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New South Florida Luxury Real Estate Development Coming to Aventura

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There’s a new South Florida luxury condominium community coming to Aventura, Florida – and this one is sure to raise the bar when it comes to luxury South Florida real estateBellini at Williams Islandwill feature 70 spacious units – all of which are waterfront.Prices for this amazing South Florida condominium community start at $425 per square foot, with just four units per floor on most levels.

Continue reading to learn more about what this brand new South Florida luxury condominium has to offer interested Aventura home buyers.

Aventura, Florida Luxury Real Estate

Bellini at Williams Island, located at 4100 Williams Island in Aventura, was developed by Martin Margulies.
This impressive 24-story condominium features units that range from 2,235 to 4,974 square feet.
There’s also two penthouses, which combine two units each. Every residence was created using only the finest of materials, including:
  • European cabinetry
  • Granite or quartz counter tops
  • Bosch dishwasher
  • Sub-zero appliances
  • Two-zone air-conditioning systems
  • And more!
Depending on which unit they choose, South Florida home buyers can expect to pay anywhere from $1.35 million to $3.6 million for these amazing condominiums.Prestige and elegance are evident throughout this beautiful Aventura property, where residents have access to such amenities as:
  • 24-hour valet garage parking
  • Concierge services
  • Private elevators
  • Fitness Center
  • Sundeck with resort-style pool and spa
  • A spacious cabana overlooking the Williams Island Marina
  • Media room
  • And more!

Investing in Aventura, Florida real estate

Bellini  will occupy the last remaining residential site at William’s Island, which in and of itself has become synonymous with upscale luxury living.This Aventura condominium is scheduled to be completed in 2011.If you’d like to be one of the lucky few who call Bellini at William’s Island in Avnetura home, then contact me, Scott Patterson.As your South Florida real estate expert, I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have as well as give you more information on Bellini.

While you’re at it, please feel free to check out some of my other helpful South Florida home buying resources, including:

Until next time,Scott

 

New to the Market in Harbor Islands, Florida

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Harbor Islands, Florida is perhaps one of the most desirable communities to live in within Hollywood, Florida.  This South Florida community is well known for its lavish homes, beautiful neighborhood and great public and private schools.

Right now, you can invest in your own piece of paradise in Hollywood, Florida.  Two homes in this elite community were recently listed on the market.

Continue reading to learn more about these two Hollywood Florida homes for sale.

Hollywood, Florida Real Estate

I recently listed two luxury homes on the Hollywood, Florida real estate market.

Here’s a breakdown of what these two Harbor Islands homes have to offer interested South Florida home buyers:

1061 Harbor Court

  • Waterfront
  • Located in “The Estates” section of Harbor Islands
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Single Family
  • List Price: $1,999,000
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 1/2  Bathrooms
  • 5,219  Sq Ft.
  • 50ft. private boat dock with 14K lb boat lift

Learn more about this South Florida home by visiting our 1061 Harbor Court page.

1535 Windjammer Way

  • Waterfront (Direct Intracoastal)
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Single Family
  • List Price: $1,989,000
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 1/2 Bathrooms
  • 4,870 square feet
  • Private boat dock with 14K lb boatlift

Check out our community page for 1535 Windjammer Way!

Hollywood, Florida  offers its residents plenty of amenities in its own right.  But if you wanted to explore another community, you’ll find that Hollywood Florida is conveniently located within just a short driving distance to many other cities:

  • 25 minutes from Miami
  • 5 minutes from Aventura
  • 5 minutes from Golden Beach
  • 15 minutes from Fort Lauderdale

To learn more about living in Hollywood Florida – or about the two homes currently listed in Harbor Islands – contact me, Scott Patterson, your South Florida real estate expert.

While you’re at it, feel free to check out my other listings in such area South Florida communities as:

Until next time,

Scott

South Florida Real Estate Summer 2011 Market Update

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The median sales price for South Florida homes has steadily increased since the start of the year , according to Ron Shuffield, president of our company, Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell, Inc. Realtors

Here’s some of the recent news that Ron shared with us about the South Florida real estate market:

  • Between January and May of this year, the median sales price in Miami-Dade County rose from $150,000 to $180,000.
  • Between January and May of this year, the median sales price in Broward County rose from $165,000 to $190,000
  • 61 percent of our company’s sales are for either a short sale or a foreclosure.  However, that is down from 67 percent just four months ago.

Ron said he is “cautiously optimistic” about the most recent trends on the South Florida real estate market.

As the inventory of South Florida homes for sale continues to dwindle, prices are expected to increase, he said.

Learn more about the current state of the South Florida real estate market by watching the below video from our company’s president.

Navigating the South Florida Real Estate Market

 

If you’re interested in entering the South Florida real estate market as a home buyer or home seller, contact me, Scott Patterson, your South Florida real estate expert, today.

