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)

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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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.

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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!

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

Press Release

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

Statistics for the month reflect 4,514 total condos for sale along the oceanfront communities of South Beach, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, North Bay Village and Sunny Isles Beach and down 8% over this time last year; up 1% over last month:

** South Beach Condos: 1,673 for sale | 60 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 145 | Average Buyer Discount 7% | Average PPSF Asking $371/Sold $333

** Miami Beach Condos: 1,229 for sale | 46 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 127 | Average Buyer Discount 7% | Average PPSF Asking $285/Sold $259

** Bal Harbour Condos: 225 for sale | 11 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 161 | Average Buyer Discount 10% | Average PPSF Asking $384/Sold $341

** North Bay Village Condos: 243 for sale | 17 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 102 | Average Buyer Discount 5% | Average PPSF Asking $139/Sold $129

** Sunny Isles Beach Condos: 1,144 for sale | 37 Sales in last 30 days | Average Days on Market 159 | Average Buyer Discount 5% | Average PPSF Asking $256/Sold $235

This video on the Today Show caused many web visitors to try and search for Miami Beach and South Beach Florida condo opportunities under $50,000, only to be greatly disappointed. Whether it be the lack of true condo inventory under $100k, quality of property, the taxes or the monthly fees, most were a bit mislead on 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.

June 2010 – Real Estate Statistics for the Miami Beaches

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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.

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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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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)

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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.

Golden Beach Single Family Homes – Trends & Stats 2010 Q1

Golden Beach Single Family Homes are limited along the ocean & bay and today’s inventory show us an excellent selection with 62 homes on the market in this small community ranging from $579k to $27,500,000 while there are only 39 on the water for sale ranging in values from $1.7M & up. In review of waterfront homes of Golden Beach, we see 2 homes under contract today ranging from $1.375,555M to $3.2M. What we see in these attachments below are what appears to be the local market values of Golden Beach peaking in 2007 with the average list price per square foot at $1,635 psf with a selling price per square foot of $1,222 and boasting the lowest number of days to sell at 297. As of 2009, the average selling price per square foot was only $625 psf for a 62% decrease in selling values since the peak and a 41% decrease over 2008! Preview the very best Golden Beach homes for sale in 2010.

• As of 2009 – 9 Golden Beach Home Sales & Sold Statistics
• 2008 – 5 Golden Beach Home Sales & Sold Statistics
• 2007 – 5 Golden Beach Home Sales & Sold Statistics
• 2006 – 9 Golden Beach Home Sales & Sold Statistics
• 8 Golden Beach homes expected to sell in 2010.

I’ll report again on the local Golden Beach real estate market changes in 6 months so stay posted if you have an interest in this premier location… contact me for more information 1.888.383.7326!

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.

2009 Trophy Property Sales from South Beach to Sunny Isles Beach.

Amazing to see 199 (733 for sale today) luxury condo sales over $1M for the YTD MLS (Multiple Listing Service) records covering the Miami Dade oceanfront communities of Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbour, Surfside, Miami Beach & South Beach. Over $4M there were 11 sales, $6M there were 6 and $8M there was 1 luxury condo sales in 2009.

South Beach Luxury Condo Sales

With 871 total YTD 2009 sales, South Beach had 93 closed sales over $1M. South Beach set the area records with high sales at Continuum (PH-1) selling at $9.9M, Il Villaggio (PH 6&7) selling at $7M and Murano at Portofino (3801) selling at $7.450M

Continuum PH-1 – LP$/SF=$2,027 SP$/SF=$1,342, DOM 562, Closed 05/15

Il Villaggio PH 6&7 – LP$/SF=$2,438 SP$/SF=$1,228, DOM 107, Closed 02/12

Murano at Portofino – LP$/SF=$2,508 SP$/SF=$1,557, DOM 714, Closed 01/21

Bal Harbour Luxury Condo Sales

One Bal Harbour had 16 sales alone over $1M with a record high for Bal Harbour real estate at $5.2M along with The Palace & Bellini right behind selling at $2.6M & $2.3M respectively.

