Category Archives: Bal Harbour

Map of South Florida’s Newest Condominium Developments

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South Florida is undergoing a new construction boom led by the demand of international buyers that are investing in second and third homes. We have put together an interactive map of these new developments that will soon be gracing the skyline in Brickell and Miami Beach all the way up to Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. Each project has its own unique amenities ranging from to mid-level buildings to high-rise towers with hundreds of units.

Click through our interactive map for more detailed information on each one of the buildings, including number of stories, units and the developer. We look forward to the seeing the new inventory once these units have been completed.

Visit the map here: http://bit.ly/Ruf4Uc

Condo Week: North of Miami

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This week on the blog we will be featuring some the most distinctive condo buildings in South Florida. We are highlighting buildings from Downtown Miami to Fort Lauderdale  to give you an inside scoop to the best in luxury living. Each one has been included for its world class amenities, views and top of the line units. Today we visit areas North of Miami:

Porto Vita

Everyone knows it’s all about location, and Porto Vita certainly meets the mark. Located in the heart of Aventura, the Porto Vita towers sit along the Intracoastal offering residents access to the water and the active shopping, dining and entertainment scene in the area.  Among its top-of-the-line amenities Porto Vita boasts two private pools, a tennis center and marina for residents to enjoy.

Turnberry Ocean Colony

Living at Turnberry Ocean Colony is like living at a 5-star resort. The property features a 35,000 sq foot private beach club where owners can relax and be pampered like celebrities with the vibrant, yet tranquil Sunny Isles beach as a backdrop.  Each unit has a private terrace and ten foot windows, so that every view of the water is clear an unobstructed. There is also a spa, a fitness center and special dining areas.  At Turnberry Ocean Colony it’s always a vacation.

ONE | Sotheby’s Publishes TRENDS 2011 Year In Review

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ONE | Sotheby’s has published the 2011 Year in Review edition of TRENDS, which covers every area in South Florida and gives an overview of what happened in each market. From Coral Gables to Fort Lauderdale, TRENDS provides an in depth analysis of sales prices and transactions for both single family homes and condos.

By the end of 2011, Miami made it to the Top 10 Recovery list and now leads other cities as the market continues to shift from balanced inventory to a shortage. The ultra luxury section experiences especially high activity and ONE | Sotheby’s was involved in 3 of 4 sales closed over $20million.

Key observations in TRENDS show that prices are steadily increasing and some micro markets have seen a rise of over 40% compared to the same time in 2010. In Miami-Dade the price per square foot is up 14% and in Broward 3%, signaling a strong real estate recovery even with a lagging economy. The numbers also reflect the heavy influence of foreign and international investments.

The 2011 Year in Review TRENDS report contains more in depth information as well as precise numbers and statistics. To review TRENDS, visit this link: TRENDS 2011 Year In Review. 

The Scoop – Power Surge

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Sure, the Bal Harbour Shops bags are piled high next to tables at the new St. Regis’s J&G Grill, but Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Florida foray also gets down to business in the power lunch department. In its Yabu Pushelberg-designed dining room with lavender touches from servers’ uniforms to centerpieces, book a window-side, leather-trimmed booth for maximum ocean views. Prix fixe menus are ideal for in and out transactions, or customize elevated small plates like yellowtail sashimi doused with radish, shiitakes and a delicate ginger soy sauce, and fontina pizza generous on black truffles.

9703 Collins Avenue

305.993.3333

jggrillmiami.com

Posted by Rebecca Kleinman