Jade Signature, Unprecedented Collaboration of Fine Architecture and Design in Sunny Isles Beach

Jade Signature, an ultra-upscale, 57-story high-rise containing 192 residences ranging from 1,378 to over 10,000 square feet.

A single elegant form rising 57 stories on the sands of Sunny Isles Beach, Jade Signature is the newest tower in Fortune International’s coveted Jade building collection. The vision to create something the market has never seen before stems from merging the most talented people in the world of design and architecture, with Fortune’s valuable knowledge of what buyers of this caliber desire. Every detail has been engaged in extraordinary contemplation, and the result is a spectacular property that will be as enjoyable as it will be stunning.

Residences will be like contemporary houses in the sky with breathtaking flow through views from ocean to Intracoastal, and windows that frame the horizon reinforcing the connection between interior and exterior. Expansive terraces that span up to 25 feet extend the living space, and contribute to the building’s shape, which transforms at every angle. 

Miami’s most anticipated condominium embodies the spirit of innovation with creativity and beauty infused in every detail. 

Jade Signature will offer only 192 upscale residences.

Ground breaking is expected in late 2013 with completion in mid-end 2016.

Unit Description & Pricing (subject to change without prior notice):

• 1 Bed /2 Baths + Den, 1,378 sq. ft., priced from $1,790,000-$2,010,000
• 2 Bed / 2.5 Bath, 2,047 sq. ft., priced from $2,660,000-$2,930,000
• 3 Bed / 4.5 Bath + Family + Service Quarters, 2,857-3,173 sq. ft., priced from $3,540,000-$4,375,000
• 4 Bed / 5.5 Bath + Family + Media + Service Quarters, 3,292-3,766 sq. ft., priced from $4,110,000-$5,360,000
• 5 Bed / 6.5 Bath + Family + Double Living +  Informal Dining +  Service Quarters, 4,649-4,897 sq. ft., priced from $6,595,000-$7,460,000
• Signature Sky Villas  – Details TBD (Duplex, double height), 6,089-6,580 sq. ft., priced from $11,210,000-$12,000,000
• Signature Penthouses – Details TBD, whole floor; 360 degrees, 8,448-10,416 sq. ft., priced from $18,000,000-$26,000,000

Building Features:

• Created by Pritzker Prize award-winning Herzog & de Meuron
• Stunning interiors by French design firm PYR led by Pierre-Yves Rochon
• Botanical journey cultivated by renowned lands cape architect Raymond Jungles
• Impressive structure towering 57 stories above the Atlantic shoreline
• Enviable oceanfront address on the sands of Sunny Isles Beach
• Ideal location between Bal Harbour Shops and Aventura Mall, as well as Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports
• Strategic positioning of the building maximizing sun exposure to the pool and beach
• Free-flowing amenity areas seamlessly connect ocean and beach to lobby and interior spaces

Lobby Level:

• Lushly landscaped grand driveway with impressive porte-cochere
• Stunning two story lobby anchored by a sculptural staircase leading to a world of amenities and services
• Breathtaking three stories of glass overlooking pool and beach
• Worldwide concierge service
• Exclusive clubroom with extensive outdoor terrace, demonstration kitchen, perfect for private events
• Breakfast area with outdoor seating on beach pavilion terrace with sky dome
• Doorman and valet
• Business center with conference room and private office
• Oceanfront mail room experience
• Underground parking garage with security surveillance
• Car wash area
• Electric car charging service
• 24-hour security
• High speed Internet and Wi-Fi in all common areas

Beach Level:

• Oceanfront resort deck featuring a gorgeous swimming pool with zero entry, secluded cabanas and hot tub
• Beach bar and grill offering pool and beach service
• Private beach amenities including chaise lounges and umbrellas at the shoreline
• Teen’s tech lounge with outdoor ping pong
• Kids playroom with video games and smart board
• Toddler sensory and reading center
• Landscaped beachfront gardens with hammocks and seating
• Lap pool on south side of tower offering maximum sun exposure
• Entertainment lounge and terrace facing lap pool with billiards and wine bar

Spa Level:

