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.

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)

So far this year, there have been 120 condo sales out of 1,061 total Sunny Isles Beach condos. Last year there were 665 total sales. What I’m looking at with you here are the number of buyers given certain pricing bands from January 1st 2009 to March 15th 2010. It’s simply used to show us where the activity is concentrated on “real” buyers.

$249 less – 469

$250-499k – 126

$500k-799k – 93

$800k-$999k – 34

$1M-$1.499M – 37

$1.5M-$1.999M – 14

$2M-$3M – 8

$3M-$4M – 1 with the record high sale at Acqualina #3003 which set a Sunny Isles Beach condo sales record at $3.1M (cash) or $702 psf (November 2009)

Are you trying to sell your Sunny Isles Beach condo? Contact me here and let’s go over the tried & true marketing plan in getting your condo sold! 1.888.383.7326

News is arriving of a new proposal to add a mega aquarium known as the Wometco Aquatic Center and a destination park in the vicinity of Sunny Isles Beach Boulevard & Collins Avenue. The arrangement is between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and the highly reputable real estate developer J. Milton & Associates which is the mastermind behind Sunny Isles Beach projects such as Pinnacle, King David, Sayan and the new St. Tropez. J. Milton came up with the idea and this Sunny Isles Beach aquarium would give the city a mega boost as a tourist destination plus the St. Tropez condo tower will boast a major new amenity.

J. Milton is a visionary developer.. He sees the finalization of the St. Tropez luxury condominium, the high-end retail shopping it will attract below, this new Wometco Aquatic Center and the magnitude for Sunny Isles Beach. J. Milton knows what this desirable combination will do for the St. Tropez demand and the growing City of Sunny Isles setting a new milestone for the resort destination and premier location. St. Tropez opened with the C.O. last year on waterfront land across from the ocean and adjacent to the proposed park offering 3 intimate towers at approximately 60% sold with developer financing and great buyer incentives. The park, aquarium and complex should be finalized by 2013.

“St. Tropez residents would be steps away from a lush park elevated high enough to afford water views. The plan commissioned by the Coral Gables developer would transform a strip mall near Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles Boulevard into an elevated park with shops, restaurants and an aquarium run by the owner of the Miami Seaquarium. Sunny Isles spent about $20 million acquiring the land over the last two years, including a $1.5 million parcel owned by J. Milton. Sunny Isles expects to spend an additional $15 million building the park and a 350 car underground parking garage. An open air movie theater would mark the western end of the complex, with broad steps resembling a Mayan temple leading to the glass walled aquarium and retail center. Plans call for street level shops and two restaurants. A three-story reef tank would be the main attraction inside. The two upper floors would house enough banquet space for 1,000 people, said architect Eduardo Castiñeira of Miami’s Axioma3.” - MiamiHerald

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Related Group was bought out by Dezer Properties selling at new, discounted prices..   I decided to take the forbidden tour of the Trump Towers Sunny Isles Beach in January after years of stressful phone calls from speculators trying to sell & get out. To top it off, the news came from every direction of the Dezer family buying out Related’s stake in the entire project assuming the remaining debt after paying off Tower I. After seeing the finishes both condo interior and throughout, noting the well appointed amenities & hearing what had occurred with financial backing by the lender for the next 4 years, I’m now promoting it with all the other Sunny Isles Beach ”greats“ to clients & customers looking for the very best values on new oceanfront construction. Here are the interesting facts on the buyout..

Following months of negotiations with lenders, Dezer Properties assumed the former partnership’s $265 million loan on Dec. 31, 2009 with the bank then renegotiating the construction loan with Dezer Properties directly after seeing successful performance from Tower I sales allowing Dezer to then lower the prices by 30% and now causing a success of new sales in Trump Tower II.  Tower II was relaunched to the public as the premier tower of the three offering an onsite restaurant with an oceanfront setting and great food along with 2 swimming pools to choose from depending on which side of the bed you wake up on.

 The Dezer’s are the real estate moguls & godfather of Sunny Isles Beach condo development. The Dezer family owned business holds 45 acres of oceanfront land in Sunny Isles Beach, with sites for eight more buildings. Gil and father Michael Dezer have also developed and almost sold out Trump Grande in Sunny Isles Beach, a three building premium oceanfront enclave that includes the Trump International Beach Resort built in 2003, the Trump Palace (2006) and the latest Trump Royale (2008) which is now 60+ percent sold out. In addition to their South Florida properties, the Dezers’ holdings include 27 buildings in New York.

