The Flamingo South Beach north tower is now open for sale. With the success of the south tower at the Flamingo South Beach, the north tower is sure to be a huge success and it is already fifty percent sold! The developer is putting millions of dollars into upgrading the already incredible amenities at the Flamingo. This is the only project in South Beach that offers such a high level of amenities and a superb location that offers the best bay views you will find anywhere. Please call me today if you would like more information on the north tower of the Flamingo South Beach, Paul Hansen 786-586-4778. Pricing ranges from the $250s to $1 million, with studios up to three bedroom condo floor plans available. Once you see the Flamingo South Beach, you will understand what all the rage is about.

American Express Co. is announcing today that cardholders will be able to pay their mortgages using plastic, and get credit-card rewards for doing so.

American Home Mortgage Investment Corp. and IndyMac Bancorp Inc., two of the top 10 residential-mortgage originators, are the first lenders to sign up for the program.

Participants will be charged a one-time fee of $395 paid to the mortgage lender to cover account management. Once enrolled, the cardholder will earn cash back, airline points or other types of rewards offered by their American Express card.

A cardholder with a $2,500 monthly mortgage would amass 30,000 card points a year.

Apogee South Beach is nearing completion and it is set to be the most private and luxurious condominium that South Beach has to offer. Apogee has only four units per floor with private elevators and views that will blow you away. The finishes and amenities at Apogee are second to none, and the location is the best you will ever find, located at the southern tip of South Beach in the So Fi district. Apogee puts you within steps of the finest shopping, dining and nightlife that South Beach has to offer while keeping you off of the beaten path. Prices at Apogee start at over 3 million and construction should be complete by the end of 2007. For more information on Apogee South Beach, please call Paul Hansen 786-586-4778.

Here is another casualty of the slumping condo hotel conversion market.
Nicky Hilton's South Beach condo hotel is kaput and her developer partner is seeking bankruptcy protection so he can turn the property into another hotel, It was obvious the socialite-designers debut Nicky O hotel was in trouble when it did not open as planned late last year and her reps did not return calls asking what was up. Hilton also was supposed to have a Nicky O in Chicago, but that project has stalled, too. So stay tuned to see if she resurfaces as a hotelier. It is not too surprising that this project did not take off due to the small size rooms that were being sold. There are however, still some fantastic condo hotel opportunities in South Beach.

Upscale travel magazine Travel and Leisure picks these 10 developments as the worlds best for people seeking the ultimate home away from home. Miami made the list with the W South Beach coming in a number 10 in a list with some heavy hitters. That just goes to show you that South Beach real estate is still hot!

1. Castello Di Casole - Tuscany, Italy. Includes 19 restored farmhouses. Price from $585,000 for a fractional and from $6 million for full ownership.

2. The Club At Spanish Peaks - Big Sky, Montana. Boasts ski-in, ski-out access during winter, and rights to a Tom Weiskopf-designed 18-hole golf course in the spring. Price of cabins from $2.2 million; sites from $700,000.

3. Fairmont Heritage Place - San Francisco. Condos are the newest addition to San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square. Most units overlook the bay. Shares from $250,000.

4. Four Seasons Residence Club - Vail, Colo. Includes 19 ski cabins, each divided into 12 shares. Price from $390,000.

5. Green Village at Cap Cana - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Has 245 full-ownership, one-bedroom bungalows and two-bedroom villas have private infinity pools, stone patios, and outdoor hot tubs. Price from $465,000 for bungalows; from $867,000 for villas.

6. Miraval Living - New York City. Zen living. On higher floors there are 365 one-, two-, and three-bedroom full-ownership condo units. Price from $650,000.

7. Palazzo Tornabuoni - Florence, Italy. Steps from the Piazza del Duomo, this renovated 15th-century palace has 36 units, from studios to three-bedroom apartments, each divided into eight fractional shares. Price from $227,000.

8. The Palmyra Resort & Spa - Montego Bay, Jamaica. Includes 656 full-ownership units, ranging from one-bedroom condos to three-bedroom beachfront villas. Price from $450,000.

