Posts with tag miami

By Laura Vecsey As the Republicans' chosen rebutter to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday night, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida referenced how he grew up the son of immigrants in Miami, a neighborhood where Rubio still lives. What Rubio did not mention is that the West Miami house where he and... Continue Reading »

It was only in 2010 that New York Yankees star third baseman Alex Rodriguez bought his Miami palace, but he's already reported as trying to unload it. A-Rod's Miami manse is on the market for $38 million, according to New York's Daily News. He built the home for $24 million when he was dating Cameron Diaz, but before... Continue Reading »

By Lauren Riefflin Zillow's May Real Estate Market Reports, released today, show national home values rose for the third month in a row, climbing 0.5 percent from April to May to a Zillow Home Value Index of $148,100. The good news continues at the local level as well: Of the 166 metropolitan areas covered by Zillow, 86... Continue Reading »

A former police sergeant and a New York attorney are being charged with stealing $4.7 million from investors using an elaborate real estate scam. James Monahan, who worked for the New York Police Department from 1994 to 2005, and Edward Adams of Obermayer & Adams in Manhattan, claimed to be building a condominium... Continue Reading »

Fans went wild when the infamous "Home Alone" house hit the market, and a similar reaction arose when, years later, "The Hunger Games" town went up for sale. But we're suspecting that these same audiences won't be quite as excited at the news that the home featured in cult 1972 adult film, "Deep Throat," is the latest... Continue Reading »

This 5,500-square-foot beach beauty in picture-perfect Miami Beach, Fla., boasts over a hundred feet of staggering water views. The property features massive, floor-to-ceiling windows that illuminate the entire home with light, soaring ceilings and an open floor plan -- which collectively create a relaxed and sun-filled... Continue Reading »

Serena and Venus Williams have recently completed a two-story addition to replace a one-story wing on their massive Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., estate that they share. The 4,000-square-foot structure, which sits to the left of their circular drive by the gated entry, houses their training facility, says area real estate... Continue Reading »

If you buy NBA star Shawn Marion's Coconut Grove, Fla., luxury townhouse "as is" for its $2 million asking price, and close by 5 p.m. December 31, the Dallas Mavericks player will provide you with roundtrip private jet service for four to his new home town, plus four Club Level tickets to the Feb. 6 Super Bowl at Cowboys... Continue Reading »

The most expensive existing waterfront home listing in Miami-Dade County is a $32.5 million, 16,000-square-foot mansion on Indian Creek Island, a private community where Supermodel Adriana Lima and her basketball-playing husband Marko Jaric purchased last year. The price of the resale breaks the record of the $32 million... Continue Reading »

Everyone wants to know how quickly their house price will recover, now that we appear to be at or near the bottom of house prices. New data suggests that U.S. house prices will go up an average of 3.1 percent a year between now and 2020 -- but not everywhere. Moody's Analytics came to the conclusion using data regarding... Continue Reading »

He skyrocketed to fame on HGTV, thanks to his win on the first season of the network's "Design Star" series. Since then David Bromstad has become a household name thanks to his work on HGTV's "Color Splash" and national appearances on morning shows. Bromstad encourages everyone to paint, regardless of the rules. For... Continue Reading »

This place is a looker and in one of Miami-Dade County's most desirable neighborhoods, South Miami. The recent upsurge in nightlife and restaurants in the area's downtown has made it a mecca for the business/entrepreneurial set who like their options for places to dine, sip a few cocktails and go out on the town. It's a... Continue Reading »

Who doesn't want to live on a tropical island? Surrounded by beach, sun and waves to swim in, it's the perfect getaway from the world. Fisher Island in the Miami, Fla. area offers that, along with seclusion and the chance to say you live on an isle that once belonged to the Vanderbilts. The $1.5 million condo for sale at... Continue Reading »

I don't necessarily want to live in a treehouse, but I'd like to get close to the feeling of it. The house for sale at 9737 SW 98th St. in Miami, Fla. does just that on an acre of property with soaring oaks throughout. The 3,396-square-foot home has enough trees around it to support a few more hammocks beside the one... Continue Reading »

The Food Network has catapulted chef celebrity to new heights. So much so, it seems, that they are delving into other realms. Take rocker-chef Guy Fieri who now hosts a show on network television that has nothing to do with food. Miami condo developers are taking this a step further. The folks at the upscale Viceroy... Continue Reading »