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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Buy At The Icon Brickell {Luxist}
Sep 23rd 2009 9:11PM This development Icon Brickell by Jorge Perez has many empty units so I am sure that they got a great price.
However, as a real estate broker I would have recommended a better building like 900 Biscayne, or even better EPIC. EPIC would have been the best choice, and it is facing Icon Brickell actually.
Well, sure is they did't ask me ;-)
Franck Dossa - http://www.CondHotel.com
La Gorce Island, Estate of the Day {Luxist}
May 20th 2008 9:12PM I disagree Henry. We do have many high-end properties also on La Gorce Island.
And when you see this particular one from the water, it is truly a beautiful piece. Even in this market, it takes more time but eventually it will be sold with a discount.
Best regards.
FD @ http://www.condhotel.com (Condo Hotel South Beach)
Soho Mews Partners With Moss {Luxist}
May 20th 2008 9:08PM This is a beautiful project. Even the brochure was very well done, very creative and luxury at the same time.
Quite costly, but for something new in New York with high ceiling it is interesting.
Best regards.
FD @ http://www.condhotel.com (Condo Hotel South Beach)
Bentley Headed For A U.S. Downturn? {Luxist}
May 20th 2008 9:05PM So I can start dreaming that they will lower the prices for the Bentley Continental Coupé. This is for me one of the most beautiful cars ever. I'll buy it anytime, well, as soon as I can afford it ...
FD @ Condo Hotel South Beach
Miami Real Estate Flounders On Sinking Prices {Luxist}
Mar 24th 2008 2:15PM Excellent article Vanessa.
As a real estate broker I will like to add something about the fact that real estate is local.
When somebody tells me that Miami real estate market is in crisis, I like to ask which part of Miami he is referring too.
You have some condos in Downtown, and even more Brickell which will greatly suffer from this crisis. I will not be surprised to see them down by 50% or even 60%.
But other places like the luxury condos in South Beach will not suffer that much and 10% to 15% discount is already a great deal.
My criteria will be the Ocean or Bay view, and then the quality of construction. I think that many buildings not in a prime location right in the water will loose a lot. But the nice buildings in a good location on the water will suffer but will come back quickly. We have so many people coming in Miami from other cities, other states, and other countries, with cash money, and they all want to live on the water.
So crisis yes, but with different intensities.
Good luck to all the deal hunters. They are some great deals out there.
Best regards.
FD @ http://www.condhotel.com (Condo Hotel South Beach)
Roasted Red Tomato Soup {Slashfood}
Feb 14th 2008 10:51AM You can also have it cold in the summer and you add some fresh basil leaves, some cilantro leaves, and a splash of lime juice before serving.
Delicious during the hot days, and we have plenty of them in Miami Beach. However, I've ate this cold version first in Paris, in a very avant-garde restaurant named l'Avant-Gout in the 13 Arrondissement.
Try it during the summer. Best regards.
FD @ http://www.condhotel.com (Condo Hotel Miami Beach)
Mortgage Man Decides To Sell Yacht and House {Luxist}
Jul 29th 2007 10:56PM I love these tiny houses lost in the water in the Florida Keys. They are just so romantic, and I will like to see them rebuild after a hurricane.
Yes they will have to be rebuilt many times, but it is almost like a historical monument, a proof that life can be utterly romantic. A place for a dream.
Regards.
FD @ http://www.condhotel.com
Sunday Real Estate Round-Up {Luxist}
Jul 29th 2007 10:52PM It is nice to see all these mansions for sale.
However, I don't know how is the real estate market in other cities, but here in Miami, they aren't that many luxury houses at more than $5 million who are sold.
I think that in 2006 only 3 houses were sold in this price range, and believe me, many more are for sale.
Regards.
FD @ www.condhotel.com
Setai San Diego, Condo-Hotel Or No Go? {Luxist}
Jul 22nd 2007 3:21AM I don't know how will be the Setai San Diego.
However, I can tell you that the Setai South Beach is actually one of the best condo-hotel, the best hotel, and the best condominiums you can find in South Beach.
We will have to wait until 2009 to see if the W South Beach Residences will take the lead.
Best regards.
FD @ http://www.condhotel.com