9. Ritz-Carlton Club And Residences - Kapalua Bay, Maui. The 84 full-ownership and 62 two-, three-, and four-bedroom fractionally owned condos at this ocean-front resort have views of Molokai's and Lanai's volcanoes. An additional 107 full-ownership suites are available at the nearby Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Price from $300,000 for the Club; from $895,000 for suites.

10. W South Beach Hotel & Residences - Miami Beach, Fla. Has 419 Yabu Pushelberg-designed, full-ownership condo units with up to three bedrooms, plus five 1,332-square-foot beach-front bungalows. Price from $750,000.

The Flamingo South Beach is set to release units in the North Tower. The Flamingo condo conversion is the largest project of its kind in the state of Florida with over 1,600 units in the project. The developers of the Flamingo South Beach have dedicated millions to upgrade and improve all aspects of the property such as the common areas, pool decks, entrance and lobbies to name a few. If you are looking for a full service condo in South Beach with a top workout facility and unparalleled views of the Bay, then the Flamingo South Beach is it. With the success of the South Tower, the North Tower is sure to go just as much success. Please call Paul Hansen for details 786-586-4778.

- Studios $200,000 - $350,000
- One Bedroom $290,000-$475,000
- Two Bedroom $450,000-$750,000
- Only 10% down until closing
- Closing in fall of 2007

The Viceroy Resort and Residences South Beach is the latest addition the South Beach real estate scene. The Viceroy will offer both condo and condo hotel opportunities for those of you that like the best that life has to offer. The Viceroy Residences will offer views of Biscayne Bay and Fisher Island, while the Viceroy Resort will offer ocean views. South of Fifth is already the premier place to live on South Beach, and things just got a little better with the addition of the Viceroy Resort and Residences. To find out more about how to purchase a unit in the Viceroy South Beach, please contact us today. Reservations are now being taken for only $5,000. Units at the Viceroy South Beach range in price from $600,000 to $6,000,000. Call today 786-586-4778.

A cooling housing market gives buyers, especially first-time buyers, more opportunities to snatch up a good deal. But just because there are good deals, doesn't always mean buyers are ready to make the leap.

These six tips will help prospective buyers find out if they are ready for homeownership.

1. Take a first-time homebuyer class. It will make repairing a credit score and shopping for a loan less stressful.

2. Be conservative. Borrowing too much can mean stretching and even sacrificing, to the point that it’s hard to even keep a six pack of beer in the fridge.

3. Organize documents. First-time buyers should keep a pay stub, W-2, and bank and retirement account statements on hand to expedite the loan application process.

4. Get pre-approved. Before starting the home buying process, consumers should get pre-approved by at least one lender. Being pre-approved won't lock buyers in to a loan but it may save them the heartache of falling in love with a home they really can't afford.

5. Play house. Every month, prospective buyers should bank the amount that they'd have to pay if they owned a home. It's good practice so they'll be ready for the real thing.

6. Consider all the costs. It's not just a mortgage payment they have to worry about. Repairs, assessments, and other costs of homeownership can add up quickly.

The W South Beach has started demolition of the existing structure and construction will soon begin. The W South Beach has had great success and still has some great condo units available for sale. Here are some recent demolition pictures for you to see where they are in the process. When the W is complete, it will take over as the leading resort on South Beach, and will offer some of the top restaurants you will find anywhere. For more information on sales at the W South Beach, please contact us today!

W South Beach

W Condo Hotel

Ill Villagio South Beach

Combine the trendy elegance of South Beach with a hint of European sophistication and you�ve got Il Villaggio � a place just waiting to be called home.

This 13-story mid-rise is set atop a chic enclave of boutiques at the North end of Ocean Drive. The boutiques, with their charming porches and awnings, epitomize Ocean Drive and the South Beach flair for fashion and style.

Don�t settle for a cookie cutter floor plan. Come to Il Villaggio and find something that�s uniquely you. Fullerton Diaz & Revuelta designed Il Villaggio so that every floor plan is different. Whether your interest is in a simple one-bedroom unit, a more elaborate three-bedroom unit, or one of Il Villaggio�s beach houses, you�ll find something that fits your personality and style.

What these units do have in common are the amenities. Each of the 127 units offer spacious rooms, cathedral ceilings, a private lobby, private terrace or balcony, and hardwood, carpet, and /or marble floors. In addition, most offer walk-in closets, foyers, and laundry rooms.

