South Florida Real Estate Blog

Apr 11

ONE CIFO Project Hosts Informative Lecture on Art Collecting

Art collectors and enthusiasts, along with a group of top South Florida real estate brokers gathered at the ONE CIFO Project in ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s Miami Beach real estate office for an informal discussion on art collecting by advisors Sarah Jane Bruce and Flavia Masetto. Based in Los Angeles and Buenos Aires, Sarah Jane Bruce and Flavia Masetto both operate fine art services and have a joint art collaboration that includes some of the most important works in their respective hemispheres.

Art Advisor Flavia Massetto, Mayi de la Vega and Sarah Jane Bruce

During the lecture they focused on the question, “Why Collect?” and offered a rare glimpse into the insider world of art collecting and tips on how to start a personal collection and continue to evolve it. They also touched upon what makes a sound art investment, and how fine art is the new asset class next to real estate and other acquisitions. One of the interesting points they discussed was what the role of emerging markets, specifically Latin America, means for the global art scene.

After the presentation guests had the opportunity to ask Ms. Bruce and Ms. Masetto questions and enjoy cocktails and light bites as well as browse the current collection of pieces at the ONE CIFO Project. The ONE Cifo Project is a collaboration between ONE Sotheby’s and CIFO to promote the works of emerging Latin American Artists. ONE CIFO is located at 119 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach.

Mayi de la Vega, Daniel de la Vega and Beth Butler at ONE CIFO

Apr 8

Highlights from the 2013 Sony Open Tennis Tournament in Key Biscayne

Posted in 1000 Museum Miami, Altos Del Mar, Bellini Williams Island, Cielo On The Bay, Key Biscayne, Lifestyle, South Florida Community, Tennis Comment

This year ONE Sotheby’s International Realty was the official Fort Lauderdale and Miami real estate sponsor of the Sony Open Tennis Tournament that takes place every March in Key Biscayne. For two weeks our agents greeted tennis fans from around the world in a luxurious air-conditioned tent that was decorated with displays of the top real estate listings in South Florida. With thousands of visitors attending the tournament from all around the world, it was the perfect opportunity to connect and create relationships with potential buyers and sellers.

Throughout the entire event our brokers were on hand to explain to guests about the positive shift in the Miami real estate market as well as real estate market in South Florida and they also had the chance to meet with other agents from Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate offices in Aspen and Turks and Caicos. Stephan Burke, a ONESir Broker, was approached by a buyer interested in purchasing a $20million+ home close to the Coconut Grove area that conveniently walked over to the tent and got more information about current listings. Another agent, Patrick Vysata, met a lady from France that has just sold her villa with the Sotheby’s Realty affiliate in the region and would be interested in purchasing a second property in South Florida soon. Our agents said that many visitors were interested in our developments including Cielo on the Bay, 1000 Museum, Altos Del Mar and Bellini Williams Island.

Overall it was an exciting two weeks filled with the best of tennis and real estate. We are already looking forward to next year’s event and have been cultivating the leads we made!

Mar 28

ONE Sotheby’s Receives “Most Innovative Method Of Marketing Award”

Posted in OneSir Press Room, South Florida Community Comment

Victoria Sampaio of ONE Sotheby’s with the award

Madeleine Romanello organized the event.

On Thursday, March 21st, brokers and agents from ONE Sotheby’s attended the Inaugural Better Beach Awards hosted by the Real Estate Council of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce at the at the Loews Hotel in Miami Beach. Guests at the event included realtors, architects, developers, designers, philanthropists and entrepreneurs that gathered to honor the best in each industry.

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s President Beth Butler received the “Most Innovative Method of Marketing Award” for the company’s forward thinking and effective marketing initiatives in areas such as social media and international outreach. Other awards categories included, The Green Award, the Innovative Designer Award, the Better Beach Citizen Award, and the Most Spectacular Restoration Award.

Madeleine Romanello, who is part of the ONE Sotheby’s team and also an active member of the MBCC Real Estate Committee, organized the event.

Seth Feuer of ONE Sotheby’s

Mar 26

High Pines: Quiet Neighborhood Close to Urban Comforts

Posted in Coral Gables, High Pines, South Florida Community Comment

This High Pines home on prestigious School House Road was sold by One Sotheby’s agent Jose Luis Pere for $1,950,000.