Whether you’re an interested South Florida home buyer or a South Florida home seller, I’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have as well as provide you with a number of helpful South Florida real estate resources to help make navigating the market easier.

Until next time,

Scott

Foreclosure Numbers Down on the South Florida Real Estate Market

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Over the last couple of years, South Florida has gained a reputation for its many foreclosed homes.  But recent data suggests that that reputation is becoming increasingly inaccurate.

Foreclosures in South Florida dropped by more than 50 percent during the first quarter of 2011 when compared with that same period in 2010.

The greatest drop in foreclosures was seen in Broward County.

Statewide, foreclosures rates dropped by 32 percent year-over-year in the first quarter.

South Florida Real Estate

There have been steep and steady decreases in  foreclosure filings in South Florida since last fall, suggesting that the real estate market is recovering.

Here’s an overview of each of the three South Florida Counties:

  • In Broward County, foreclosures in the first quarter of 2011 dropped by 68 percent year-over-year, to 6,876 foreclosures.
  • In Miami-Dade County, foreclosures in the first quarter of 2011 dropped by 64 percent year-over-year, to 7,257 foreclosures.
  • In Palm Beach County, foreclosures in the first quarter of 2011 dropped by 57 percent year-over-year, to 4,734 foreclosures.

Investing in South Florida Real Estate

While it’s true that foreclosures are not viewed as a positive thing by interested South Florida home sellers, they can be a great opportunity for South Florida home buyers.

After all, South Florida foreclosures drive down home prices, which creates a South Florida home buyer’s market.

There truly are some great deals to be found on the South Florida real estate market right now.

But as foreclosures continue to decrease, home prices are expected to begin to rise again as we are already seeing in the market today.  Especially in many waterfront communities.

Thus, if you’re thinking about entering the South Florida real estate market as a South Florida home buyer, now is a great time to do so!

Contact me, Scott Patterson, today and I’ll let you know about available listings in the area as well as answer any questions you might have.

I’ll also provide you with a number of helpful South Florida home buying resources, including:

Until next time,

Scott

South Florida Real Estate Market Praised by National Government

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The Federal Reserve recently recognized the South Florida real estate market for its home resale market, according to a recent article in the Miami Herald.

The recognition was part of a larger report completed by the Federal Reserve in which they said the economy is expanding fairly steadily in most of the country, although some regions are showing negative growth.

Continue reading to learn more about the Federal Reserve’s predictions for the national economy as well as how South Florida home owners will be affected.

South Florida Real Estate Market Update

Although much of the South has demonstrated slowed growth, Florida actually stood out for its home resale market.

The report noted that Florida home sales are doing remarkably well and keeping at a pace that’s enviable. Real Estate market’s are very area specific and development specific, 31% of Florida sales are cash transactions but South Florida has a far higher percentage of cash transactions due to the higher number of International Buyers.

The report also found that leading economists predict that the national economy will expand at about 2.7 percent a year.

Although a complete economic recovery likely is still a ways away, it’s nice to know that the South Florida real estate market is standing out to the national government as an industry that is doing better than most.
This is definitely good news for South Florida home sellers as it shows them that there is movement on the South Florida real estate market and there are interested South Florida home buyers.

Selling Your South Florida Home

Have you been thinking about entering the South Florida real estate market as a South Florida home seller?

As a South Florida real estate expert, I will put together an aggressive marketing plan to ensure that we sell your home at the best price possible in as little time as possible.

To learn more about how I help South Florida home sellers, check out some of my FREE South Florida home selling resources, including:

Until next time,

Scott

Aventura, Florida Condo Spotlight: Peninsula I

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Here in Aventura, Florida, interested South Florida home buyers have plenty of residential communities from which to choose.

From waterfront high rise condos to tranquil single-family neighborhoods, there’s something for every interested Aventura home buyer.

Today I’d like to tell you a little bit about the Aventura condo known as Peninsula I. This incredible waterfront condominium features units ranging from 3,000 to 4,000 square feet, with prices starting at about $700K and can run upwards of $2 million.

 

 

Peninsula Amenities

  • Full service business center
  • 24-hour air-conditioned storage units
  • State-of-the-art fitness center
  • Relaxing spa
  • Lighted tennis courts
  • Fitness trails
  • Swimming pool
  • Billiard room
  • Card room
  • And so much more!

In addition, residents at Peninsula I also have access to such  services as concierge and security services.

Investing in an Aventura Condominium at Peninsula I

One look at the current state of the Aventura real estate market further illustrates how highly desirable a condominium unit at the Peninsula I truly is, below is some current data gathered from the Multiple Listing Service.

