Real Estate prices are lower than they have been for five years.  Excellent values abound and cash is king.  Many buyers coming in from South American, Brazil, in particular have found that buying for cash will render them great buys.

For instance, an older development like the Coronado, has traffic every day and it is attractive for it’s location and intensive renovations which are making the outside of the buildings look almost new, again.

Lee Heuer

LUXURY PROPERTIES FOR SALE FROM $680,000 UP TO $3,500,000

10225 COLLINS AV , BAL HARBOR, FLORIDA - THE BELLINI CONDO

FORECLOSURE SALE IMMINENT.. Luxurious 3 year old oceanfront building. Best line in the building…01 line. High floor with NE exposure; direct ocean views to the East & unobstructed city lights from the North. 3820 sq.ft. + more square feet in balconies. 3BD & a maid’s room. His & hers master baths, 5.5 total baths. 200 ‘ of oceanfront beach, heated pool, 24 hour  concierge/valet/security, spa & fitness center. Only 4 residences per floor, impact glass windows & doors

6000 ISLAND BL, AVENTURA, FLORIDA – WILLIAMS ISLAND – BELLA MARE

BELLA MARE, WILLIAMS ISLAND

Beautiful 5.469 sq ft two-story mansion at  bella mare, the newest & best at aventura’s Williams Island.this breathtaking penthous provides plenty of room to entertain.jacuzzi,additional kitchen in 2nd level,fire place,ample terraces with a beautiful view facing the ocean. Private elevators.top of the line appliances.pool, tennis,theater,cafe,bar,spa…& many more. OWNER MOTIVATED

16047 COLLINS AV, SUNNY ISLES, FL –TURNBERRY OCEAN COLONY

TURNBERRY OCEAN COLONY

Amazing direct ocean views from one side and breathtaking sunsets on the other! Newest Turnberry masterpiece…south tower! Spectacular floor plan with flow thru design, private elevator/entry foyer condo. Many “fine decorator” incentives included otherwise ready to become your personal masterpiece. Top of the line finishes in kitchen and baths. Soaring ceilings. Private club, spa and restaurants and fabulous lifestyle included! Very easy to see. OWNER VERY MOTIVATED!

10295 COLLINS AVE , MIAMIBEACH, FLORIDA – ONE BAL HARBOR

One Bal Halbor

SPECTACULAR 3/3.5 with direct ocean views featuring private elevator, gourmet kitchen with sub-zero, wolf & miele appliances & granite countertops in kitchen, marble baths with Jacuzzi tub in master, full service luxury building offering 24 our security, valet,concierge, doorman, two pools, Guerlain spa, restaurant, bar and much more! Regent hotel premises. OWNER MOTIVATED!

16001 COLLINS AVE, SUNNY ISLES – TRUMP TOWERS

Trump Towers Sunny Isles

Excellent opportunity in this Unit Trump Tower, breathtaking views of the OCEAN and the City. Direct beach Acces.Excellent schools. New unit, never live in. The BEST Price of the Building. Will LISTEN to all OFFERS. PRICE NEGOTIABLE.OWNER MOTIVATED!

18911 COLLINS AV, SUNNY ISLES, FLORIDA – OCEAN III

Amazing views of the ocean and city from this professionally designed spacious unit with more than a touch of personality!- too many upgrades to list-built ins-lighting-limestone floors throughout-Priced To Sell-Owner Motivated! Full amenity bldg-restaurant(not cafe) on the sand-tennis-gym-concierge etc. must see to appreciate this gem

3301 NE 183 ST, AVENTURA, FLORIDA – THE PENINSULA

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Beautiful unit in TOWER II, get a good deal now!!!  Updated with marble flooring, beautiful lighting and more! Offers amenities of a 5 star hotel, beautiful ocean views, tennis courts, theater, spa-zen pool, finished closets. OWNER MOTIVATED!

As a working parent in this tough economic time, I am so happy that as of yesterday, my son started attending the Aventura Waterways K-8 Center’s After Care Program! The delay was due to lack of After Care Leaders and staff.

For those who want to donate supplies, please go to: Aventura Waterways K-8 After Care Program \”WISH LIST\”

I also would like to inform you that the “MUFFINS & MOMS” meet and greet meeting held today was a success. I had also created a group on Facebook.com (Group Name: Aventura Waterways K-8 PTSA) for PTSA members, parents and staff to get acquainted with each other and network, to get information from other members on the the latest activities, news and school fundraising. See you all there!

Condominiums including L’Excellence, Al Aqua, The Bath Club, Canyon Ranch, in Miami Beach

The Majestic, Solimar Tiffany, Balmoral, The Palace, St. Rejis, Kennilworth, Bellini, One Bal Harbor, in Bal Habour

Trump, Oceania, La Perla, Ocean I, II, III and IV, Jade on the Beach, Pinnacle, Aqualina, in Sunny Isles

Single Family homes in  Golden Beach

Porto Vita, The Landmark, The Terraces at Turnberry, Mystic Pointe Hamptons, Parc Central, Oceanview, in Sunny Isles Beach.

Turnberry on the Green, The Yacht Club, The Point, South Tower, Harbor Towers, Portsview in Aventura

Single Family Homes in Aventura Lakes, Presidential Estates, Harbor Isles, and Golden Isles

The Diplomat, Sian, The Residendes, The Beach Club,in Hallandale Beach and Hollywood

I wanted to share this email that I received from Community Green House Foundation:

“Facilitating Green America, One Community at a Time”

September 28, 2008

Greening Residential America Program Seeks Housing Stock
for South Florida Market

Program takes homes, renovates them to be energy efficient, and works with municipalities for workforce housing

September 28, 2008, Longwood, FL - The Community Greenhouse Foundation has been working for months on a program which is targeted to assist in the rehabilitation and sale of the “glut” of houses being dumped into the market resulting from foreclosures.  The “Greening of America’s House Stock” program is a pro-active economic stimulus program that has been developed due to the current economic position of America. Never in our countries history has energy, housing and the environment been seen as critical issues at the same time. This program was developed as a pro-active vehicle to move toward a more sustainable economy and renewable growth cycle. The program is delivered through strong regional public and private partnerships with several overall goals.

