Fall is officially here. Who does not love the cooler weather?
I recently sent an email about the ISG Miami World Report. If you would like a copy email me at joellerealtor@gmail.com
This month I attended the Sothebys Tri-State networking event in New York with 350 of the top New York agents.
I belong to the Master Broker Forum. ( see below for more details )
Their “South Florida by the numbers” is a web feature that catalogs the most notable, quirky and surprising real estate statistics. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
$32.5 million: Initial asking price for Heat legend Dwyane Wade’s 14,000 square foot North Bay Road estate in Miami Beach, just listed this month. Wade originally purchased the house in 2010 for $10.46 million.
More than 15,000: Number of apartment units in the portfolio of the corporate umbrella firm led by former Yankees slugger, ESPN analyst, and J-Lo fiancé Alex Rodriguez. The company focuses on value-add multifamily real estate in secondary markets across the country, and will soon be moving from Coral Gables to Coconut Grove.
3,800: Interior square footage of Major League Baseball Hall-of-Famer Mike Piazza’s new unit at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach. The former Met (and Marlin — for only five games) paid $5.6 million for the three-bedroom unit, and $585,000 for a one-bedroom “guest suite” elsewhere in the building.
$2.3 million: Purchase price for Venus and Serena Williams’ Palm Beach Gardens mansion, which they built in 2000, and sold in March. Last year, Serena also sold a 2.4-acre vacant lot in Jupiter for $6 million, having purchased the land for $4.12 million.
57: Once completed, number of stories at Missoni Baia in Edgewater, where Argentine soccer star Joaquin Correa put a condo under contract earlier this year. He will be joined by Colombian soccer star Miguel Borja, a player with the Brazilian club Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras.
49(ers): NFL team of South Florida native (and 2019 second overall draft pick) Nick Bosa, who recently purchased a $1.24 million unit at 30 Thirty North Ocean in Ft. Lauderdale. The defensive lineman played four years at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, and joined his older brother Joey in the NFL this season.
Wishing you a wonderful month of October.
Joelle
* Master Brokers Forum is a network of South Florida’s elite real estate professionals where membership is by invitation only and based on outstanding production, as well as ethical and professional behavior.
Coconut Grove, a Miami Neighborhood That Feels Like a 'Small Town With a Big-City Vibe'
Balcony view of a five-bedroom luxury apartment in Coconut Grove's Grove at Grand Bay. The fully-furnished residence is asking for $9.9 million.
ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Coconut Grove, Miami's bohemian beauty by the beach, is the Florida city's oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood.
Founded in 1873, it's as intoxicating as its tropical-theme name. In the last three years, its residential and commercial markets have been undergoing a revitalization that has raised its profile.
"Coconut Grove," the 1967 tune by The Lovin' Spoonful, where "nothin' matters/No mad, mad world and no mad hatters," sums up its leave-your-worries-behind-and-be-happy appeal.
The Magic City’s biggest condo builder is going small on its next project.
The Related Group is planning to build micro condos on a downtown Miami site it recently closed on, The Real Deal has learned. The Miami-based developer is planning to build a roughly 400-foot tower with about 350 units, Jon Paul Pérez, a vice president at the firm, said
Property records show Parcel C LLC, tied to Related, paid $8.8 million for the two lots at 225 and 233 North Miami Avenue, which total 15,000 square feet of land. The LLC also scored $3 million in seller financing.
10' CEILINGS BY BART EMERSON. COMPLETE RENOVATION a la Parisian Chic. An Ocean Castle in the Sky with attention to every detail that can only be found in the most distinctive properties on earth. Perfection best describes this lower Penthouse with 10' ceilings, private elevator opening into your residence, flow-through floor plan affording both sunrise and sunsets views , split bedrooms for privacy. Open kitchen design with dramatic chandeliers is conducive for entertainment or family lifestyle. Each bedroom has its own private balcony & bathroom. Exquisite execution
by Bart Emerson Lee. Full service condominium with the finest amenities and attentive staff.
“Glass” house on gated and secured Hibiscus Island. Southern exposure, panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown. Private entry
garden capturing sea breeze with an open floor plan with tall 20’ ceiling entry leading to glassed central courtyard, adding natural light and enhancing views. Spacious master suite, captivating scenes and oversized terrace.
Rare separate guest house with full kitchen and
2 car garage. Custom furniture professionally decorated throughout. Sleek infinity-edge pool
with concealed equipment, outdoor kitchen and custom outdoor seating. Elevator leading to private rooftop terrace. Island amenities include tennis, basketball, playground, newly paved streets, new utilities, new landscaping and police protection.
Chef Joël Robuchon’s renowned eatery, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon (151 NE 41st Street), finally makes its grand debut in the Miami Design District — almost half a decade after its imminent arrival in Miami was announced. The highly anticipated restaurant is one of the most acclaimed fine dining restaurants in the world, with many of the nearly dozen locations holding more than one Michelin star.
