The Most Expensive Real Estate in Miami Beach.....

$ 30,000,000.00
Oceanside #7413, Fisher Island

5 Beds / 5 Baths
7,696 sq ft - 720 m2

Fisher Island's Most Exclusive home is now available for sale. the home is being offered fully turnkey inclusive of artwork and sculptures(detailed inventory upon request). 5 themed bedrooms, in balcony jacuzzi & infiniti pool, bar/wine cellar and conference center. video conferencing capabilities with a tandberg 6000 mxp system. All tv's are hd with multipe entertainment sources such as directv and dvd. audio request system through the unit contains over 40,000 songs from over 3,000 artists This property features 5 beds, 5.5 baths with 7696 s.f. of indoor space.


$ 29,500,000.00
40 Star Island Dr.,Miami Beach

7 Beds / 6 Baths
9,854 sq ft - 930 m2

Majestic main residence & 2 guest houses w/ 9,854 SF repose on lot spanning over 2 acres of guard-gated Star Island; home to stars and business moguls. Its opulent old world charm are abundant w/ sublime architectural details in every room. Endowed with Fine wood, marble, stone floors, fireplace, vaulted ceilings & french doors. Picturesque landscape bestowed w/ unheard of 330' of waterfront, dock, gazebo/entertainment area, resort-style pool & fountains. Truly magnificent for the most demanding client. This property features 7 beds, 6 baths with 9854 s.f. of indoor space.


$ 29,000,000.00
Continuum South Tower #3603, Miami Beach

7 Beds - 7.5 Baths
8,229 sq ft - 785 m2

Breathtaking panoramic views of Oceans Horizon through floor to ceiling glass.. throughout. This one of a kind residence has combined 3 units to make this incredible palace in the sky. Exclusive custom lighting, private elevator lobby opens to a fountain. AMX customized security, audio and video network w/ personalized touch panels in each room. State of the Art home theater. A true masterpiece that indulges every desire. This property features 7 beds, 7.5 baths with 8229 s.f. of indoor space.


$ 28,000,000.00
420 Harbor Drive, Key Biscayne

5 Beds / 7.5 Baths
8,751 sq ft - 835 m2
Magnificient Modern House on the beach project to be be built. European style Gourmet kitchen / 2 living rooms and Ultramodern Baths. Breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. This property features 5 beds, 7.5 baths with 8751 s.f. of indoor space.



$ 18,770,000.00
4855 Pinetree Drive, Miami Beach

6 Beds / 6.5 Baths
10,383 sq ft - 985 m2
Unique Mediterranean Mansion, magnificently restored. Gracious roooms provide wonderful gathering & entertainment areas, dramatic living room, fireplaces, open wet bar, pool table. State of the Art media room, Fine Marble and Granite, original Wood ceilings with decorative paintings, outside patio, Mini Golf, separate guest house 2 bed/2 baths. 100 feet of Waterfront with dock/lift. Incredible views. This property features 6 beds, 6.5 baths with 10383 s.f. of indoor space.



$ 17,950,000.00
3114 Bay Road, Miami Beach

7 Beds / 8.5 Baths
8,876 sq ft - 845 m2

New construction, to be completed 2012. Modern two story, most rooms have views of wide bay, sited on prestigious North Bay Road. 1/3 of property is dedicated to the arrival, auto courtyard/parking/garage. A foyer entry, library, great room, double master suites w/magnificent vistas,media/safe room arranged as a sculptural piece extending over arrival area, guest & staff rooms.Cabana, exercise rm, outdoor roof area w/Jacuzzi and more.... This property features 7 beds, 8.5 baths with 8876 s.f. of indoor space.


$ 17,000,000.00
Continuum North Tower #3202/3, Miami Beach

5 Beds / 5.5 Baths
5,329 sq ft - 510 m2

Brand new 5 Bedrooms - 5.5 Baths - 2 Master Suites - and a cabana All included in the most sought after spectacular oceanfront Luxury condominiumn"CONTINUUM ON SOUTH BEACH" North Tower. Sepctacular Flow through views throughout entire unit. Formal Dining Room, Formal Living Room, separate Family Room. 3 Private Parkings Spaces. This property features 5 beds, 5.5 baths with 5329 s.f. of indoor space.


$ 16,990,000.00
40 Palm Avenue, Miami Beach

9 Beds / 13 Baths
19,000 sq ft - 1820 m2

This property features 9 beds, 13.5 baths with 19000 s.f. of indoor space.
Incredible waterfront property.



$ 16,900,000.00
2 Indian Creek Drive, Indian Creek

8 Beds / 8.5 Baths
20,986 sq ft - 2,075 m2

Exclusive 2-Acre Site on private Indian Creek Island, 200' on wide bay where you can enjoy complete privacy, fully secured world class golf club community protected by its own dedicated police force/boat patrol. Stunning residences surrounding the championship golf course, a prestigious location! Near famous Bal Harbour shops, beaches, Lincoln Road, SoBeach & all Miami Beach amenities. Fabulous daily sunsets! This property features 8 beds, 8.5 baths with 20986 s.f. (1,949.7 m²) of indoor space.


$ 16,500,000.00
2040 Bay Rd, Miami Beach

6 Beds / 6.5 Baths
11,857 sq ft - 1150 m2
New modern waterfront w/135' of prime waterfront,featuring spectacular interiors,substantial open spaces designed with effortless indoor/outdoor entertaining in mind.Versatile floor plan transitions into large covered open terr with pizza oven,al fresco areas, complete summer kitchen all flowing into infinity pool,spa and one bedroom cabanaw/steam shower, gym, game room, roof canopied sunning lounge.Double gourmet kitchens,state of the art theater,fish tank and LutronSystem This property features 6 beds, 6.5 baths with 11857 s.f. of indoor space.


