1800 Club Video Tour 1800 N Bayshore Drive, Miami

I recently had an opportunity to visit the 1800 Club, a new condo development located across the street from Margaret Pace Park in Miami's Performing Arts District. The 1800 Club sits right next to another condo development, Quantum. The buildings are so close that sometimes people get the two buildings confused. The Opera Tower is located south of the 1800 Club. One of the things that is so attractive about the 1800 Club is that many of the units here have direct ocean views at a reasonable price. The Arts District is still a prime area for development, as a Publix supermarket is scheduled for construction within walking distance of the building.

The 1800 Club is a full service building with valet, concierge, and 24 hour security. The building has a rather expansive pool deck which has a lounge area that overlooks Biscayne Bay. The pool deck also features a jacuzzi and several decorative plunge pools. I really liked the gym at the 1800 Club as it had floor-to-ceiling windows so you could look out onto the bay while you work out. There are also steam and massage rooms on site.

The 1800 Club is shaped like an L, with the a 3 bedroom unit sitting on the corner of the L, and 2 bedroom units sitting on the side of the L that faces the bay. The majority of the one bedroom units in the building face west and have a pool view. My favorite line in the building was the 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom 07 line that has a large private terrace and has a direct view of Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach. The view is absolutely phenomenal and cannot be duplicated by many buildings in the area.

Below is a layout of the building and the available floorplans.

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1800 Club 07 Line Living Room

1800 Club 07 Line Kitchen

1800 Club 07 Line View

1800 Club 07 Line Master Bedroom

1800 Club 07 Line Bathroom

1800 Club 01 Line Living Room

1800 Club 01 Line Kitchen

1800 Club Pool

1800 Club Pool Deck View

1800 Club Gym

Casablanca Villas Video Tour 6362 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

The Casablanca Villas is a lovely boutique condo building located at 63rd and Collins in Miami Beach. What makes the Casablanca so special is location and price. At the Casablanca Villas, you can purchase a new one bedroom unit for between $200,000 and $250,000, and a new two bedroom unit for between $300,000 and $400,000. The building is steps away from the beach. The majority of the new inventory along Collins Avenue is at much higher price points which makes this building very attractive, in my opinion.

The units at the Casablanca Villas are very quaint. On the west side of the building there are 1 bedroom, 1 bath flats that face the intracoastal that are 856 square feet. On the east side of the building, there are 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom lofts that are 881 square feet. When I visited, I preferred the layout of the loft as it had high ceilings and two balconies, but I preferred the intracoastal view of the flat. The two bedroom units sit on the corners of the building, the largest of which is 1437 square feet.

The building also features a gorgeous rooftop pool, jacuzzi, and lounge that offers wonderful views of the intracoastal, and partial views of the ocean.

Below are descriptions of the various floorplans available at the Casablanca Villas

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Casablanca Villas

Casablanca Villas E Unit Living Room

Casablanca Villas E Unit Kitchen

Casablanca Villas E Unit Bedroom

Casablanca Villas E Unit View

Casablanca Villas E Unit Bathroom

Casablanca Villas D Unit Living Room

Casablanca Villas D Unit Bedroom

Casablanca Villas D Unit View

Casablanca Villas Rooftop Pool Deck

Casablanca Villas West View

Met 1 Miami Video Tour 300 S Biscayne Boulevard Miami

I recently visited Met 1, a new condo development in Downtown Miami. Met 1 was the first building completed in the Metropolitan Miami complex. Met 2 is almost ready for occupancy and features class A office space along with a hotel. Met 3 has not gotten off the ground yet. Met 1 is a prime piece of real estate for those who work in the Downtown area. RIght next door to Met 1 is the Wachovia Financial Center, which is home to various banks, law and accounting firms. It's not surprising that a lot of the Met 1 residents tend to work next door.

Met 1 is a full service building with 24 hour security, concierge, and parking. The amenities level features a pool and lounge area, as well as a gym. The units at Met 1 are a combination of 1 and 2 bedroom lofts and flats. The building is shaped like an L, so one side faces south and has a view of the Miami River, and the other side faces east and has a view of the Intercontinental Hotel and Biscayne Bay. In my opinion, the better view is on the south side of the building. I thought the lofts were quite nice as they featured double high ceilings in windows. They would be a great place to live as a single professional.