• Health and wellness center with dry sauna and steam room
• Coed hamam / Turkish bath
• Magnificent water terrace with massage beds and plunge pools overlooking the ocean
• Massage and spa services available
• Detox juice bar
• Invigorating cold rain shower
• Yoga deck surrounded by zen garden
• Relaxation area
• Oceanfront state of the art fitness center with fully-appointed training areas
• Women’s and men’s locker rooms

Residential Features:

• Inspiring flow-through floor plans boasting ocean, city and Intracoastal views
• Lofty ceilings of 10 feet or higher and total living areas ranging from 1,400 to 10,500 square feet
• Floor to ceiling windows that frame the horizon
• Modernist homes in the sky with terraces as large as a living space
• Private garage spaces **
• Exquisite European designer cabinetry
• Top of the line kitchen appliances
• Wine cooler
• Cappuccino maker
• Top quality stone countertops
• PYR custom designed bathroom cabinetry
• Private elevator vestibule
• High-speed Internet and Wi-Fi
• Smart technology
• Walk-in closets
• Laundry room with washer and dryer ***
• Service quarters with full bath in 3, 4, 5 bedroom residences
• Service entrance

** For some residences
*** In most residences

Jade Signature is being developed by Fortune International, and it brings the collaboration of Herzog & De Meuron Architects, interior designs by PYR, led by Pierre-Yves Rochon, and landscape architecture by Raymond Jungles, Inc. 

 

Reservations are underway with 10% down.  Contact me for more details about this unique opportunity to purchase a residence at Jade Signature. 

Maria Lopez, 305-467-0774 | MLopez5020@gmail.com
Realtor, Cervera Real Estate, Inc.

 

Miami Real Estate Continues to be in High Demand with Foreign Consumers

  Miami Ranked 2nd among Foreign Consumers Searching U.S. Properties

by Miami Admin | May 14, 2013

Miami, FL – Attention from foreign consumers searching U.S. properties increased for Miami in March, according to the 26,000-member MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI).

South Florida, the top area in the nation for international real estate buyers, remains the focus of consumers from a diverse group of nations.

Miami Top Market for Foreign Consumers
In March, Miami ranked second only to Los Angeles among the top ten overall most searched U.S. cities by non-U.S. consumers throughout the month of March 2013.  Miami moved up from fourth place in earlier rankings.  Fort Lauderdale ranks eighth.  If the Miami-Fort Lauderdale market were combined, the ranking would be even higher.

1. Los Angeles, CA
2. Miami, FL
3. Las Vegas, NV
4. Orlando, FL
5. Detroit, MI
6. Houston, TX
7. New York, NY
8. Fort Lauderdale, FL
9. San Diego, CA
10. Chicago, IL

The top countries for consumers searching South Florida properties on Miamire.com (Miami Association of Realtors Property Search) in March 2012 compared to March 2013 were from:

March 2013	March 2012
United States	United States
Canada	Canada
Brazil	Brazil
Colombia	France
Venezuela	Venezuela
Argentina	Colombia
France	Argentina
India	Spain
Germany	U.K.
Ecuador	India

“These results reflect the strong demand from foreign buyers and investors that exists for Miami properties,” said 2013 Chairman of the Board of the MIAMI Association of REALTORS Natascha Tello.  “It is interesting to see countries like India and Germany ranking among the top markets looking to buy or invest in Miami and South Florida.  The Miami real estate market remains a mecca of global activity, differentiating us form the rest of the U.S. and fueling our vibrant real estate market.”

Nationally, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area is consistently one of the top markets for most of the highest ranking countries searching for property in the U.S.  According to Realtor.com®, the top countries (outside the U.S.) where global consumers were most engaged on Realtor.com® &

Realtor.com® International in March 2013 were:

• *Canada: Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Detroit, Naples
• *U.K.: Los Angeles, Orlando, Miami, Houston, Las Vegas
• *Germany: San Antonio, Los Angeles, Cape Coral, Miami, Las Vegas
• Australia: New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Houston, Detroit,
• Japan: San Diego, Alpharetta, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Antonio
• Mexico: San Diego, El Paso, Laredo, San Antonio, Las Vegas
• India: Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago, Dallas, Houston
• *Brazil: Orlando, Miami, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach
• China: Detroit, Los Angeles, Irvine, Las Vegas, Orlando
• *France: Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Miami Beach, San Diego
• *Russian Federation: Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, New York, Detroit
• South Korea: Las Vegas, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Columbus
• *Italy: Miami, Los Angeles, Miami Beach, New York, San Diego
• *Netherlands: Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Houston, Las Vegas
• *Switzerland: Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, Raleigh
• *Spain: Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas, San Diego
• *Ireland: Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, Chicago, Miami
• *Sweden: Los Angeles, Detroit, Parkland (FL), Miami, Fort Lauderdale
• *Belgium: Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, Naperville (IL), Orlando
• Philippines: Las Vegas, Saint Paul (MN), Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Henderson (NV)

*Country with Miami or Fort Lauderdale as top searches.

Based on the 2012 Miami International Market Report, Miami attracts a significant number of buyers from countries not reflected in property search rankings above, including Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador.  For the latest information on who is buying in South Florida, go tohttp://www.miamire.com/international/resources.

“Miami had not previously figured as a top market for buyers from the United Kingdom, who tend to purchase in less expensive areas of Florida,” said 2013 MIAMI Association of REALTORS Residential President Fernando I. Martinez.  “We are increasingly seeing buyers from new markets becoming increasingly interested in all that Miami has to offer, which is a sign that investors view Miami and South Florida a profitable opportunity.”

Artist render of Jade Signature, a 57-story ultra luxury oceanfront high rise in Sunny Isles Beach consisting of 192 upscale residences. It will feature flow-through floor plans boasting ocean, city and Intracoastal views as well as lofty ceilings of 10 feet or higher and spacious living areas ranging from 1,400 to 10,500 sq. ft.

Source: Miami Association of Realtors (miamire.com)

The Crimson Condos, in Edgewater

Artist render of The Crimson Condos Edgewater

The Crimson is Miami’s newest development in the desirable Edgewater neighborhood. The Crimson will feature 90 one and two bedroom residential units in the tower, many with water views and large terraces or balconies for outdoor entertaining.

The breathtaking amenity area at The Crimson is located on the 8th floor. Called “The C Club” it features a landscaped promenade sundeck, large swimming pool, hot tub and outdoor/indoor mini-theater.  This is a private club for residents and their guests to celebrate the Miami lifestyle while enjoying spectacular poolside days. Additionally, there is a fully-equipped gym, lounge, business center and cybercafé on the mezzanine floor.

The Crimson is located within close proximity to Midtown Miami and the Design District, where you can find a multitude of dining and shopping venues. It is also a short drive to the I-95, US-1 and to the Julie Tuttle and Venetian Causeways that connect mainland Miami to Miami Beach.

Between The Crimson and it’s neighbor, Icon Bay, the hugely-successful Related Group development, is a beautiful art park featuring quiet areas and sculptures by well-known artists.

Building amenities at the Crimson condos:

• Eco-Friendly technology, Silver LEED certified building
• 90 units distributed over 19 floors
• 8th Floor Amenities Deck
• 8th Floor Pool Deck with expansive views of Biscayne Bay
• Concierge
• Business center
• Movie theater
• Fitness center
• Cyber Café with high speed internet access
• DNA testing for pets
• “C” club is a private club for residents only featuring a landscaped promenade sundeck, large swimming pool, hot tub and indoor/outdoor mini-theater
• Each residence comes with 1 parking garage and storage locker directly in front of the parking space (additional parking and storage is available for purchase)
• Each unit is separately metered for water
• Adjacent to the Sculpture Park with water features in the bay

Residential Features:

• High Ceilings (9’4” to 11’4″)
• Units available with unobstructed water views to the bay and spectacular city views
• All units have spacious balconies or terraces
• Impact resistant, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and windows
• Italian Cabinetry in kitchen and bathrooms
• Large closets
• European fixtures in kitchen and bathrooms
• Quartz countertops
• Glass tile kitchen backsplash
• Penthouse units include a private rooftop terrace with Jacuzzi
• Townhomes on the ground floor
• Bosch Appliances
• Innovative Floor plans
• Each residence comes with 1 parking garage and storage locker directly in front of the parking space (additional parking and storage is available for purchase)
• Each unit is separately metered for water

Condo prices and description (Prices subject to change without notice):

• 1 bed, 1 bath, 829-859 sq. ft., from $364,000-$432,000 ($439-$509 per square foot).  Residences with bay, city and park views and balconies.
• 1 bed, 1 bath, den, 898 sq. ft., from $433,000-$472,000 ($482-$525 per square foot).  Residences with bay, city and park views and balconies.
• 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,012 – 1,311 sq. ft., from $500,000-$620,000 ($381-$496 per square foot).  Corner residences, bay, park and city views as well as balconies and terraces.

