Edition #8 of the January 2012 Sunny Isles Condo Index

We’ll be reviewing the latest  trends and comparing the luxury oceanfront market from the 1Q 2011 Condo Index to today’s updated 1Q 2012 Sunny Isles Condo Index including premier oceanfront towers such as Turnberry Ocean Colony,Acqualina, JADE Ocean, JADE Beach, Trump Palace, Trump Royale, Ocean Four, Sayan, Trump Towers, Pinnacle & Millennium. I’ve excluded condo hotel properties from this research including  Trump International Beach Resort, Merenas Resort, Ocean Point and Sole on the Ocean.

Sunny Isles Beach Condo Index (1Q 2012)

As of January 2nd, we are noting 688 total condos for sale in Sunny Isles Beach down 19% from the May 2011 Condo Index.

In the prior 30 days, there have been 62 total closed sales. In the last 90 days, 212 condos have sold averaging $264 per square foot with a 94% Sale to List Price Ratio and 163 days on market. In the same 90 day period of January 2nd 2011, there had been 207 condos sold averaging $221 per square foot (Sold values UP 16% over January 2011) with a 93% Sale to List Price Ratio and 123 days on market.

What will be analyzed more specifically in this post are luxury oceanfront condo building statistics & new trends for the most desirable luxury towers along the coastline of Sunny Isles Beach.
Percentage Available Inventory, Average List Price & Average Price Per Square Foot for leading luxury condo towers currently listed & Active on the MLS

• Acqualina- 17875 – 17885 Collins Avenue | 16 of 247 or 6%| Ave List Price $2.257M | Ave PPSF $880
• JADE Beach – 17001 Collins Avenue | 19 of 248 or 8% | Ave List Price $2.645M | Ave PPSF $828
• JADE Ocean (Sold Out 2011) – 17121 Collins Avenue | 11 of 250 or 4% | Ave List Price $2.785M | Ave PPSF $1,081
• Turnberry Ocean Colony North Tower – 16051 Collins Avenue | 7 of 130 or 5% | Ave List Price $2.802M | Ave PPSF $931
• Turnberry Ocean Colony South Tower – 16047 Collins Avenue | 10 of 130 or 8% | Ave List Price $2.734M | Ave PPSF $932
• Trump Palace – 18101 Collins Avenue | 20 of 275 or 7% | Ave List Price $1.611M | Ave PPSF $738
• Trump Royale – 18201 Collins Avenue | 12 of 384 or 3%| Ave list Price $1.186M | Ave PPSF $619
• Trump Tower I – 16001 Collins Avenue | 28 of 271 or 10% | Ave List Price $1.285M | Ave PPSF $571
• Trump Tower II – 15901 Collins Avenue | 12 of 271 or 4% | Ave List Price $1.322M | Ave PPSF $583
• Trump Tower III – 15850 Collins Avenue | Developer Inventory Now Selling
• Sayan- 16275 Collins Avenue | 13 of 88 or 15% | Ave List Price $968k | Ave PPSF $533
• Ocean Four – 17201 Collins Avenue | 18 of 281 or 7% | Ave List Price $913k | Ave PPSF $509
• Ocean Three – 18911 Collins Avenue | 17 of 215 or 8% | Ave List Price $1.413M | Ave PPSF $473
• Ocean Two – 19111 Collins Avenue | 8 of 254 or 3% | Ave List Price $1.070M | Ave PPSF $472
• Ocean One – 19333 Collins Avenue | 5 of 241 or 2% | Ave List Price $956k | Ave PPSF $412
• Millennium – 18671 Collins Avenue | 6 of 120 or 5% | Ave List Price $1.223M | Ave PPSF $578
• Pinnacle – 17555 Collins Avenue | 11 of 244 or 5% | Ave List Price $1.164M | Ave PPSF $554
• La Perla- 16699 Collins Avenue | 17 of 326 or 5% | Ave List Price $700k | Ave PPSF $482

Ave. Price Per Square Foot on Condos SOLD within the last 6 months, Sale Price to List and # Days On Market

• Acqualina- 17885 Collins Avenue | 4 Closed Sales at $823 PSF (12% increase in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 87% SP/LP | 185 DOM
• JADE Beach- 17001 Collins Avenue | 12 Closed Sales at $582 PSF (11% increase in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 93% SP/LP | 221 DOM
• JADE Ocean- 17121 Collins Avenue | 3 Closed Sales at $724 PSF (6% increase in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 84% SP/LP | 276 DOM
• Turnberry Ocean Colony North Tower – 16051 Collins Avenue | 1 Closed Sales at $716 PSF (3% increase in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 89% SP/LP | 234 DOM
• Turnberry Ocean Colony South Tower – 16047 Collins Avenue | 5 Closed Sales at $700 PSF (5% decrease in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 88% SP/LP | 406  DOM
• Trump Palace- 18101 Collins Avenue | 6 Closed Sales at $516 PSF (9% increase in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 94% SP/LP | 310 DOM
• Trump Royale – 18201 Collins Avenue | 11 Closed Sales at $500 PSF (6% increase in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 95% SP/LP | 181 DOM
• Trump Tower I – 16001 Collins Avenue | 2 Closed Sales at $534 PSF (3% increase in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 97% SP/LP | 18 DOM
• Trump Tower II – 15901 Collins Avenue | 6 Closed Sales at $438 PSF (13% increase in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 91% SP/LP | 71 DOM
• Trump Tower III – 15850 Collins Avenue | No Closed MLS Sales & Resales
• Sayan- 16275 Collins Avenue | 5 Closed Sale at $326 PSF (1% decrease in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 96% SP/LP | 354 DOM
• Ocean Four – 17201 Collins Avenue | 9 Closed Sales at $410 PSF (6% increase in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 94% SP/LP | 169 DOM
• Ocean Three – 18911 Collins Avenue | 5 Closed Sales at $386 PSF (14% increase in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 92% SP/LP | 298 DOM
• Ocean Two – 19111 Collins Avenue | 9 Closed Sales at $401 PSF (23% increase in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 93% SP/LP | 168 DOM
• Ocean One – 19333 Collins Avenue | 3 Closed Sales at $299 PSF (1% decrease in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 89% SP/LP | 337 DOM
• Millennium – 18671 Collins Avenue | 2 Closed Sales at $489 PSF (18% increase in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 93% SP/LP | 255 DOM
• Pinnacle – 17555 Collins Avenue | 9 Closed Sales at $405 PSF (5% decrease in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 93% SP/LP | 358 DOM
• La Perla- 16699 Collins Avenue | 11 Closed Sales at $362 PSF (2% increase in PPSF since 2Q 2011) | 94% SP/LP | 314 DOM

Sunny Isles Beach Condo Index Summary

Sunny Isles Beach condo inventory is down hovering 688 total condos for sale while property values have increased considerably (16% YTD) as International & domestic buyers purchase these new 2012 deals. Oceanfront condo towers now have very healthy inventory figures as shown above in blue with all but Sayan showing less than 10% available as condo inventory for sale. Each building & property tells a different story and the bottom line is that the Sunny Isles Beach condo market has shown significant signs of improvement since 2009 on oceanfront real estate. It’s still an excellent time to buy Miami Beach real estate as long as you & the family will use the property and enjoy it for years to come.

