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America is in one of the worst housing crisis in history, yet 49% of U.S. homeowners believe their home's value has increased or stayed the same over the past year, according to Zillow's Q3 Homeowner Confidence Survey. In reality, 74% percent of homes have lost value in the past 12 months, according to preliminary findings in Zillow's Q3 Real Estate Market Reports, which will be released Nov. 12. Other findings from the survey: Supporters of Republican presidential nominee John McCain have more confidence about their homes' values than supporters of Democratic nominee Barack Obama. Fewer people expect to buy or sell a home in the near future: Three percent plan to sell their home in the next six months, down from 5 percent last quarter. Three percent plan to buy a home, down from 4 percent in the second quarter. ...and much more!

Reduced to $525,000 MLS# M1271573 Location 185 Sw 7 St, Unit #3611 Miami , FL 33130 County Miami-Dade Country USA Beds 3 Baths 3 Sq.Ft 1,486 WOW !!! Ocean, City, Bay and River views make this unit a must have. Designed by Arquitectonica, and located within several blocks of Mary Brickell Village and 1 block walking distance to Publix. This 3 Bedrm 3 Bath Corner unit with huge balcony is perfect for soaking up the Downtown/Brickell flavor. Unit includes: Impact Windows,marble flooring,Snaidero Italian kitchen with granite counters,Stainless steel appliances, and 9 ft ceilings. Amenities include : Theatre Rm,Business Center,and Infinity Pool. Call " The Charting a course Team " at 786-269-3247

Beautiful acre lot situated in the gated community of Gables by the sea. Prime real estate to build dream home among multi million dollar homes in the area. Call The Charting a Course team for more information.

WASHINGTON – Aug. 12, 2008 – High gas prices are affecting American workers' attitudes toward commuting and are prodding many to trade in their large homes in the exurbs for smaller, more urban properties. Buying a 6,000-square-foot home with a large yard and a sport-utility vehicle to boot made sense when gas and property prices were low, economists say, but gasoline is now cost-prohibitive for many. If the federal government lifts the heavy gas subsidies that encourage suburban growth, many Europeans pay $8 a gallon for gas, suburban residents will abandon their properties en masse and move in closer to urban transit stations. "What were pluses of that lifestyle are now liabilities: a big SUV, a big home to heat, the energy needed to mow the lawn," says CEO Tom Darden of the Raleigh-based real estate conversion group Cherokee Investment Partners. The firm takes properties close to transit centers in urban areas and develops them into housing. Properties in the Washingto

Miami September, 2007: 79,154 September, 2006: 61,945 Change: +27.8% PRI: 38.1% Los Angeles September, 2007: 111,269 September, 2006: 91,987 Change: +21% PRI: 45.9% Houston September, 2007: 39,332 September, 2006: 33,955 Change: 15.8% PRI: 36.7% Sacramento September, 2007: 40,195 September, 2006: 36,720 Change: 9.5% PRI: 51.4% Boston September, 2007: 43,158 September, 2006: 45,828 Change: -5.8% PRI: 48.4% Washington September, 2007: 52,854 September, 2006: 48,146 Change: +9.8% PRI: 46.8 Phoenix September, 2007: 54,536 September, 2006: 45,120 Change: +20.9% PRI: 47.1% Tampa September, 2007: 58,601 September, 2006: 51,922 Change: +12.9% PRI: 42.3% Chicago September, 2007: 82,839 September, 2006: 70,657 Change: +17.2% PRI: 40.8%

WASHINGTON – Aug. 15, 2008 – Alan Greenspan usually surrounds his opinions with caveats and convoluted clauses. But ask his view of the government’s response to problems confronting mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and he offers one word: “Bad.” In a conversation this week, the former Federal Reserve chairman also said he expects that U.S. house prices, a key factor in the outlook for the economy and financial markets, will begin to stabilize in the first half of next year. “Home prices in the U.S. are likely to start to stabilize or touch bottom sometime in the first half of 2009,” he said in an interview. Tracing a jagged curve with his finger on a tabletop to underscore the difficulty in pinpointing the precise trough, he cautioned that even at a bottom, “prices could continue to drift lower through 2009 and beyond.” A long-time student of housing markets, Mr. Greenspan now works out of a well-windowed, oval-shaped office that is evidence of his fascination with the housi