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Met 1 Miami 02 Loft

Met 1 Miami 02 Loft View

Met 1 Miami 08 Line Kitchen

Met 1 Miami 08 Line View

Met 1 Miami 08 Line Bathroom

Met 1 Miami Pool Deck

Met 1 Miami Pool Deck

Met 1 Miami Gym

Waverly South Beach Video Tour 1330 West Avenue, Miami Beach

In my opinion, the Waverly is one of the nicest places to live in South Beach. The Waverly is home to 400 residences ranging in size from one to three bedrooms. The building is located on West End Avenue and directly borders Biscayne Bay, so the units here have amazing views. What really sets the Waverly apart from other buildings is the combination of views, location, amenities, and price. As a result, the Waverly is a favorite building among second home owners and renters. Because rental demand has been historically strong in the building, a unit here would make for a great investment property as well.

When you live at the Waverly, you really have no reason to leave the building as everything you need to stay entertained is at your fingertips. The Waverly has a wonderful bayfront pool and lounge area. Next to the pool is a beach volleyball court. On the amenities level, there is a club room complete with billiard table, and outdoors there is a feng sui meditation garden with a koi pond. There also is a tennis court here as well. The Waverly also has a small convenience store on site, and a concierge for your dry cleaning. There is also a gym on the premises.

In my opinion, the interiors of the units at the Waverly offer nothing special, but the views are amazing. Units are available in sizes ranging from one to three bedrooms. My favorite unit was the 01 Line that sits on the corner of the northwest corner of the building. The 01 Line is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit that is almost 1300 square feet and has an amazing direct view of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami.

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Waverly South Beach 01 Line Kitchen

Waverly South Beach 01 Line Bathroom

Waverly South Beach 01 Line View

Waverly South Beach Billiard Table

Waverly South Beach Pool Deck

Waverly South Beach Club Room

Waverly South Beach Gym

Waverly South Beach Beach Volleyball Court

Waverly South Beach Feng Sui Garden

Waverly South Beach Tennis Court

Terra Beachside Villas Video Tour 6000 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Terra Beachside Villas is one of the most unique developments that you will find along Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. Residents at Terra Beachside can enjoy luxury loft living while just being steps away from the beach and ocean. The project was recently acquired and completed by a group from New York after the original developer went bankrupt. As a result, pricing for units is extremely attractive, especially considering the location. When you drive by the building, it might see a bit strange from the outside, but the units inside are a sight to see.

Upon entry to the building, you step into a spacious open air atrium with a lush landscape. One side of all the units face the atrium. The centerpiece of the development is the 3 story, cone-shaped, three story lifestyle center. At the top of the lifestyle center is the gym. The middle of the lifestyle center is home to a media room with billiard table and tv. At the bottom of the lifestyle center is a rather long pool and jacuzzi. For a boutique development like this, I didn't expect there to be so many amenities. I was also curious as to what was inside the cone.

There are 4 residence types available at Terra Beachside. They are named after the 4 elements of nature: Fire, Earth, Water, and Wind. All of the residences, except Fire are two level lofts. The largest unit, the 3 bedroom, 3 bath Wind, has a private roof terrace. The Earth floorplan, which is 2 bedrooms and 2 baths has a private garden. When you walk into the units, they feel extremely spacious as the 2 bedrooms here are around 2000 square feet and have double high ceilings. I was also very impressed with the luxury finishes in both the kitchens and bathrooms. The maintenance fees are also very reasonable here as well, as the open air atrium and hallways reduce the cooling bill.

Below are descriptions of the 4 floorplans

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Terra Beachside Villas

Terra Beachside Villas Water Living Room

Terra Beachside Villas Water Kitchen

Terra Beachside Villas Water Master Bedroom

Terra Beachside Villas Water Master Bathroom

Terra Beachside Villas Water Second Bedroom

Terra Beachside Villas Water Bathroom

Terra Beachside Villas Pool

Terra Beachside Villas Lounge

Terra Beachside Villas Gym

Infinity at Brickell Video Tour 60 SW 13th Street, Miami

The Infinity at Brickell is one of the few buildings in the Brickell area where a substantial amount of developer inventory is still available. I recently visited the building and think it remains a unique opportunity for those who are interested in purchasing a new unit. Sales in the project had been slow because the original construction loan that was made by Corus Bank was transferred to the Starwood Group in an FDIC foreclosure auction. Now that Starwood has control of the loan and has set pricing, I expect sales to pick up in the building. The Infinity is located in the heart of Miami's Mary Brickell Village and as a result, is walking distance to the supermarket, shops, and restaurants. Because of its location and the fact that there is not much new product left in the Brickell area, I would expect this building to look attractive to new condo buyers.

The Infinity, like most of the buildings in the Brickell area, is a full service building. The lounge spaces in this building are a little larger than what you would normally find in most condos. There is a party room available to residents, and the main lounge includes a billiard table, tv, and plenty of seating. The pool deck faces east, giving you a wonderful view of Brickell and the Espirito Santo. There is also a gym on site.