Selling or Leasing Your Condo? Are you trying to sell or lease with no solid results, little communication with market value updates, aggressive global marketing & overall progress in meeting the goal… Call or email me now for a personalized market report and global marketing plan surely to gain proper exposure for your condominium. Let’s start today at 1.888.383.7326 or direct 1.305.978.7704.

Buyer’s ready for a great property? Call or email for the very best condo deals along Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbour, North Bay Village, Miami Beach & South Beach. The buyer advantage is still selection & leverage but we are consistently seeing multiple cash offers and dwindling inventory which are driving up values as we noted the 16% gain from a year ago today. The low-end residential condo market is accelerating with 60% of condo sales under $250k. As this new year progresses and inventory continues to decrease, I believe prices will show in favor for continued improvement in the transition back to a sellers market. If you’d like to receive local Miami Beach FL real estate news via these valuable blog posts, you can easily be notified by RSS feed (see upper right column) or by email each time a new real estate news post occurs. Visit JADE Condos Sunny Isles website & JADE Condo Blog relaying great information on JADE Beach & JADE Ocean along with Turnberry Ocean Colony Sunny Isles website & Ocean Colony Condo Blog for intimate luxury condo knowledge! The truth is in the numbers 1.888.383.7326 and I welcome your knowledge, opinions, comments & feedback.

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(Figures are derived from the South Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service January 2012)

Hello friends and only 5 days until 2012! As KT would say, I am a ‘Realtor first and a blogger second’ so please forgive the delay in posting new local information. What we’re reviewing below is the Miami Beach condo sales & trends for 2011 compared to prior years. I plan on doing an updated Sunny Isles Beach condo index soon so stay tuned!

Miami Beach Condo Sales vs. Selling Price Per Square Foot (SP$/SF):

• 2011 – 4,067 Sold at $315 SP/SF (UP 10% YTD)
• 2010 – 3,220 Sold at $282 SP/SF (Down 3% YTD)
• 2009 – 2,515 Sold at $290 SP/SF (Down 30% YTD)
• 2008 – 2,100 Sold at $415 SP/SF (Down 7% YTD)
• 2007 – 1,922 Sold at $448 SP/SF

Available condo inventory today rests at 2,819 with 248 sales last month for an 11 month supply.

All figures derived from the South Florida MLS (Multiple Listing Service) including Miami Beach, South Beach, Bal Harbour, North Bay Village and Sunny Isles Beach.

In the midst of Miami summertime fun and things are somewhat quiet yet both foreign & domestic buyers are still in weekly scouting the good buys from lingering inventory. Speaking of condo inventory, we see it decreasing consistently showing us a 34% (YTD) drop from July of 2010 and another 4% over the prior month. Luxury condo towers such as Jade Ocean, Jade Beach, Ocean Four and Turnberry Ocean Colony are noticing only 2 to 3 condos for sale on the most desirable floor plans and to top it off, asking 25% premiums over 2009 & 2010 closed sale comparables. Other luxury towers such as Trump Royale have sold the most desirable floor plans while Trump Tower III, the remaining Trump tower to sell out, holds firm on the final inventory that remains specific to the 3 bedroom (A model) which hovers $1.8M.

Besides uptick indicators mentioned above & below, selling prices are setting new area records in 2011. South Beach record setting Apogee just sold the most desirable Miami Beach Penthouse at $11.5 Million. This Apogee condo sale is number 10 on the list of 2011 sales records for South Miami Beach of $1,678 per square foot while the highest sale goes to W Penthouse 6 which sold on July 1st for $2,602 PSF. Miami Beaches most desirable Bath Club 3002 sold on July 20th for $1,000 PSF. Bal Harbours 2011 record condo sale went to One Bal Harbour 1501 which sold at $1,053 PSF, while Sunny Isles Beach shows us the JADE Ocean Skyloft Penthouse condo which sold for $3.5M or $1,020 per square foot.

Statistics for the month of JULY reflect 2,884 total condos for sale along the Miami-Dade County oceanfront communities of South Beach, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, North Bay Villageand Sunny Isles Beach with condo inventory levels down 34% year to date; again this month condo inventory is down 4% over last with what is now an 11 month supply based on the previous 30-day closed sales:

** South Beach Condos: 1,036 for sale | 99 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 124 | Average Buyer Discount 5% | Average PPSF Asking $445 / Sold $413

** Miami Beach Condos: 760 for sale | 69 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 143 | Average Buyer Discount 5% | Average PPSF Asking $297 / Sold $278

** Bal Harbour Condos: 199 for sale | 7 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 188 | Average Buyer Discount 8% | Average PPSF Asking $543 / Sold $482

** North Bay Village Condos: 88 for sale | 19 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 141 | Average Buyer Discount 2% | Average PPSF Asking $129 / Sold $123

** Sunny Isles Beach Condos: 801 for sale | 61 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 138 | Average Buyer Discount 5% | Average PPSF Asking $308 / Sold $280

Miami Beach | Sunny Isles Real Estate Summary

Miami Beach condo inventory continues decreasing month over month, sale-price to list-price ratios have maintained an average 5% buyer discount while active days on market have decreased to ~ 4 months to sell. Each of these indicators prove to be good signs for market improvement. Still I’m watching and beginning to note the selling price per square foot in many cases trending upwards especially since 2009 and depending on the location & type of condo along the beaches.

Sunny Isles Beach selling prices (Ave. per square foot) decreased 2% over the prior month while Bal Harbour and South Beach condo sale prices increased 4% and 6% respectively.  Over the prior 90 day period, selling price per square foot has increased an average 4% along the beaches. For the prior month, Miami Beach (REO) Bank Owned foreclosures made up only 2% of our inventory and have sold at 101% sale to list while Miami Beach short sales made up 13% of our condo inventory and sold at 99% sale to list. 77% of all closed sales last month were cash transactions! Miami’s warm climate is most desirable and the market shift is noted as trends move in favor of a new balanced market by the end of the year. Many buyers are in to enjoy the great values of Miami Beach luxury condos and to explore what remains to be a vast amount of buying opportunity along Miami-Dade County Beaches. For more information on oceanfront locations, luxury buildings or statistics & trends simply email, find me on ‘Live Chat’ or call me toll free at 1.888.383.7326. For detailed monthly Miami Beach condo statistics emailed each month, sign up for the e-Newsletter on the right side – ‘Join Our Mailing List.’

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Edition #7 of the 2011 Sunny Isles Condo Index

We’ll be reviewing the latest  trends and comparing the luxury oceanfront market from the 3Q 2010 Sunny Isles Condo Index to today’s updated 2Q 2011 Sunny Isles Condo Index including premier oceanfront towers such as Turnberry Ocean Colony, Acqualina, JADE Ocean, JADE Beach, Trump Palace, Trump Royale, Ocean Four, Sayan, Trump Towers, Pinnacle & Millennium. I’ve excluded condo hotel properties from this research including  Trump International Beach Resort, Merenas Resort, Ocean Point and Sole on the Ocean.

Sunny Isles Beach Condo Index (2Q 2011)

As of May 19th, we are noting 852 total condos for sale in Sunny Isles Beach down 22% from the July 2010 Condo Index. So far in 2011, there have been 361 total closed sales (Figures are derived from the South Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service May 2011) this year. In the last 90 days, 177 condos have sold averaging $247 per square foot with a 99% Sale to List Price Ratio and 140 days on market. In the same 90 day period of July 14th 2010, there had been 176 condos sold averaging $256 per square foot (Sold values down 4% over July 2010) with a 93% Sale to List Price Ratio and 164 days on market.

