Friday, August 3rd, 2012
Just announced a new developer project by the same people that created Icon Brickell and Icon South Beach. ICON BAY will be located on the bay between NE 28th and NE 29th street. Right off Biscayne boulevard, going east on 28th street. Amazing location, minutes away from Brickell, Downtown, Design District, Midtown and Miami beach. Full details of Icon Bay below.
Architect: Arquitectonica
Facts:
300 waterfront units
40 story tower
8 units per floor
All residences with private foyers/elevators
Service elevator
9 Ft Ceilings
Direct water views from every residence
Triple height lobby
Waterfront community park
Infinity bay front pool
1 parking space assigned to each residence
Type of Units:
1 Bed + Den + 1 Baths
2 Beds + 2 Baths
2 Beds + Den + 2 Baths
3 Beds + 2.5 Baths
Square footage of units will range approximately from 900 sqft to over 1500 sqft.
Deposit Structure:
10% of Purchase Price at Reservation (immediately)
10% of Purchase Price at Contract
15% of Purchase Price at Groundbreaking
15% of Purchase Price at Top Off
50% of Purchase Price at Closing
Hurry and call me for more information about prices, availability and full details!!!
If you are looking to sell your home or buy a new one but insist on only working with a professional agent that will help you in the process and work hard to get things done, then call me at (786)853-2333 or drop me a line at naylabenitez@gmail.com. It’s that simple!
Tags: icon bay, icon bay condo, icon bay downtown, icon bay pre construction, pre-construction downtown
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Friday, September 16th, 2011
The Gentin Group purchased approximately 13.9 acres of land currently housing The Miami Herald Company and an adjacent parking lot in addition to the Omni Center to which Gentin has acquired all outstanding mortgages from Miami Real Estate investors Jorge Perez, Jimmy Tate and Sergio Rok. Genting Malaysia Berhad (“Genting”) has selected Miami, Florida-based Arquitectonica as the Master Plan Architect for Resorts World Miami. Although not yet disclosed what was paid for the note what was disclosed is what the Gentin Group is going to do with the land. The proposal is the build a mega Resort unlike any ever seen in Florida. The scale of this project is just fascinating and if carried out like their masterpiece in Singapore, World Resorts Santona, I am sure we will not be disappointed.
But what does this mean for Miami and the Downtown area? Well it means new jobs, a continued revival for Downtown and a step in the right direction for anything and everything Real Estate related. Having this go to destination in our backyard will mean properties and neighborhoods in the adjacent areas will become prime real estate. This is so exciting…this is exactly what Downtown needs to take it to the next step, we have seen the changes taking place along the Biscayne corridor and how Midtown has taken a life of it’s own with walkable cafes, shops and restaurants this will be the icing on the cake.
The Resorts World Miami site will feature 800 feet of waterfront on Biscayne Bay to the east and is bounded by the MacArthur Causeway on the south, Biscayne Boulevard on the west, and the Venetian Causeway on the north. The land is located directly across the street from the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and immediately north of Miami’s new Museum Park development, the future home of Miami Art Museum and Miami Science Museum.
Take a minute and read the full story below and take a look at the video it is truly expected to be a masterpiece! Downtown will never be the same….
World Resorts Miami Video
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/14/v-fullstory/2407173/genting-unveils-plan-for-miami.html#ixzz1Y69e4Q48
Tags: Downtown Miami hotels, downtown miami lifestyle, Downtown Miami new projects, Downtown miami projects, Downtown Miami venues, Genting, Genting Group, Hotels Downtown, Miami Herald lot, New Downtown Destination, new resort for downtown, Resort World Miami, top city to buy real estate, video Resort World Miami
Posted in Downtown best places, Downtown Condos, Downtown life, Downtown Luxury condos, Downtown Restaurants, Miami Real Estate, Resorts, Time to Buy, Uncategorized | No Comments »
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011
Yes it is finally here again for all us of that love to get pampered!!!! Miami Spa months, yes not one but two months of fabulous services at some of the most lavish Spa’s in Miami just for $99. You must book in advance and it does not include gratuity, but you do get to experience some amazing services at a great price. I highly recommend the Boutique Spa at the Ritz in Coconut Grove, I was there last year and said I would be back and here we are another year has passed. The Spa at the Mandarin is another one you can’t pass by.
Well there you are take advantage of it and relax and d-stress yourself, I know i will!
For more info click here
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Friday, June 24th, 2011
Brazilians are coming into Miami and spending their dollars on condo and home purchases. According to a report by Bloomberg, Brazilians bought 9 percent of homes and apartments sold to international buyers in the 12 months through March 2010, behind only Canadians and Venezuelans, according to the Miami Association of Realtors. In the Brickell and Downtown areas condo sales have been dominated by international buyers most coming in with cash, purchasing not only investment properties but also vacation homes. They are not only going after foreclosure properties but also luxury condos, more than half of the purchases have been for properties over $500,000.
The reduction in inventories in these markets are also affecting the prices, developers are beginning to increase prices and buyers are taking action before they loose out. Unfortunately all the media publicity on how bad the Real Estate market is and how prices will continue to drop has made locals “sit and wait”, unfortunately it may not work to their benefit because the numbers in “Florida” are not the same as the numbers in the sought after areas in Miami. Yes you can probably by a 3 bedroom home for $70,000 in Homestead but not in Brickell!!
Read below article I think it provides great insight to what is happening in the Brickell/Downtown market and how International buyers are taking advantage of it.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-06-21/brazilians-buy-miami-condos-at-bargain-prices-after-45-surge-in-currency.html
If you would like more detailed information on the Market or past sales on a specific buildings…..give me a call.
Tags: Brazilian condo buyers, Brazilians buy in Miami, brickell condo deals, buy in miami, Condo sales, investors buy in miami, miami condo market, miami real estate
Posted in Best places to buy real estate, Brickell Condos, Brickell Condos Sale, Buyers, Condo Deals, Developer closeout Brickell, Downtown best places, Downtown Condos, Downtown life, Downtown Luxury condos, Home Buyers, Investors, Investors buy in Miami, Miami Real Estate, Time to Buy | No Comments »
Friday, November 5th, 2010
JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami is officially open, located in the heart of Downtown across the street from The Epic Hotel & Residences. JW Marriott is within the Metropolitan complex a mixed-used complex with condos, offices, stores and a movie theater.
So what makes this hotel different well for starters guest rooms will feature luxurious bedding, a pillow menu, plush bath linens, in-room computer with high-speed Internet access, 50″ flat-screen high definition television, personal electronics connectivity panel, television embedded in the bathroom mirror and an in-room espresso maker. If this is not enought for you there will be 3 restaurants, including db Bistro Moderne by famed French chef Daniel Boulud.
Need to relax? the hotel will offer recreation and lifestyle amenities on the 19th and 20th floors including an outdoor swimming pool, a 10,000-square-foot NBA approved basketball court, Jim McLean Golf School with virtual golf and golf lessons, a bowling alley, media room, billiard room, a state of the art fitness center and a world-class luxury spa. In addition guest will also enjoy a private access executive level and lounge, a fully appointed business center, cigar shop, wine shop and gourmet coffee bar.
If in town for business, the JW Marriott Miami Marquis will offer more than 80,000 square feet of flexible space, including a 20,000-square-foot column-less Grand Ballroom & a Junior Ballroom. It seems like this hotel will be one of choice if staying in the Downtown area.
Tags: Downtown Hotels, downtown miami, Downtown Miami restuarants, Grand opening hotel, Hotels Downtown, JW Marriott
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