One Bal Harbour 2008 – LP$/SF=$1,196 SP$/SF=$987, DOM 182, Closed 09/29

The Palace at Bal Harbour 15F – LP$/SF=$799 SP$/SF=$705, DOM 266, Closed 10/08

Bellini 1601 – LP$/SF=$654 SP$/SF=$602, DOM 75, Closed 02/13

Sunny Isles Beach Luxury Condo Sales

With 623 total YTD 2009 sales, Sunny Isles Beach had 49 closed sales over $1M and a record high sale over $4M which was Acqualina (PH4506) selling at $4.999M, Trump Palace selling at $2.875M and Turnberry Ocean Colony which sold at $2.1M.

Acqualina PH4506 – LP$/SF=$1,231 SP$/SF=$779, DOM 40, Closed 09/02

Trump Palace 1009 – LP$/SF=$862 SP$/SF=$710, DOM 106, Closed 07/10

Turnberry Ocean Colony 2604 – LP$/SF=$629 SP$/SF=$562, DOM 582, Closed 10/13

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New Tax Credits for Home Buyers

Some good news for a change! Congress approved the extension of the $8,000 federal first-time home buyer tax credit, and President Obama signed the law into effect on November 9, 2009. The tax credit was supposed to expire December 1, 2009, and has now been extended through April 30, 2010.

Even better, there has been an addition to the law allowing existing homeowners who want to move up or down to another home to receive a tax credit in the sum of $6,500.00, so long as they have owned and lived in their previous home for five consecutive years out of the last eight years.

Whether you are looking for Miami Beach real estate, South Beach real estate, Sunny Isles Beach real estate, Bal Harbour real estate or Golden Beach real estate, you should take advantage of these great tax credits, the current low interest rates and affordable prices these communities have to offer.  Those of who have been sitting patiently on the sideline waiting, you no longer have any reasons to delay the purchase of your Miami Beach and surrounding area luxury condos and homes.
Here are some highlights of the new tax credit law:

First Time Home Buyer Credit

• First time home buyers who purchase a home on or after January 1, 2009 and before April 30, 2010, are eligible to receive an $8,000 tax credit. If your purchase and sales contract is signed on April 30, 2010, and you complete your transaction by June 30, 2010, you will qualify for the credit.

• The IRS definition of first-time home buyer is a buyer who has not owned a principal residence during a three year period prior to their purchase.

• The tax credit does not have to be repaid.

• The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.

• The tax credit applies only to homes priced at $800,000 or less that are primary residences. No investment properties or second homes qualify.

• For homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and on or before November 6, 2009, the income limits are $75,000 for single taxpayers and $150,000 for married couples filing jointly.

• For homes purchased after November 6, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010, single taxpayers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000 qualify for the full tax credit.

Long-Time Residences/ Same Residences  (Move Up/ Down) Buyers

• Buyers must have owned and lived in their previous home for five consecutive years out of the last eight years.

• The tax credit does not have to be repaid.

• The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $6,500.

• The tax credit applies only to homes priced at $800,000 or less that are primary residences. No investment or second homes are eligible.

• The credit is available for homes purchased after November 6, 2009 and on or before April 30, 2010. If your purchase and sales contract is signed on April 30, 2010, and you complete your transaction by June 30, 2010, you also will qualify for the credit.

• Single taxpayers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000 qualify for the full tax credit.

In order to avoid fraud, the IRS will require a copy of the HUD-1 closing statement from all buyers.

Military Buyers

If a Military member is deployed outside of the United States for a minimum of 90 days between December 31, 2008 and May 1, 2010, the tax credit is extended on purchases to on or before April 30, 2011.  If a purchase and sale contract is signed on April 30, 2011, the transaction must close on or before June 30, 2011 in order to qualify for the tax credit.

The new law is expected to further boost and help strengthen our recovering real estate market because it is beneficial to buyers, sellers and the entire real estate industry.

Thank you Coldwell!

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Miami Beach Green Real Estate

California and the west coast are not the only green conscious areas. Miami Beach and surrounding area homeowners are just as energy conscious. They recycle, conserve water and energy.  Here are some energy tips that can help you make your home more green:

• Save up to a third of your energy bill by purchasing EnergyStar Appliances.
• Insulate the attic and walls to prevent heat from coming in, thus making a huge difference on your power bill.