“Prices now range from $350 per square foot for most units to $600 a square foot for penthouses. Each of the three 45 story towers has 271 units. Tower I has 260 units sold, and Tower II is about 40 percent sold with 105 sold, Dezer said. During the next two to three months, Dezer will send out closing notices to those who put down deposits on Tower III, and give them the option to move over at a reduced price to Tower II. Tower III was sold out at an average price of $720 per square foot, with some sales at more than $1,000 a square foot!“    - MiamiHerald

 We’re seeing the very best value on a price per square foot basis at $350-$600psf as the low end price point of the luxury oceanfront condos are now reflective along the Miami Dade Beaches.. Sunny Isles Beach real estate specific to condo inventory, has seen a decrease in inventory consistently with 1,053 total condos on the market (Southeast Florida Regional MLS) with 272pending contracts, 96 of which went pending in the last 30 days. Our Sunny Isles Beach short sales are comprised of 193 (18%) condos down from 33% a year ago. Bank owned REO’s make up only 13 Sunny Isles Beach foreclosures or 0.01%. Call to chat 1.888.383.7326 or Contact me here.

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Edition #5 of the 2010 Sunny Isles Condo Index

I’ll be reviewing & comparing the luxury oceanfront market from the 1Q 2009 Sunny Isles Condo Index to today’s updated 1Q 2010 Sunny Isles Condo Index including premier oceanfront towers such as Turnberry Ocean Colony, Acqualina, JADE Beach, Trump Palace, Trump Royale, Ocean 4, Sayan, Ocean One, Two & Three, Pinnacle & Millennium and now including JADE Ocean. I’ve excluded condo hotel properties from this study including the Trump International Beach Resort, Le Meridian (now known as Merenas Resort), Ocean Point and Sole.

Sunny Isles Beach (1Q 2010) Condo Index…

As of January 25th, we are noting 1,055 total condos for sale in Sunny Isles Beach down 17% from July 2009 and 28% from this time last year. So far, there have been 27 total closed sales (ALL figures are derived from the Multiple Listing Service MLS on JAN 25th, 2010) this year. What will be analyzed in this post are statistics & trends for the most desirable luxury towers along the coast 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 | 17 of 247 or 7%| Ave List Price $2.186M | Ave PPSF $775
• JADE Beach (99% Closed as per County records) - 17001 Collins Avenue | 41 of 248 or 17%| Ave List Price $1.439M | Ave PPSF $642
• JADE Ocean- (80 rec. deeds per County records) – 17121 Collins Avenue | 4 of 250 or 2% | Ave List Price $2.107M | Ave PPSF $765
• Turnberry Ocean Colony North Tower – 16051 Collins Avenue | 12 of 130 or 9%| Ave List Price $2.598M | Ave PPSF $799
• Turnberry Ocean Colony South Tower – 16047 Collins Avenue | 17 of 130 or 13%| Ave List Price $2.274M | Ave PPSF $747
• Trump Palace – 18101 Collins Avenue | 29 of 275 or 11%| Ave List Price $1.329M | Ave PPSF $629
• Trump Royale – 18201 Collins Avenue | 19 of 384 or 5%| Ave list Price $1.124M | Ave PPSF $565
• Trump Tower I- 16001 Collins Avenue | 29 of 271 or 11%| Ave List Price $1.135M | Ave PPSF $487
• Trump Tower II – 15901 Collins Avenue | 9 of 271 w/Developer units remaining | Ave List Price $927k | Ave PPSF $433
• Trump Tower III – 15850 Collins Avenue | No MLS records
• Sayan- 16275 Collins Avenue | 22 of 88 or 25%| Ave List Price $1.211M | Ave PPSF $572
• Ocean Four – 17201 Collins Avenue | 40 of 281 or 14%| Ave List Price $997k | Ave PPSF $508
• Ocean Three – 18911 Collins Avenue | 28 of 215 or 13%| Ave List Price $1.142M | Ave PPSF $459
• Ocean Two – 19111 Collins Avenue | 19 of 254 or 7%| Ave List Price $1.096M | Ave PPSF $479
• Ocean One – 19333 Collins Avenue | 8 of 241 or 3%| Ave List Price $728K | Ave PPSF $330
• Millennium – 18671 Collins Avenue | 6 of 120 or 5%| Ave List Price $1.015M | Ave PPSF $446
• Pinnacle – 17555 Collins Avenue | 45 of 244 or 18%| Ave List Price $960k | Ave PPSF $494
• La Perla- 16699 Collins Avenue | 39 of 326 or 12%| Ave List Price $654k| Ave PPSF $430

