Views, Views, Views! 2 Bed/2.5 Bath for Rent in 9 Island

Don't miss the chance to rent this 1,800+SF 2 bed/2.5 bath home in the sky. Breathtaking bay and park views, oversized balcony, gourmet kitchen, dark hardwood floors throughout. Click on the picture to go to the MLS link with full description and additional pictures. Available December 31.

Our Buyer Gets an AMAZING Deal at 3 Island!

Our client searched for months and finally got one of the true "deals" left on the Venetian.  She bought this updated 2/2, over 1,400 SF with park and partial bay views for $250,000 on Friday...  Congratulations Lisette!

ANOTHER ONE SOLD! 716 at Belle Plaza

20 Island Ave. #716.  1 Bed/1.5 Bath Condo with pool and bay views, open kitchen and impact windows.  $330,000.

Just Sold! 20 Island Ave. #903 - $305,000K

Updated 1/1.5 with bay and park views.

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20 Island #301 - 12:00 to 2:30

16 Island #3D - 12:00 to 2:30

5 Island #8B - 12:30 to 2:30

3 Island #10D - 12:00 to 2:00

3 Island #4F &4E - 12:00 to 2:00

Totally Remodeled 2/2 in Belle Plaza w/Park Views Reduced to $499,000

Spacious 2/2 1403 SF apt. with beautiful park and partial bay views from all rooms! This apartment comes with a corner balcony and even a small home office. Totally remodeled kitchen and baths; travertine throughout. Large windows, high ceilings and an unbeatable location. One parking space in full-service building. 24-hour doorman, heated pool & Jacuzzi, gym, tennis court, bike storage and much more. Just steps from Lincoln Road and all South Beach attractions.Financially stable building. 

Buyers Beware: Low Ball Offers Don't Work Anymore!

WASHINGTON – June 18, 2012 – It’s not something that economists routinely track, but it provides a rough sense of what’s happening in local real estate markets. Call it the lowball index.

A year ago, according to researchers at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), one out of 10 members surveyed in a monthly poll complained about lowball offers on houses listed for sale. In the latest survey – conducted during March among a sample of 4,500 agents and brokers across the country and not yet released – there were hardly any. Instead, the focus of volunteered comments has shifted to declining inventory levels – fewer houses available to sell – and multiple offers on well-priced listings.

A lowball offer typically involves a contract submitted to a seller where the price proposed by the purchaser is 25 percent or more below list. Lowballs increase sharply when there’s a glut of properties available, asking prices are out of sync with local economic realities, and values are depressed or uncertain. Buyers figure: Hey, why not? Maybe I’ll get lucky.

Based on the latest survey results, that sort of strategy is not a winning move in many communities this spring. In fact, in local markets where inventories are tight and competition for homes rising, realty agents say that buyers looking to steal houses by lowballing their offers are ending up at the back of the line – their contracts either rejected out of hand or countered close to the original asking price.  READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE

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Miami Market Still Improving

Inventory of residential property in Miami-Dade County continues to decline even as sales remain strong.  There is now a little less than 5 months of inventory on the market.  As a comparison, in March of 2008 there was 55 months of inventory!  

South Florida’s real estate market looks hot again - Business - MiamiHerald.com

Bidding wars are erupting from Homestead to Weston, as home sales and prices take off, further reinforcing the end of a prolonged market slump.

Least Expensive 1 BR Rental on Belle Isle

This is a great rental...large unit w/great bay & park views through a wall of windows. Price includes cable, A/C & one parking space. Belle Plaza is a quiet full-service building w/24 hr doorman, tennis court, heated bayside pool & jacuzzi; gym & valet parking for guests. Unit is clean, bright & available immediately. Owner recently opened kitchen & removed enclosure from balcony. Walk to Publix, Lincoln Road and tons of restaurants.

My Newest Rental Listing - only 7 Rentals Available on Belle Isle!

The rental market continues to strengthen as inventory falls to 7 units in total on Belle Isle and prices continue to rise.  This completely remodeled 2/2 comes beautifully furnished and has great bay views from every window.  The balcony has been enclosed to create a chic bar area with sweeping views.  Click here for details and additional pictures.

Miami-Dade pending home sales jump 29 percent

Miami-Dade pending home sales jump 29 percent

Why Miami's Real Estate is Booming Again

Why Miami's Real Estate is Booming Again

Just Sold

I sold this apartment in 65 days for 94% of asking price.  As a realtor and resident of Belle Plaza for over 7 years, I know what makes Belle Isle special and I know how to market it to buyers and other agents.  If you're considering buying or selling property on Belle Isle or know someone who is, please call me and let me show you how my market knowledge, experience and involvement in our unique neighborhood sets me apart from other agents.

Scott Diffenderfer
305-458-3334
BelleIsleRealtor@gmail.com
www.BelleIsleRealtor.blogspot.com

Great New Listing - The only 3/2 at the Floridian Available with Direct Bay and City Views

Rarely available 3/2 completely renovated and ready to move in or rent out. Breathtaking bay and city views from all rooms. Open kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. One covered parking space. Washer/dryer in unit. The Floridian is a full-service building with great amenities. Maintenance includes gym, cable tv and internet.  Click Here for the MLS Listing