I often write of the virtues of beach living. I am a beach person and have been all my life. I childhood friend sent me photos of herself on a dark and cloudy wet beach in New Hampshire where she spent the day yesterday. I had spent the day on my beach-MIAMI BEACH where it was 80 degrees with 46% humidity, a light offshore breeze and a surf temp of 78 degrees. I win.Notice there is not a single hint of a cloud 05/08/2017

             renderings courtesy of Terra Group/Eighty Seven ParkEighty Seven Park, the yet-to-be-built luxury North Beach condominium designed by Renzo Piano, released some new interior and exterior renderings and they certainly stun the eyes. The 68-unit tower comes to life in 2018 and has Million Dollar Listing's Fredrik Eklund among its buyers. It features party-ready amenities such as its Enoteca Bar, serving botanically-inspired drinks and wine in the lobby, and the Fugo Bar, offering patrons cocktails outside with the ocean ripping in the background. Eight blocks of pure park sit directly to the south.  Located at 87th St on Collins Ave Miami Beach just south of Bal Harbour. Stay tuned for more details as they are released.   12/16/2015

This is a rendering of what was to be built(white angled balconies) but the developer pulled out and sold the one acre lot to a Chinese developer for $38.5 million which closed Tuesday of this week.Developer Don Peebles, who sold the waterfront site at 6747 Collins Ave. in North Beach, had planned to build a boutique luxury condo called Bath Club Estates. He paid just $4.6 million for the property in 2010. Hefty profit I would say! Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article39337311.html#storylink=cpy 10/15/2015

Nobe House Miami Beach Condo NoBe House is the ideal residence to look at when considering a lifestyle of serenity by the beach with a short drive to South Beach and Brickell. Located in North Beach, NoBe House is steps away from the pristine beaches and turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean and North Shore Open Space Park. In this thriving neighborhood, you will be close to beaches, parks and recreation, and a broad variety of restaurants and entertainment. If you enjoy luxury shopping, the internationally known trendy retail stores of Bal Harbour are minutes away. The luxurious apartments and townhouses of NoBe House will become the residential beacon for the North Beach community, a diverse, rapidly developing neighborhood tucked between world-famous South Beach and the glamorous st... 05/30/2014

900 Bay Dr $1450 Spacious 1BR 1.5BA at historic King Cole in North Beach. Directly on Biscayne Bay & only a few blocks to the Ocean, this full service building has 24 hour security & valet, secure garage, pool & sun deck, kids play room, Fitness center & a Marina. The building has had many upgrades over the years to enhance the quality of life. The unit has a renovated kitchen & bathrooms, a lovely intracoastal/garden view out of the floor to ceiling windows. BONUS: Electricity, Water & Basic Cable are INCLUDED in rent! Oleg Ross 305-934-4191  Cell/Text OlegRoss@gmail.com   SIB Realty Exterior Front Kitchen Kitchen Living Room Living Room Dining Room View View View View Patio/Deck/Lanai: Balcony Bedroom Master Bath/Spa Master Bath/Spa Master Bath/Spa Master Bathroom: Half Bathroom Bedro... 07/11/2013

Bright & Spacious 2/2 only 2 blocks to Ocean Overview Maps Photos Description $1,450 Residential Rental Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1115 sqft Location 8233 Harding Ave408Miami Beach, FL 33141USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Kevin O'Rourke, CDPE Keller Williams Miami Beach Realty, LLC(305) 520-9436k.orourke@kw.comhttp://www.FL-Condos.com Listed by: Keller Williams Miami Beach Realty Our recent listings Value Priced 1/1 Condo in South Beach with Bay ViewsPrice Reduced! 2/2 at Plaza on BrickellOwn a Wonderful 2BR 2.5BA in Heart of BrickellLive at the center of it all! Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby rentals 05/06/2011

The Fight Against Transfer Taxes By: Sue Mellen Published: October 27, 2010 Real estate transfer taxes may appeal to state lawmakers struggling with tight budgets, but residents in several states don't want their home sales taxed. Who's right?   What transfer tax opponents say Recently, taxpayers in several states that don't have transfer taxes have launched campaigns, including proposed constitutional amendments, to prevent state lawmakers from imposing transfer taxes.Those groups say there are good reasons for taxpayers to block transfer tax statutes, because they: Raise the cost of home sales transactions, says NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. "The increased cost may prevent some buyers from purchasing a home." Example: A 1% transfer tax on a home value... 11/06/2010