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The US is FOR SALE ( Top Ten Cities with most inventories)

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%

Greenspan sees housing bottom, criticizes bailout

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

412 Alminar Ave Coral Gables, Florida 33146

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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

9925 SW 82 Ave Miami, Florida ( Sold)

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 Condos

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 on Brickell

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

The Santa Maria Condo on Brickell Avenue

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

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

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 Luxury Miami Condo

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 - Miami Downtown Luxury Condos

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

Axis on Brickell Condos

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 Condos

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.

Epic Condos and Hotel

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