Art Basel Miami starts this week from December 3-6. With Andy Warhol’s “200 One Dollar Bills” painting fetching over $43 million earlier this month, many artists and galleries are hoping that the art market has also hit its bottom and that this year’s event will prove more lucrative than last year’s. In addition to the exhibitions and events connected to Art Basel, there will be many sideline exhibits and activities, many of them free.
Even though the week of Thanksgiving normally kicks off the “slow” time for most real estate sales, in Miami it often kicks up the second high season. With the opening of Art Basel, Miami this week and the start of winter up North, traffic increases again, especially for condos on the beach. Here is a run down of some of the best buys for one and two bedroom condos on Miami Beach, all in waterfront buildings. Since most of the current sales are under $300,000, I started there. The listings from 1980 – current include all waterfront buildings whereas those from 1979 and older are only oceanfront and direct ocean views. The bulk of the condos are from 1960-1979. To view additional pages, click on the arrows at the top left hand corner. To view additional pictures for any particular listing, click on the number box inside the first picture.
Under $300,000 built after 2000
Under $300,000 built 1990-1999
Under $300,000 built 1970-1979
Under $300,000 built 1960-1969
Under $300,000 built up to 1959
Go to Property Search to look for properties in other price ranges.
I am grateful for:
I hope this Thanksgiving Day finds you surrounded by family and friends and that you have much to be grateful for!
There are so many different styles of architecture on Miami Beach, it is no wonder that just about anyone can find their ideal building or home on the Beach. From the Art Deco and post war buildings of passed decades to the current luxurious high rises, there are plenty of options in all price ranges for condo buyers.
If you have been prepping for Thanksgiving and can’t stand the idea of having to make dinner, check out the subs at The Best Sub Shop. The tiny little store front shop on 77 Ave. is usually packed, but service is quick, prices are great and their subs really are amazing.
48.5% of the increase in sales reported by NAR were under $250,000. In the South, 51.6% of the sales were under $250,000. The increase in sales was largely due to the expiration of the first-time homebuyers credit, which President Obama ended up extending and expanding. Most experts expect the next couple of months sales to slide back a bit.
Live close to everything: the Grove, Gables, UM, South Miami and Downtown while being in a quiet building on the Gables Waterway. Nicely updated 1 bedroom 1 bath with a garden view. Large master bedroom and plenty of closet space. 100 Edgewater Dr., #111.
I am up in Wesley Chapel near Tampa for the Derek Pieper Lacrosse Tournament this weekend and wishing I had more time to explore! There is the Florida Aquarium, Lowry Park Zoo, Ybor City and amusement parks. They also have a nice downtown waterfront. Most of the day, I will be at the tournament, but at night I plan to explore the city!
Ocean Reef Club will be holding its 15th annual Vintage Weekend, sure to delight automobile, yacht, and plane enthusiasts, from Thursday, December 3 through Sunday, December 6. This is only open to club members and registered guests staying at the Inn and is sure to fill up quickly.