The restaurant has been described as an “upscale chain restaurant” serving up French cuisine using Japanese-style counter service with tapas-sized small plates. Guests mainly sit at one of the 34-seats at the countertop and watch the chefs work, with the idea being that guests can experience fine-dining food in a lively setting without the stuffiness of white tablecloth service. Spearheading the Miami location is culinary director Christophe Bellanca, a longtime protégé of Robuchon, and chef de cuisine Nancy Dominguez, who worked within the Robuchon group for six years at his Michelin-starred restaurants in Las Vegas.
L’Atelier offers both an à la carte selection of small plates, appetizers, and entrées, or guests can choose from several tasting menus including a five-course “Menu Végétarien;” a four-course seasonal tasting with choices for each dish; and the 10-course “Menu Evolution.”
YEAR BUILT: 2019 | TOTAL # OF UNITS: 26 | RESIDENCES FROM $2.2M
The Fairchild Coconut Grove is a brand-new, luxury condo development situated bayfront in the most-sought-after neighborhood in Miami, Coconut Grove. The Fairchild is a 5-story boutique building designed by acclaimed architect Max Strang featuring only 26 bespoke residences offering two to four bedrooms ranging in size from 1,714 square feet to 4,114 square feet plus expansive terraces with spectacular views. Condos at The Fairchild boast 11-foot ceilings in residences, 13-foot ceilings in penthouses, natural stone flooring throughout, gourmet chef kitchens with premium Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, Poliform cabinetry with integrated LED lighting, Quartz countertops and a custom wet bar, spa-inspired bathrooms and private outdoor living areas with bay views. Select residences also feature service quarters and private outdoor showers.
The Fairchild Coconut Grove offers luxury amenities including private boat slips, rooftop pool deck with private cabanas and sun deck, sunset rooftop deck with outdoor living room and serenity garden, state-of-the-art gym, holistic wellness spa with serene treatment rooms, hammam, steam room and sauna, bayside fire lounge and 24-hour security and valet parking.
MIAMI OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
5th
BURGER KING BEACH RUN
Take part in a heart-pumping 5K or 10K race starting at Lummus Park in South Beach. The Burger King Beach Run is happening in the morning on October 6 along with a Kiddie Dash. The post-race beach party is free for everyone.
5th - 13th
MIAMI CARNIVAL
Dress in masquerade and celebrate the heritage and traditions of the Caribbean at Miami Carnival. The annual event includes authentic eats, live music, lively parades and contests at various locations across the city.
11th - 15th
CINEMA ITALY FILM FESTIVAL
Enjoy the best short films and documentaries that Cinema Italia has to offer. The Cinema Italy Film Festival will take place at Regal Cinema 18 on Lincoln Road in South Beach. All films are in Italian with English subtitles.
11th-13th & 18th-20th
OKTOBERFEST MIAMI
Enjoy this annual German tradition featuring food, games, and entertainment
for the whole family, organized by the German International Parent Association.
It's a family-friendly Oktoberfest, featuring carnival rides, game booths with
prizes, German food and drink, delicious baked goods, entertainment, activities
for kids and more.
12th
RACE FOR THE CURE
Join thousands of runners for the annual Susan G. Komen Miami Race for the
Cure at waterfront Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. Funds are used to
support breast cancer research.
12th
GROVETOBERFEST
Check out the largest craft brew festival in Florida. Happening at Regatta Park
in Coconut Grove, Grovetoberfest offers festival-goers the opportunity for
unlimited samples from a variety of 400 local and regional brews, plus
exotic and rare varieties.
19th - 20th
SOUTH FLORIDA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Seafood lovers rejoice! The South Florida Seafood Festival is back. Taking place at the picturesque Miami Marine Stadium on the beautiful island of Virginia Key, listen to live music and taste delectable dishes by some of Miami's hottest chefs.
22nd - 26th
SOUTH BEACH SEAFOOD WEEK
Seafood lovers rejoice! The South Florida Seafood Festival is back. Taking place at the picturesque Miami Marine Stadium on the beautiful island of Virginia Key, listen to live music and taste delectable dishes by some of Miami's hottest chefs.
31st
HALLOWEEN
With many fun and family-friendly events happening throughout Miami-Dade County, Halloween is the perfect opportunity to score loads of candy and sweet treats. Crowds decked out in all kinds of fun costumes head to pedestrian-friendly Lincoln Road for their annual Halloween celebration.
Downtown Coral Gables invites kids of all ages to celebrate the annual Halloween on the Mile. Offering a lineup of exciting Halloween activities, Halloween on the Mile is a treat the whole family will enjoy. There will be spooky storytelling, arts andcrafts, a kiddie costume contest and a doggie costume contest, produced by the Coral Gables Business Improvement District (BID).
TESTIMONIALS
"Working with Joelle was an absolute pleasure. We bought and sold one unit in six months for a substantial gain, Then repurchase a newer better "Off the Market" unit. She is tenacious and honest and has the utmost integrity. The key is to trust their ways and it will all come together. She knows the market well and is "in the know" of deals happening. The people that make up this business are hard working and accurate. I chose Joelle for all these reasons and is my realtor I will continue to use in the future."
