rentals available at mint
Mint at Riverfront is located just south of Downtown Miami along the Miami River, in a gated compound that also includes Ivy and Wind by Neo. The building, designed by Luis Revuelta, opened 2011 and is best described as Classic Modern, with 600 units and almost 900 feet of river frontage. European kitchens, 9′ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closets, select townhouse floorplans and riverfront location are a few of the features currently attracting... Read More
Mom & Dad can give you a condo tax-free
The tax exclusion on gifts and estates has been raised to $5 million through the end of 2012, which means a parent can give a child as much as $5 million tax free, per parent. And you know how much your parents enjoy Read More Read More
Axis – Mary Brickell
Gelato Nostro The Building Axis brings tropical urbanism to Miami with its mixture of sophistication and urban style. Located in Mary Brickell Village near downtown Miami’s financial district, Axis opened in 2008 and has quickly become a favorite for residents looking for solid value, full amenities, floor-to-ceiling windows, street-level retail, all within walking distance of the many attractions of Brickell Avenue. Axis is comprised of two buildings... Read More
Potential new Mega-Mall for Brickell
Hong Kong-based Swire Properties has reportedly revived plans for a mega-mall in the planning stages for the area between Brickell and SW 1st Ave, and SE 6th and SE 8th Streets (two blocks northeast of Mary Brickell Village). Brickell CitiCenter would take four years to complete, and if current plans hold, would include a massive retail development, condos, a hotel and office space. Many local residents have a love-hate reaction to more construction. Read More Read More
67% of Miami is Renting
According to new data from the 2010 Census, 67.7% of Miami residents are renting, and 61.4% of Miami Beach residents are renting – which helps explain the tight rental market in South Florida. Among major cities, only New York City has a higher percentage of renters – 69%. Read More Read More
Rentals creating a vibrant downtown miami
85% of new condos built in downtown Miami since 2003 are now occupied by renters, according to a new study by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, and another 10,000 residents are expected to move downtown within the next three years. Condo sales in Brickell and the downtown area have rebounded this year because some prices have become too attractive for investors to ignore. Read More Read More
Why aren’t rents falling if home prices are falling?
A common misconception is that rental rates must be declining along with home prices, but exactly the opposite is true in many areas. Why? Rentals prices are Market Driven - Housing prices in South Florida as much as tripled during the recent housing boom. Rental prices did not – so the downward correction in housing prices is not reflected in rentals Increased Demand – Demand for rentals has actually increased as traditional buyers and homeowners... Read More