For more details visit: www.forida-prestige.com
This Blog is published by Analou Manent, Real Estate Agent in Miami Beach

Resorts World Miami - Mega projet a Miami

En Septembre dernier, Resort World Miami dévoile un projet de 3 milliards de dollars à Miami par le Genting Group..

Ce projet créera des dizaines de milliers d'emplois, attirer des millions de touristes du monde entier, et nouveau point d'ancrage de trois miles sur le front de mer proche du centre de Miami. Arquitectonica sera l'Architect, avec plus de 44 restaurant et 20 food courts, avec un centre de conventions, ce projet promet un grand futur a Miami Downtown et ses alentours....



by Analou Manent

Miami Beach Makes Forbes List Of America's Most Expensive ZIp Codes in the US

Fisher Island just ranked by Forbes as #37 of America's most expensive zip codes in the United States, with a median home price of $2,295,291. Forbes list also included: Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, Indian Creek and Bal Harbour.

About 35% of the ZIP codes in our index saw median prices increase or stay flat, but that's likely because more high-priced homes are coming on the market, while more affordable housing continues to falter.

Miami where housing prices have plummeted and foreclosures continue to mount, still contains some of the most expensive homes in the country, with four ZIPs on the list, including Fisher Island, in the No. 37 spot. This ZIP code, for celebrity enclave Fisher Island, boasts a median home sale price of $2,295,291.

"We have yet to see mortgage defaults climb aggressively into higher-priced homes, but there are some signs that those could hit in next twelve months," says Simonsen. "If those mortgage resets drive inventory at the higher end, that would cause major problems."

6 Reasons why is smart to Buy Vacation Rental Home Now...

RISMEDIA, October 22, 2010— Lately, you’ve been thinking a lot about investing strategies. You have a small nest egg that needs to grow, but frankly you don’t trust the stock market. And while real estate has been somewhat of a rocky road in recent years, it’s still a solid long-term investment strategy—and clearly we’re in a buyer’s market. But you aren’t really interested in being a landlord. So what can you do?

Christine Karpinski has a suggestion: Purchase a vacation home and rent it out to travelers.

“Vacation homes are almost always a good investment,” says Karpinski, director of Owner Community for HomeAway—one of the world’s leading vacation rental marketplaces—and author of How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner, 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide to Buy, Manage, Furnish, Rent, Maintain and Advertise Your Vacation Rental Investment.

“First, if you’re looking for a good long-term investment, real estate tends to be a good bet,” she adds. “Second, vacation properties have the ability to pay for themselves, and owners often earn a profit in rental income. Third, the investment comes with the desirable perk of having a place at the beach or in the mountains to call your own. And finally, there has never been a better time to buy a vacation home—it’s like the planets have all lined up perfectly.”

If you are interested in purchasing a vacation home, Karpinski describes why there’s never been a better time to go vacation rental house hunting:

There have never been so many properties on the market. For potential home buyers, there is a silver lining to the slow economy and the housing crisis: Most vacation markets are chock-full of buying opportunities. Once you’ve pinpointed the vacation rental market that is right for you—The coast? The mountains? A ski resort area?—you will likely have a lot of properties to choose from.

Prices aren’t going to get much better. In fact, they’re the lowest they’ve been in five to ten years. If you’re pretty sure you want to buy a vacation home “someday,” you might want to quit procrastinating and pull the trigger, says Karpinski.

Interest rates are very favorable for purchasing. Today, mortgage interest rates are low. Bottom line: Take advantage of them while they last.

It’s never been easier to rent your vacation home. As mentioned earlier, vacation home rentals have never been more popular. More and more consumers are choosing to stay in cozy condos, cabins, and chalets instead of cramped, impersonal hotel rooms when they travel. And as market demand has surged, organizations have sprung up to help connect vacation homeowners with these potential renters.

If you buy now, you can be ready for the 2011 peak season. It’s true that the longer you wait to buy, the likelier it is that interest rates could rise. But there’s another reason not to procrastinate: If you buy now, you’ll have time to get your property ready for peak rental season. Experienced vacation homeowners often find that the rental fees generated during the twelve weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day pay their mortgages for an entire year—and most inquiries come in between January and March.

“Even turnkey properties aren’t really turnkey,” notes Karpinski. “To get your property up to your standards, there will very likely be things you will want to spruce up. Rooms might need repainting. Decorating will need to be done. And the yard might need some work. Buying now will provide you with a cushion of time to get the home ready for your guests, take great photos for your property listing, and start marketing it to potential renters.”

Contact Analou Manent to find your vacation home of your Dreams: analou.manent@earthlink.net

Setai PH sells for $ 15 Million - Luxury Real Estate Sales are Back

This is a good indication of the return of luxury buying and that the market is coming back. The Setai's PH-B closed this week for $15,000,000, just over $2,400/sq ft. This now tops the highest condo sales in Miami Beach in the past 5 years. Other recent Luxury Penthouses sales are the Fontainebleau Penthouse at $9,000,000 and One Bal Harbour Penthouse at $ 8,700.000, both closed in May 2010.

Read the article in the Wall Street Journal:

Luxury Sales Bounce Back
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704717004575268573660359734.html

The Wall Street Journal released last week the results of a study by MDA DataQuick, a real-estate provider, suggesting that the Luxury real estate market is aggressively rebounding. Markets such as San Francisco, Manhattan, The Hamptons, Menlo Park and Beverly Hills are seeing numbers reminiscent of 2005. The report also lists Las Vegas and Miami as showing great promise.