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Lifestyle Miami’s Latest 2020 Public Transportation News
Planes, trains, automobiles… and buses and golf carts and scooters... Well, it’s probably true that public transportation and travel aren’t on our to-do lists these days, however, once life bounces back to normal, as it always does, you’ll be pleased to know that Miami is working on some major upgrades to the city’s public transportation systems and highways, including the addition of some fun scooters. Read on for the latest top transportation solutions in South Florida that will improve the way Miami travels and gets business done. These solutions, which have been scheduled for 2020 (but could now see some delays in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic), will eventually change the way we move about, and travel in and out, of Miami. Freebee Rides for Downtown Miami After running successfully in Mid-Beach and becoming a permanent part of its transit system, three of Freebee’s golf cart-like electric vehicles have been commissioned to service Downtown Miami. Part of a one-year...
Real Estate News Will the Coronavirus Cause more Distressed Real Estate? We don't think so, and here’s why
With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, there’s no denying we are all living in uncertain times. The Coronavirus pandemic has not only changed the way we do business, but even day-to-day living. While the ground reality is that humanity will bounce back from this crisis - as it always does - what cannot be denied is that it has brought along a very real financial impact. With most states and even entire countries going into lockdown, most businesses have had to come up with creative ways to continue productivity. So, where does that leave homeowners who work very hard to keep their mortgages and credit scores in good standing? What does it mean to skip a mortgage or two at a time like this? Does this mean that foreclosures and evictions will increase in the wake of this pandemic? Thankfully, it doesn’t appear that way. And for several reasons. Evictions and Foreclosures Halted, Payments Deferred Homeowners and renters in the U.S. can breathe some sigh of “relief” as the Trump...
Real Estate News Another Luxury Condo Coming to Edgewater? Biscayne 21 Condo Site to be Sold
The waterfront, Biscayne 21 condo building in Edgewater is being sold. No, this is not some pre-construction condo building gladly announcing sales, but an already built one, being sold as a prime redevelopment opportunity in Edgewater. The 1964, mid-rise condo building at 2121 Bayshore Drive sits on a prime, 3.4-acre waterfront lot, one of the last in the neighborhood, and features 850 feet of water frontage along with unobstructed bay views. It’s one block from the construction site of the latest Edgewater luxury condo Elysee, two blocks from the neighborhood favorite, dog-friendly Margaret Pace Park and has the Venetian Causeway connecting to South Beach close by. All of which make it an enviable parcel of land for any kind of housing development. Could Edgewater get another Luxury Condo? All of this begs the question of what will eventually be built on this sought-after site? Will it be the next luxury condo building in what’s becoming a very hot market in Edgewater?...
Edgewater Edgewater’s Biggest Supermarket Yet is Coming!
Edgewater residents, get ready to welcome a 58,826 sq. ft. supermarket in the northern edge of your neighborhood! Hardly four blocks down from the Shops at Midtown Miami, the proposed grocery store will be larger than the 49,000 sq. ft. Publix is currently located at 18th and Biscayne. This comes as great news, since luxury pre-construction condos such as Missoni Baia, Elysee and Island Bay are expected to add more than 1,100 residences to this Miami neighborhood in the next three years. This largest-yet supermarket for Miami’s urban core, will front Biscayne Boulevard and be part of a redevelopment of the 2900 and 3000 block of Biscayne Boulevard, very close to the proposed Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation Art Museum. According to the plat documents filed with the county by developer Crescent Heights, the grocery store will be accompanied by 443 residential units in Tract B of the project. The multi-building project’s Tract A will come fronting NE 2nd Avenue and include 71,540...
Real Estate News Outgrown your condo and ready for a house? Here’s what to look for when buying a home
If you’ve finally outgrown your comfy condo and are considering buying your first house, there are some things to keep in mind to help you make the transition. Living in your first house will inevitably make you feel grand. You’ll enjoy the feel of earth beneath your feet when you step out onto your lawn or yard, the right to own as many pets as you want, and the freedom from worrying about disturbing your neighbors if you want to try that latest DIY project or need to do laundry at 3 am, as well as the enhanced privacy and peace of mind that comes with living in a quiet, residential neighborhood. If you have school-age children, your decision to move to a more residential area may be for the purpose of finding better neighborhood schools. We’ve put together a guide to the best private schools and private pre-schools in the greater Miami area. If you're still deciding on whether to choose a house or condo for your next move, check out our ultimate pro and con guide to condos...
Opinions and Advice How’s Coronavirus affecting the South Florida Real Estate Market? Your Questions Answered
A Q&A with Real Estate Broker and CondoBlackBook.com Founder Sep Niakan With the news of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) affecting almost all of the U.S., we’re getting asked many questions about how the Coronavirus will affect the South Florida and Miami real estate markets. So, we decided to sit down with broker and CondoBlackBook.com founder Sep Niakan for an expert’s view of what’s happening. CBB: How are clients and agents alike responding to the threat of Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-19)? Sep Niakan: Yes, well, clearly this is a health event we need to take seriously. However, so far, overall, most of us are still doing business, although cautiously and smartly. We have had some cancellations of showings from both the seller’s side and the buyer’s side, but we still are getting requests to see properties that we are able to make happen. Of course, we are all practicing smart prevention strategies recommended by the CDC. We aren’t shaking hands, we’re washing our hands, and keeping...
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