Construction at The Crimson is set for late 2013 with delivery expected in mid-2015.

Contact me for more details about this exciting new development.

Maria Lopez, 305-467-0774 | MLopez5020@gmail.com
Realtor, Kurz Real Estate 

Miami Real Estate Continues Robust Performance in First Quarter

by Miami Admin | May 22, 2013

Affordable Inventory Sharply Declining

This article appeared in The Miami Herald – International Edition on May 22, 2013

The Miami-Dade County residential real estate market again experienced significant strengthening in the first quarter, as a result strong demand and limited supply particularly in the lower price points, according to the 27,000-member MIAMI Association of REALTORS® and the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) systems.

Median & Average Sales Prices
In the first quarter, the median sales price for condominiums in Miami-Dade County was $162,000, an increase of 24.6 percent year-over-year and 4.5 percent compared to the previous quarter. The median sales price for single-family homes rose 17.5 percent to $205,650 in the first quarter compared to the first quarter of 2012, and 3.3 percent compared to the first quarter of 2012.

“The Miami real estate market is experiencing significant strengthening as we continue to see greater demand than supply,” said 2013 Chairman of the Board of the MIAMI Association of REALTORS® Natascha Tello. “While this trend continues to fuel double-digit price appreciation, countywide prices remain at 2003 levels, which makes our properties affordable compared to many markets in the U.S. and even to other world-class cities on a global level. Miami prices coupled with the local lifestyle and amenities is attracting both U.S. and international buyers and investors.”

Year-over-year, the average sales prices for single-family homes and condominiums increased 14.8 percent to $364,991 and 20.2 percent to $307,934, respectively.

Nationally, the median sales price of existing single-family homes was $176,600 in the first quarter, up 11.3 percent from the first quarter of 2012, according to the National Association of Realtors. The national median sales price for condominiums was $172,400, a 10.4 percent increase over the previous year.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said many areas are experiencing a seller’s market. “The supply/demand balance is clearly tilted toward sellers in a good portion of the country,” he said. “Inventory conditions are expected to remain fairly constrained this year, so overall price increases should be well above the historic gain of one-to-two percentage points above the rate of inflation. If home builders can continue to ramp up production, then home price growth is expected to moderate in 2014.”

The statewide median sales price for single-family homes increased 13.4 percent to $153,000 in the first quarter, according to data from Florida REALTORS® Industry Data and Analysis department in partnership with local REALTOR® boards/associations. The median sales price for condominiums in Florida was up 18.4 percent compared to the same quarter last year at $116,000.

“The Miami real estate market is increasingly becoming more attractive for sellers, as properties sell rapidly when priced right,” said 2013 MIAMI Association of REALTORS® Residential President Fernando I. Martinez. “Strong demand is resulting in multiple offers even above asking price, and we are seeing greater increases for sales in the higher price points, while inventory in the lower price points has greatly declined. This reflects the fact that limited supply is hampering sales for more affordable properties.”

Inventory Levels in Lower Price Points Continue to Decline
Total housing inventory in Miami-Dade County decreased another five percent year-over-year. First quarter active listings in Miami-Dade County totaled 13,067. At the current sales pace, this reflects 5.1 months of inventory for single-family homes and 5.9 for condominiums.

In the first quarter Miami-Dade inventory of single-family homes listed under $200,000 saw the greatest percentage decreases. Available inventory in this range dropped 38.8 percent, from 2,677 to 1,636, compared to year-ago levels. Inventory of single-family homes listed at $600,000 or greater, rose 38.7 percent. The greatest percentage decrease, 43.6 percent, was for properties listed between $50,000 and $149,999, while the greatest percentage increase, 41.5 percent, was for homes listed at $1 million or more.

