Miami Beach Condos and Homes

Real estate professionals can break it down to a science saying that a home didn’t sell because the price wasn’t right, the home wasn’t staged correctly or the home went on the market too soon or too late, but the reality is sometimes home just don’t sell right away. Selling a home isn’t a process that should be rushed at any point. The implications of rushing to sell or buy a home can cause decades of repercussions. So what should you do if your home is just not selling, turn up the appeal of your home.

If you can do minor renovations that’s good, if you can do major renovations that’s better. Price reductions always help, but if the home is not being staged well enough than price drops will not help. Accentuate the homes better qualities, clean it till it sparkles and make sure it’s presented in a way that makes it irresistible.

Another key component is to listen to your real estate professional. If you don’t think they are doing a good enough job, don’t try to do it yourself, get another professional and listen to them. Real estate professional have years of experience and give you an edge on the competition, but only if you listen to them. Finally, it’s important to have patience. The home will sell eventually and though it may not be as soon as you’d like…it will happen.

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While buying and selling homes is a difficult task, there are also the later tasks of maintaining a home and making sure it’s safe for its residents. Keeping a home up-to-date from things as serious as reinforcing the infrastructure to things as minor as replacing old fixtures and changing the air filter can boost the quality of a home and the quality of safety for its residents. Beyond basic repairs there are other practices one can employ to assure home safety in case of an emergency.

First of all emergency home kits can be used in a variety of situations and should include water, flashlights, batteries, crank radio, toilet paper and most importantly a first-aid kit. These tools should be stored in a particular quantity depending on the size of the family it’s for. Additional things that can be packed are food, medication, clothing and playing cards for leisure purposes.

Another thing to plan for is home evacuations. There are several reasons a home should be evacuated and all involve different exit strategies. Residents of a home should have a plan for exiting a home and meeting up somewhere outside of the home. Certain tools that can assist a safe exit are smoke alarms for fires, fire extinguishers and escape ladders for tall structures. Choosing a meet-up spot outside of a home is important because residents run the risk of not knowing who exited the home safely. This could create a situation where a resident or family member returns into a dangerous area to search for someone who may have already exited the property.

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When the architectural firm of Sieger-Suarez got together to build Portofino Tower in 1997, they knew they were creating a truly special South Beach condo building. This high-rise condo is one of the tallest buildings in Miami Beach and contains 206 luxurious units. Portofino Tower stands at 44-stories high and has a castle-like exterior design with a beautiful blend of coral pink and blue. The colors and design of Portofino Tower mixed with its lush landscaping help the condo blend in with its beautiful natural surroundings.

Portofino Tower prides itself on having resort-style amenities like a four-story lobby, 24-hour security, secure parking garage, concierge services, luxurious swimming pools, a 29th floor private resident club, sauna, steam room, fitness center, tennis courts, spa theater, billiards room and individual storage spaces. Portofino Tower also has incredibly stylish residential features that allow residents to further enjoy their luxury beachfront living like double door entry, nine-foot ceilings, spacious outdoor terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows, top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, European-style kitchen cabinetry, Kohler brand water closets and bidets, Jacuzzi tub, marble bathroom floors and large closets.

Living south of Fifth Street in Miami Beach is considered an incredible privilege. "South of Fifth" condos as they're called are some of the nicest condos in all of Miami Beach. For being only blocks away from exciting attractions on South Beach, Portofino Tower has an amazing amount of privacy. The beaches on the southern part of South Beach are fairly private and have convenient beachside services. But if Portofino Tower residents prefer the more popular South Beach experience they can travel a few blocks north and sunbathe on the popular beach of Lummus Park.

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Local South Floridians know the islands as the best place to own a home, but most people are unaware of the fact that the Venetian Islands have incredible condos as well. The Venetian Islands are a string of manmade islands in between Miami Beach and the Miami mainland. These islands were created in the early 20th century and have maintained high levels of luxurious property and popularity throughout their history. The islands considered Venetian Islands are Biscayne Island, San Marco Island, Di Lido Island, Rivo Alto Island and Belle Island.

Though there are condos on other Venetian Islands, Belle Island is the only Venetian Island exclusively dedicated to condos. Belle Island condos like Costa Brava condo, Nine Island Ave condo, Island Terrace condo, Belle Plaza condo and Terrace Towers condo. One of the big advantages to having a condo on Belle Island is that it’s very close to Miami Beach. Belle Island and Miami Beach are separated by a small 500-foot bridge that provides easy access to the all the attractions in Miami Beach.

The Venetian Islands are connected by the Venetian Causeway which connects Miami Beach and the Miami mainland. This beautiful Biscayne Bay location is great for avid boaters as the bay water is very calm and serene.

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Those familiar with South Florida know that the community of Brickell has some of the most incredible condo buildings located on the best pieces of real estate in Miami. Brickell has a long history and was one of the earliest communities in Miami. Owned by the Brickell family over 135 years ago, Brickell became more of a residential area whereas just north of Brickell has more commercial property. Brickell gained much of its success just decades ago when international banks began operating in Miami’s “Financial District” in the heart of Brickell. Around these international banks sprung scores of luxury high-rise condos that challenged the condo supremacy of Miami Beach.

Residential buildings that are considered Brickell condos are located on Brickell Avenue between the Miami River and the Rickenbacker Causeway. These luxurious condos are considered some of the nicest condos in Miami-Dade County, but can be topped in terms of luxury by a small island off the coast of Brickell. Brickell Key challenges even the most luxurious Brickell condos. Brickell Key condos like Asia condo, Brickell Key One, Brickell Key Two, St Louis Condo and Courts at Brickell Key all have resort-style amenities and stylish residential features.

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