Although the Infinity offers a variety of one, two, and three bedroom floorplans, most of the units in the building are two level lofts. Most of these lofts are 1 bedrooms that range between 674 and 875 square feet. I thought the F type loft was a nice size at 875 square feet, it had one bedroom upstairs plus one and a half baths. The view from the F unit is quite nice on a higher floor as you face out into Brickell. In my opinion, the best unit in the building is the 2 bedroom, 3 bath C unit loft. The unit is 1,500 square feet and has 3 terraces with panoramic south west views that look out onto Brickell and Biscayne Bay.

The following are the loft floorplans available at the Infinity. You can expect to pay around $250 per square foot for a unit here.

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Infinity At Brickell F Unit Living Room

Infinity At Brickell F Unit Kitchen

Infinity At Brickell F Unit View

Infinity At Brickell F Unit Bedroom

Infinity At Brickell T Unit Kitchen

Infinity At Brickell T Unit View

Infinity At Brickell T Unit Master Bedroom

Infinity At Brickell T Unit Bathroom

Infinity At Brickell Southeast View

Infinity At Brickell Lounge

Infinity At Brickell Pool

Asia Video Tour 900 Brickell Key Drive, Miami

I recently had the opportunity to visit Asia, the newest and most luxurious address on Brickell Key. The units and the views from Asia are absolutely stunning and can be only matched by a few buildings in the Miami area, most notably the Apogee and the Santa Maria. The building has a roof shaped like a japanese pagoda and sits on wonderfully landscaped grounds. There are only 125 luxury residences here, each with their own private elevators, and standard 12 foot ceilings to make the interiors seem that much more expansive.

The main lobby at Asia is actually located up one floor from the ground level. There is a social level for meetings and social gatherings on the fifth floor. The majority of the building's amenities are located on the sun level. The sun level features the main curved pool, two whirlpools, and a resistance pool that can be used for swimming laps. There is also a wet spa & wellness center that has full cardio, free weight, yoga, and pilates facilities, and yes, the sun level does get lots of sun. Regulation racquetball and tennis courts are also located on the grounds.

The residences at Asia redefine luxury with an Asian themed twist. All the units are large, with the smallest unit being 1600 square feet. There are at most 5 units per floor, and a variety of two, three, and four bedroom floorplans are available. The kitchens at Asia feature deigned wood cabinets with Subzero refrigerators and Miele ovens. There also is a ceramic cooktop, built-in expresso maker, and wine cooler. The bathrooms have nice touches like a tv built-in to the mirror. My favorite unit was the 03 line which features four bedrooms, five and a half baths and has a wonderful north facing view of Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach. The unit is almost 4000 square feet and is a wonderful place to call home.

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Asia Brickell Key 05 Line Living Room

Asia Brickell Key 05 Line Kitchen

Asia Brickell Key 05 Line Master Bedroom

Asia Brickell Key 05 Line View

Asia Brickell Key 05 Line Master Bath

Asia Brickell Key Tv In Bathroom Mirror

Asia Brickell Key 03 Line Living Room

Asia Brickell Key 03 Line Kitchen

Asia Brickell Key 03 Line Master Bedroom

Brickell Key

Asia Brickell Key Southeast View

Asia Brickell Key Northeast View

Asia Brickell Key Pool

Epic Miami Residences Video Tour 300 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami

I just finished taking a tour of the Epic Miami Residences and Hotel in Downtown Miami and I was impressed. The Epic sits 54 stories tall along the banks of the Miami River, where it joins Biscayne Bay. The reason why you would live at the Epic is to take full advantage of all of the comforts, services, and amenities of hotel living, while still maintaining your own private residence. The building was designed by architect Luis Revuelta who also designed 900 Biscayne Bay and this may be his best work to date.

The benefits of being an Epic Resident are almost too long to list. Epic Residents have a separate residential pool that is not accessible by hotel guests, but have access to all the hotel amenities. The hotel pool and deck is located on the 16th floor and features a wonderful view of Biscayne Bay, Downtown Miami, and the Miami River. It's a great place to relax on one of the day beds or you can rent your own private cabana. There are two restaurants at the hotel, Zuma and Area 31, as well as an Exhale mind body spa & gym for all your fitness needs. If you have a boat, there are overnight dock slips available at the Epic Marina.