• Install programmable thermostats which automatically adjust your home’s temperature whether you are home or away. Keep your thermostat at 78 degrees.  Clean and maintain your air filters every 90 days. It can increase air conditioner efficiency by 5 to 15 percent.  Here in South Florida you don’t need to worry to worry about your heating bills like the people in the Northeast or Midwest.
• Install ceiling fans and cut down on your air conditioning use. In the Florida winter months, you can get by with using your ceiling fans and keeping your windows open so you can enjoy the fresh air.
• Use green cleaning products. Look for cleaners in large containers or bulk packages, and buy concentrates, which use less water. Look for products packaged in post-consumer recycled plastic or cardboard.
• Heat your pool with a solar cover or blanket. Use natural alternatives to pool cleaning chemicals as well.
• Use light paint colors outside. They will keep your home cooler inside. Look for low or no VOC paint. VOCs create ground-level ozone pollution and carry potential health risks
• Recycle your grass by leaving clippings on the lawn when mowing. The clipping recycle and you save water use and fertilizer and waste disposal removal costs as well.

• Use caulking and weather stripping to prevent your air conditioning from escaping and moisture from coming in your home. Moisture is a big problem here in South Florida causing mold and other problems.
• You can also save costs on your energy bill by doing your laundry and running your dishwasher on off peak hours between midnight and 6:00 a.m. Wash your clothes with cold water. Clean the lint filter in the dryer after each use.
• Cut down on your water consumption with low flow toilets and showerheads and recirculation systems in your hot water heaters.  Turn the water off when you are brushing your teeth.  You will save at least two gallons of water.
• Repair any plumbing leaks immediately.
• Install a drinking water filter under your kitchen sink. This way you don’t have to buy bottled water, and you can save the environment by cutting down the use of plastics.
• You would be surprised on how much of a savings installing insulated and impact resistant windows can make.  Insulated windows help with noise as well.
• Install compact fluorescent light bulbs. They produce less heat and are more efficient.

• Plant leafy trees on the south and west side of your home to add shade.
• Use an electric lawn mower instead of gas.

Visitors and area residents appreciate the beautiful eco friendly environment that Miami Beach real estate, Sunny Isles Beach real estate, South Beach real estate and Bal Harbour real estate each have to offer. With miles and miles of expansive beachfront property consisting of luxury condos and homes, Miami Beach and the surrounding area residents are conscious of preserving its extraordinary habitats and surroundings while enjoying the South Florida lifestyle.

Let’s go “green” Miami!

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

Trump Royale North East Views

Hello friends.. I would imagine the famous Miami problogger is doing a stellar business even with the start of the summer months as regular blog postings from my favorite Downtown expert Lechuga have gone from daily to… every so often. I do wonder the state of the Downtown Miami market? I can attest the consumer confidence is much higher along the beaches with fantastic deals from $50k to $10M. I’ve been very busy promoting real estate package deals to my database, selling great properties, listing new buys and leasing with very little time to post. I’ve also had writers block yet have new ideas on great posts to implement soon. Most of my posts include research, statistics, analysis plus my opinions & outlook on the data while I also like to throw in the pretty photos to entice the right brain thinkers. There are a few new trophy properties that I’m looking forward to promoting here soon such as a luxurious 4,000 SqFt. oceanfront townhome  and another distressed sale on a luxurious 4,000 SqFt 2 Story Penthouse property along with a 5 unit package deal with immediate flip potential.

I do believe resort towns such as Miami Beach FL & Sunny Isles Beach attract a more affluent crowd as we have a tremendous amount of wealth here with many “locals” coming for 6 months each year (winter) and staying at their other homes during the rest of the year. Just a decade ago, higher income earners were concentrated in counties with large numbers of financial, real estate and professional jobs. But the Internet & wireless technology, plus the ability to fly in and out of almost any airport in the country have freed the entrepreneur to move where they like in significant numbers. With condo values going down 30% to 50% since 2005, many are now finding awesome oceanfront opportunities for a new life and business operation at a distance. It’s great to bring your clients down here, when you say you’re in South Beach, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour or Sunny Isles Beach and your clients are up north, it’s not too hard to get them to come visit you to see what your offer is. People from all over the globe choose to live here with the average tropical temperature at 80 degrees, orange sunshine, blue skies & green palms. This paradise is topped with an amazing lifestyle offering just about anything the affluent could want from golf, boating, fine dining, arts & entertainment galore. When earning an income significantly above the norm, why not live in the most desirable locations to enjoy life’s successes.

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