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European Buyers!! Are they Buying?

Nelson Gonzalez — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:45:00 +0000

Since the Euro has elevated in status against the American Dollar recently, the Europeans are coming to Miami in droves and buying everything, right? Not exactly! There are indeed many Europeans coming to Miami Beach and South Florida but, they are not all buying. They are looking and making offers but, they are making very low offers and in turn, not making deals. After speaking to the European buyers I have come across looking to buy in Miami Beach, I have asked them why this is happening. Most of them tell me that the media in Europe describes Miami as a real estate market that is very opportunistic and that there are many properties in foreclosure.

I have expressed to them that Miami Beach is a bit different and that the waterfront homes in Miami Beach do not necessarily have that problem and in some areas of Miami Beach waterfront, we are on pace to break records on the number of transactions in a year. Some understand, some don’t.

On the Venetian Islands, for example, 2006 was the record year in the number of waterfront transactions. In 2008, we are on pace to break that 2006 record with 14 waterfront transactions so far this year and more to come.

1378 S. Venetian Way Waterfront Lot

Nelson Gonzalez — Fri, 30 May 2008 23:37:52 +0000

http://nelsongonzalez.com/1378SVenetianWy.htm

Desirable Miami Beach Venetian Islands! Build your dream home on this 60′ waterfront lot, panoramic views of Miami skyline, cruise ships, Star Island, rare southern exposure. Moments from open sea, downtown Miami, Carnival Center, Beaches, Lincoln Road, South Beach, Seaport and 15 minutes to International Airport! There is no better location to build your home! Lot Size 10,500 SF - Seawall in place. Link to New York Times Article on the Venetian Islands:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/21/travel/escapes/21venetian.html?_r=2&ref=travel&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

La Gorce Island Moorish Estate

Nelson Gonzalez — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:42:30 +0000

Cher’s former home. Built in 1998 this luxurious home has set the building standards for most Mediterranean styles found on Miami Beach today. Recently remodeled, the three-story home offers a peaceful inner courtyard surrounded by breezy loggias, private double guest rooms, fountain and high walls to main entry. A grand entrance to two-story living room braced by double stairs to spacious landing is graced by the immediate waterviews. Formal dining, gourmet kitchen with white marble island, large media and sitting rooms all open to covered terrace, pool and/or inner courtyard. Huge master suite with fireplace, huge private terrace, room size bathroom and walk-in closet, loggia to third story private living room and covered terrace overlooking 60′ lap pool, cabana house with gym and wide bay views. 158′ waterfront, dock for 150′ yacht, sited on private, gated La Gorce island, moments to famous Bal Harbor shops, beach, Lincoln Road, South Beach and all of Miami Beach amenities. http://www.nelsongonzalez.com/64LaGorceCircle.htm

Venetian Islands, Miami Beach - Market Outlook

Nelson Gonzalez — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:40:16 +0000

Hallaluah!!!!! The waterfront home market on the Venetian Islands in Miami Beach are starting to move again in a positive direction. In the first quarter of 2008, there are 8 homes either sold/closed or pending sale. The market in general is seeing positive movement in activity since the beginning of the year. The activity we have been experiencing has been mostly buyer’s from Europe wanting to take advantage of the high value of the Euro and British Pound. We have found that they came to Miami Beach in the beginning of the year to scout properties and to learn the real estate market and now they are returning and making offers on homes. The Europeans are not the only ones buying. There has also been much pent up demand from Americans as well wanting to also take advantage of the drop in prices. There are quite a few great opportunities to buy waterfront in Miami Beach and the Venetian Islands for well under $10M dollars. The price ranges for single family waterfront homes on the Venetian Islands range in price from $2.5M-$8.5M. Some of the great waterfront deals include:

1239 N Venetian Way

1277 N Venetian Way

44 W Rivo Alto Drive

211 E Rivo Alto Drive

1374 S Venetian Way

http://www.nelsongonzalez.com/114WRivoAltoDr.htm

Venetian Islands Miami Beach - Islands of Calm!