What will be analyzed more specifically in this post are luxury oceanfront condo building statistics & new trends for the most desirable luxury towers along the coastline of Sunny Isles Beach.
Percentage Available Inventory, Average List Price & Average Price Per Square Foot for leading luxury condo towers currently listed & Active on the MLS

• Acqualina- 17885 Collins Avenue | 22 of 247 or 9%| Ave List Price $1.979M | Ave PPSF $862
• JADE Beach – 17001 Collins Avenue | 32 of 248 or 13% | Ave List Price $1.754M | Ave PPSF $722
• JADE Ocean (26 Developer units remain) – 17121 Collins Avenue | 16 of 250 or 6% | Ave List Price $1.731M | Ave PPSF $765
• Turnberry Ocean Colony North Tower – 16051 Collins Avenue | 9 of 130 or 7% | Ave List Price $2.684M | Ave PPSF $857
• Turnberry Ocean Colony South Tower – 16047 Collins Avenue | 14 of 130 or 11% | Ave List Price $2.787M | Ave PPSF $863
• Trump Palace – 18101 Collins Avenue | 21 of 275 or 8% | Ave List Price $1.316M | Ave PPSF $638
• Trump Royale – 18201 Collins Avenue | 18 of 384 or 5%| Ave list Price $1.027M | Ave PPSF $577
• Trump Tower I – 16001 Collins Avenue | 31 of 271 or 11% | Ave List Price $1.179M | Ave PPSF $527
• Trump Tower II – 15901 Collins Avenue | 11 of 271 or 4% | Ave List Price $1.188M | Ave PPSF $520
• Trump Tower III – 15850 Collins Avenue | Developer Inventory Selling
• Sayan- 16275 Collins Avenue | 12 of 88 or 14% | Ave List Price $1.112M | Ave PPSF $489
• Ocean Four – 17201 Collins Avenue | 29 of 281 or 10% | Ave List Price $1.006M | Ave PPSF $504
• Ocean Three – 18911 Collins Avenue | 18 of 215 or 8% | Ave List Price $1.181M | Ave PPSF $458
• Ocean Two – 19111 Collins Avenue | 11 of 254 or 4% | Ave List Price $1.025M | Ave PPSF $456
• Ocean One – 19333 Collins Avenue | 12 of 241 or 5% | Ave List Price $886k | Ave PPSF $395
• Millennium – 18671 Collins Avenue | 2 of 120 or 2% | Ave List Price $1.325M | Ave PPSF $597
• Pinnacle – 17555 Collins Avenue | 13 of 244 or 5% | Ave List Price $1.037M | Ave PPSF $496
• La Perla- 16699 Collins Avenue | 21 of 326 or 6% | Ave List Price $676k | Ave PPSF $434

Ave. Price Per Square Foot on Condos SOLD within the last 6 months, Sale Price to List and # Days On Market

• Acqualina- 17885 Collins Avenue | 17 Closed Sales at $726 PSF (7% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 93% SP/LP | 145  DOM
• JADE Beach- 17001 Collins Avenue | 9 Closed Sales at $517 PSF (17% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 89% SP/LP | 215 DOM
• JADE Ocean- 17121 Collins Avenue | 3 Closed Sales at $678 PSF | 91% SP/LP | 203 DOM
• Turnberry Ocean Colony North Tower – 16051 Collins Avenue | 6 Closed Sales at $691 PSF (2% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 86% SP/LP | 116 DOM
• Turnberry Ocean Colony South Tower – 16047 Collins Avenue | 4 Closed Sales at $735 PSF (22% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 86% SP/LP | 122  DOM
• Trump Palace- 18101 Collins Avenue | 10 Closed Sales at $467 PSF (5% decrease in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 89% SP/LP | 92 DOM
• Trump Royale – 18201 Collins Avenue | 5 Closed Sales at $472 PSF (5% decrease in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 95% SP/LP | 174 DOM
• Trump Tower I – 16001 Collins Avenue | 2 Closed Sales at $518 PSF (23% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 95% SP/LP | 92 DOM
• Trump Tower II – 15901 Collins Avenue | 1 Closed Sales at $379 PSF | 92% SP/LP | 62 DOM
• Trump Tower III – 15850 Collins Avenue | No Closed MLS Sales
• Sayan- 16275 Collins Avenue | 2 Closed Sale at $328 PSF | (4% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 103% SP/LP | 341 DOM
• Ocean Four – 17201 Collins Avenue | 12 Closed Sales at $385 PSF (5% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 92% SP/LP | 179 DOM
• Ocean Three – 18911 Collins Avenue | 8 Closed Sales at $332 PSF (3% decrease in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 93% SP/LP | 142 DOM
• Ocean Two – 19111 Collins Avenue | 1 Closed Sales at $309 PSF (26% decrease in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 92% SP/LP | 136 DOM
• Ocean One – 19333 Collins Avenue | 6 Closed Sales at $302 PSF (6% decrease in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 96% SP/LP | 134 DOM
• Millennium – 18671 Collins Avenue | 2 Closed Sales at $399 PSF (14% decrease in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 92% SP/LP | 90 DOM
• Pinnacle – 17555 Collins Avenue | 4 Closed Sales at $425 PSF (22% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 92% SP/LP | 158 DOM
• La Perla- 16699 Collins Avenue | 13 Closed Sales at $355 PSF (7% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2010) | 96% SP/LP | 195 DOM

Sunny Isles Beach Condo Index Summary

Sunny Isles Beach condo inventory is down hovering 852 total condos for sale while property values have increased (10% YTD) considerably as International & domestic buyers purchase these 2011 deals. The majority of oceanfront condo towers now have healthy inventory figures as shown above in blue with anything less 15% available for sale. Each building & property tells a different story and the bottom line is this Sunny Isles Beach condo market showing significant signs of improvement on oceanfront real estate. It’s an excellent time to buy Miami Beach real estate as long as you & the family will use it and enjoy it for at least the next few years.

Selling or Leasing Your Condo? Are you trying to sell or lease with no results, communication, market value updates, aggressive global marketing & overall progress in meeting the goal.. Call or email for a personalized market report and global marketing plan surely to gain proper exposure for your condominium. Let’s start today at 1.888.383.7326 or direct 1.305.978.7704.

Buyer’s ready for a great property? Call or email for the very best condo deals along Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbour, North Bay Village, Miami Beach & South Beach. The buyer advantage is still selection & leverage but we are consistently seeing multiple cash offers driving up values as we noted the 10% gain over a year ago today. The low-end residential condo market is accelerating with 60% of condo sales under $250k. As this year progresses and inventory continues to decrease, I believe prices will show in favor for continued improvement. If you’d like to receive local Miami Beach FL real estate news via these valuable blog posts, you can easily be notified by RSS feed (see upper right column) or by email each time a new real estate news post occurs. Visit JADE Condos Sunny Isles website & JADE Condo Blog relaying great information on JADE Beach & JADE Ocean along with Turnberry Ocean Colony Sunny Isles website & Ocean Colony Condo Blog for intimate luxury condo knowledge! The truth is in the numbers 1.888.383.7326 and I welcome your knowledge, opinions, comments & feedback.