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 $673 PSF (7% increase in PPSF since 1Q 2009) | 88% SP/LP | 247  DOM
• JADE Beach- 17001 Collins Avenue | 2 Closed Sales at $427 PSF | 89% SP/LP | 89 DOM
• JADE Ocean- 17121 Collins Avenue | Released (TCO) June 2009 with No Closed MLS resales
• Turnberry Ocean Colony North Tower – 16051 Collins Avenue | 8 Closed Sales at $679 PSF (22% increase in PPSF since 1Q 2009) | 86% SP/LP | 143 DOM
• Turnberry Ocean Colony South Tower – 16047 Collins Avenue | 7 Closed Sales at $499 PSF (26% decrease in PPSF since 1Q 2009) | 90% SP/LP | 195  DOM
• Trump Palace- 18101 Collins Avenue | 3 Closed Sales at $450 PSF (19% decrease in PPSF since 1Q 2009)| 86% SP/LP | 162 DOM
• Trump Royale – 18201 Collins Avenue | 3 Closed Sales at $451 PSF | 95% SP/LP | 111 DOM
• Trump Tower I- 16001 Collins Avenue | 2 Closed Sales at $386 PSF | 78% SP/LP | 493 DOM
• Trump Tower II – 15901 Collins Avenue | No Closed MLS Sales
• Trump Tower III – 15850 Collins Avenue | No Closed MLS Sales
• Sayan- 16275 Collins Avenue | 0 Closed Sale at $N/A | only 1 resale last year at $308 PSF | 86% SP/LP | 84 DOM
• Ocean Four – 17201 Collins Avenue | 15 Closed Sales at $367 PSF (5% decrease in PPSF since 1Q 2009) | 94% SP/LP | 228 DOM
• Ocean Three – 18911 Collins Avenue | 2 Closed Sales at $353 PSF | 94% SP/LP | 316 DOM
• Ocean Two – 19111 Collins Avenue | 7 Closed Sales at $384 PSF | 91% SP/LP | 175 DOM
• Ocean One – 19333 Collins Avenue | 3 Closed Sales at $291 PSF | 86% SP/LP | 288 DOM
• Millennium – 18671 Collins Avenue | 3 Closed Sales at $336 PSF | 81% SP/LP | 101 DOM
• Pinnacle – 17555 Collins Avenue | 6 Closed Sales at $351 PSF | 97% SP/LP | 234 DOM
• La Perla- 16699 Collins Avenue | 15 Closed Sales at $354 PSF (2% decrease in PPSF since 1Q 2009) | 91% SP/LP | 127 DOM

Sunny Isles Beach Condo Index Summary

Sunny Isles Beach inventory is decreasing month over month while property values have also dropped considerably causing more sales to occur. The majority of oceanfront towers now have healthy inventory figures as shown above with anything less 15%. Each building tells a different story and the bottom line is you cannot go wrong in 2010 with oceanfront real estate as long as you & the family will use it and enjoy it for at least the next 2 years.

Sellers, are you attempting to sell with little communication on values, marketing & progress…? Call me for a personalized market report for your condo and let’s get started today. Buyer’s ready for a great buy? Call or email for the very best deals along Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbour & South Beach. The buyer advantage is still selection & leverage but we are again seeing multiple cash offers driving up values again on the lower end residential market. As inventory decreases I believe prices will start to show favor for stabilization if it hasn’t already.. If you’d like to receive local Miami Beach FL real estate news via blog postings & updates, you can easily be notified by RSS feed (see upper right column) or by email above each time a new posting occurs. Visit JADECondosSunnyIsles.com website & Blog relaying great information on JADE Beach & JADE Ocean and the brand new TurnberryOceanColonySunnyIsles.com website & blog! The truth is in the numbers 1.888.383.7326 and I welcome your knowledge, comments & feedback here. South Beach to Sunny Isles Real Estate Sales & Marketing.