Condominium inventory of active listings dropped 33 percent for properties listed under $200,000 and increased 31 percent for properties listed at $600,000 or higher. The greatest percentage decrease, 70.8 percent, was for condominium inventory listed at $50,000 or less, while the greatest percentage increase, 44 percent, was for properties listed between $400,000 and $599,999. Sellers are becoming more aware of the attractiveness of the market.

Home Sales Exceed Record Levels
Miami-Dade residential sales – including existing single-family homes and condominiums – increased 4.6 percent in the first quarter, from 6,174 to 6,457, compared to a year earlier. Following two consecutive record-breaking years, sales in Miami continue to increase despite an inventory shortage. In the first quarter, Miami sales of existing single-family homes increased 10 percent compared to a year earlier. The sales of existing condominiums increased two percent compared to the first quarter of 2012.

Statewide closed sales of existing single-family homes totaled 48,976 in the first quarter, up 10.2 percent compared to the year-ago figure. Closed sales of condominiums totaled 24,655, up 3.2 percent compared to 2012.

Nationally, total existing-home sales, including single-family and condos, rose 0.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.94 million in the first quarter from 4.90 million in the fourth quarter, but were 9.8 percent above the 4.50 million pace during the first quarter of 2012.

Majority of Sales All Cash
In the first quarter, 65 percent of all closed sales were all cash compared to 66 percent a year ago. All cash sales were 47.9 percent of single-family home closings and 76.9 percent of all condominium sales. Since nearly 90 percent of foreign buyers pay cash, this reflects Miami’s position as a top market for foreign buyers.

Source: Miami Association of Realtors (miamire.com)

Render of Marina Palms, a 468 upscale residential development in Aventura offering condos from the $600,000s

 Maria Lopez
RE/MAX Advance Realty
(305) 467-0774
MLopez5020@gmail.com

Veer Towers at CityCenter, Las Vegas, NV

Veer Towers, two residential towers consisting of studios, one, two and three bedroom from $275,000. Located right on the Las Vegas strip, in the middle of all the action.  Veer Towers is the ultimate trophy property without the huge price tag.  No other community offers luxury shopping, fine dining, world-class entertainment and gaming within walking distance. Residents are surrounded by the luxury and convenience of The Shops at Crystals, the Gallery Row Shops, ARIA Resort & Casino, Vdara Hotel & Spa, and Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas.

Veer Towers was designed as part of CityCenter Las Vegas development consisting of 76 acres in the heart of Las Vegas Strip.   CityCenter was built at a cost of $9.2 billion, the largest privately funded construction project in the history of the United States.

CityCenter is comprised of 4,800 hotel rooms, 2,400 condominium and condo hotel units and 500,000 sq. ft. of retail and entertainment at the Shops at Crystals.

Completed in 2010, Veer Towers consists of two 37-story high rise condominiums, built at opposing five degree angles. Each tower houses approximately 335 residences in studio, one, two and three bedroom floor plans.  These residences are offered at a price below replacement cost, an opportunity that should not be missed.

Unit Description & Pricing (subject to change without prior notice):

• Studios 537-901 sq. ft. $275,000-$520,000
• One Bedroom 542-1,123 $360,000-$560,000
• Two Bedroom 1,280-2,256 $460,000-$1,150,000
• Three Bedroom 1,745-2.093 $1,600,000-$2,000,000

Click the following link for a video of the property:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mqihs5efxniuvdb/Veer%20Towers.mp4?n=155537161

Contact me for more details on how you can own a piece of the Las Vegas strip.

Maria Lopez, 305-467-0774 | MLopez5020@gmail.com
Realtor, Cervera Real Estate, Inc.
http://www.southfloridaluxuryresidences.com/info/about/veer-towers/

Venezuela money helps fuel Miami housing boom

By Les Christie @CNNMoney June 5, 2013: 5:54 AM ET 

During the first week of May, five new condo projects in downtown Miami launched sales campaigns. Among them was the boutique condo building Le Parc at Brickell.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney)

When politics grow heated in Latin America, home buyers from the Panama Canal to Tierra del Fuego flock to Miami looking for a safe place to park their assets.