At the Epic, you can find a combination of one and two bedroom units. The majority of the one bedroom units face the city, whereas the all the two bedroom units offer a view of the water. Two level townhouse units are also available on floors 3 through 14. My favorite unit at the Epic was one of the two level townhouses -- the 08 line. The lower level of the townhouse contains the main living space and a guest bedroom plus bath. There is a half bathroom in the living room as well. The upstairs features a small tv or sitting area and the master suite. One of the things that really stands out in all the units at Epic is the design of the bathrooms and the large jacuzzi tub. You can look from the jacuzzi tub right into the master suite through a large glass window. I really loved this effect.

There are a variety of floorplans available at the Epic.

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Epic Miami 04 Line Living Room

Epic Miami 04 Line Master Bedroom

Epic Miami 04 Line Master Bath

Epic Miami 04 Line Tub

Epic Miami 04 Line View

Epic Miami Townhouse Kitchen

Epic Miami Townhouse Master Bedroom

Epic Miami Townhouse Master Bath

Epic Miami Hotel Pool

Epic Miami Pool Deck View

Epic Miami Gym

Axis on Brickell Video Tour 79 SW 12th Street, Miami

I recently visited the Axis on Brickell located in the heart of Miami's Mary Brickell Village. The Axis consists of two forty story towers that are home to over 700 units. The Axis was completed in 2008 and rather than sell units at fire-sale prices, the developer decided to lease the units at attractive prices which has led to the development being almost 100% occupied. The Axis is a very popular property among all-cash investors who can purchase a tenant-occupied unit in the building in order to start earning cash-flow right away.

Due to its proximity to stores, restaurants, and the metromover, the Axis is very popular among University of Miami students. The two towers are joined by a common deck that is home to two pools. There is a larger, resort style pool and jacuzzi, and also a smaller lap pool. Depending on the time of day, residents can move from pool to pool to maximize the amount of direct sunlight they get. The Axis also features a residents lounge, game room, and theater room. All the common areas are Wi-Fi equipped and there is also a gym on site.

At the Axis you can find a variety of one, two, and three bedroom units in the two towers. In my opinion, the best units are in the North Tower facing north, or in the South Tower facing South. The 06 Line is perhaps the most sought after line at Axis. It is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit that sits on the South East corner of the South Tower. It has 1174 square feet of interior space and offers a wonderful view of Brickell. By comparison, the one bedroom units are only around 730 square feet. Prices at axis start at around $260 per square foot. Currently, the building is not Fannie Mae approved. The one bedroom units rent for around $1300-$1400/mo.

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Axis On Brickell 06 Line Living Room

Axis On Brickell 06 Line Kitchen

Axis On Brickell 06 Line Southeast View

Axis On Brickell 06 Line Master Bedroom

Axis On Brickell 06 Line Master Bath

Axis On Brickell 24 Line Living Room

Axis On Brickell 24 Line Kitchen

Axis On Brickell 24 Line View

Axis On Brickell 24 Line Master Bedroom

Axis On Brickell 03 Line South View

Axis On Brickell Pool

Axis On Brickell Second Pool

Axis On Brickell Billiard Tables

Axis On Brickell Gym

50 Biscayne Video Tour 50 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

50 Biscayne in Downtown Miami is one of the few buildings built by the Related Group where developer inventory is still available. The developer units in 50 Biscayne are controlled by a partnership between the Related Group and private equity firm Lubert-Adler Partners. They purchased 120 units in the building in a transaction that was designed to end Cousins Properties' involvement with the development as they were one of the original developers.

50 Biscayne is very similar to some of the other Related Group's other developments such as the Plaza on Brickell and 500 Brickell. In my opinion, 50 Biscayne is in a better location as it sits right across from Bayfront Park and is walking distance from the American Airlines Arena. The location is great for anyone who works in the Downtown Area. On the 10th floor of the building is the amenities deck which features an infinity edge pool, party room which can be reserved, and a club room complete with billiard table, bar, and big screen tv.

50 Biscayne offers a variety of studios, one, two, and three bedroom units. All of the one bedrooms and studios face west. My favorite unit is the 05 line which is a 1 bedroom unit that is 845 square feet, the view from this line on a high floor at night is spectacular. There are no tall buildings directly west of 50 Biscayne, so at night you can see the city lights for miles. On the east side of the building, the 3 bedroom units sit on the corners, and the 2 bedroom units occupy the center portion of the facade. The 3 bedroom units are around 1800 square feet and the 2 bedrooms are around 1350 square feet. The east view is gorgeous, as you are looking out onto Bayfront Park and Biscayne Bay.

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50 Biscayne 05 Line Living Room

50 Biscayne 05 Line Kitchen

50 Biscayne 05 Line View

50 Biscayne 05 Line Master Bedroom

50 Biscayne 10 Line View

50 Biscayne Bayfront Park

50 Biscayne Pool

50 Biscayne Party Room