Happy New Year friends and this will be post #1 of 2010. Here’s a shocking new thought for 2010… Just because it sold for that price in 2008 & 2009, does it mean you can buy it for that price today? It seems to be happening again and again as inventory decreases.. Will there be a tough time understanding & coping just opposite to the seller reluctancy seen in 2007 as the Miami Beach real estate market came to a standstill?

The buying window of opportunity in “catching the bottom” may be leaving in 2010. My 2010 forecast will be coming in the next few posts as I discuss market stats, trends and the direction this year could go in as relay that NOW is the time to find the bottom of South Beach to Sunny Isles Beach. Sale to List Price Ratio have jumped from 88% to 92%.

On the flipside, we will always find opportunities so if you wait this year to watch I am certain you can find the “deal.” Some buildings are already seeing appreciation. Space 01 for example went up 23% in the last 90 days! 11 Island Avenue has gone up 13% in the last 6 months. Roney Palace is on the direction up and more (FNMA Financing now Approved) to come..

Many would consider condo deals to be under ie) $250k but from $150 to $5.5M, here are my top choices for January 2010 in which I expect sales to occur within the next 60-90 days. I have previewed the majority with customers and these have been the top choices.. these links are LIVE so we’ll all soon find out once the Status changes from Active to Pending to Closed.

• #1 $199k – Indian Creek Club Marina #6F (Short Sale)
• #2 $299k – Bay View Loft #206 (Approved Short Sale)
• #3 $439k - Roney Palace #1539
• #4 $445k – Oceania V #1852 (Corporate Owned)
• #5 $480k - La Perla #3406 (Approved Short Sale)
• #6 $649k – Trump Palace PH5103
• #7 $1.350M – Trump Palace #4902
• #8 $1.399M – Ocean Four #1101
• #9 $3.690M – Jade Ocean D2 (Flow Through only 1 of 2) Penthouse
• #10 $5.395M - Il Villaggio #1405

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Photo by Alexia Fodere

Say you’ve just purchased a prime piece of Sunny Isles Beach real estate. Now, let’s also say you have a spot in your gorgeous new luxury condo that just cries out for a big piece of art. You know, the kind that makes a real statement about who you are and what you’re all about.

What do you do?

Do you wander down to your local gallery in search of the ideal painting or sculpture to compliment your décor?

Do you perhaps commission a local artist to create something just for you?

You could.

Or you could have your car mounted on your wall.

That’s exactly what Trump Palace resident Gil Dezer, whose company also happened to develop the building, has done.

The thing is, 34-year-old Dezer really, really loves Porches. He owns eight of them. But apparently, his 1950 Porsche Spyder 550 is a lot more fun to look at than it is to drive. In fact, it’s so much fun to look at; he considers it a work of art.

So when he was told his new, 8,000 square foot condo needed a piece of art, Dezer knew he already had just the thing to fit the bill.

Of course, hanging a car on your wall isn’t like hanging any other work of art. You can’t just hammer a couple of nails in and try to balance it on a side-view mirror. And as you might imagine, they don’t make heavy duty picture hooks strong enough to support a motor vehicle – even a two seater!

Luckily, Dezer was already in the right business to get this particular job done. He commissioned a local construction company, Coastal Construction, for the job. And while it took six months of planning, engineering and even a crane, the actual job only took a few hours.

And Dezer now has a Porsche hanging over his front door.

Who knows what might be hiding behind (or over) the doors of Miami’s other luxury condos and homes? We’ll keep you posted…

by Lisa Canfield

St. Tropez Sunny Isles Beach

I had a spur of the moment urge to preview St. Tropez Condos in Sunny Isles this weekend and was overly impressed with not only the grounds but the pricing and confidence the developer has in them. Only 18 to 20 condos remain in each building (of 80 units per tower) with a select few having special developer default pricing. The price points range from $315 to $400+ per square foot and the majority of condos are 1,670 square feet. Spanning the Intracoastal waterway (600 lineal feet) along the final stretch before the Atlantic Ocean meets Sunny Isles Beach Boulevard, St. Tropez is definitely a building to appreciate. Below are a few of my favorite photographs from the tour.

St. Tropez Media Library

St. Tropez Front Entryway

Model Living Area

St. Tropez Kitchen

As you can see (more photos here on Flickr) it’s an amazing property by one of the most financially stable developers J. Milton & Associates who brought us Sayan, Pinnacle, King David and with C.O. in place, has so much to offer with with this new 3 tower complex. The location is awesome offering a Mediterranean shopping area with upscale dining, shopping meccas and the new City of Sunny Isles Towne Center worth Millions. The amenities include a Versace inspired clubhouse, state of the art gymnasium and featuring an oversized sauna and steam room plus an outdoor relaxation area complete with an enclave of sun beds and gardens. Call me for additional information or to preview the residences at 1.888.383.7326!