Showing You the Very Best from Sunny Isles to South Beach!

South Beach record setting Apogee just sold the most desirable Miami Beach Penthouse at $11.5 Million and was slowly reduced 48% from the original list price of $22 Million back in 2008. This sets a 2011 sales record of $1,678 per square foot while Sunny Isles Beach sold (auctioned) an Acqualina condo for $3.630M or $822 per square foot.

Statistics for the month of MAY reflect 3,210 total condos for sale along the Miami-Dade County oceanfront communities of South Beach, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, North Bay Village and Sunny Isles Beach with condo inventory levels down 26% year to date; again this month condo inventory is down 4% over last with what is now an 11 month supply based on the previous 30-day closed sales:

** South Beach Condos: 1,158 for sale | 97 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 145 | Average Buyer Discount 6% | Average PPSF Asking $414 / Sold $379
** Miami Beach Condos: 838 for sale | 89 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 152 | Average Buyer Discount 5% | Average PPSF Asking $265 / Sold $247
** Bal Harbour Condos: 213 for sale | 11 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 151 | Average Buyer Discount 9% | Average PPSF Asking $469 / Sold $418
** North Bay Village Condos: 120 for sale | 27 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 162 | Average Buyer Discount 1% | Average PPSF Asking $130 / Sold $128
** Sunny Isles Beach Condos: 881 for sale | 66 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 142 | Average Buyer Discount 3% | Average PPSF Asking $265 / Sold $248

Miami Beach | Sunny Isles Real Estate Summary

Miami Beach condo inventory continues decreasing month over month, sale-price to list-price ratios have maintained an average 5% buyer discount while active days on market have decreased to ~ 4 months to sell. Each of these indicators prove to be good signs for market improvement. Still I’m watching and beginning to see the selling price per square foot trending upwards depending on the location along the beaches.

Sunny Isles Beach selling prices (Ave. per square foot) decreased 2% over the prior month while Bal Harbour and South Beach condo sale prices increased 4% and 6% respectively.  Over the prior 90 day period, selling price per square foot has increased an average 4% along the beaches. For the prior month, Miami Beach (REO) Bank Owned foreclosures made up only 2% of our inventory and have sold at 101% sale to list while Miami Beach short sales made up 13% of our condo inventory and sold at 99% sale to list. 77% of all closed sales last month were cash transactions! Miami’s warm climate is most desirable and the market shift is noted as trends move in favor of a new balanced market by the end of the year. Many buyers are in to enjoy the great values of Miami Beach luxury condos and to explore what remains to be a vast amount of buying opportunity along Miami-Dade County Beaches. For more information on oceanfront locations, luxury buildings or statistics & trends simply email, find me on ‘Live Chat’ or call me toll free at 1.888.383.7326. For detailed monthly Miami Beach condo statistics emailed each month, sign up for the e-Newsletter on the right side – ‘Join Our Mailing List.’

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September 2010 - Real Estate Statistics for the Miami Beaches

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The new year, new positive news plus an abundance of new buyers have figures on their way UP and Miami Beach real estate sales are looking stronger than ever. Inventory has fallen as a steady confidence builds along the beaches while news sources such as the Miami Herald, CNBC & Wall Street Journal relay that now is the time to own (if not last year) for the record real estate lows along the Miami Beaches.

Statistics for the month of March reflect 3,580 total condos for sale along the Miami-Dade County oceanfront communities of South Beach, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, North Bay Village and Sunny Isles Beach with condo inventory levels down 18% year to date; again this month condo inventory is down a whopping 9% over last with what is now an 13.6 month supply based on the previous 30-day closed sales:

** South Beach Condos: 1,286 for sale | 108 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 155 | Average Buyer Discount 6% | Average PPSF Asking $404 / Sold $373
** Miami Beach Condos: 954 for sale | 68 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 138 | Average Buyer Discount 6% | Average PPSF Asking $244 / Sold $224
** Bal Harbour Condos: 208 for sale | 9 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 123 | Average Buyer Discount 6% | Average PPSF Asking $334 / Sold $338
** North Bay Village Condos: 144 for sale | 19 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 98 | Average Buyer Discount 1% | Average PPSF Asking $117 / Sold $118
** Sunny Isles Beach Condos: 988 for sale | 60 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 143 | Average Buyer Discount 7% | Average PPSF Asking $290 / Sold $262

Miami Beach | Sunny Isles Real Estate Summary

Miami Beach condo inventory continues decreasing month over month, sale-price to list-price ratios have maintained an average 5% buyer discount while active days on market have decreased to ~ 4 months to sell. Each of these indicators prove to be good signs for market improvement. Still I’m watching and beginning to see the selling price per square foot trending upwards depending on the location along the beaches. Sunny Isles Beach selling prices (Ave. per square foot) increased 12% over the prior period while Bal Harbour condo sales decreased 15%.  Over the prior 90 day period, selling price per square foot has decreased an average 2% along the beaches. For the prior month, Miami Beach (REO) Bank Owned foreclosures made up only 3% of our inventory and have sold at 101.6% sale to list while Miami Beach short sales made up 14% of our condo inventory and sold at 94% sale to list. 79% of all closed sales last month were cash transactions! Miami’s weather is perfect and the market shift is noted as trends move in favor of a new balanced market by the end of the year. Many buyers are in to enjoy the warmth (& coolness factor) of Miami Beach luxury condos and to explore what remains to be a vast amount of great opportunity along Miami-Dade County Beaches. For more information on oceanfront locations, luxury buildings or statistics & trends simply write, find me on ‘Live Chat’ or call me toll free at 1.888.383.7326.

February 2011 – Real Estate Statistics for the Miami Beaches

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I love Miami.

The seasonal slope since December shows figures on their way UP and Miami Beach real estate sales are looking very good. Inventory continues to fall while Pending Sales and Selling price per square foot are up over January 8% and 5% in the neighborhoods of Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach respectively.. A steady confidence builds along the beaches, while news sources such as the Miami Herald & Wall Street Journal relay now is the time to own (if not last year) for the record real estate lows of the Miami Beaches.

Statistics for the month of February reflect 3,928 total condos for sale along the Miami-Dade County oceanfront communities of South Beach, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, North Bay Village and Sunny Isles Beach with condo inventory levels down 9% year to date; again this month condo inventory is down 2% over last month with what is now an 18.27 month supply based on the previous 30-day closed sales:

** South Beach Condos: 1,401 for sale | 81 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 139 | Average Buyer Discount 5% | Average PPSF Asking $401/Sold $371
** Miami Beach Condos: 1,044 for sale | 64 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 136 | Average Buyer Discount 5% | Average PPSF Asking $241/Sold $222
** Bal Harbour Condos: 217 for sale | 6 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 124 | Average Buyer Discount 7% | Average PPSF Asking $440/Sold $399
** North Bay Village Condos: 192 for sale | 15 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 99 | Average Buyer Discount 2% | Average PPSF Asking $123/Sold $119
** Sunny Isles Beach Condos: 1,074 for sale | 49 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 124 | Average Buyer Discount 6% | Average PPSF Asking $249/Sold $231

Miami Beach | Sunny Isles Real Estate Summary

Miami Beach condo inventory has decreased consistently 2-6% each month, sale-price to list-price ratios have reflected an average 4-6% buyer discount while active days on market have decreased to 4.13 months to sell. Each of these indicators prove to be good signs for market improvement. What I’m watching closely this year and beginning to see is the selling price per square foot jumping about depending on the location. Over the prior 90 day period, selling price per square foot has increased an average 3% along the beaches. For the prior month, Miami Beach (REO) Bank Owned foreclosures made up only 3% of our inventory and have sold at 101.58% sale to list while Miami Beach short sales made up 16% of our condo inventory and sold at 94% sale to list. 78% of all closed sales last month were cash transactions! Seasonal demand is huge, Miami’s warm and the market shift is noted as trends move in favor of a new balanced market by years end. Many buyers are in to enjoy the warmth (& coolness factor) of Miami Beach luxury condos and to explore what remains to be a vast amount of good opportunities along Miami-Dade County Beaches. For more information on oceanfront locations, luxury buildings or statistics & trends simply write, find me on ‘Live Chat’ or call me toll free at 1.888.383.7326.

