SOFLA1: November 2005

Open House, Tuesday November 29, 2005

Majestic La Gorce Drive

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Open House, Tuesday November 29, 2005

Majestic La Gorce Drive

Two La Gorce mansions highlighted this week

The first is a fabulous ground up restoration done less than six years ago. Originally built in 1936, designed by Robert Little; main house consists of three bedrooms and two and a half baths with a one bedroom, one bath guest house. Huge living area, incredible fireplace and beautiful terrazzo floors.

Listed at $1,600,000

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Virtual Tour

Aqua Allison Island Gorlin Building

Penthouse Unit

Secure, private Allison Island has top amenities including two pools, spa and work out center. Over 3000 Sq. Ft. Penthouse plus 1400 of wrap around balcony. Great views of ocean, intracoastal and downtown. Ocean is within waking distance. Eleven foot ceilings, new bamboo floors throughout.

Listed at $2,740,000

http://tours3.vht.com/vt/STD/virtualtour.aspx?ListingID=1040202

Power Women of Real Estate

Dottie Herman

Just days before the country went to war in Iraq, Dottie Herman purchased Douglas Elliman New York for $73,000,000. Today she is CEO of one of the premier real estate companies in New York City. As she describes it losing a parent at a young age really taught her to be fearless because she didn't have anyone to coddle her. Everyone's mind is on the Realty bubble bursting; Dottie's view is that you can't liken it to the stock market. Sure there may a slowing down or a dip but she sees Real Estate as strong for a long time.

http://www.inmanstories.com/movies/newplayer.cfm?name=dottieherman

Again there are some very interesting properties to review tomorrow as part of "Open House." Be sure to check here for them.

Open House, Tuesday November 22, 2005

Pinetree Drive Splendor

This spacious modern home features four bedrooms, two and a half baths, high ceilings, tremendous living room with soaring windows, refinished wood floors and custom closets. Epicurean delight with all new kitchen appliances and new interior lighting. Pristine backyard landscaping includes pool, deck and patio.

Listed at $2,295,000

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The Video

This video made me cry. This is why we are in the Realty Business: to help people with their housing needs - albeit this is an extreme case.

The Dore Family

http://www.centextreme.com/watchvideo.html

Open House, Tuesday November 22, 2005

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Open House, Tuesday November 22, 2005

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Two story five bedroom, four and a half bath residence on picturesque Flamingo Drive. Includes a guesthouse. Formal dining room and luxurious living room with an open fireplace. Terracotta floors downstairs and wood floors upstairs. Pool and jacuzzi amidst verdant landscaping.

Listed at $1,725,000

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Virtual Tour

Obeo, a nationwide online Real Estate company which is based in Salt Lake City, Utah was selected by Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to provide the virtual tour of a home built and furnished to a Seattle family that had been rendered homeless due to a fire.

This is a fine example of the vast array of innovations and new market technologies now available to Real Estate Professionals to enhance their online presence.

CENTEX HOMES
http://www.obeo.com/Public/Viewer/Unbranded.aspx?ID=150028&refurl=centextreme.com

Open House, Tuesday November 22, 2005

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1000 Venetian Way
Stunning Bay views from this gorgeous three bedroom, two and a half bath unit in this luxury Venetian building. Beautifully renovated, top of the line kitchen, new master bath, Saturna marble floors, huge master closet and large balcony. Building amenities include two pools, tennis, newly renovated gym and twenty-four hour security.

Listed at $899,000

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Open House, Tuesday November 22, 2005

Superb South Beach views. West Avenue and Sixth Street Bentley Bay unit. Champagne and caviar tastes include upgrades of Snaidero cabinets, Subzero, Gagganeau and Franke appliances.

Listed at $1,345,000

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Real Estate

Real Estate is winding down a bit for the holidays but I still have a closing coming up and am negotiating a lease for another property. Open house this week yielded several nice viewings and I'll have those posted in a bit. This is a major Blog in New York "Curbed" and its innovator explains how it all came about. New York is a way different market than Miami but is interesting.

http://www.inmanstories.com/movies/newplayer.cfm?name=lockhart

Open House, Tuesday November 15, 2005

The Meridian South Beach

A true luxury loft in the heart of South Beach. Penthouse unit, two bedroom, two and a half bath. Gifted Architect/Designer Alison Spear made her mark with this gem. Beautiful views of the golf course. The building has a rooftop pool, gym and twenty-four hour security.

Listed at $829,000

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