What’s happening in Sunny Isles Beach and where are these great deals? With 225 luxury condos priced over $1M, where would one begin? In looking at new construction from 2005 and on the inventory falls to 175 with ZERO bank owned and surprisingly only 5 short sales. I’m going to begin looking at the lowest possible price per square foot and start with $500 in which we see the inventory drop to TWENTY! In continuing to weed out the bad from the good, I’ll eliminate 3 at Oceanika Villas which hasn’t even broke ground yet leaving 17 top potentials.

Sunny Isles Beach Condo Deals Here

Price Bands of # of condos for sale in Sunny Isles Beach

>$250 – 366

$250 – $499k – 283

$500 – $749k – 167

$750 – $999k – 131

$1M -$1.999M – 176

$2M -$2.999M – 31

$3M -$3.999M – 11

$4M -$4.999M – 6

$5M -$5.999M – 2

Total – 1,173

What’s happening in the luxury tier of closed condo sales of Sunny Isles Real Estate? As of the last 90 days, 13 luxury oceanfront condos have sold in the price ranges of $1M to $4.999M. Interesting to note that only 1 of 13 closed above $2M showing where real buyers are prepared to go financially given the current market. Leading the pack was Acqualina with the record high sale and a staggering 37% discount off list price ($7.9M). Additional highlights show Turnberry Ocean Colony leading with the highest number of condos closed at 7. Ocean Four, Jade Beach, Trump Tower I, Trump Palace fall in line respectively. Average selling price per square foot is $499. Average days on market at 177 and the average Sale to List Price is at 89%.

Price Bands of # of condos SOLD (last 90 days) in Sunny Isles Beach

>$249 – 87

$250 – $499 – 26

$500 – $749k – 14

$750 – $999k – 11

$1M – $1.999M – 11

$2M – $2.999M – 1

$3M – $3.999M – 0

$4M – $4.999M – 1

$5M – $5.999M – 0

Total - 151

Sunny Isles Beach Condos For Sale vs. Sold

Sunny Isles Beach Months of Inventory

These graphs show the inventory trends and closed sales moving in the right direction for recovery. If these graph trends stay relative we could begin to see solid stabilization next year. The inventory still reflects a 25 month supply so there are great buying opportunities as seller’s still have strong competition and duration concerns when liquidity in selling is a must. Inventory has dropped from 41 months to 25 months, while closed sales have doubled over this time last year! In summary, still a good inventory selection with trends showing favor to “local” market improvement… we’re looking good Sunny Isles!~ Want more information on Sunny Isles Beach condos for sale or have insights & opinions, leave a comment below for the readers to see.

Well here it is friends… The first post in a long time and I’ve been waiting on something worthy. The same old, same old gets to be tired plus with summertime here and business actually increasing, I’ve been less inclined to write. I did start the Miami Beach Photo Blog last month and will be posting the very best of real estate photography for all to see.

This post looks at the last remaining 5 Miami Beach & Sunny Isles developments that broke ground yet didn’t survive the real estate storm from the past 5 years. Only 5?! That’s correct and if I may have missed another development then let me know and I’ll get it added here. I am open minded and would love to hear your thoughts & knowledge as to “the truth” from each of these developments.

Seville

So starting in South Beach, the old Seville tops my list with Ritz Carlton pulling out and removing the sales center, all the signs and from what I gather, completely scratched this condo hotel development which offered fractional ownership.

JULY 16th 2010 UPDATE:

The Seville Hotel, which was just purchased in a short sale by an affiliate of Courtyard by Marriott, will be getting the Ian Schrager treatment, Marriott has announced. The 12-story hotel in Miami Beach will be the second “Edition” hotel by Marriott, following the opening of an Edition hotel in Honolulu this fall. The renovations are expected to take approximately three years. Schrager helped reinvigorate South Beach when he launched the Delano 15 years ago.

