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98-story Waldorf Astoria coming to Downtown Miami

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The $1 Billion skyrise Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences in Downtown Miami by renowned architects Sieger Suarez and Carlos Ott, has secured a pre-construction loan and now prepares to launch sales by late 2020. The building will be centrally located in 300 Biscayne Blvd and will feature 140 hotel rooms and 400 condo units. The hotel and condo building will reach approximately 1,040 sqft and be 98 stories tall, making it the new tallest residential building south of New York. The current tallest residential tower in Miami is Panorama at 868 sqft with 81 floors. Follow by email or check back for updates If you or someone you know is interested in purchasing real estate in South Florida or simply would like more information, please feel free to contact Malenys Hernandez, realtor at Douglas Elliman Real Estate at 786-302-5343 or email malenys.hernandez@elliman.com

Three-story high tech mini golf coming soon to Brickell

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Brickell City Center just announced its new tenant: Puttshack. The 29,000 sqft facility will include  interactive leader boards, super tubes, a prize wheel and a  rooftop area for events with great views of downtown Miami. Scheduled to open Spring 2021, Puttshack will be located on floors 4-6 just above Luna Park in Brickell City Center.  Puttshack already has locations in the UK and will soon be opening locations in Atlanta and Illinois. 

Miami's Italian Masterpiece is Complete

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Downtown Miami’s hottest neighborhood celebrates a true architectural icon. These luxury Brickell condos located at 1000 Brickell Plaza are an urban oasis developed by Ugo Colombo and designed by Luis Revuelta. The tower of soaring glass, defined by sweeping exposures, enhances the skyline with persuasive curves. Inside, Italian interior architect Massimo Iosa Ghini introduces a design concept of fluid, continuous space by creating a seamless transition from Brickell Flatiron’s exterior.  For more information:   https://imprv.co/px8z3kl If you or someone you know is interested in purchasing real estate in South Florida or simply would like more information, please feel free to contact Malenys Hernandez, realtor at Douglas Elliman Real Estate at 786-302-5343 or email  malenys.hernandez@elliman.com
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Mr. C Residences Coconut Grove is a contemporary take on classic European living. It is Old World sophistication and modern comfort infused with the maritime tradition of Coconut Grove, Florida, and four generations of the Cipriani family’s perfectly serviced lifestyle experience. Located on South Bayshore Drive and featuring panoramic views spanning from Peacock Park across Biscayne Bay to Key Biscayne and beyond, Mr. C Residences Coconut Grove offers the ultimate South Florida lifestyle. Beaches and boating will be at residents’ fingertips while Italian-style dining and social spaces will be just steps from their front door. Amenities I nclude: Personalized lifestyle and nautical concierge services Butler service 24-hour doorman and security Housekeeping services available A high-tech fitness center with wellness lounge and juice bar Stretch, cardio, weights, and fitness Personal trainers and specialty classes available Indoor yoga studio Peloton stud

Rental Scams

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Moving to a new city? Planning a vacation? As you consider issues like size, cost, and location of the rental, also consider this: that rental listing could be a scam. Scammers often advertise rentals that don’t exist or aren’t available to trick people into sending money before they find out the truth.  How Rental Scams Work Signs of a Scam How to Report Scams   Scammers know that finding the right apartment or vacation rental can be hard work, and a seemingly good deal is hard to pass up. They’ve been known to game some vacation rental websites and bulletin boards. The take-away: when you’re looking for a rental, it’s caveat renter — renter beware.  Some scammers hijack a real rental or real estate listing by changing the email address or other contact information and placing the modified ad on another site. The altered ad may even use the name of the person who posted the original ad. In other cases, scammers have hijacked the email accounts of property owners o

9 Tips for Buying a Vacation Home

1. Consider how you’ll use the home.  Will it just be for family and friends, or do you plan to rent it as well? And realistically, how many times will you use it per year? 2. Evaluate locations.  Are there enough amenities and attractions to keep you— and renters—coming back year after year? 3. Talk to the locals.  What do they love about the area? What’s changing? And what’s it like during the off-season? 4. Study local laws.  If you plan to rent the home, local rules may restrict rental periods or cap the number of days you can rent each year.  5. Calculate costs.  Along with mortgage, insurance, property taxes and association or amenities fees, plan for wear and tear.  (A good rule of thumb: Budget 1 1⁄2 percent  of home’s value on repairs annually.) And if you intend to rent, add the cost of a property manager.  Consider agents with Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist certification (RSPS) as they have completed additional instruction to h

To Do on Rainy Days in Downtown Miami

Summer weather in Miami can be unpredictable, which can make planning activities seem like a chore. One moment you’re basking in sunshine and blue skies and the next you’re taking shelter from rumbling thunder and rain. Rain or shine, here’s a roundup of hip, things to do indoors. La Centrale – Italian Cooking Class Learn to cook like an Italian with quality ingredients and techniques through fun, hands-on experiences from the master chefs at La Centrale’s La Cucina Cooking Studio. From pastries and pasta making to becoming your own barista, La Centrale has something to satisfy your culinary curiosity. Learn more,  here . Silverspot Cinema Catch a movie at Silverspot Miami and indulge in the best motion picture experience Miami has to offer. From a vast array of cinematic offerings to in-theater service from its chef-inspired TRILOGY menu, Silverspot is a theater for true film lovers. Learn more,  here . Laser Fridays Frost Science Museum  Escape the ordinary and catch