Art Basel is the second largest arts fair in the world, second only to Art Basel, in Basel Switzerland. It occurs annually and draws hundreds and thousands of spectator, artists, art dealers, and art collectors. There are literally hundreds of events and attractions during the fair and it takes place in large tents on both Miami Beach and in the Design District. This arts mecca lasts for only 5 days and it is one of the largest revenue generators for South Florida. Here are some of the most highly anticipated attractions, please note the show dates as Art Basel runs officially from December 5-9, but many events are open sooner!

Art Miami

Art Miami is located in the Midtown neighborhood and carries art from over 125 countries and galleries. It is on its’ 24^th year and is the longest running art fair in the city. It contains some of the most important contemporary art in the world. It runs from December 3-8.

Midtown Miami
3101 NE 1st Avenue, Miami
http://www.art-miami.com

Design Miami

Design Miami features the worlds top designers, curators, and collectors to the location outside the Miami Beach Convention Center. There are 35 design galleries from 9 countries exhibiting 20^th and 21^st century furniture, lighting, and architecture. This fair takes place from December 4 to December 8.

Miami Beach Convention Center P-Lot
Meridian Avenue and 19th Street, Miami Beach
http://www.designmiami.com/

Elle Décor Modern Life Concept House

For those interested in real estate and design this is a must see. Elle Décor pairs top designers and lifestyle brands to transform a waterfront estate in Sunset Island 2 in Miami Beach. December 4-8

1435 West 27th Street, Miami Beach
http://www.ElleDecor.com/MLCH

Fort Lauderdale and South Florida is called both The Yachting Capital of the World, and the Venice of America, for very good reason, deep water access, an intricate canal system offering mooring of large yachts, incredible fishing just offshore, proximity to the Bahamas and many incredible waterfront estates. Communities such as Rio Vista, Las Olas Isles, Hollywood Lakes, Golden Isles, Golden Beach, Bal Harbour and south to Miami Beach offer many stunning waterfront estates with deepwater dockage that can easily handle yachts of up to 100 feet and more with no fixed bridges and ocean access. The waterfront real estate from Fort Lauderdale south to Miami’s natural geography make it a haven for those enjoying nautical pursuits. Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is a showcase and celebration of all things nautical from stand up paddle boards to mutil million dollar yachts. The Boat Show will be going on from Thursday to Monday and will span over six locations with over 3 million square feet. Here is our boat show guide below, and if you are interesting in a luxury waterfront estate, townhome or a condominium, please feel free to contact me anytime: Scott Patterson 954-661-8871

Location

Bahia Mar Yachting Center
801 Seabreeze Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Hall of Fame Marina
1 Hall of Fame Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Las Olas Marina
240 E. Las Olas Circle
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

The Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Fort Lauderdale Hilton Marina
1881 SE 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

The Sails Marina
Southeast corner of 17th Street Causeway/Intracoastal Waterway

Admission

Prime Time Preview (Thursday, Oct.31-Nov. 4) – $36 online and $38 on show site

2-Day Ticket- $38 online and $40.00 at the show

Daily General Admission:
(Friday – Monday)
Adults $20 online and $22 at the show
Children (ages 6 to 15) $5 online and $7 at the show
Children (under 6) Free

Parking and Transport

Bahia Mar Yachting Center
801 Seabreeze Blvd.
Ft Lauderdale 33316

Las Olas Municipal Marina
2 South New River Dr. East
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Hall of Fame Marina
435 Seabreeze Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale 33316

Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center (Photo ID Required)
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316

Fort Lauderdale Hilton Marina
1881 SE 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

The Sails Marina
2150 Southeast 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 

Park at War Memorial and then grab one of the free Boat Show Shuttles to the Broward County Convention Center and Las Olas Marina. From there, continue the shuttle network to the other Boat Show locations. Look below for more shuttle details.

630 Hibiscus Drive is an idyllic waterfront home in the Golden Isles community of Hallandale Beach. This home is ranch style and has 3,078 square feet of interior space on a generous waterfront lot. It contains four bedrooms with three and one half baths and has an oversized kitchen. Some of the other stand out features are plentiful oversize master suite, salt water pool, French doors, and much more which I have listed below. This home is ideal for a family that enjoys nautical pursuits, since the home has a concrete dock and there are no fixed bridges to the ocean. For more information on this listing, please contact me!