November 2010 – Real Estate Statistics for the Miami Beaches

October 2010 – Real Estate Stats for the Miami Beaches

September 2010 - Real Estate Statistics for the Miami Beaches

June 2010 – Real Estate Statistics for the Miami Beaches

Miami Beach Real Estate Blog Postings have been few & far between and I plan to post a lot more in 2011. This year has been another record setting year for MiamiDreamRealty.com with more sales than in prior years and a Google dominance noted daily as the 4 niche websites and 4 blogs outperform others with customer inquiries growing by the month. I’ve started a large referral business in 2010 with very competent agents handling transactions and will be adding to this Miami Dream Team in 2011. I’ve added more great real estate information and new waterfront listings to the monthly e-Newsletter by MailChimp and encourage you to sign up for local monthly updates.

This annual report will be the 2010 year in review comparing this year’s condo sales to 2009 & 2008 for a 3-year snapshot on sales & trends.

As of December 31st 2010, there are 4,216 total Miami Beach condos for sale via MLS (S.E. Florida Multiple Listing Service) including all Miami-Dade oceanfront communities (plus North Bay Village). For general purposes, we’ll review all price ranges and in the coming weeks, I’ll post an updated pricing band analysis for select beachfront locations such as South Beach & Sunny Isles Beach condos.

MIAMI BEACH CONDO SALES

• 2010 – 3,066 condo sales (18% increase over 2009)
• 2009 – 2,522 condo sales (17% increase over 2008)
• 2008 – 2,099 condo sales (8% increase over 2007)

AVERAGE ASKING PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT

• 2010 – $310 sp/psf (6% decrease over 2009)
• 2009 – $329 sp/psf (26% decrease over 2008)
• 2008 – $442 sp/psf

AVERAGE SELLING PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT

• 2010 – $283 (3% decrease over 2009)
• 2009 – $292 (30% decrease over 2008)
• 2008 – $416

AVERAGE BUYER DISCOUNT & DAYS ON MARKET

• 2010 – 6% | 141 DOM
• 2009 – 9% | 148 DOM
• 2008 – 10% | 151 DOM

CLOSED BANK OWNED (REO) & SHORT SALE (SS) INVENTORY

• 2010 – 695 REO | 665 SS
• 2009 – 566 REO | 466 SS
• 2008 – 85 REO | 133 SS

Conflicting evidence with positive growth indicators showing condo sales increasing, inventory decreasing and buyer discounts decreasing. On the flipside of the equation, selling price per square foot of condos are also decreasing year over year. On a pricing band analysis, I suspect we may see a different story such as properties over $1M vs. properties under $250k. I find it interesting that with 4% of our Miami Beach condo inventory as bank owned and 17% of active inventory as short sales, that 2010 proved to be a very big year for bank owned (REO) sales now surpassing short sales! I’ll be reporting on new 2011 condo sales, statistics and trends so check back often for new updates on the local Miami Beach real estate market. For more information visit the many real estate websites or call toll free at 1.888.383.7326.

Just 10 hours left until 2011.. Have a happy & safe New Year!

After the Miami Herald picked up a Tweet I did on a client & real estate transaction subject to Bank of America’s foreclosure halt, CNBC called that day to interview both of us.. After an hour and a half of interview tape, CNBC used less than 20 seconds (lol)..

Here’s a quick clip of us on the TodayShow..

The summer time condo trends have had their ups & downs and Miami Beach real estate sales did slow somewhat over the summer months, while inventory rose then fell back to April 2010 levels. Although a steady confidence builds along the beaches, the month of October again proved it to be a slower month for condo sales…

Statistics for the month reflect 4,356 total condos for sale along the Miami-Dade County oceanfront communities of South Beach, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, North Bay Village and Sunny Isles Beach with condo inventory levels down 6% year to date; again this month condo inventory is down 2% over last month with what is now a 27 month supply based on the previous 30-day closed sales:

** South Beach Condos: 1,535 for sale | 56 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 127 | Average Buyer Discount 6% | Average PPSF Asking $338/Sold $308
** Miami Beach Condos: 1,219 for sale | 44 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 155 | Average Buyer Discount 5% | Average PPSF Asking $254/Sold $236
** Bal Harbour Condos: 237 for sale | 7 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 184 | Average Buyer Discount 8% | Average PPSF Asking $371/Sold $329
** North Bay Village Condos: 216 for sale | 8 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 81 | Average Buyer Discount 2% | Average PPSF Asking $130/Sold $127
** Sunny Isles Beach Condos: 1,149 for sale | 46 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 127 | Average Buyer Discount 4% | Average PPSF Asking $243/Sold $227

Miami Beach | Sunny Isles Real Estate Summary

On one side of the coin, Miami Beach condo inventory has been decreasing ~2% each month, sale-price to list-price ratios have been increasing reflecting an average 4% buyer discount while active days on market have decreased to 4.5 months to sell. All of these three indicators are good signs for improvement but on the flipside, I’m also seeing selling price per square foot on the consistent, downward trend. For the prior month, Miami Beach (REO) Bank Owned foreclosures made up only 4% of our inventory and have sold at 101% sale to list while Miami Beach short sales made up 18% of our condo inventory and sold at 96% sale to list. 79% of all closed sales last month were cash transactions! Seasonal demand has been huge and short term luxury rentals available via MLS are almost completely absorbed. Many vacationers will be in for the holidays to enjoy the cool bliss of Miami Beach during winter and to explore the vast opportunity along Miami-Dade County Beaches. For more information on oceanfront locations, luxury buildings or statistics & trends simply write, find me on ‘Live Chat’ or call me toll free at 1.888.383.7326.

October 2010 – Real Estate Stats for the Miami Beaches

September 2010 - Real Estate Statistics for the Miami Beaches

June 2010 – Real Estate Statistics for the Miami Beaches

The summer time buyer mentality is that Miami Beach real estate sales slow down and although a steady confidence builds, the month of September again proved it to be so…

Statistics for the month reflect 4,434 total condos for sale along the oceanfront communities of South Beach, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, North Bay Village and Sunny Isles Beach and down 5% over this time last year; down 2% over last month:

** South Beach Condos: 1,621 for sale | 58 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 138 | Average Buyer Discount 4% | Average PPSF Asking $337/Sold $311
** Miami Beach Condos: 1,205 for sale | 39 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 150 | Average Buyer Discount 6% | Average PPSF Asking $255/Sold $236
** Bal Harbour Condos: 232 for sale | 4 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 147 | Average Buyer Discount 9% | Average PPSF Asking $380/Sold $332
** North Bay Village Condos: 232 for sale | 12 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 79 | Average Buyer Discount 3% | Average PPSF Asking $136/Sold $130
** Sunny Isles Beach Condos: 1,144 for sale | 51 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 142 | Average Buyer Discount 4% | Average PPSF Asking $240/Sold $231

Seasonal demand is huge and short term luxury rentals are rare. Customers will be in for the holidays to enjoy the bliss of Miami during winter and to explore the vast opportunity along Miami-Dade County Beaches. For more information on oceanfront locations, buildings or statistics simply write, find me on ‘Live Chat’ or call me toll free at 1.888.383.7326.