Terra Beachside Villas

The second on the list is Terra Beachside Villas at 6000 Collins Avenue. One of the best known developments to go under. It appears Terra Beachside Villas were getting very close to finishing when it went to a standstill. The big cone eyesore was repainted to a less tacky blue and all the workers seemed to disappear. There were also concerns from the underground parking garage which by the way might double to a swimming pool when it rains (Miami Beach is only 5′ above sea level right).. These will be picked off fast when they hit the market at correct pricing. A great location (besides street traffic) and cool 2 story concept. Accurate pricing is ~$300k by my book.. not the $600k that once was.

NoBe Bay

Third on the list is a beautiful building known as NoBe Bay located at 6700 Indian Creek Drive. What happened here?! Sales center is still stationed at the Deauville Hotel Miami Beach yet all stopped months ago as the first few levels of hurricane impact glass began to arrive. This will be a winner soon enough..

Regatta 2

Directly beside NoBe Bay is the Regatta 2 development which cleared the land, kept the remaining concrete structure of the old hotel and simply stalled construction. What a complex this will be when it does finally finish. The Regatta is a “nice” building with small floor plans and the combination of the 2 created a cool community environment. Three recent sales in Regatta Indian Creek range from $315 to $450k far less than the $800k that once was.

Solis

Last on the list is Solis Sunny Isles Beach. There were a few workers on site so I’m not completely pessimistic on the success however it’s been an eyesore for MONTHS!

And that’s all folks! With limited space and high demand it’s only a matter of time before these 5 bounce back into action. For more information please contribute your knowledge here or call me at 1.888.383.7326 or Miami Beach FL Real Estate.

2 Story Penthouse at Ocean One Sunny Isles Beach

Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous (Part 5) brings us to a very desirable 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath Penthouse residence at Ocean One. This extraordinary mansion in the sky offers only the finest appointments, woodwork, marble, cabinetry and fixtures which make this one of a kind beach penthouse a work of art.   This Ocean One Sunny Isles Beach home includes state of the art smart electronics, electric shades, entertainment system, private elevator, three car enclosed electric door garage deeded to the unit, private Russian sauna, steam room, rooftop hot tub and additional spacious roof top garden overlooking Miami, the ocean and Fort Lauderdale.  Partial ocean views from the south terrace while city lights come to life at night!

Ocean One Condo Development is a well established

30 story condominium with large reserve fund, built in 1999 with only 13 condos for sale out of 240 (5% Inventory). The building includes all of the luxury services along the northern coast of Sunny Isles Beach including an amazing salt water swimming pool with fountains, a beachfront restaurant, fitness center & yoga classes. The land parcel is one of the largest stretches of coastline at approximately 800 linear feet with large green areas, a child’s play area, BBQ grills for cookouts and much more including stellar security as you enter the building. Call for a easy showings (qualified buyers) or additional information at 1.888.383.7326, your Sunny Isles Real Estate resource.

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Ocean One Condos for Rent

Edition #4 of the 2009 Sunny Isles Beach Condo Index

I’ll be reviewing & comparing the luxury oceanfront market from the 1Q 2009 Sunny Isles Condo Index to today’s updated 3Q 2009 Sunny Isles Condo Index including premier oceanfront towers such as Turnberry Ocean Colony, Acqualina, JADE Beach, Trump Palace, Trump Royale, Ocean 4 and Sayan with a few older but desirable towers now added such as Ocean One, Two & Three, Pinnacle & Millennium. I’ve excluded condo hotel properties from this study including the Trump International Beach Resort, Le Meridian (M Resort), Ocean Point and Sole.

On to the Sunny Isles (3Q 2009) Condo Index…

As of today we are noting 1,276 total condos for sale in the city of Sunny Isles Beach. This year there have been 303 total closed sales (ALL figures are derived from the Multiple Listing Service MLS on July 20th, 2009). What will be analyzed in this post are statistics and trends for the most desirable luxury towers along the coast 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

Sunny Isles Condo Index Summary

Luxury Condo Sales of Sunny Isles Beach (YTD 2009)

In review of what’s closed in the upper tier sales of Sunny Isles Beach luxury condos, we find 16 sales this year in Sunny Isles Beach over $900,000.  Closed Sale prices range from $925k (Ocean One) to the record sale of $1.980M. The luxury buildings relaying these sales include Acqualina, Turnberry Ocean Colony (both N & S), Trump Palace, Millennium, Ocean Two & Ocean One. Closed Sale Averages reflect a Selling Price Per Square Foot at $524, Average Days On Market at 307, Average List Price Per Square Foot at $605 and Average Sale to List Price Ratios at 86.46%. Interesting to note this time last year (5.20.08) there had been 47 closed sales for a 66% decrease in sales volume.