Lush tropical landscapes and streets shaded by old growth trees characterize High Pines, a small neighborhood surrounded by South Miami, Coral Gables, the Ponce Davis area and nearby Pinecrest. Single-family homes are predominant here, with the recent addition of townhomes.

High Pines boasts quiet streets and a tree-lined promenade off of Red Road offering children and adults a safe place to jog and cycle.

High Pines is nestled in an area of Miami with rich history. Native Americans roamed the area, but in more recent times, W.A. Larkins built a farming community in the late 19th century along with a post office, general supply store and, eventually, a depot for the East Coast Railroad. School House Road at the eastern perimeter of High Pines is aptly named after one first school houses built in Miami.

After World War II, many veterans settled in the area to work for the now defunct Holsum Bakery. The scent of fresh bread permeated the neighborhood well into the 1980s.

Today, High Pines is an ideal community for professionals and families who enjoy nature in a pedestrian friendly community. And it’s also convenient because of its proximity to a commercial district.

Sunset Drive’s commercial district in South Miami offers a home-town feel with excellent dining and shopping.

High Pines residents benefit from walking distance access to South Miami’s quaint downtown for many reasons: restaurants — ranging from affordable to gourmet fare — that offer a variety of international cuisines; ice cream, coffee shops and bakeries; bars and pubs; hair and nail salons; day spas; yoga and private fitness studios; specialty fashion and jewelry boutiques, including fine furnishings, linen, infant clothes as well as upscale consignment shops.

The area also features many conveniences such as pharmacies, banks, medical offices, pet shops, a post office, a hardware store and more. Markets abound, including a Whole Foods and a long-established fishmonger at Mariner’s Seafood. Sunset Place Mall features movies, bowling, a Barnes and Noble and other chain retail.

High Pines is also home to the historic Audobon House. Just minutes away are Dante Fascell Park, Pinecrest Gardens, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Matheson Hammock Park, which boasts beautiful views of Biscayne Bay. Top schools, both public and private, a private tennis club, a decades-old ballet school and places of worship also surround the neighborhood. The University of Miami is just across the main thoroughfare of US1 and is home to the Lowe Art Museum, which exhibits an impressive collection of permanent and visiting art work.

To learn more about properties available in High Pines, check One Sotheby’s listings.

– Maria de los Angeles is a freelance wordsmith based in Miami.

Mar 6

ONE Sotheby’s Is The Proud Real Estate Sponsor Of This Year’s Sony Open Tennis Tournament

Posted in Key Biscayne, Lifestyle, Miami Beach, Miami Week, South Florida Community, Tennis Comment

Once a year, Crandon Park is taken over by tennis elite and we will be right in the middle of the action! The Sony Open is one of the world’s most competitive and prestigious professional tennis tournaments and One Sotheby’s is honored to be a sponsor of this year’s twelve-day event. The festivities begin on March 18th and a crowd of over 300,000 is expected to be in attendance.

With tennis pros like Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal participating, the matches are sure to be some of the best yet this year. 96 men and 96 women in singles matches and 32 men and 32 women in doubles matches will compete for this incredible title. The Sony Open has been named “Tournament of the Year” nine out of the past 13 years by the ATP and this year should prove to be just as thrilling. The event has grown since its birth 1985 into a series of matches, musical performances and parties. Make sure to stop by the ONE Sotheby’s International Realty booth to learn about amazing opportunities Miami real estate has to offer, when you visit the tournament!

Feb 28

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Will Be Exclusive Sales & Marketing Firm for ONE THOUSAND MUSEUM

Posted in Downtown Miami, Lifestyle, OneSir Press Room, South Florida Community, South Florida Luxury Homes Comment

ONE Thousand Museum, a new tower designed by world renown architect Zaha Hadid will soon grace the Downtown Miami skyline. Developed by Louis Birdman and Gregg Colvin, ONE Thousand Museum will be located at 1000 Biscayne Boulevard across from the American Airlines Arena and soon to be cultural hub Museum Park. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to be the exclusive Sales & Marketing Firm for this world-class project that will change the landscape of luxury real estate in our city.

The monumental ONE Thousand Museum will rise 60 stories above Biscayne Boulevard and boast half and full floor units, duplex town homes and a single duplex penthouse all outfitted with top of the line finishes and furnishings. “Iconic architecture, unprecedented amenities, stunning skyline and ocean views, and close proximity to Miami’s finest museums and performing arts institutions will position ONE Thousand Museum as the most prestigious new residential property in the city,” says Mayi de la Vega, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s CEO and Founder.