In recent years, Venezuelans in particular have been coming to the city in droves.

Since the Miami Association of Realtors started to track sales to foreign buyers in 2006, Venezuelans have bought more Miami real estate than Brazilians, Argentinians or citizens of any other nation in the world.

The buying began in earnest when Hugo Chavez started running the country in 1998. While the Socialist president was considered a hero among the working-class, many wealthy Venezuelans considered him a tyrant.

The fears of unrest surrounding his October 2012 reelection triggered another infusion of Venezuelan cash into the Miami real estate market. Local real estate agents joked at the time that Chavez should have been named Miami’s “Salesman of the Year,” according to Matthew Martinez, a local real estate investor and principal of Beacon Hill Property Group.

After Chavez died in March of this year, the ensuing election that put his successor, Nicolas Maduro, in office also stirred up fears — and more home buying in Miami.

Left-of-center politicians elected in Bolivia and other Latin American countries have encouraged wealthy citizens of those nations to look for a safe haven in Florida as well. And, investors from Brazil and Argentina, where the economies are booming, are also putting their excess cash in safe Florida real estate.

As a result, Miami has become known as a “global gateway,” much like New York and San Francisco, that attracts deep-pocketed investors from all over the world, said Neisen Kasdin, a real estate development attorney and former mayor of the city of Miami Beach.

The influx of buyers, combined with the economic recovery in the U.S., has created a dramatic turnaround in Miami’s housing market. Sales of single-family homes in Miami climbed 10.3% during the first three months of 2013 compared with 12 months earlier and prices jumped 23%, according to the Florida Association of Realtors.

About 45% of single-family home sales and 77% of condo sales were made in all cash, reflecting the heavy foreign presence. More than 90% of sales to foreigners in Miami are made in cash.

“Two years ago, Miami was the poster child for distressed real estate in the United States,” said Jonathan Miller, of Miller Samuel, a real estate appraiser and consultant. “It has now morphed into a luxury brand.”

All but 600 of the 23,000 bubble-era condos that once languished on the Miami market have been sold, according to the Miami Association of Realtors.

“That old inventory is basically gone,” said Kasdin.

During the first week of May, five new condo projects in downtown Miami launched their pre-construction sales campaigns. Among them was the boutique condo building Le Parc at Brickell, where units range from 622-square-foot studios starting at $280,000 to 1,566-square-foot, three bedrooms for $699,000. The units have access to a rooftop pool and jacuzzi and outdoor kitchen and feature high ceilings and imported tile floors.

“People who want to retire and play golf, that’s not Miami,” said Alan Ojeda, a local developer and founder of Rilea Group who’s building a 44-story condo in downtown Miami. “The city is filled with youth, with life, with music. The main difference now, is that the South Americans are not just parking their assets here, they’re parking their families as well.” 

 

Source:  CNN Money

Ojeda launches luxury Brickell condominium

Ojeda launches luxury Brickell condominium

Miami developer Alan Ojeda’s Rilea Group expects to begin construction at 1080 Brickell Ave. as early as August on a 44-story, 323-unit luxury condominium called The Bond.

Ojeda, a savvy developer with a reputation for simplicity and quality, has built a variety of high-profile residential and commercial projects in the area. They include the 1450 Brickell office tower, where the developer is headquartered, known for its hurricane-resistant features like stronger glass and a back-up generator. Other projects include One Broadway apartments and the Sabadell Financial Center at 1111 Brickell Ave.

MG on the Halifax, waterfront living for under $200,000

MG on the Halifax is a private, 18-acre waterfront community consisting of two, 25-story towers on Halifax River. MG on the Halifax overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway, Seabreeze Bridge and Daytona Beach. It offers sunrise and sunset water views in all residences in addition to the evening’s city lights.

MG on the Halifax offers a secured gatehouse entrance, landscaped grounds with fountains, ponds and gardens, and 13,000 square feet of on-site retail shopping.

MG on the Halifax is located just north of the Seabreeze Bridge on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway, the Halifax River in Daytona Beach.  Orlando and Disney World are a mere hour’s drive and the world famous Daytona Beach strip is one mile away.  MG’s proximity to The Daytona International Speedway, downtown Daytona Beach, and nearby Ormond Beach makes it an ideal location to enjoy the best that Central Florida has to offer.  The property was completed in 2007 and units are ready to move in.