The record high sale goes to unit #2703 at Turnberry Ocean Colony (decorator ready) which was an exceptional price compared to the 2007 & 2008 values. At only $569SPSF the buyer bought right on the Martinique Model. Last year these units were selling from $2.1M to $2.6M, while in 2007 they were selling for $2.5M to $2.750M. Today there are 3 pending sales in Turnberry Ocean Colony. In 2007, the Martinique (03 line) was selling at $761PSF for a 25% depreciation over the last 2 years. Turnberry Ocean Colony is very traditional in design and has superior features such as the community restaurant, the enormous fitness center & Spa plus the limosine service and complimentary valet for your guests.

Second in line for Sunny Isles Beach high closed sales of 09 was found at Trump Palace PH#5507 and sold at an extraordinary price of $1.582,700 after 61 days on the market. This translates to $579PSF not including the unique rooftop terrace (915SF) with a spiral staircase. Trump Palace has 3 luxury sales so far this year ranging from $1.150-$1.2M ($531 PSF & $554 PSF on 06 line) to $1.583M (PH). This 06 line sold for an average price per square foot of $572 in 2008 and $630PSF in 2007 for a 2 year depreciation of 14% (specific to the 06 line with 2 sold in 2008 and 2 sold in 2007). Trump Palace offers the best value in my opinion with a gated entryway, 4 pools and full access to the resort amenities next door. Trump Palace also relays the healthiest turnover rate with fewest days on market in Sunny Isles Beach. The building is well established, friendly and financially stable.

Third & final review of highest sales this year were the 2 closed sales at Acqualina which sold at $1.450M ($714PSF on 03 line)  & $1.550M ($689PSF on 05 line). Last year these 03 line units were selling from $1.250M to $1.320M, while in 2007 these 03 line units were selling from $1.275M to $1.365M. The 05 line were selling in 2008 from $1.250M to $1.450M, while in 2007 the 05line units were selling from $1.360M to $1.5M. We see a surprising appreciation in Acqualina {based on the 2 highest closed sales} of 2009 reflecting a 9% increase over 2007 values. There are 3 condos currently pending sale today in Acqualina. High $600′s are a good reference point for future owners of Jade Ocean. True, the Jade Ocean development is uber-modern in design and superior in some aspects while Acqualina is very contemporary in design and has additional superior features including the resort amenities, restaurant and spa. However in an apples to oranges comparison, it’s still a fruit and both developments, including Turnberry Ocean Colony, offer superior residences dependant on personal preferences.

So where are the best buys today in Sunny Isles Beach?

Strictly based on new towers under $600PSF, we find oceanfront condos that I believe are the few positioned to sell as ‘NON’-Short Sales…Review Sunny Isles Beach Condos:  Luxury Oceanfront Condos Here

The truth is in the numbers, 1.888.383.7326. Let me know of any future posts you’d like to see here.

In review of the top condo deals in Sunny Isles Beach today, here are the selected buys..

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Sunny Isles Beach Florida's Riviera

The City of Sunny Isles has flourished in recent years as new Sunny Isles real estate projects have aided in the renaissance including Trump’s 6 towers, Turnberry Ocean Colony, Acqualina, Jade Ocean, Jade Beach, Ocean Four, III, II, I, Sayan, Pinnacle, La Perla and many others evolving since the late 90′s. Luxury oceanfront condos and luxury resorts span the entire coastline now while in recent years, this desirable location has seen an increase in European, Latin American, Canada and Russian visitors and residents, as well as younger residents with an upscale living environment. Sunny Isles Beach offers everything from beautiful sandy beaches and world class resorts & spas to great shopping and dining. Visitors and residents enjoy the best of both worlds having traditional conveniences and the friendliness of a small town, with the sophistication & perks of a major metro area plus the fun of being right on the beach. Today, Sunny Isles Beach is a top travel destination in the U.S. offering both luxury resort vacations as well as affordable family vacations. Local residents and tourists alike can hop over the William Lehman Causeway to discover one of the Nations top grossing shopping destinations, the Aventura Mall or drive 10 minutes south into Bal Harbour for a taste of premier shopping boutiques including Saks, Chanel, Escada, Prada, Hermes, Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani and many more at the Bal Harbour Shops. Great restaurants in Sunny Isles are abundant with Neomi’s at the Trump Beach Resort, Kitchen 305 at Newport Hotel, The Pelican at the Pier (oceanfront at 166th Street), Lotus (Russian!), San Telmo (Argentinian!), La Terrazza (Italian!) and sooo many others. Come visit Miami for a temporary vacation stay or look to find a great condo deal now being acquired for new savvy buyers looking to call Sunny Isles Beach home.