Because of its prime location, Il Villaggio units are in high demand. Imagine living just a few steps from the world-famous restaurants and energized nightlife of South Beach! Often called America�s Riviera, South Beach offers endless choices for both day and nighttime activities. Enjoy spectacular Atlantic Ocean views as you sunbathe, play volleyball, or fly a kite on a beach big enough that no one has to compete for �the perfect spot�. Take your favorite book to your favorite caf�nd enjoy a lazy afternoon of reading. If you sit long enough, someone famous will probably walk by you!

With floor plans ranging from 1200 to 3100 square feet, and prices ranging from $1,000,000 to $4,000,000, this is something you don�t want to miss!

For Current Il Villaggio resales

Dock your boat, and if you�re not too tired, walk a few short steps to the tennis courts, or stop and lounge in the bayside pool. Thirty-three stories of luxury living await you at the Yacht Club at Portofino.

Built in 1999, this condominium property offers one, two, and three bedroom residences with spectacular views of South Beach, the Atlantic Ocean, and Biscayne Bay. Located in front of the Miami Beach Marina in the highly favored South Pointe, this property is within walking distance of some of the finest dining and hottest nightlife Miami Beach has to offer.

The elegant entry opens to an immaculate wood and marble lobby, which houses a translucent two-story waterfall.

Resort amenities include a bayside swimming pool, 24-hour security, valet parking, concierge, fitness center, theater room, and fully equipped business center. Sit on the terraces of the yacht club and watch cruise ships majestically float in and out of the Port of Miami.

Unit amenities: granite counter tops, full-size kitchen, tiled bathroom with over-sized tub,

Prices range Yacht Club Portofino Condos $500,00 � $1,200,000
Sq. ft. Yacht Club Portofino Condos � 740-1980

For more info on the Yacht Club at Portofino please give Paul or Carole Hansen a call at 786-586-4778

Continuum Tower South sold out in record time. It�s 317 townhouses, condominiums, and cabanas sold for a combined total of $320 million. The Continuum Tower North promises to be equally as popular and opulent.

Set on 12 acres of ocean-front property at the beginning of Ocean Drive, the Continuum Towers provide stunning views of the city, Biscayne Bay, and the ocean. Over 1000 feet of beachfront, plush gardens and landscaping, a full service beach club, free form lagoon swimming pool, and a pool pavilion make this the Paradise you�ve been searching for.

Other features of The Continuum I and The Continuum II include: concierge service, elevators which open to private and semi-private foyers, 24 hour valet, fully equipped fitness center, personal training, spa treatments, sun deck, rooftop infinity lap pool, and tennis courts.

South Beach, and all it has to offer, is just steps away from this gated community. Enjoy fine dining at places like China Grill and Prime 112. Take in the art, theatre and music. Or join in the club scene. When you�re ready, just a few steps, and you�re back home again.

You can choose from one, two, three, or four bedroom townhouses or lofts. Prices range from $800,000 to $15 million. Each residence features 10 ft. high ceilings, floor to ceiling sliding glass doors that open onto private balconies, imported marble countertops and flooring, designer fixtures, granite countertops in the kitchen, and custom European cabinets.

Continuum Current Listings

If you have interest in The Continuum I or Continuum II please contact Paul Hansen at 786-586-4778 or fill out our South Beach Real Estate Form.

The Flamingo South Beach is set to become one of the largest condo conversions in Florida. The Flamingo South Beach has a total of 1,689 units in three buildings. Sales for the Flamingo condo conversion are set to start in April, but reservations should start some time in March. Tower A will be the first building released for sale at the Flamingo and will have the most liberal rental policies of the three towers. Tower B will have tougher rental policies and will be geared toward more of a primary resident. Tower C is the newest and most expensive of the three Flamingo towers and will be the last building to come on line for sale. If you have any interest in the Flamingo condo conversion, please hurry because the demand is high.
The Flamingo Condo Conversion in South Beach will offer studios, one, two and three bedroom units that range in size from 504 to over 2000 square feet. The Flamingo South Beach is one of the most convenient locations you will find anywhere on the beach just minutes from the MacArthur and Venetian Causeways. Views at the Flamingo will be second to none, ranging from Biscayne Bay, Ocean, City and the cruise ships of Government Cut. Please call Paul Hansen 786-586-4778 or submit your information for more details.