Nelson Gonzalez — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:51:02 +0000

“New York Times Escapes”, Finally a positive report on real estate on Miami Beach! Of course we knew all along how “calm” the Venetian Islands have been and yet they are so close to the South Beach/Lincoln Road excitement……….the best waterfront under $10M! Moments to downtown Miami and South Beach…..you can walk to either spot! Enjoy the fabulous views…… The following properties are all waterfront and under properties under $5 million:

1277 N. Venetian Way

44 W. Rivo Alto Drive

114 W Rivo Alto Drive

211 E Rivo Alto Drive

1239 N Venetian Way

Indian Creek Village, 12 Indian Creek Drive

Nelson Gonzalez — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:36:31 +0000

Sited on secure, world renowned Indian Creek Island on nearly two acres with 200 ft. wide bay, Dade County’s most prestigious private island! A stunning 16,228 sf grand estate built in 2000 designed with unsurpassed craftsmanship, offering a theater, library, formal living and dining rooms, French country kitchen with Wolf gas range, Moroccan wine cellar, reflecting pool, infinity edge pool, summer kitchen, Cabana house with sauna, steam room, double baths, open shower, sitting rooms, music sysstem interior and exterior. Master suite with private balcony, upper level library, huge custom walk-in closets, storage, elegant his and hers baths. Other features include a 10 seat theater, wall-sized Stewart Projection Screen, staff rooms, 7-car garage.

7 Bedrooms - 10+ Baths - 16,228 SF - Lot 80,000SF

http://www.nelsongonzalez.com/12IndianCreekDr.htm

Golden Beach, 277 Ocean Boulevard

Nelson Gonzalez — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:19:20 +0000

Contemporary renovation, direct ocean views from all rooms! Pool, spa, cabana house and the Atlantic Ocean as your background! Florida living at its finest….Formal dining, media, wet bar and family rooms. Gourmet kitchen, with waterfront morning area, picture window. Luxurious master suite, his/hers room size baths, Jacuzzi, his/hers walk-in closets, terrace. Private guest and staff rooms, gym, office, 10′ ceilings, impact windows and doors and 75 feet of your own private beach!

http://www.nelsongonzalez.com/277OceanBlvd.htm

Allison Island, 6307 Allison Road, Miami Beach

Nelson Gonzalez — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:06:47 +0000

The perfect site for your yacht! 75 feet of secured waterfront, new dock which can accommodate three boats ranging from 21′ to 50′, a 12,500 pound boat lift and easy access to open bay and ocean. Sunny display of open spaces through panoramic cathedral impact windows and doors, oak double entry door which has been restored to perfection opens onto foyer and immediate water views, formal living room, large pool, keystone patio and summer kitchen with open dining area and fountain, meandering path through lushly green foliage leading to dock and waterway. Surrounded by mature tall cherry hedge and electric gate, this property offers complete privacy.

High ceilings, spacious family/media room, comfortable kitchen with granite counter, breakfast counter and pantry, formal dining, utility and staff bedroom, double car garage with built-in storage. Second level offers four bedrooms, 25′ ceiling in master suite, luxurious bath, Jacuzzi, separate shower with power jets, double vanity and balcony overlooking pool, room size walk-in closet with his/hers luxurious built-ins. Additional features include three zoned central air, ceiling fans, central vacuum, powder room, wood and marble flooring, electric window shades, huge linen closet, high tech systems. Proximity to famous Bal Harbour Shops, walk to the beach, moments to Lincoln Road, South Beach and theaters.

http://www.nelsongonzalez.com/6307AllisonRd.htm

Venetian Islands, 211 E. Rivo Alto Drive, Miami Beach

Nelson Gonzalez — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:04:13 +0000

Foyer entry to oen living and Florida rooms with immediate wide water views. Beautiful original terrazzo floors, formal dining and living rooms open onto Florida room. Spacious kitchen lined with clerestory skylights, island, double sub-zero refrigerator, gas stove, double ovens, pantry, butler’s pantry and adajcent office or staff room. Comfortable master features a sitting room overlooking pool and wide water views through glass walls, walk-in closet. Other features include electric shutters, high ceilings, crown moldings, wet bar, guest room, utility room, new sewall, pool. Most rooms with wide waterfront views.

http://www.nelsongonzalez.com/211ERivoAltoDr.htm

Sunset Island, 2277 Sunset Drive, Miami Beach

Nelson Gonzalez — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:56:07 +0000

Elegant Mediterranean sited on huge 26,250 sf corner lot with 65′ waterfront. Completely remodeled to perfection, spacious rooms throughout, large foyer entry, formal living and dining rooms. Fabulous combined billiard and family rooms open onto covered terrace and manicured grounds. Huge gourmet kitchen boast a morning area, granite counters, island, oak wood cabinets, butler’s pantry, wet bar,3 ovens, double sink and double sub-zero refrigerators. A luxurious, traditional, master suite features his/hers vanities, walk-in-closets, Jacuzzi, plus balcony overlooking manicured grounds, huge pool with cabana. Additional 3 bedrooms up with walk-in closets and 2 downstairs, office, staff rooms. Other features: Marble and Brazilian wood floors, impact windows, doors, three car garage, spacious brick driveways, dock, moments to open bay. Walk to Lincoln Road, theaters and enjoy all the amenities Miami Beach offers.

http://www.nelsongonzalez.com/2277SunsetDr.htm