September 2010 - Real Estate Statistics for the Miami Beaches

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Luxury home sales outperform other price ranges this summer

Luxury condo market strengthens in Miami Dade County

Dallas, TX, August 30, 2010 — Gloomy news that July sales of existing homes dropped 25.5% year-over-year has overshadowed new statistics showing summer sales of million dollar plus homes significantly outperformed other price ranges.

“Luxury home buyers have been buying this summer,” said Laurie Moore-Moore, CEO of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM).  “After waiting in the wings, many affluent buyers spent the summer shopping for value and snapping up trophy properties.”

Statistics would indicate that she’s right. According to The National Association of Realtors (NAR), for 2009 million-dollar and above home sales were just 1.2% of total sales or about 61,500 sales nationally.  In July 2010, million dollar plus market share was up to 1.9%.  While sales of homes in the $500,000 and above range rose dramatically in June, the million-dollar-plus market segment was the only price range in July showing positive growth compared to last year.  “The mix of what is selling has shifted in favor of homes priced at $750,000 and above,” added Moore-Moore.

NAR’s report that July’s median sales price increased 0.7% year-over-year may be more a function of increasing sales of expensive properties relative to other price ranges than an indicator of across-the-board home price appreciation.

According to the ILHM National Luxury Market Report — which does a weekly analysis of luxury homes for sale in more than 30 major markets — after a dramatic rise in upper-tier inventory, which started in January of this year, the numbers of luxury homes for sale has declined about 5% since the beginning of July.  Along with a decrease in inventory, there has been a decline in asking prices.  Forty three percent of luxury homes currently on the market have had at least one reduction in asking price over the last 90 days.  An additional 19% have been pulled off the market and subsequently relisted.

“While I wouldn’t say the luxury market is in recovery,” said Moore-Moore, “the growing market share of luxury sales relative to total sales, a slight downward trend in inventory and sellers who are more realistic about price are factors shifting the affluent into a buying mode.”

Personal Note: 2010 has been quite strong for luxury real estate along Miami Dade County beaches, with 13 sales YTD over $4,000,000 taking place including a record high trophy sale of $15M at Setai South Beach. Other high sales include Fontainebleau II Penthouse at $9M, ONE Bal Harbour Penthouse at $8.7M, Apogee with several sales ranging from $5.750M to $6.850M, The Caribbean Penthouse at $5M and two Penthouses at Acqualina of Sunny Isles Beach selling from $4.5M to $4.7M. International demand is huge and all but three of these transactions were cash purchases. As a member of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, we are trained on exceptional marketing and end results for buyers & sellers in the luxury tier of residential real estate.

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The Historic Seville Hotel

The Seville on Miami Beach was listed as one of the last remaining distressed properties back in September 2009. As of August 2010, Ian Shrager’s taking it over through a recent partnership with Marriott turning the now shuttered oceanfront hotel into a luxury boutique ‘Marriott Edition’ brand over these next 3 years.  The 278,000 square foot Seville was built in 1955 with a previous attempt at a comeback in 2005, when developers announced new plans to turn it into a condo and fractional ownership complex under the Ritz-Carlton brand. Part of the old property would have been knocked down to make room for two 21 story towers, but the project couldn’t get off the ground as lenders balked in an unfriendly credit market of 05. Marriott acquired the property in July 2010 in a $57.5 million short sale from owner 2901 Beach Ventures, a partnership between Lionstone Group led by Alfredo Lowenstein and Fortune International Management, County records show, which is nearly $10 million less than a foreclosure lawsuit that had been filed on the property which has since been dismissed.

Ian Schrager Revisits The Beach

Schrager left Miami Beach a few years ago with the sale of his interest in the Morgans Hotel Group which started in 1984. Ian Schrager is well known for the Delano’s “urban resort” style & success (along with Studio 54 and Palladium) introducing the concept of a “boutique hotel” to the world. In recent years, Schrager has focused on luxury residences and a hotel in New York City along with creating the Edition brand, aimed at sophisticated travelers.

“Mr. Schrager’s latest venture, a partnership with Marriott International, intends to create a new brand of as many as 100 hotels that will combine the personal, intimate, individualized and unique lodging experience that he created with the operational expertise that Marriott is known for on a global scale.” -IanSchragerCompany.com

Marriott’s Edition Brand in SoBe

Marriott’s portfolio includes the luxury brand Ritz-Carlton, the upscale JW Marriott, quality brands including Marriott and Renaissance and moderate hotels Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield Inn by Marriott. In addition to Edition, it also recently created the Autograph Collection, currently featuring 10 hotels with an individualistic ambience. Edition seeks to set itself apart by creating individualized hotels in busy markets that reflect the cultures of their surroundings with an emphasis on sophistication and service. Other planned Edition locations include Mexico City, Bangkok, Istanbul and Barcelona. Schrager and Marriott announced the partnership three years ago. Initially, plans called for the South Beach Marriott at 161 Ocean Dr. to become an Edition, but that failed to materialize as the recession hit.

South Florida’s historic hotel Seville, which sits on nearly three acres of beachfront property at 2901 Collins Ave., is expected to open in three years after it undergoes significant renovations during a continued market upswing. For more information check back here regularly or sign up for emailed updates or the RSS feed in the upper right column.

Seville Hotel Grounds

Edition #6 of the 2010 Sunny Isles Condo Index

I’ll be reviewing the latest  trends & comparing the luxury oceanfront market from the 3Q 2009 Sunny Isles Condo Index to today’s updated 3Q 2010 Sunny Isles Condo Index including premier oceanfront towers such as Turnberry Ocean Colony, Acqualina, JADE Ocean, JADE Beach, Trump Palace, Trump Royale, Ocean Four, Sayan, Trump Towers, Pinnacle & Millennium. I’ve excluded condo hotel properties from this research including the Trump International Beach Resort, Merenas Resort, Ocean Point and Sole.

Sunny Isles Beach Condo Index (3Q 2010)

As of July 14th, we are noting 1,089 total condos for sale in Sunny Isles Beach down 15% from the July 2009 Condo Index. So far in 2010, there have been 391 total closed sales (Figures are derived from the South Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service on July 14th, 2010) this year. In the last 90 days, 176 condos have sold averaging $256 per square foot with a 93% Sale to List Price Ratio and 164 days on market. In the same 90 day period of July 14th 2009, there had been 163 condos sold averaging $225 per square foot (Sold values up 12% YTD) with a 90% Sale to List Price Ratio and 168 days on market. What will be analyzed more specifically in this post are luxury oceanfront condo building statistics & new trends for the most desirable luxury towers along the coastline of Sunny Isles Beach.

