Elysee Miami Launches New Waterfront Sales Gallery in Edgewater Posted on April 17, 2019 by Michael Light Last week, Elysee Miami launched the grand opening of its new waterfront sales gallery by hosting a private VIP luncheon for the top Douglas Elliman brokers and then hosted a party by night with attendance by the developers, Two Roads Development, as well as the famed Parisian designer, Jean-Louis Deniot. The new sales gallery is located at 2900 NE 7th Avenue in the newly-opened Biscayne Beach Miami condo project, which was built by the same developer. This allows buyers to get a real feel of the quality of product that the developer delivers. Elysee Miami is slated for a summer 2020 completion. Elysee Miami Downloads Elysee Miami Brochure Elysee Miami Floor Plans Douglas Elliman Real Estate is the exclusive brokerage representing Elysee Miami. If you are interested in an exclusive presentation of Elysee Miami, please contact Michael Light, Senior Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate and Miami condo expert. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700. Elysee Miami Scale Model Elysee Miami Sales Gallery Model Bathroom Elysee Miami Sales Gallery Terrace Elysee Miami Sales Gallery View Michelle Boren, Reid Boren, Michelle Quinoa & Jean-Louis Deniot Jay Parker & Reid Boren Taylor Collins & James Harpel
Downtown Miami in the News: Named Global Up-and-Coming Neighborhood; New 73-Story Proposed Mixed-Use Project; and Elysee Secures $16.5 M Construction Loan Posted on October 6, 2017 by Michael Light Knight Frank Names Downtown Miami Global Up-and-Coming Neighborhood Experts from Knight Frank carefully and strategically identified the 5 neighborhoods across global cities that are the top up-and-coming neighborhoods on the rise to buy a home, and of course, Downtown Miami made the list. Downtown Miami was only one of two neighborhoods in the United States to make this list, along with Buda, which is a booming neighborhood in Austin, Texas. The other neighborhoods on the rise across the globe were St. Leonards in Sydney, Australia; Harumi in Chuo Ward, Tokyo; and Sarria-Sant Gervasi in Barcelona, Spain. Why Downtown Miami? Greater Downtown Miami, which includes Brickell, Midtown and Edgewater, has completely transformed over the past few years, becoming a thriving live, work and play neighborhood. This cosmopolitan city which used to literally shut down at 6 pm on weekdays has prospered into a booming area where people want to live, work and play, and the massive amount of residential development, completion of urban centers such as Brickell City Centre and the nearly completed Miami Worldcenter has significantly impacted the rise of Downtown Miami. Further, the continued infrastructure of public transportation has also contributed to the success of this area of the Magic City. Knight Frank Residential is the world’s largest privately-owned global property agency and consultancy firm. Exclusively and strategically partnered with Douglas Elliman Real Estate in the United States, Knight Frank reaches over 488 offices in 59 countries across 6 continents. New 73-Story Proposed Mixed-Use Project in Downtown Miami Renderings of the Proposed 73-Story Mixed Use Project Dubbed “The Sterling” Dubbed “The Sterling,” a sleek, tulip-inspired 73-story mixed use project has recently been proposed by Turkish developer, Okan Group, for 555 N. Miami Avenue in Downtown Miami, just west of the American Airlines Arena and south of the highly-anticipated Miami World Center. Designed by Behar Font, the proposed mixed-use project is planned to include 362 residential units, 300 hotel rooms, 55,400 square feet of office space, 3,030 square feet of retail space and 9,820 square feet of restaurant space. Miami’s Urban Development Review Board is scheduled to review the plans for The Sterling on October 6th, according to The Next Miami. Elysee Secures $16.5 M Construction Loan Rendering of Elysee Miami Elysee, a 57-story luxury pre-construction condo tower planned to rise along Biscayne Bay at 700 NE 23rd Street in the Edgewater neighborhood of Greater Downtown Miami, has secured a $16.5 Million construction loan from Mosaic Real Estate Credit, according to Curbed. Securing this construction loan allows the developers of Elysee, Two Roads Development, to move along with the initial phase of construction for the waterfront development. Installing pilings, excavation work and pouring the foundation will start soon, so that Elysee can be on its ways for a slated completion of 2019. Click HERE to learn more about Elysee. If you are interested in buying or selling luxury properties in Miami, or simply want to learn more about the luxury real estate market in Miami, please contact Michael Light, Broker Associate and Founder and Owner of the Miami Luxury Homes Group at Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