Reduced to $319,000. Property is 100k under county market value. This 6,680 sq.ft. lot in Riviera section has a 2/1 with a 1/1 garage conversion with great bones. Add on and remodel or knock down and build dream home. Seller relocating. Wont Last Popular Riviera section steps awat from Merrick Park, University of Miami, Doctor's Hosp. and Riviera Country Club. * Coral Gables Elementary and/or Sunset Elementary. * Ponce de Leon Middle * Coral Gables Senior Visit www.dadeschools.net for school information

2444 sq. ft. 3 bedroom/2 bath with pool and large fenced corner lot. Friendly neighborhood. Close to park with tennis courts, playground, ball field and bike path. Close to Publis,Dadeland Mall, the Falls, Library, Metrorail, Banks and Post Office. Soundproof music room, meditation garden, office, high Dade County Pine beam ceilings, floor to ceiling wine rack and more! Lot is 14404 sq ft Call Jason or Carlos to sell your home in this market.

Jade at Brickell condominium. - 48-story high-rise building, 326 units and 500 ft height. -The units size range from 1,561 to 1,873 square feet. -The Jade 326 luxury residences offer advanced technology. The Jade Condos is built on 2.5 acres at 1295 Brickell Bay Drive. Jade include 9-foot ceilings in the tower residences and 18-foot ceilings in bay lofts. This exquisite building will have a European spa and a fitness center. In the midst of a global city on the verge, an important neighborhood evolves, and your future emerges in a building named JADE Condo. There is a new sophistication in Miami and the opportunity is unprecedented. JADE rises on the waterfront, buzzing with excitement and brimming with possibility. Surrounding JADE, the vibrant Downtown/Brickell Area is thriving, evolving, awaiting your discovery. It is the city of Miami at the top of its game… global and local, worldly, but with a hometown feel… a world-renowned financial center and business district where art and cu

Bristol tower Condo total Residences: 147 Neighborhood: Brickell Avenue Bristol tower Condo address: 2127 Brickell Ave, Miami. FL 33129 Design type: Condos Views: Bay front Bristol tower Condo built: 1993 Bedrooms: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Residence floor plans Size: 1,210 to 7,620 sf. Number of Stories: 40 The Bristol Tower Condo in Brickell Miami built in 1993. Covered Parking, Valet,24 Hour Security, Tennis Courts, Waterfront, City & Bay Views, Pool, Exercise Room, Cafeteria, 41 floors, Units 147. Bristol Tower a stunning 40-story building superbly located on Brickell Avenue. Bristol Tower is one is Miami's most luxurious Condo. Entering the foyer at the Bristol Tower from a private elevator 24 stories above Miami, a solid brass door leads to spectacular vistas of the city and Biscayne Bay. Bristol Tower Travertine floors highlight a sweeping terrace with 270-degrees views from the stunning skyline of Miami and the sparkling Atlantic to the lush tropical landscaping of Coral Gables

Year Built: 1997 Architect: Ugo Colombo Number of Floors: 51 Number of units: 174 Sq. Ft. range: 2,100 - 10,000 Beds: 2-7 Baths: 2-7 Santa Maria rises 51 stories above the Miami skyline on the last remaining parcel of prime waterfront property ideally situated between Brickell Avenue and Biscayne Bay. The inherent value of the site is enhanced by the creative interplay of dramatic architectural lines, stunning vistas of the Bay, abundant social and recreational amenities, and lushly landscaped grounds that include a hardwood hammock and gumbo limbo trees. There is a lighted tennis court, an elegant Club House, picturesque Gazebo and Cabana area, as well as a secluded courtyard with tree-shaded path, cascading waterfalls, tropical gardens and vibrant green spaces that flow throughout the property like a collage of intimate and colorful parks. The stately Entry Plaza and porte-cochere offer a magnificent view through the expansive three-story lobby, across a broad terrace and over sized

Miami Arena being demolished after years of inactivity; owner says end could come in two weeks By Scott E. Pacheco The Miami Arena could be demolished within two weeks and its Northwest First Avenue site cleared within a month, says building owner Glenn Straub. And while talk circulates of a first-class soundstage or a home for Cirque du Soleil, Mr. Straub is waiting on perhaps the biggest catch: the Florida Marlins. "Once we get it leveled we'd like to pursue the baseball," Mr. Straub said. Demolition crews from BG Group LLC have been clearing the arena's interior for "several months," leaving just the outer shell. Mr. Straub said outside walls will be brought down without using explosives. Mr. Straub, a Palm Beach businessman, bought the arena in 2004 for $28 million. The arena, built in 1988 for $52.2 million, was home to the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers. Both moved out and the city eventually sold the building at auction to Mr. Straub.

