As part of our series of videos showcasing the better floorplans throughout the area here is a video showing the 3 bedroom standard floorplan at 900 Biscayne Bay. As most of you know 900 Biscayne Bay is my favorite Downtown Miami Condo besides EPIC. But The views at 900 Biscayne Bay are in my opinion far more superior than the views from EPIC. One of my favorite features of this floorplan at 900 Biscayne Bay is the private elevator access. Your private elevator opens up to your private foyer which is great exterior space to the unit. This space is great for hanging artwork or showcasing sculptures.

Anyway here is the video:

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If you are interested in viewing one of these units in person please contact me at 305-213-0336 – Samir Patel – Licensed Real Estate Broker of Miami Condo Realty, Inc.

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One of the things I wanted to do on this blog is showcase some of the best properties around South Florida. Also in particular the best floorplans, or premium floorplans in the prominent buildings in the area. Below you will see a video I shot in the past of the “08-Line” of Marina Blue. Marina Blue is of course in Downtown Miami and the “08-Line” is the most desirable of the standard floorplans in Marina Blue. One of the reasons this floorplan stands out is that it has a huge wall of glass in the living room which gives you the effect of hovering over the city. This is unlike any other floorplan in the area. Both bedrooms also have great views.

Anyway here is the video:

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Source: Southeast Florida MLS. Data updated . The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the participating Associations/MLS's in the Southeast Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service cooperative agreement – Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches, Realtor Association of Greater Ft. Lauderdale, Realtor Association of Miami–Dade County, Northwestern Dade Association of Realtors, South Broward Board of Realtors. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non–commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2008, Participating Associations/MLS's in the SEFMLS – Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches, Realtor Association of Greater Ft. Lauderdale, Realtor Association of Miami–Dade County, Northwestern Dade Association of Realtors, South Broward Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non–commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Use of search facilities of data on the site, other than a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited.

Update: This unit has been sold.

So I had to take a moment to make all of our readers aware of one of our listings which we believe to be a great value at Quantum on the Bay. Unit 2815 is a fully upgraded 2 Bedroom and Den in the North Tower with unobstructed Biscayne Bay views. It is 1460 sq ft and this unit unlike the developer units has been upgraded with Travertine floors throughout, high-end window treatments, lighting throughout and the den has been enclosed and can be used as a third bedroom. This unit was originally purchased by the seller directly from the builder for $462,000 and then upgraded. We are currently asking $399,000 for a quick sale. This is a great deal for an end-user who is looking for a turnkey condo in a new building in the greater Downtown area. For showings call Samir Patel at 305-213-0336.

Here are the photos:

View from Quantum on the Bay #2815:

View from Master Bedroom in Quantum on the Bay #2815:

Here is the floorplan:

MARQUIS is here! Well almost. Marquis Condo is just a few weeks away from beginning closings and during the last week I had a few chances to get into the building and get my fix. I have been dying to get into this building. Marquis is located at 1100 Biscayne Blvd and stands 67 stories tall (the second tallest residential building in Miami, behind the Four Seasons) across from Museum Park and Biscayne Bay. I was extremely excited to finally get in with my clients over the last week to look at many of the floorplans. I had a chance to preview 1 bedroom with dens, 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms and even an incredible 4 bedroom. Marquis is the last Downtown Miami Condo to open and the last in the Biscayne Wall which consists of Ten Museum Park, Marina Blue and 900 Biscayne Bay. Unlike many of the other developments built in Miami recently, Marquis includes only 306 exclusive residences and a boutique hotel within the building. The Hotel is named TEMPO Miami and is a RockResorts® Hotel. This is a great feature for when you have visiting friends from out of town. You can put them up in the hotel and still be close enough. The hotel only consists of 56 rooms and is located between the 3rd and 14th floors so I wouldn’t expect the hotel patrons to be in the way of the full time residents of Marquis. Marquis also will house a signature restaurant and I hear that a major chef is coming to the building. I won’t disclose who until it’s official but its big! So the first impression I had of the building was as I entered the lobby. There is a valet entrance with separate lobbies for the residents and also for the hotel. As we entered the lobby I noticed that every inch of the lobby was covered in some material. The walls were clad with Marble, Stone and Wood. A great feature is the private elevators to most lines in the building. We took the private elevator up to one of the floors and we took a look at the two bedroom one-story units which was a flow through unit offering both East and West views like most units in the building. I also was able to see a huge 4 bedroom on the North East corner and a large 3 bedroom on the South East corner. The views were mind-blowing from all units. The kitchens were very sleek with all Viking appliances, and the spacious master baths were appointed with Duravit and KWC fixtures. The terraces were huge and all living spaces had minimum 10-foot ceilings with 20-foot ceilings in some areas. The interior doors were also impressive, they went all the way up to the ceiling. Anyway here are the photos:

Marquis Lobby:

South Views from Marquis:

North Views from Marquis:

Marquis Kitchens:

Marquis Baths:

Marquis just WOW!

For showings of Marquis call me at 305-503-6183 – Samir Patel – Miami Condo Realty, Inc.

Where to buy a 3 bedroom condo in Miami for around $200,000? We have it. Altos de Miami is on sale! Recently I took a personal tour of Altos de Miami with a close friend who is the exclusive broker for the new developer. Altos de Miami is a brand new condominium development in an area I would consider Gables/Grove. It is centrally located with easy access to Downtown Miami to the East, Coconut Grove to the South, Coral Gables to the South West and Jackson Memorial to the North.

I was not very familiar with the area prior to taking my tour but I discovered the location to be convenient, pricing to be much affordable and the construction to be good quality. You get floor-to-ceiling glass and terraces in most units which is great because you have panoramic views of the Downtown Miami skyline. I actually thought it would have been interesting if the building had been built many years ago residents would have been able to see all the construction cranes working vigorously on the skyline. So the building offers on-site parking, security, a small gym, on-site retail, and a huge sun deck. There is no swimming pool in the building but that is good I guess as that keeps maintenance costs low. Pricing on 1 bedrooms begins from $99,900, 2 bedrooms from $159,900, 3 bedrooms from $182,900, and two-story penthouses from $197,900. And the best part – this is developer pricing! So no messy short-sales or foreclosures to deal with. Call me to schedule a personal tour – Samir Patel – Miami Condo Realty, Inc. at 305-213-0336.

Altos de Miami Lobby:

Altos de Miami Model Unit:

Altos de Miami Views:

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