Residence Features:
• 4 beds, 3.5 baths
• Hard wood Floors in Bedrooms
• Tile Flooring in Main Areas
• Large Open and Kitchen
• Formal Dining Room
• Stone Backyard
• Salt Water Pool
• Boat lift
• 2 car garage
• Tropical Landscaping

We are pleased to announce our new listing at 455 Sunset Drive in Hallandale. The landscaping features natural sculpture, fountains, incredible tropical planting, and mature trees. On the water is your very own tiki hut style dining area, perfect for al fresco dining with friends. It has comfortable and aesthetically pleasing upgrades including a gourmet kitchen and crown moldings. More specifics are below and I encourage you to contact us for a showing if you are interested in this home, it is priced to sell!

• 5 beds, 3 baths
• 2,308 square feet of interior space
• 12.750 square foot lot
• French doors opening directly to yard
• Southern Exposure
• Large pool
• Waterfront with deeded dock
• Marble and Wood Floors
• Circular drive with 2 car garage
• Gated Community, Golden Isles

South Florida Fourth of July Guide by Boat!

What is 4^th of July without Fireworks? Since South Florida is surrounded by water, we have many different fireworks displays that are truly spectacular and it seems every year they get better and better. One of our favorite ways to celebrate Independence Day is by boat. There are a number of places to view the festivities on the water and we are pleased to offer some of the best places along with the times the show will begin. Happy Fourth of July!

Key Largo

Fireworks at Blackwater Sound on the bay starting at 10pm

Islamorada

This is the closest Key to South Florida and the Rotary Club will be starting Fireworks at 9pm at Founders Park

Haulover/Bal Harbour

This is (removed such) one of the best places to watch the fireworks and have some fun with other boaters! The Haulover Inlet is a popular boating spot and the fireworks show will start at 9pm and go to 9:25

Bayfront Park

In the heart of Downtown Miami, Bayfront Park will have a full festival concluding with fireworks at 9pm, with the Miami Skyline in the background, this will surely be a stunning sight.

Fort Lauderdale

Just off A1A and Las Olas, the City of Fort Lauderdale will have a festival and a fireworks display starting at 9pm

Lauderdale By The Sea

For Fireworks viewing from the Ocean, Lauderdale by the Sea has an incredible display starting at 9pm at Anglin¹s Pier.

The Miami Association of Realtors and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors announced the May 2013 numbers in comparison to the May 2012 numbers and they are evidence that the market continues to rebound.

Despite the lack of inventory in Broward and Miami Dade counties, sales volume has steadily risen, breaking more records. These sales volumes in turn are driving home prices up, up, up, and homes are selling nearly at list price, and in some instances, above list price.

With all of these gains, more listings are coming to the market, but still insufficient to meet the current demand

The president of the Miami Association of Realtors, Fernando Martinez, released the following statement regarding the current residential market to the Miami Herald, “In Miami, we are seeing a significant number of new listings coming on the market, yet supply is insufficient to satisfy demand, a reality that will continue to drive home price appreciation.”

Our market remains an attractive option for buyers, both foreign and domestic, as prices remain at 2003 levels despite the robust sales activity that persists. We could not agree more, and additionally, in Broward County, the inventory is even tighter, and the demand is higher.

The president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors released this statement to Miami Herald, “The steady and sustained rise in median home prices is supported by a declining amount of available housing inventory and fewer days on the market.”

Homes are remaining on the market shorter periods of time, and the inventory is limited, the time to sell is NOW

Below are bulleted statistics and numbers. If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in South Florida, contact me today.

Broward County

•        Single Family Homes rose by 22.6% to $255,000 from $208,000, supply of 3.4 months
•        Condos rose by 28.2% to $108,000 from $84,275, supply of 4.3 months
•        Inventory Single Family Homes Down 19.6%
•        Inventory Condos Down 5.6%
•        Supply of Single Family Homes, 3.4 months, Condos, 4.3 months
•        Median Days on Market for Single Family Home, 31 days, from 42 days in May 2012
•        Median Days on Market for Condos, remained the same, 41 days

Miami Dade County

•       Single Family Home Price rose by 16.8%, $222,000 from $190,000.
•       Condo prices rose 20% from $180,000 from 150,000