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Sunny Isles & Miami Beach Luxury Condo Anlaysis within the price band of $500,000 to $1.2M.

In my opinion, these are the most attractive condos priced well along the ocean in April within this price band from $500k to $1.2M.

All estimates are based on asking prices with market average sale to list price at 88%. Rental service fees were not included (tax deductible expense) and range from 10% gross to 1 month rental income.

Tax estimates are derived from Miami Dade County Tax Estimate website here. Year 1 tax estimates are prorated on current owners tax amount due and reassessed on year 2 based on area sales+sale price.

All rental values are my best valuation based on recent comparable rentals a conservative estimate. Rental income can vary on building, season, competition and these figures are my best estimate for a rental occurring under the average days on market.

Figures derived from MLS (SEF Multiple Listing Service) and IMAPP Database with final estimates assuming there is no mortgage on the property. Click on the property link for more information.

• JADE Beach Condo #1208 -M1290095

• Sayan Condo #2001 -D1274485

• Trump Palace #PH5202 -M1295143

In researching Miami Beach condo inventory Q109

including the Dade County entities of South Beach, Miami Beach, North Bay Village, Surfside, Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach we have an inventory on March 29th 2009 at 6,073 total condos.

Out of those, how many would you guess are REO (Real Estate Bank Owned)?….  only 109 condos along the Dade County beaches or 2%. How many are short sales…? Miami Dade beaches short sales reflect 1,131 or 19% of total condo inventory. These figures are derived from the South East Florida MLS (Multiple Listing Service).

MLS STATS show the Average REO (Real Estate Owned) List price at $294,389 ~ Ave. per square foot cost at $226PSF “asking“ and average square footage at 1,072 SF.

These are the Best 20 MIAMI BEACH BANK OWNED DEALS.

I assure you I know local inventory and relay the very best… {REO Miami Beach Bank Owned Condos Here} Click on any photo to enlarge. Feel free to post a comment with insights or questions pertaining… You will see ‘Pending’ in the upper left corner as these desirable condos soon go under contract! First Time Home Buyers are taking advantage of the new affordable selection plus $8,000 tax credit while Miami Beach Investors Note 2 to 5% ROI when owned outright. 1.888.383.7326

Trump Palace Penthouse #5507 just sold in an unsurprising 10 days. This Trump Palace gem has a 915 Square Foot Terrace for that special “unique factor” required for a fast sale in today’s market. Another special unique factor is the spiral staircase leading to the private Master Bedroom and entertainment terrace with rooftop jacuzzi.  The asking price was set at $1.925M for a 3 bedroom, 4.5 bath  or $705 per square foot ($527 PSF including the terraces).

Trump Palace PH Entertainment Terrace

Trump Palace Penthouse Views South

An amazing price considering it was sold in 2007 at $2.8M!

BUYER UPDATE: #TS5505 is also a 2-story and is listed here for $1.890M, purchased in 2007 for $2.750M, this one’s sure to sell soon.. It was just listed (Exclusive Waterfront) on March 14th!!

Trump Palace condos were built in 2006 and is one of the more desireable developments found on Sunny Isles Beach today.  Great features of the Trump Palace condo development are the gated entryway with stellar security, resident privacy yet with access to the Trump Int’l Beach Resort next door, a private lap swimming pool, tennis courts,  child care facilities, restaurant and bars along with other luxury services found within this three tower development. Average days on the market from the last 90 days has dropped to only 63 DOM with an increase in inventory reflecting a high 21% of 275 total Trump Palace condos.. excellent deals are being made with 1 bedrooms as low as $400k! Other average sold values from the last 90 days reflect $510PSF with a $606PSF asking price. 2 bedroom deals are to be had with a turn key 2 Bedroom (1,600 SqFt) #1005 hovering the ocean here. Other great Trump Palace condos for sale can be found on MiamiDreamRealty.com along with other great Sunny Isles Beach real estate. 1.888.383.7326