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Real Estate = relationships = life

As I am getting ready to go speak at RETSO again this year and discussing conference topics with colleagues on twitter, I remembered writing this post in March of 2009 which remains so relevant in today’s…

Miamism Fridays – Versace & Lambo

Miami rides and Miami pads….they are everywhere you look, it’s like candy for the soul.  But this image gets mojito points from us – The Versace Mansion and a gorgeous Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster!  Phenomenal shot…

Miami Mod Homes – January 2012 edition

This month’s edition is on North Bay Road (Sunset Lake subdivision). This is definitely a WOW type of home but location is a bit disappointing, right behind the Sunset Islands with more of a canal front…

Miamism Fridays – Miami Heat Mural

If you are not in awe of the talent evident in murals around Miami, it’s time to check for a pulse.  Take this Miami Heat mural, for example, by Serge Toussaint, one of the thousands left…

Miami Dominates REALTOR.com Top Ten Turnaround Report

Not a typo, you read correctly! Realtor.com’s Top 10 Turnaround Town Report, based on third quarter 2011 data, includes six Florida markets: Miami, Orlando, Fort Myers-Cape Coral, Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota-Bradenton, and Lakeland-Winter Haven. And out of…

Miamism Fridays – Key Biscayne Sunrise

Another amazing capture by Diego Quiros!!  Here is a sunrise from Key Biscayne, showing the Bill Baggs State Park Lighthouse, aka “Key Biscayne Lighthouse”.  While the rest of the country is freezing cold, we are wearing…

Surfside Homes Real Estate Market Report for 2011

There were 50 Surfside homes sold in 2011, only 4 of those being waterfront.  Out of the 46 Surfside homes sold on dry lots, 30% were distressed (short sales and foreclosures) – compared to 36% in…

Miami Shores Real Estate Market Report for 2011

Last year we pointed out that Miami Shores was one of the recuperating real estate markets in South Florida.  This year the evidence shows even better news, Miami Shores is not just recuperating, but already in…

Miami Beach Waterfront Homes sold in 2011

There are 165 Miami Beach waterfront homes for sale right now ranging from a $399,000 North Beach home on Hawthorne Avenue (outside Biscayne Point Island), to a $35 Million Star Island Mansion.  Although the private island…

Best Miamism Blog Posts of 2011

We want to thank our clients and readers for your support and wish everyone a Fabulous New Year!!  Here is a list of 2011 most popular articles in different categories.  Thanks to you, Miamism.com has become…

Condo Hotels – pros and cons – Part II

In part I of this series I explained why it is so important for a buyer of a condo-hotel not only to do their homework, but also to work with someone that can help analyze the…

Happy Holidays from our Miamism Family to yours

Happy Holidays!!  Wishing you and yours the best holiday season ever!  Enjoy with friends and family and remember those that can’t be present but will always be there in our hearts. Receive Hugs and Love from…