Current YTD 2011 Data

  • Average list price per square feet: $295
  • Average sales price per square feet: $263
  • Maximum current list price: $1,399,000
  • Minimum current list price: $730,000
  • Maximum sales price: $1,300,000
  • Minimum sales price: $640,000
  • Total sales this year: 7

Entering the South Florida Real Estate Market

If you’ve been thinking about investing in a South Florida condominium, I suggest you check out the Peninsula I in Aventura.

This South Florida condominium community offers its residents nothing but the finest when it comes to amenities and services.

Check out all of the helpful South Florida home buying resources. These include:

Until next time,

Scott

South Florida Real Estate Market Update for July

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The MIAMI Association of REALTORS recently released some data that describe the current state of the South Florida real estate market.

One of the group’s biggest conclusions was that Broward housing inventory has fallen below a six month supply. Keep in mind this is averaged out for all price ranges, however when it’s broken up in different price range categories from like $1-2 Million, or $2-3 Million and up the picture is much different as there are more month’s supply, in other words the the higher the price range, the more inventory there currently is.

For example today in Broward County we have approximately 83 months supply of single family homes over 3 million dollars and less than 4 months supply for single family homes less than 300,000.

The group found that inventory of residential listings in Broward County fell by 27 percent – or from 20,143 in May 2010 to 12,742.

Comparatively, total housing inventory nationally only fell by 1 percent.

This is great news for interested South Florida home sellers.  After all, as there become fewer homes there are on the South Florida real estate market, demand for South Florida homes will inevitably rise.

When demand for South Florida homes rises, South Florida home sellers will have more bargaining room when it comes to selling their South Florida home.

More Information on the Current State of the South Florida Real Estate Market

Here’s some additional data that the MIAMI Association of REALTORS recently released:

  • Condominium sales in Broward County increased from 1,348 in May 2010 to 1,537 in May 2011.  That’s a 14 percent increase year-over-year.
  • Single-family home sales increased by 6 percent – or from 1,078 in May 2010 to 1,142 in May 2011.
  • Cash transactions made up 60 percent of all closed residential sales in May
  • Statewide, condo sales increased by 17 percent while single-family home sales increased by 3 percent.
  • Meanwhile, national homes sales decreased by 15.3 percent during that same period.
  • The average sales price of condominiums on the South Florida real estate market increased by 3.7  percent from May 2010 and May 2011.
  • The average sales price for single-family homes on the South Florida real estate market decreased by 2.3 percent from May 2010 and May 2011.
  • Statewide, the median sales price for condos increased by 2 percent from May 2010 and May 2011.
  • Statewide, the median sales price for single-family homes decreased by 5 percent from May 2010 and May 2011.

Entering the South Florida Real Estate Market as a Home Seller

If you’ve been considering selling your South Florida home, now is a great time to do so!

As the inventory of South Florida homes for sale continues to decrease, South Florida home sellers will have more of a say when it comes to setting a sales price.

As a South Florida real estate expert, I’ll be happy to walk you through what I can do for you as a South Florida home seller.

This includes answering any questions you might have, developing an aggressive South Florida marketing plan for your home, and providing you with such South Florida home selling resources as:

Until next time,

Scott

 

Mexicans Increasingly Investing in South Florida Real Estate

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For months I have been telling you about how Brazilian nationals have been spurring activity on the South Florida real estate market by investing in South Florida homes for sale.

Now it appears that another group of foreign nationals are finding South Florida real estate increasingly attractive: Mexicans.

According to a recent article in the Miami Herald, Mexicans find that South Florida is a safe place to invest their money outside of their home country, where violence has steadily increased over the years.

South Florida Real Estate Market Attracting International Buyers

While Mexican nationals have historically invested in properties in border cities such as El Paso and San Diego, an increasing number of Mexicans are investing in South Florida, specifically Miami.

By some estimate, Mexican investors have invested about $30 million in the South Florida real estate.

And according to the Commerce Department’s international trade administration, Mexicans made a direct investment of $31 billion in the United States in 2008.

Most experts attribute the surge in Mexican nationals investing in the United States to the violence that is occurring across the border.

Since the Mexican president Felipe Calderon launched a war on drug cartels in late 2006, more than 40,000 Mexicans have been killed in the fighting.

Consequently, the United States has issued an increasing number of visas to Mexicans.  Between 2007 and 2009, the number of visas for Mexican investors grew from 15,000 to 21,000.

In 2009, about 250 Mexicans were granted asylum in the United States.

Purchasing a South Florida Home for Sale

As a South Florida real estate expert, I have years of experience working with international buyers.

If you’re thinking about relocating to South Florida from another country  – or from another part of the United States – then contact me, Scott Patterson.

I’ll help make navigating the South Florida real estate market exponentially easier with my exclusive South Florida home buying tools.  These include:

Until next time,

Scott