You can also take a nap (as long as you keep the snoring to a minimum), check email on your Iphone or even talk to a stranger if you are feeling adventurous. Essentially, you can do whatever it is that makes the ride to and from work more enjoyable to you. Trust me when I tell you that it is a lot better than hanging out your head out the window in a frustrated attempt to see what the hold up is ten blocks ahead of you and definitely a lot better than yelling and honking your horn at your fellow Miami drivers because they cut you off on US1 with no warning whatsoever.

Anyway, I digress for the purpose of this post and subsequent posts is to invite you as I get off at at different Metrorail and Metromover stations and tell you what your living and entertainment options are in Downtown Miami/Brickell.

Our first stop is the Bayfront Park station on our way to Metropolitan Miami. In case this is your first time hearing about Metropolitan Miami, Metropolitan Miami is truly downtown redefined. Metropolitan Miami is a $600 million mixed-use project located in the heart of downtown Miami being built under the auspices of the MDM Development Group and joined by The O’Neal Group (Shaquille O’Neal’s real estate development company).

Met 1 (already built) is the initial phase of the project and is made up of 447 diverse luxury condominiums that include lofts, tower suites and penthouses with amazing views of the city and Biscayne Bay. There is also Met 2 (currently under construction) which will feature the first urban-branded five-star MET Marquis, a JW Collection Hotel and 700,000 square feet of Class “A” office space. The next tower is Met 3 is a 74-story tower with 696 luxurious residences and features a 30,000 sq. ft., 24-Hour Fitness and Downtown’s only Whole Foods Market. Let’s not forget about Met Square which will feature a 13-screen theatre, restaurants, shops and services.

At Met 1, there are residential units available for purchase and for lease. If you are interested in buying, the current availability (as of 9/25/09) is as follows:

Lofts – floors 3 to LL (Lanai Level)
1 bed: $292,000 – $364,000               2 bed: $359,000 – $487,000

Tower Residences – floors 14 to 37
1 bed: $214,000 – $301,000                2 bed: $392,000 – $514,000

Penthouses – floors 38 to 40
3 bed: $1,100,000

If you are interested in leasing, the current availability (as of 9/25/09) is as follows:

1 bed / 1 bath – $1,3000-$1,450          1 bed / 1.5 bath – $1,400
2 bed / 2 bath – $2,000- $2,550

Lofts: 1 bed – $1,550-$1,850                2 bed – $2,000-$2,200

If you prefer a personal tour or getting more information about Met 1, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Also, if for any reason, Met 1 is not the right place for you, please let me know and I will help you find something somewhere else.

Oh, by the way…if you know someone thinking of buying, selling or leasing space whether residential or commercial who would appreciate the kind of service I offer, I’d love to help them.  So, when you think of these people, drop me a line or just give me a call with their name and number.  I’ll be happy to follow up and tend to their real estate needs.

Thank you for trusting me and Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell Realtors with your real estate needs.

Excellent layout & large balcony! The apartment has been entirely renovated with great taste & wonderful details throughout. Available immediately furnished or unfurnished. Enjoy unobstructed, gorgeous bay and golf course views from balcony and every room in the apartment.

The building also has a brand new face. Come see the delightfully renovated lobby. Club Atlantis is a full service building with great amenities such as: Convenience store, valet parking, gym, pool/spa, 24Hr security, direct Ocean access.

Vacant & very easy to show!

Call Josephine 305-343-0517 or Maria 786-553-2221

www.josephinepampanas.com

West View from balcony. Fully Furnished Master Bedroom. (Also available unfurnished)

Walkable 1 Bedroom Condos/Studios/Lofts

If you are looking for a small studio in the center of the village you have quite a few options.   First off, we have The Mayfair Hotel and The Mutiny which are both condo-hotels.  Right now there are a few distressed 1 bedrooms in The Mutiny priced between $100,000 to $200,000.   This is a very good, well kept building with great views of Sailboat Bay.  In the Mayfair Hotel there are some units currently priced under $100,000.  Beware that the associations fees are running very high there right now, (between $1,000 to $2,000 per month for a 1 bedroom!).   You also have the loft style units located in Grove Square across from the Mayfair Hotel priced in the $200,000’s.  Finally, the Ritz Carlton offers 1 bedroom units priced in the $500,000’s.   Click here to see what I believe to be the best 1 bedroom condo in Coconut Grove.