Wind by Neo has truly delivered a fantastic product for their buyers. The unique floorplan layout that gives each resident the equivalent of a corner view plus the square (11ft by 11ft) balconies are actually able to be used as living space, possibly for a dining table that seats six or an outside lounge that will actually function. The wonderfully useful amenities deck features different types of offerings including a children's playroom and a meditation garden. From the combination of Lisette Calderon's and Luis Revuelta's creativity, Wind by NEO will pleasantly surprise anyone interested in living in Downtown Miami. Bravo NEO! Wind by Neo is the first tower to be completed in a massive six tower project called Riverfront located at the intersection of Miami Avenue and the North Bank of the Miami River. Riverfront will be Miami's only gated and secured private enclave that is sure to become the epicenter of urban living. The 13.5-acre community will boast a Boulevard

ICON Brickell, grand in scope as well as concept, will inhabit a ten-acre enclave (including parks) located on the glittering edge of Biscayne Bay… an island ambiance within the city, a luxurious urban retreat with seemingly endless waterfront. Icon Brickell provides the ultimate address. Brickell Avenue’s last great waterfront address! The interior design for the common areas of the Icon Brickell is inspired by Yoo by Philippe Starck. From the moment you arrive at Icon Brickell, statues modeled after the Moai figures of Easter Island embrace your journey into Starck’s world of style, sophistication, urban living and privacy. More than 100 feet above Biscayne Bay, your two-acre, outdoor sanctuary offers several areas to relax and hide away. At Icon Brickell, a 300-foot-long pool lined with stately trees and cool grass provides a unique area to stroll and unwind. A secluded deck surrounding a cooling pool offers the perfect place to sunbathe. At Icon Brickell, a private café with an out

Met 1 condos, phase one of Metropolitan Miami's Downtown Miami project has 447 luxury condominiums that include lofts, suites and penthouses. The slightly curved, L-shaped building offers fantastic, panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, the Miami Skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. Metropolitan Miami was one of the first Downtown Miami luxury condos to be completed in 2008 and will give Miami a project from which to anchor many other activities. Downtown Miami will become a blend of Manhattan's 24-hour lifestyle and Miami's signature tropical setting. . Metropolitan Miami will be its own community. You'll live, work and play here. It will be the place to be in this town. Metropolitan Miami and Met 1 condos are the epicenter of the new downtown Miami. Courtesy of Miamicondolifestyle.com

The AXIS on Brickell condos are two architecturally unique towers located several blocks west of world famous Brickell Avenue between South Miami Avenue and Southeast First Avenue. With over 700 residences being built, this project will be home to many new residents to the downtown Miami area. AXIS on Brickell is conveniently located to evrything that Miami has to offer and is close to public transportation as well. Axis Building Features and Amenities: Brickell Village property with spectacular city and bay views Unique building design by Award-winning architectural firm Arquitectonica Tropical landscaping Automated and manned security system encompassing the entire building-garage, common areas, and building perimeters valet service for you and your guests, as well as assigned parking Around the clock concierge State of the art video information kiosk for resident check-in Common areas by Arquitectonica which include Italian and Brazilian stone, rich woods, commissioned artwork. cour

One Miami is a complex of two adjacent skyscrapers in downtown Miami, Florida named One Miami East Tower and One Miami West Tower. It consists of two towers located at the Miami River delta, where the river empties into Biscayne Bay. The East Tower is the taller of the two, at 460 ft (140 m). It contains 44 floors, and was completed in 2005. The West Tower is 449 ft (137 m) tall, and contains 45 floors. It, too, was completed in 2005. The complex was one of the first announced in the recent Miami building boom, but the construction process was slow, as the buildings took over five years to be completed. The complex is located on South Biscayne Boulevard and Southeast 3rd Street. The buildings are 100% residential, consisting of condominiums. However, the entire complex is not 100% residential. A restaurant is featured on the ground floor at the entrance to the towers.