Unit Types and Pricing: (Subject to change without prior notice)

Model C | 2br + 2ba               1,660 sq. ft.     $215,900-$218,900
Model D | 2br + den + 2ba     1,815 sq. ft.       $230,900
Model E | 3br + 3ba               2,079 sq. ft.     $248,900-$280,900
Model F | 2br + 2ba               1,689 sq. ft.      $198,900-$253,900
Model G | 2br + 2ba               1,670 sq. ft.     $195,900-$198,900

Contact me for more details about this magnificent development.

Maria Lopez, 305-467-0774 | MLopez5020@gmail.com
Realtor, Cervera Real Estate, Inc.

Porsche Design Tower, Sunny Isles, FL broke ground in April 2013 with delivery expected in Q1 2016

A $560 million development, Porsche Design Tower will certainly become one of Miami’s most unique and exciting condo towers. Imagine a high-rise residence where your car is parked outside your apartment, regardless of what floor you live on? Yes, that’s the allure of the Porsche Design Tower. Developed by Dezer Development and the Porsche Design Group, the Porsche Design Tower is Miami’s first condo tower to feature automobile elevators or lifts!

The apartment tower resembles a cylindrical design. The residences range from three to four bedrooms, on one or two levels. When you arrive home in your car, you drive into an elevator, and are lifted to your level. You then simply drive off the lift into your personal parking garage space. And, then you are home.

There are only 132 residences in the Porsche Design Tower, rising up to 57 stories above Sunny Isles Beach. Most residences will have private swimming pools on their 15-foot (deep) terraces. Prices start at $4.7 million.

A noteworthy feature of Porsche Design Tower is its automobile lift system that allows owners to park their cars next to their units regardless of the floor. Porsche Design Tower will also include a “car concierge” who will look after the resident’s vehicles by coordinating detailing, cleaning, tire rotation and other maintenance services.

Building Features: 

• 200 feet of sugar-sand Atlantic Ocean frontage.
• Robotic car lift directly to your private sky garage.
• Elegant porte-cochere entrance with 24-hour valet services.
• Exquisitely appointed three-story lobby with full glass-enclosed car lift observatory.
• 24-hour security services and in-house car concierge as well as on-site concierge.
• Ocean front ballroom with kitchen for hosting events.
• Elevated, lushly landscaped oceanfront terrace with heated swimming pool, pool attendants and food & beverage service.
• Oceanfront state-of-the-art fitness center and resident’s health spa with expansive oceanfront views.
• Multi-purpose clubroom equipped with plush stadium seating theater, virtual golf simulator which allows players to access golf courses from around the world and a four seat race car simulation video game.
• Car museum
• Seven cabanas
• Lobby level private restaurant enclosed in glass with private wine lockers for each residence.
• Lobby level bar lounge overlooking the ocean equipped with big screen TV and monumental fire place.
• Sunset terrace complemented with twin oversized spa overlooking the Intracoastal Waterways.

Residential features:

• Private sky garage for each unit
• Private swimming pool and summer kitchen on oversized terraces creating a luxurious outdoor living environment [except on P’0393 model].
• Miele appliances, including wine cooler, state of the art induction cooktop, speed-microwave oven and warming drawers.
• Automatic Toto toilets in master bathrooms with integrated bidet functions.
• Poggenpohl designed kitchens with motorized doors and expansive islands.
• Private elevator that opens directly into the residence.
• Panoramic ocean, Intracoastal and/or city views.
• Elegant smooth ceilings rising to 10’ clear and 20’ clear on the duplex units.
• Floor-to-ceiling windows optimizing views.
• Premium quality granite or marble countertops in kitchens and bathrooms.
• Dornbracht design kitchen and master bathroom fixtures.
• Vent-less gas fireplace in living room.
• Private interior elevator on the two-story units.

 

Contact me for more details on this exceptional development.

Maria Lopez, 305-467-0774 | MLopez5020@gmail.com
Realtor, Cervera Real Estate, Inc.