Walkable 2+ Bedroom Condos

The Rice Building and The Lofts of Mayfair are two newer boutique condos here in Coconut Grove.  There is currently a 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit in the Rice building asking $525,000.  The Lofts of Mayfair has a 2 bedroom, 2 bath available for $425,000.  Also, The Mutiny, The Sonesta, Yacht Harbor, Ritz Carlton and Grove Tower are older buildings but still nice and have great views featuring units with 2+ bedrooms.

Walkable Townhouses/Villas

Center Grove offers new and old construction townhouses priced from $300,000 up to $800,000. Located just across from Greenstreet Cafe is The Cloisters which is a newer community consisting of townhouse style condos.  Prices in The Cloisters are currently running from $1,800,000 to $2,900,000.  South of The Cloisters is Abitare, another gated community of townhouses.

Walkable Single Family Homes

There are several “walkable” single family home neighborhoods in Coconut Grove especially if you use the Commodore Bike Trail along Main Highway, or the sidewalk along South Bayshore Drive to get to the center of town. Prices of single family homes in these areas run anywhere from $400,000 to the millions.

One thing is for sure, Coconut Grove has something to offer everyone!

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If you are interested in buying or selling real estate in Coconut Grove, please give me a call at 305.342.1623 or send me a note here.

Miami Beach Real Estate Stats for 2Q 2009

The South Beach condo index is comprised of nine condominiums in the SoFi neighbohood of Miami Beach.

2Q results are mixed with a clear trend downward.  Some buildings like Apogee South Beach and Continuum North bucked the downward trend and enjoyed good activity and an increase in $/psf.

Continue Reading SoFi condos stats for period ending 6/30/2009

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Just drive into the peaceful community of Springtree Estates, and walk up a flight of stairs to your wonderful property.

You will discover a 3/2 unit with  upgraded tile bathrooms, and the flooring is wood laminate. Also, you have a one car garage and a community pool! There is guest parking!

Are you ready? Please call Susan Penn, EWM Realtor at 954-557-5993 for this foreclosure or for buying a foreclosure in South Florida, email penn.s@ewm.com.

Call for our EWM ’s Team’s list of new foreclosures.

Brand new building across university of Miami, 8 units total in the building, easy to rent, no rental restrictions, financing possible, three units available, #203, #303 and #301. Features: 1901 SQ FT, 3/2.5, marble and granite throughout the units, top of the line appliances, huge master bath with hot tub, shower and big closet space, roof top pool and BBQ area, two parking spaces. The price for the units was 625K now 499K. One of the units staged. Please show it and give me the offer. Thank you….

Check out the web site as well:   http://www.exploremiamihomes.com/Madruga/Madruga1121.html

As you can see from the above chart, condo sales in Coconut Grove are extremely slow this year.  It is not surprising considering the fact that everything else in the Grove is slow as well.

Looking at things in a positive light, the fewer sales there are in a particular building the less chance there is for values to drop across the board.

You may also be interested in: Great Opportunities in The Grovenor House, Which Condos Allow Dogs In Coconut Grove?, Hard Hat Tour of Residences of Vizcaya

If you are interested in buying or selling real estate in Coconut Grove, please give me a call at 305.342.1623 or send me a note here.

3 Bedroom | 3.5 Baths | 3,211 Sq. Ft. | 14 Ft. Ceilings | 2 Garage Spaces

$2,199.999

Contact Nancy

Are you looking for something special? One of the most smashing condos at Aqua! Check out this huge 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathrooms with 3,211 sq ft loft with 14 ft ceilings. Breathtaking panoramic postcard views of ocean, intracoastal and La Gorce Island from your wrap around balcony. This condo is impeccably finished, professionally decorated, perfect for your art and gracious family entertaining. Highlights: marble floors throughout, bulthaup open kitchen, custom closets and drapes, lighting installations, ready to move in! This unit also offers 2 garage spaces, valet service, dock space available and pets are welcome.  Superior all around!

Chatham at Aqua – 201 Aqua Avenue

• Year Built: 2004
• Location: Bayfront
• Number of Units: 16
• Number of Stories: 11
• Complete Fitness Center with lap pool
• Stunning swimming pool surrounded by terraces
• Story room and children’s recreation center
• Executive Business Center –Conference Center – Private Office Suites
• Valet Services
• Concierge Service