Percentage Available Inventory, Average List Price & Average Price Per Square Foot for leading luxury condo towers currently listed & Active on the MLS

• Acqualina- 17875 Collins Avenue | 9 of 247 or 4%| Ave List Price $2.581M | Ave PPSF $832
• JADE Beach – 17001 Collins Avenue | 40 of 248 or 16%| Ave List Price $1.367M | Ave PPSF $636
• JADE Ocean – (190 rec. deeds per County records) – 17121 Collins Avenue | 9 of 250 w/Developer units remaining | Ave List Price $1.935M | Ave PPSF $744
• Turnberry Ocean Colony North Tower – 16051 Collins Avenue | 8 of 130 or 6%| Ave List Price $2.526M | Ave PPSF $812
• Turnberry Ocean Colony South Tower – 16047 Collins Avenue | 17 of 130 or 13%| Ave List Price $2.3M | Ave PPSF $765
• Trump Palace – 18101 Collins Avenue | 32 of 275 or 12%| Ave List Price $1.170M | Ave PPSF $595
• Trump Royale – 18201 Collins Avenue | 20 of 384 or 5%| Ave list Price $1.018M | Ave PPSF $538
• Trump Tower I- 16001 Collins Avenue | 23 of 271 or 8%| Ave List Price $1.217M | Ave PPSF $524
• Trump Tower II – 15901 Collins Avenue | 7 of 271 w/Developer units remaining | Ave List Price $1.062M | Ave PPSF $459
• Trump Tower III – 15850 Collins Avenue | Not Yet Released to Public
• Sayan- 16275 Collins Avenue | 22 of 88 or 25%| Ave List Price $1.075M | Ave PPSF $538
• Ocean Four – 17201 Collins Avenue | 45 of 281 or 16%| Ave List Price $922k | Ave PPSF $468
• Ocean Three – 18911 Collins Avenue | 27 of 215 or 13%| Ave List Price $1.110M | Ave PPSF $449
• Ocean Two – 19111 Collins Avenue | 20 of 254 or 8%| Ave List Price $1.071M | Ave PPSF $460
• Ocean One – 19333 Collins Avenue | 8 of 241 or 3%| Ave List Price $862K | Ave PPSF $368
• Millennium – 18671 Collins Avenue | 6 of 120 or 5%| Ave List Price $1.082M | Ave PPSF $498
• Pinnacle – 17555 Collins Avenue | 28 of 244 or 11%| Ave List Price $984k | Ave PPSF $484
• La Perla- 16699 Collins Avenue | 39 of 326 or 12%| Ave List Price $614k| Ave PPSF $412

Ave. Price Per Square Foot on Condos SOLD within the last 6 months, Sale Price to List and # Days On Market

• Acqualina- 17875 Collins Avenue | 4 Closed Sales at $677 PSF (1% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2009) | 86% SP/LP | 426  DOM
• JADE Beach- 17001 Collins Avenue | 5 Closed Sales at $427 PSF (14% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2009) | 86% SP/LP | 196 DOM
• JADE Ocean- 17121 Collins Avenue | Released (TCO) June 2009 with No Closed MLS resales
• Turnberry Ocean Colony North Tower – 16051 Collins Avenue | 5 Closed Sales at $679 PSF (23% decrease in PPSF since 3Q 2009) | 92% SP/LP | 291 DOM
• Turnberry Ocean Colony South Tower – 16047 Collins Avenue | 3 Closed Sales at $648 PSF (23% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2009) | 95% SP/LP | 207  DOM
• Trump Palace- 18101 Collins Avenue | 8 Closed Sales at $490 PSF (8% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2009)| 90% SP/LP | 118 DOM
• Trump Royale – 18201 Collins Avenue | 6 Closed Sales at $496 PSF (9% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2009) | 91% SP/LP | 227 DOM
• Trump Tower I- 16001 Collins Avenue | 4 Closed Sales at $399 PSF (3% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2009) | 86% SP/LP | 206 DOM
• Trump Tower II – 15901 Collins Avenue | 3 Closed Sales at $385 PSF | 87% SP/LP | 174 DOM
• Trump Tower III – 15850 Collins Avenue | No Closed MLS Sales
• Sayan- 16275 Collins Avenue | 5 Closed Sale at $331 PSF | only 1 resale last year at $308 PSF | 92% SP/LP | 416 DOM
• Ocean Four – 17201 Collins Avenue | 9 Closed Sales at $365 PSF (1% decrease in PPSF since 3Q 2009) | 100% SP/LP | 128 DOM
• Ocean Three – 18911 Collins Avenue | 7 Closed Sales at $343 PSF (3% decrease in PPSF since 3Q 2009) | 91% SP/LP | 109 DOM
• Ocean Two – 19111 Collins Avenue | 8 Closed Sales at $415 PSF (7% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2009) | 87% SP/LP | 128 DOM
• Ocean One – 19333 Collins Avenue | 5 Closed Sales at $322 PSF (10% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2009) | 90% SP/LP | 193 DOM
• Millennium – 18671 Collins Avenue | 3 Closed Sales at $464 PSF (28% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2009) | 95% SP/LP | 157 DOM
• Pinnacle – 17555 Collins Avenue | 6 Closed Sales at $373 PSF (6% increase in PPSF since 3Q 2009) | 81% SP/LP | 540 DOM
• La Perla- 16699 Collins Avenue | 13 Closed Sales at $331 PSF (6% decrease in PPSF since 3Q 2009) | 92% SP/LP | 102 DOM

Sunny Isles Beach Condo Index Summary

Sunny Isles Beach condo inventory is down hovering 1,000+ total condos for sale while property values have increased considerably as International & domestic buyers note the deals. The majority of oceanfront condo towers now have healthy inventory figures as shown above in blue with anything less 15% available for sale. Each building tells a different story and the bottom line is this Sunny Isles Beach condo market showing significant signs of improvement on oceanfront real estate. It’s time to buy Miami Beaches as long as you & the family will use it and enjoy it for at least the next 3+ years.

Selling or Leasing Your Condo? Are you trying to sell or lease with no results, communication, market value updates, aggressive marketing & overall progress.. Call or email for a personalized market report and global marketing plan surely to gain proper exposure for your condominium. Let’s get started today at 1.888.383.7326 or direct 1.305.978.7704.

Buyer’s ready for a great property? Call or email for the very best condo deals along Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbour, North Bay Village, Miami Beach & South Beach. The buyer advantage is still selection & leverage but we are consistently seeing multiple cash offers driving up values as we noted the 12% gain over a year ago today. The low-end residential condo market is accelerating with 60% of condo sales under $250k. As this year progresses and inventory continues to decrease, I believe prices will show in favor for continued improvement.

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Showing You the Very Best from Sunny Isles to South Beach!

Good news regarding Miami real estate.

Statistic for the month reflect 4,263 total condos for sale along the oceanfront communities of South Beach to Sunny Isles, down 19% over this time last year:

South Beach Condos – 1,590 for sale | 85 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 141 | Average Buyer Discount 6% | Average PPSF Asking $385/Sold $349

Miami Beach Condos – 1,159 for sale | 58 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 143 | Average Buyer Discount 3% | Average PPSF Asking $312/Sold $285

Bal Harbour Condos – 224 for sale | 3 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 132 | Average Buyer Discount 10% | Average PPSF Asking $511/Sold $445

North Bay Village Condos – 238 for sale | 14 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 98 | Average Buyer Discount 2% | Average PPSF Asking $135/Sold $129

Sunny Isles Beach Condos – 1,052 for sale | 46 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 140 | Average Buyer Discount 8% | Average PPSF Asking $276/Sold $245

Video is related to Downtown Miami which is also improving in condo sales; see Lucas Lechuga’s MiamiCondoInvestments.com for Downtown & Brickell results. For more information along the Miami beaches call me toll free at 1.888.383.7326.