BayHouse, a 164-residential development in Edgewater. Exclusively represented by Cervera Real Estate

Bayhouse will consist of 38 floors and 164 exclusive residences, featuring glass balcony terraces with panoramic Bay views. Located in the Edgewater East neighborhood, this residential development will also feature versatile, expansive floor plans, including a 2/3 + Den, 3/2.5 and 3/3 + Den.

Belonging to the Bay House at East Edgewater, means enjoying sun, water views and many outdoor activities with family and friends. It all begins on your expansive 20,000 sqft resort deck that includes a pool, spa, hammock garden, summer kitchen, fire pit and cabanas

 

Building Features

• Expansive Pool Deck
• Business Center
• State of the art fully equipped fitness center
• Media Room
• Children Play Room
• 24-hour valet parking and 24-hour attended security services
• Pool Club Room
• High-speed Internet access
• High-speed elevators

Residential Features:

• Flow-through residences featuring unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay
• Each residence offers 7-feet wide private terraces
• Energy efficient, tinted, impact resistant, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and windows
• Advance Technology “Smart Building” pre-wired with fiber optics for high speed internet, data/voice cable TV access
• Italian Cabinetry in Kitchens and Bathrooms
• Imported stone counter tops
• Storage and additional parking available

 

Ground breaking is expected to take place in September 2013 with completion set for December 2014. Contact me for more details.

Maria Lopez, 305-467-0774 | MLopez5020@gmail.com
Realtor, Cervera Real Estate, Inc.

A real estate explosion in Edgewater, Miami’s next trendy district

A real estate explosion in Edgewater, Miami’s next trendy district

 

In September, Melo plans to break ground on BayHouse, a 36-story condominium with 164 units at 600 NE 27th St., a one-acre site purchased last year for $5.5 million — far above some earlier deals. Units will range from about $500,000 to about $1.5 million.  

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/11/v-fullstory/3392876/edgewater-emerges-as-miamis-next.html#storylink=cpy

 

Americans Buying More Second Homes

Americans Buying More Second Homes

Vacation home sales in the United States increased 10.1 percent in 2012, as Americans rekindled their love of second homes.

The number of vacation homes sold in 2012 jumped to 553,000 from 502,000 in 2011, according to data released today by the National Association of Realtors.

“We had a strong stock market recovery, which helps more people in the prime ages for buying vacation homes,” NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said. “Attractively priced recreational property is also a big draw.”

Of all home transactions in 2012, 11 percent were vacation homes, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors.

Seventy-eight percent of all second-home buyers said it was a good time to buy, compared with 68 percent of primary residence buyers, according to a NAR survey.

Jorge Perez’s SLS Brickell to transform area

Jorge Perez’s SLS Brickell to transform area

The Arquitectonica-designed building could also open up to a Lincoln Road-type pedestrian mall on South Miami Avenue. Related’s Jorge Pérez has suggested such a change to the city, with Arquitectonica creating a plan for how traffic might be rerouted to allow closures from 8th to 13th streets.

Buyer Demand Soars, But Where Are the Houses?

Buyer Demand Soars, But Where Are the Houses?

Buyer demand is rapidly rising, but the housing market is realizing they may not have the inventory to meet it. 

“The housing turnaround seems to have caught almost everyone in the business by surprise,” The New York Times reports. “As desirable as the long-awaited improvement may be, the unusually low level of homes for sale is creating widespread problems for buyers and sellers alike, leading to bidding wars and bubble-like price jumps in places that not long ago were suffering from major declines.”

After years of not building, homebuilders are scrambling to ramp up production to meet demand, but they’re facing delays from the availability of lots, scarcity of qualified labor, and obtaining permits. 

Meanwhile, investors have snagged foreclosures and short sales, limiting the availability of those on the market as well.

Midtown Miami heralds the return of 97 percent financing

Midtown Miami heralds the return of 97 percent financing

The developers behind Midtown Miami recently announced a program allowing buyers to qualify for 97-percent financing at the high-rise condo complex, where the units start at $276,000. At that price, a buyer could obtain a mortgage with a down payment of $8,300.

The new financing program is designed to boost sales at the complex’s 33-story 4 Midtown tower, which is already built but undergoing renovations.