Studios starting in the $200,000�s
One Bedrooms starting in the $350,000�s
Two Bedrooms starting in the $500,000�s
Three Bedrooms starting in the $750,000�s

Flamingo South Beach

SOUTH BEACH Condo Resales
Condominium Name: Address: Price Range:
1500 Ocean Drive 1500 Ocean Drive $580,000 - $2,750,000
Bentley Bay 540 West Ave $559,000 - $1,200,000
Continuum 1 S Pointe Drive $999,000 - $5,190,000
Floridian 650 West Ave $374,900 - $1,299,000
Icon 450 Alton Road $3,000 - $9,900,000
IL Villaggio 1455 Ocean Dr $4,450,000 - $6,000,000
Murano at Portofino 1000 S Pointe Drive $750,000 - $3,900,000
Murano Grande 400 Alton Rd $793,000 - $3,150,000
Portofino Tower 300 S Pointe Dr $3,900 - $9,500,000
South Pointe Tower 400 S Pointe Dr $550,000 - $1,125,000
Sunset Harbour 1800 Sunset Harbour Dr $453,900 - $1,750,000
The Cosmopolitan 110 Washington Avenue $420,000 - $739,900
The Courts at South Beach 140 Meridian Ave $750,000 - $949,000
The Grand Venetian 10 Venetian Way $699,999 - $895,000
The Setai 101 20 St $1,099,000 - $2,950,000
The Waverly 1330 West Ave $465,000 - $819,000
The Yacht Club at Portofino 90 Alton Rd $469,000 - $1,250,000

Icon Condos

What designer Phillippe Starck and developer Jorge Perez have planned for a plot of land located just South of Fifth Street is something so grand it deserves the name Icon. The Icon�s motto, "Where you live is who you are" proves these two pioneers take their work to the most extreme levels of luxury. Starck's first residential condo project in the U.S., Icon is planned to be a condominium composed of two tiers, each reaching 35 and 40 floors. Located on the bay, Icon promises exquisite views through its wrap-around glass windows. Residents can choose from nine floor plans for one, two or three bedroom spaces, each condo to be decorated to the buyers' own design. For those interested, Starck offers his own interior design in four options: nature, culture, classic or minimal. Amenities will include around-the-clock security, valet, and concierge. As well, a coffee and tea bar, set inside of a 27-foot high urn in Icon's lobby, is also in the works. Raising the bar on luxury living, Icon plans for an elevated infinity-edged pool set amidst the backdrop of the Miami Beach Marina and Biscayne Bay. A health and fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment is also planned. Please call Paul Hansen 786-586-4778 or Carole Ramirez-Hansen 786-586-4780.

Icon South Beach Condo Resales are now in full swing. Icon South Beach Prices Start in the high $600,000s.

Icon South Beach

Icon Amenities

Icon South Beach Views

South Beach condos take luxury living to the next level


South Beach condos are some of the most luxurious and best located condos you will find anywhere in the world. With the beach, shopping and restaurants just minutes away, you won�t see anything else that compares to living in a South Beach condo. The condos in South Beach offer an array of new construction and pre construction to satisfy the needs of the most discerning buyers.

March 15, 2005 -- South Beach condos are some of the most luxurious and best located condos you will find anywhere in the world. With the beach, shopping and restaurants just minutes away, you won�t see anything else that compares to living in a South Beach condo. The condos in South Beach offer an array of new construction and pre construction to satisfy the needs of the most discerning buyers.

The Icon is the newest of all of the South Beach condos, and is located south of Fifth Street. Developed by the Related Group and designed by Phillippe Starck, the Icon offers units that range in size from 851 to over 2000 square feet. Prices in the Icon range from $650,000 to over $2,000,000. Views in the Icon range from ocean, bay, city and beach and will have a multi-story Grande Lobby with soaring 20 foot high ceilings. Lobby common areas will include a coffee and tea bar with afternoon tea service and much, much more.