South Beach Condo Sales -Pricing Band Analysis

So far this year there have been 486 condo sales out of 1,566 total South Beach condos (1st to 23rd Street). Last year there were 927 total condo sales. What we’ll be examining here are the number of real buyers given certain pricing bands from January 1st 2010 to June 2nd 2010; while to the right, in (brackets), are the number of real buyers since January 1st 2009. It is used to help determine optimal pricing for sellers and where the “real” buyers exist in the local market of South Beach Real Estate.

$249k less – 225 (642)

$250-$399k – 136 (308)

$400-$499k – 29 (104)

$500-$599k – 19 (68)

$600-$699k – 12 (49)

$700-$799k- 5 (18)

$800-$899k – 5 (20)

$900-$999k – 2 (19)

$1M-$1.299M – 15 (45)

$1.3M-$1.499M – 10 (21)

$1.5M-$1.799M – 8 (26)

$1.8M-$1.999M – 1 (6)

$2M-$2.299M – 1 (6)

$2.3M-$2.5M – 1 (4)

$2.5M-$3M – 6 (14)

$3M – $5M – 9 (25)

$5M+ – 2 (10)

Are you trying to sell your South Beach luxury condo?

Contact me with ease and let’s go over the tried & true marketing plan with great results in getting your condo sold! 1.888.383.7326 ** All figures derived from the Regional MLS (Multiple Listing Service) on June 2nd, 2010.

South Beach & Miami Beach lofts were almost unheard of until the real estate boom from 2002 to 2005. As developers looked for something fresh and unique, the loft craze took off and yet still only make up a small fraction of Miami condo inventory. Originally popular with artists, they are now highly sought-after by others looking for open “creative” space. Different than the normal boxed in condominium, a loft condo is a 2-story adaptable open space created for residential use. While some of these loft units were created by developers during the renovation of old buildings such as found in Downtown Miami, a number of them are brand new mid-rise developments as seen along the Miami beaches.

The loft term was used loosely in 2003 with loft condos becoming difficult to acquire and typically priced over $500,000 while today they begin as low as $275,000. Loft-style refers to an open space with high ceilings and typically only 1-story, while a true traditional loft is a 2-story floor plan usually opened up from the living room (as seen below) exposing the upper or lower areas. A Miami loft is not to be confused with a townhome which has the open areas enclosed adding additional interior space yet having stairs leading to the upper level of the residence. Both types of lofts offer buyers or tenants proximity to urban amenities afforded by traditional lofts, but without perceived safety risks of living in economically depressed formerly industrial areas. Below we will explore Miami Beach loft condo inventory and the differences from South Miami Beach up to the island of North Bay Village and North Beach (NoBe) and in no special order.

South Beach Lofts

• Ilona Lofts South Beach
• Sundance (townhome) South Beach
• Absolut Lofts South Beach
• Alliage Lofts South Beach
• Manhattan Lofts South Beach
• SoBe Bay Lofts South Beach
• South of Fifth Lofts South Beach
• Meridian (Loft Style) South Beach
• Montclair (Loft Style) South Beach
• Neville (Loft Style) South Beach
• Nine 45 Lofts South Beach
• The Lofts at South Beach
• El Cyclon Lofts South Beach
• Industry (Loft Style) South Beach

Miami Beach Lofts

• Bay View Lofts Miami Beach
• Vilasol Lofts North Miami Beach (NoBe)
• Vilamur Lofts North Miami Beach (NoBe)
• Vilazul Lofts North Miami Beach (NoBe)

North Bay Village Lofts

• Space 01 (Loft Style) North Bay Village (island)
• Adagio Lofts North Bay Village (island)

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Have we seen the bottom of the Sunny Isles Beach condo market and when was it exactly? Is this the “bouncing bottom” or did “rock bottom” hit already with continued improvements in 2010 as Sunny Isles condo inventory decreases? I’ve been wanting to know this too and we’ll soon discover Sunny Isles Beach condo pricing trends over the past 2.5 years and onwards as this year continues..

Sunny Isles Beach (159th to 193rd Streets) MIAMI Condo Pricing Trends:

2008 (559 total sales | Average SP/PSF $414)

2009 (668 total sales | Average SP/PSF $235)

2010 (so far.. 265 sales | Average SP/PSF $234)

Have we seen the bottom and when was it exactly? Is this the “bouncing bottom” or did “rock bottom” hit already with continued improvements in 2010 as South Beach condo inventory decreases? I’ve been wanting to know this too and we’ll soon discover South Beach condo pricing trends over the past 2.5 years and onwards as this year continues..

Yes, I have been absent from blogging. As KT once said, I’m a Realtor (Broker) first and blogger second (maybe third) but I will always have a passion voicing my opinions, analyzing the facts and speaking out loudly here for other to see and know. My personal business is explosive this year with normal sales, REO’s, short sales selling and buyers on an all time high with renewed confidence in the Miami “Beach” condo market since mid-2009. I believe it was the latest MiamiDreamRealty blog where I became overwhelmed, had to step back for awhile, and build a killer real estate team to handle the leads across the Miami Dade County beaches; finally finding & making time to blog here again!

South Beach (1st to 30th Streets) MIAMI Condo Pricing Trends:

2008 (873 total sales | Average SP/PSF $461)

January – 47 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $515 and 92% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 8%)

February - 48 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $472 and 90% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 10%)

March - 76 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $467 and 91% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 9%)

April - 86 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $487 and 90% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 10%)

May - 103 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $492 and 91% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 9%)

June - 98 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $513 and 92% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 8%)

July - 90 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $468 and 92.5% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 7.5%)

August - 80 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $418 and 89% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 11%)

September - 69 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $470 and 92% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 8%)

October - 62 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $377 and 91% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 9%)

November - 39 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $364 and 91% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 9%)

December - 75 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $419 and 90% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 10%)

2009 (912 total sales | Average SP/PSF $368)

January - 49 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $457 and 88% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 12%)

February - 55 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $348 and 93% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 7%)

March - 69 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $368 and 91% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 9%)

April – 71 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $346 and 91% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 9%)

May - 82 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $381 and 89% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 11%)

June - 104 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $370 and 91% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 9%)

July - 77 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $356 and 90% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 10%)

August - 80 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $334 and 89% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 11%)

September - 80 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $396 and 92% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 8%)

October - 75 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $364 and 93% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 7%)

November - 88 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $334 and 90% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 10%)

December - 82 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $388 and 92% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 8%)

2010 (so far.. 640 sales | Average SP/PSF $355)

January - 69 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $353 and 92% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 8%)

February - 75 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $328 and 93% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 7%)

March - 132 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $335 and 94% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 6%)

April - 89 Sales at an average selling price per square foot of $408 and 92% SP/LP% (average buyer discount of 8%)

PS. 2007 Sales Totaled 867 at an average PPSF of $504!

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