The Miami Condo Lifestyle team is excited to announce Epic Condos & Hotel. Ugo Columbo's latest luxury addition to the Miami skyline. Epic will have two towers, of which , the West Tower will be sold first! This tower will contain the hotel component which will be managed by Kimpton Hotels, a well known boutique hotel operator. The hotel will be from the 16th to the 30th floor and will NOT be a condo-hotel. The residencess at the Epic Condominium are along the North side of the Miami River featuring two story, two bedroom townhomes on floors three to fifteen. The residences above the hotel on the 31st through 44th floors, will include large 1,000 sf ft one bedrooms, 1,500-1,800 sq ft two bedrooms and 2,500 plus three bedrooms. The penthouse levels from the 45th to the 52nd floor will have ten foot ceilings. The 53rd and 54th floors will feature 3,300-4,500 sq ft Tower Suites. Ugo Coloumbo and the Lowenstein group have built some of the most luxurious buildings in Miami includin

Currently in the Miami Dade County Area there are more than 3,000 distressed properties that are in Pre Foreclose,Foreclosure,Bank Owned , REO , Short sale on the market today. What are we to do? Who can we call? What Realtor Will " Chart a Course" for Our Success. Oh Where Oh Where can that Underdog be? No need to Worry. The Charting a Course Team will SAVE you. Below is only an estimate of the number of distressed properties in the different Dade County areas as of July 31,2008 Aventra-72 Coconut Grove-9 Coral Gables-28 Cutler Bay-23 Doral-69 Hialeah-121 Homestead-259 Miami-1218 Miami Beach-110 Miami Gardens-32 Miami Lakes -15 Miami Shores -13 North Bay Village-9 North Miami-48 North Miami Beach -35 Palmetto Bay- 16 Pinecrest - 5 South Miami -3 Surfside -49 These are few samples of the inventory for sale today and not an accurate number. Note : Foreclosures can sometimes be a great opportunity , but take in to consideration some of the risks and competition involved. A g

Everyone is well aware of Miami’s downtown building oversupply, but just how bad is it? In the last six years, 22,737 units were built or are now under construction in Miami’s urban core — more than double the number built in the nearly 40 previous years, it’s a large figure, but still less than many predicted. Perhaps no section of Florida has seen more building in recent years than downtown Miami’s urban core. However, with the housing market turning in 2006, the credit crunch of 2007, and inexperienced developers having to cope with rising construction costs & mismanagement, many proposed projects never went beyond the planning stages. With few new projects starting in the past two years, the real scope and size of Miami’s downtown condo craze is starting to come into focus. Although the downtown market still has a vast surplus of condos- it is not 50,000 or 80,000 new units, it’s estimated that 22,000 new units. The bad news is that it is still 22,000 new units

Neo Vertika Video - Red Hot Chili Peppers Neo Vertika consisting of 443 splits and lofts on the South Bank of the Miami River, NeoVertika splits are characterized by Two levels of vertical living space with 20’ ceilings and floating staircases. Building amenities include Fitness center, poolside cabanas, Volcanic rock sauna, racquetball court, roof top lounge, concierge services and valet parking. NeoVertika Type: Lofts - Units: 1 - 2 bedrooms; 1 - 2 baths - Building Height: 36 Floors Total Units: 100.

Latitude on the River video - Coldplay Latitude on the River is your ultimate urban sanctuary offering spacious Studio, One, Two or Three Bedroom Residences and Riverfront Flats - with expansive views of the Miami River, Biscayne Bay, Brickell and the downtown Miami skyline. In addition to the array of dining and entertainment possibilities in prestigious Brickell, Latitude on the River offers residents a state-of-the-art health and fitness center, outdoor Tai Chi and meditation lawn with a soothing double sided wall of water and a relaxing recreation deck. Every residence at Latitude on the River offers the finest finishes coupled with an exquisite attention to detail. Each residence features Snaidero designed kitchens and bathrooms, Italy’s finest manufacturer of luxurious cabinetry. Your European designed kitchen includes the ultra modern elements of aluminum, stainless steel and glass, with high-gloss finished cabinetry, granite countertops, and top of the line stainless steel app

Latitude One Video Now you can own or lease a piece of Brickell’s newest Class-A Luxury Office Suites. Be one of the first to take advantage of this great new ownership concept. As Miami’s premiere business address, Latitude One features 230,000 square feet of masterfully-designed Class-A office space, distinguished by an elegant lobby and an uncompromising array of amenities; including access to the Riverfront Promenade, Miami Riverwalk, and a Riverfront Restaurant and Bistro. Parking Entitlements and convenient Valet Service is available for you and your guests. Optimally located in the heart of Brickell, Latitude One is at the center of the Miami River Renaissance - an emergence of a new riverfront lifestyle on the exclusive southern side of the historic Miami River. Latitude One is designed by the world renowned architectural team Arquitectonica, developed by Edward A. Fish Associates, is being built by family owned Suffolk Construction, and interior design by Nick Luaces Design As