Portofino Tower was the first luxury high rise condo to ever be built in South Beach. Rising 44 floors and completed in 1996, the Tower was far ahead of it�s time. Portofino Tower provides world class amenities to its residents. The 29th floor is completely devoted the owner's health spa and gymnasium, while the concierge is always at hand to tend to your needs. Prices on the resale market range from $900,000 to $10,000,000 and up to 6000 square feet. Located at the southern tip of South Beach, the views are magnificent in every direction.

The Continuum is thought to have the best location of any of the South Beach condos. It is situated on the South East corner of South Beach giving the Continuum unobstructed direct East views of the Atlantic Ocean. Completed in 2002, the Continuum took luxury condo living in South Beach to a whole new level. Units range in size from 1200 to over 4000 square feet with price ranges from $950,000 to over $5,000,000. Units in the Continuum all feature ceiling heights of 10 feet and solid core doors at the height of 8 feet.

Apogee South Beach will be located on the last great waterfront site at the southern tip of South Beach, Apogee will be the very pinnacle of modern luxury living. It is more than you need and all that you desire. Residences from 3,000 to 6,000 square feet with prices ranging from $2.5 to $9 million. Apogee will be developed by the Related Group of Florida and designed by Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership. Maintenance cost will be approximately $0.85 per square foot and taxes will be approximately 2% of purchase Price. Units will range in size from 3,200 to over 4,200 square feet. As you can imagine this will be the most luxurious project to ever come to South Beach. Only a select few will have the rare opportunity to obtain a unit at this pristine location.

The Setai Residences: A 40-story, ultra-luxury, high-rise condominium tower featuring 175 residences with panoramic views of the ocean, beach and Miami skyline with floor-to-ceiling windows, multi-level lobby and all the finest amenities. Available one, two, and three bedroom residences range in size from 850 to 2,800 square feet, and are priced from approximately $1,000,000 to over $6,000,000. Penthouses at the Setai are approximately 6,000 square feet, excluding terraces and private decks with lap pools.

Designed to have three towering tiers with 25, 31 and 37 floors, Murano Grande luxury condos boast an interior of floor-to-ceiling walls of glass bringing in spectacular views of the Miami skyline, beaches and crystal blue waters, and majestic cruise ships as they embark from the Port of Miami. Murano Grande sits at the virtual gateway to South Beach, at the edge of Biscayne Bay. Steps away are the Miami Beach Marina, the place where world-class yachts are docked. The Murano Grande was completed in 2003 and offers townhomes condos that range in size from 1300 to well over 4000 square feet. Pricing ranges from $825,000 to over $3,000,000.

With all of the choices in the South Beach condo market, the best way for you to make an informed decision is to contact a real estate agent that knows the market. When buying or selling your South Beach condo, please contact Paul Hansen at 786-586-4778 or Carole Ramirez-Hansen at 786-586-4780 or visit us at www.HansenHomesAventura.com.

The Continuum South Beach

As you can see, the views from your balcony will be splendid. To the East, the lush gardens, the white sand beach, and the endless ocean. To the South, famous "Cruise Ship Alley" where luxury liners pass at your feet. Just beyond are Fisher Island and Key Biscayne. To the West, the city lights of the Miami skyline and glorious Florida sunsets. To the North, the Art Deco glamour and the neon lights of South Beach. But even with the ever-changing delights of your views, nothing will give you as much continuing satisfaction as the design, the quality, and the painstaking attention to detail in the personal residence you choose here at Continuum On South Beach. But of course, in a setting like this, you would expect nothing less.

At Continuum On South Beach your front lawn leads to a thousand feet of ocean beach. Your private garden is twelve tropical acres of lush gardens, pools and fountains.
Your private tennis club has three championship courts under the palms. Your private spa has a roof-top lap pool and four floors of fitness and treatment rooms.
This is where you walk down to the surf for a massage. A nap in your hammock in the palm grove. A windsurfer on the waves. A cool drink in the shade of your beach umbrella.
This is home.
Where the concierge, valets, housekeepers, gardeners, beach attendants, fitness trainers, tennis pros, and waiters all look after you.
And nobody disturbs the serenity of your private retreat behind these gates. But all you have to do is walk a short way up ocean drive to be in the heart of the most exciting 20 blocks on the planet.
That's South Beach. And this is Continuum. And there's no place like the two of them anywhere else in the world.