For Financial Institutions

The program provides Financial Institutions a vehicle to dispose of their foreclosures and replace them with a new mortgage on a property that will cost the homeowner less on a monthly basis to maintain due to the energy savings.

For Energy Saving Product Manufacturers

The program then provides manufacturers of renewable and energy saving products increased opportunities to get more of their products into the market place. This facilitates new job creation and growth opportunities  and potentially reduces the cost to produce these energy saving products due to growth in the market place.

As Workforce Housing

The program provides a house that is energy efficient for workforce housing candidates that is attainable and increases the chances for long term savings.

“We have put all the pieces together for the program and now are reaching out to Financial Institutions, investors and Cities with housing stock on their inventory list to take a hard look at the opportunity to submit their houses through the program.  It is a Win/Win situation for all parties and the biggest winner is the individual home buyer being able to realize the dream of home ownership without their energy bill taking most of their monthly paycheck” said Richard Evans, CEO Community Greenhouse Foundation.

“Staff and our South Florida Strategic Partners have worked hard to make this program a “one stop resource” to serve all the participants in the program and based on the large pool of first time homebuyers on the waiting list for these green energy efficient homes we now need product.”

“We are trying to concentrate on South Florida currently–and have Cities in Indiana and Pennsylvania pushing for us to come up and start building local Strategic Partnerships to service their communities”, added Mr. Evans.

Financial Institutions, Investors and Cities can access more information about the program by visiting http://www.communitygreenhouse.org/residential.html and click on “How to Participate”.

This event will be held in the school cafetirium.

So, be watchful and pass this information to friends and anyone you care for.

This is another blog from your Green Friendly Realtor providing information on Foreclosures and Real Estate Sales and Leases for the areas of Miami Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbor, Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura, Golden Beach, Hallandale and Hollywood

The Diplomat

Canyon Ranch

St. Regis

Aqualina

Featured events:

• 9 secrets to Having more Fun, Joy and Happiness - September 11 at 7 pm - Spa
• Opera Night - Saturday October 18 at 7:30pm - Open to guests * $40
• Children’s Halloween Party - October 26 from 2 -4pm - Open to guests * (Adults $5)
• New Year’s Eve Ebony and Ivory Gala - Dec. 31 - Open to guests * $150

*Guests of Point residents only.

Admirals Port East, Unit #1202, located  at 2851 NE 183 Street,  in Aventura, Florida is a two bedroom, two bath unit with 1,666 square feet, and a split floor plan.  As you step into the foyer of this unit, you will see a large living and dining area filled with bright sunlight pouring in.   The marble floors have recently been repolished and regrouted bringing back their original luster and shine.

The unit has been freshly painted and new carpets have been installed in both bedrooms.  And to the delight of some homeowners, the original popcorn ceiling has been removed! 

On sun-filled days, the views of Maul Lake are rich with bright glistening water and provides a vacation for your senses and a serene backdrop for your eyes.  Sitting out on the terrace of this unit with unobstructed water views and expansive city landscapes is beautiful day and night.

Resort amenities include two large swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, exercise facilities and more.  The sprawling twin towers of Admirals Port East & West is situated in the prestigious Williams Island section of Aventura along the NE 183rd Street roadway, and is walking distance to houses of worship and local area stores, including Fresh Market. Priced at $219,900

If you would like more information on this unit for sale please click here.   I am a professional realtor who specializes in residential properties in  Aventura and the surrounding communities of Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, and Sunny Isles Beach. Please visit my website at DeenaLandsman.com for more helpful information.  I make it a priority to give my clients the attention and sound business advice they need to make their move a rewarding experience.

Over the past two or three years, you will notice that many of the original Aventura condominiums, which were built in the 1970’s,  have undergone restoration of their balconies; and ALL of them along Country Club Drive have chosen to keep their original look by reinstalling screened-in terraces. EXCEPT Eldorado Towers, who is distinguishing itself by upgrading and modernizing its look by installing seamless glass with non-visible posts and white railings on its balconies.  Eldorado’s new “21st Century facelift“ comes with greater wind-resistant, safe, strong product and will complement in design the newly built condominiums on Country Club Drive, such as Porto Vita for example.

As you can imagine, the views of the area from this 26-story twin tower condominium are majestic. To the south, you look out over Turnberry’s lake and golf course greens, and to the north, you view the Intracoastal Waterways, Aventura Marina and enjoy the city lights at night.  From the east view, you get a glimpse of the Atlantic Ocean and to the West, you see sprawling city views and great sunsets.

For photographs of the ongoing demolition of the buildings balconies and interior hallways click on Photo Gallery-Eldorado Tower’s Restoration Project.  As the project moves forward, and the balconies are installed, I promise to bring you further progress reports and photographs.If you are interested in searching for Aventura real estate, click here.

I am a professional realtor who specializes in residential property in the Aventura area and surrounding communities of  Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, North Miami Beach, and Sunny Isles Beach. Please visit my website at DeenaLandsman.com for more helpful information.  I make it a priority to give my clients the attention and sound business advice they need to make their move a rewarding experience.