ONE Sotheby’s was chosen as the Sales and Marketing firm because of the exceptional service our agents provide to top tier clientele and for having access to international buyers around the globe. We look forward to marketing the tower to buyers looking for something luxurious and unique in the middle of Miami’s thriving cosmopolitan and cultural scene.

Mayi de la Vega, also added, “With ONE Thousand Museum, the Miami skyline will rival that of New York City when it comes to architectural interest, world attention, and pricing. We simply haven’t yet had a residential tower designed by an architect of Hadid’s caliber in Miami, nor have we seen the level of amenities that this extraordinary building will provide.”

Renderings of ONE Thousand Museum will be released by Zaha Hadid in late March and sales will commence during the same time. For more information about the project please visit www.1000museum.com, or contact 1-855-ONE-MUSE (663-6873)

Feb 25

ONE Sotheby’s CEO Mayi de la Vega Participates in Entrepreneurship Panel

Posted in South Florida Community, Uncategorized Comment

On Thursday, February 21st, our CEO Mayi de la Vega participated in the “Premiere Entrepreneurship Series” Roundtable discussion presented by Stonegate Bank at Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables. The panel was made up of seven industry leaders from different industries that discussed Miami’s economic outlook and growth and shared their insights on being and becoming a successful entrepreneur. They discussed the recovering real estate market and the growth of tech companies that are planting roots in areas such as Downtown Miami, Wynwood and Brickell. The event was attended by local professionals and influencers that enjoyed networking and breakfast.

Jan 10

Top Broward County Sales in 2012

Posted in Ft. Lauderdale, South Florida Community, Top 5 Sales Comment

Just like in Miami-Dade, luxury sales in Broward County were up in 2012. Areas including Fort Lauderdale, Weston and Hillsboro Beach had the most significant sales for their proximity to the water, the resort lifestyle and year round sunny weather. It’s no surprise that luxury homebuyers were interested in this area!

This is our recap of the Top 10 Sales of 2012:

991 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach- sold for $10,000,000
This 10,000 square foot property features 6 bedrooms and 8 full bathrooms with uninterrupted views of the water.

991 Hillsboro Mile

3305 Fairfield Lane, Weston- Sold for $7,000,000
Custom built mansion with a movie theater, a guest house and wine room.

3305 Fairfield Lane

1700 SE 9th St, Fort Lauderdale- sold for $6,950,000
This estate was fully renovated and includes private tennis court, and 250 feet of water frontage.

1700 SE 9th Street

828 Solar Isle Drive, Fort Lauderdale- sold for $6,500,000
This six-bedroom estate has approximately 150 feet of water frontage.

828 Solar Drive

939 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach- sold for $6,150,000
Over 10,000 square feet with close proximity to the Hillsboro inlet, perfect home for any yacht aficionado.

1607 East Lake Drive, Fort Lauderdale- sold for $5,800,000

This new construction was built in 2012 with the best finishes and furnishing.

1607 East Lake Drive

1 Pelican Drive, Fort Lauderdale- sold for $5,500,000
This home located in the prestigious community of Seven Isles features 330 feet of water frontage.

1 Pelican Drive

30 Isla Bahia Drive, Fort Lauderdale- sold for $5,100,000
This updated “Smart Home has over a wine cellar with a capacity of over 1,000 bottles

1535 East Lake Drive, Fort Lauderdale- sold for $5,000,000

1535 East Lake Drive

1310 Brickell Drive, Fort Lauderdale- sold for $5,000,000
This luxurious waterfront home has a private guest house, spacious floor plan and is the perfect spot to watch the parade of yachts navigate by.

1310 Brickell Drive

Dec 26

Happy Holidays from ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

Posted in South Florida Community Comment

As 2012 comes to an end we would like to send a heartfelt thank you to our staff, agents, clients for the endless support throughout the year. During the past twelve months we have been able to achieve many accomplishments and break records that make us proud of being part of the exciting real estate industry in South Florida. As the luxury market continues to grow and prosper, we look forward to a 2013 filled with success and prosperity for the ONE Sotheby’s team as well as our fellow colleagues in the real estate community. As our company continues to focus on the commitment to uniting extraordinary homes with extraordinary lives, through exceptional customer service and unmatched experience.

Cheers!