To schedule an appointment please call Paul Hansen at 786-586-4778
For More South Beach Condos please visit HansenHomesAventura.com

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Murano Grande South Beach

Murano Grande Resales

Murano Grande in Miami Beach is one of the newest and most luxurious condo residences in the South Beach neighborhood. Located in the trendy South of Fifth (SoFi) district of South Beach, this waterfront luxury condo complex features the largest and most elegant skyhomes in South Beach.

Buyers who are attracted to the hip and active South Beach location find that the cachet of Murano Grande condo is supreme among the residential addresses South of Fifth Street. Residents are walking distance to great restaurants, cafes, shops and boutiques on South Beach. At home they enjoy extreme ambiance, sleek design, abundant amenities, and breathtaking sunrise and sunset views. Murano Grande is the top of the world in South Beach.

Designed to have three towering tiers with 25, 31 and 37 floors, Murano Grande luxury condos boast an interior of floor-to-ceiling walls of glass bringing in spectacular views of the Miami skyline, beaches and crystal blue waters, and majestic cruise ships as they embark from the Port of Miami. Murano Grande sits at the virtual gateway to South Beach, at the edge of Biscayne Bay. Steps away is the Miami Beach Marina, the place where world-class yachts are docked.

From the designers of the renowned Murano at Portofino, luxury condos at Murano Grande boast nine-foot ceilings in spacious two, three and four bedroom condos. Residents are members of the on-site gym and spa, pool, tennis courts and the Miami Beach Marina. Prices start at around $650,000.

Amenities and other Attractions:

- Dramatic lobby entrance
- Extraordinary porte-cochere entry with 24-hour complimentary valet
- 700 feet of exquisite bay frontage
- Heated bay front swimming pool and spa on a 4-acre site
- Exclusive two-story health and fitness center
- Media and multi-purpose rooms
- Concierge staff and services
- 24/7 security services

To schedule an appointment please call Paul Hansen at 786-586-4778 or visit www.HansenHomesAventura.com

South Beach Pre Construction Condos :

Apogee

South Beach Condos :

1500 Ocean Drive
Bentley Bay
Continuum 1
Floridian
IL Villaggio
Murano at Portofino
Murano Grande
Portofino Tower
South Pointe Tower
Sunset Harbour
The Cosmopolitan
The Courts at South Beach
The Grand Venetian
The Setai
The Waverly
The Yacht Club at Portofino

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South Beach real estate is incredibly hot. People come from all around the world to party with the models and movie stars. South Beach offers a night life like nowhere else in the world. There are more clubs and bars concentrated into a small area than you will ever see in any other city. The clubs and bars are always full and the party scene is what has made South Beach such a fun place for people to visit and live.

South Beach real estate is concentrated into a twenty five block area. You will find everything from multi-million dollar high-rise condos, to small three and four story art deco buildings in the heart of South Beach. This diversity is what makes South Beach real estate so appealing to such a wide group of people.

South Beach condos have seen a huge boom in new construction. The area south of Fifth Street now has some of the most luxurious condos in the world. From the Continuum to the Icon, you will find every view and floor plan you could ever hope for. With direct views of the Atlantic Ocean to views of Fisher Island, downtown Miami, the cruise ships in Government Cut and Star Island.

The condos in the art deco district of South Beach have been undergoing major renovations. Since there are laws in place that prohibit tearing down any art deco structures, developers have no choice but to refurbish existing structures. Most of the art deco buildings are from the 1940�s and 1950�s.

South Beach condos are within walking distance to everything you could possibly need. Walk to the beach within minutes and bask in the sun. If you�re not a beach person, there are plenty of other things to do during the day. South Beach has a wide variety of restaurants and shopping to consume you day after day.

South Beach is home to one of the largest marinas in all of Miami. Located adjacent to Government Cut, with no fixed bridges and plenty of deep water, Miami Beach Marina affords easy accessibility to great fishing...sailing...and cruising. The famous Art Deco District is nearby with exciting shopping and the night life of trendy South Beach. With 400 boat slips, Miami Beach Marina provides plenty of dock space for vessels up to 250 feet. Slips are complete with fresh water, electricity, telephone and cable hook-ups.
Call Hansen Homes today to help you find your piece of South Beach real estate.