MLH Picks: Best Miami Condo Deals on the Market Posted on August 10, 2017 by Michael Light Whether a buyer or seller’s market, when there is a condo in Miami priced to steal, you better jump on it! Below, I have 4 condo deals that are worth considering. All four condos are in the Greater Downtown Miami area, but in different neighborhoods, and whether as a pure investment or a second home, these are extraordinary investment opportunities. Icon Brickell Unit 4511 Living Room Flow Through Icon Brickell Unit 4511 Lowest-Priced High Floor 1-Bed Unit in Icon Brickell! Offered at $389,000 This unit is a modern, fully-furnished 1-bedroom condo on the 45th floor in Tower 1 at Icon Brickell in the epicenter of Brickell, Miami’s financial district. Unit 4511 at Icon Brickell features an expansive layout offering 940 square feet of interior space and a large terrace boasting exceptional views of Biscayne Bay and Brickell Key. This unit features floor-to-ceiling glass windows, neutral 24″ x 24″ porcelain flooring and an open-concept kitchen with integrated Sub-Zero, Wolf and Bosch appliances, Italian cabinetry and stone countertops/backsplash. This unit also offers a spacious bedroom with a large walk-in closet and spa-like bathroom with dual vanity and bathtub/shower combination. Icon Brickell features 5-star amenities including a full-service spa and fitness center, 2-acre park terrace and pool deck, 300-foot-long pool, 30’x30′ hot tub, 2 full-service bayside restaurants, 24-hr valet and personalized concierge services. Icon Brickell is ideally located in the heart of Brickell, Miami’s financial district, walking distance from Brickell City Centre, Mary Brickell Village and an eclectic variety of dining, shopping and entertainment. Brickell Heights East Rooftop Pool Lowest-Priced 1-Bed + Den Unit in Brickell Heights! Brickell Heights Unit 1905 Brickell Heights Unit 1905 is the lowest-priced, fully-upgraded, 1-bedroom + Den / 2-full-bathroom condo in the entire project. Offered at $450,000 Unit 1905 is a fully-upgraded, 1-bedroom + Den, 2-full-bathroom unit in the east tower of the brand-new Brickell Heights development, situated in the epicenter of Brickell, just steps from Brickell City Centre, overlooking Mary Brickell Village and the vibrant Brickell skyline. This modern unit offers a spacious, open-concept layout offering 965 square feet of interior space boasting high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass windows and sliding doors throughout, beautiful wood-grained porcelain flooring, upgraded custom closets, a custom European-style kitchen by ItalKraft and an in-unit laundry pantry with washer and dryer. This condo also offers 2 full bathrooms, which is not common for a 1-bedroom plus den unit in Miami. The master bathroom features a dual vanity sink and a rain shower and soaking tub combination. The second bathroom offers a spacious glass-enclosed shower with porcelain wet walls. Unit 1905 also features a large terrace with sleek glass and aluminum railings, wood-grained porcelain flooring and offers spectacular views of Mary Brickell Village, the Brickell skyline and partial water views of Biscayne Bay. Brickell Heights boasts exceptional resort-style amenities that are so impressive, they have already been featured in Curbed! The amenities include a rooftop pool deck on both east and west towers, a 9-th floor pool deck with swimming and lap pools, high-tech gym, urban garden, 2 entertainment rooms, kid’s room, state-of-the-art business center, theater and 24-hr concierge and valet services. Brickell Heights is also home to 2 of the most popular and exclusive fitness clubs in North America…a 35,000-square-foot Equinox Fitness Club & Spa and a 3,500-square-foot Soul Cycle. The new owner of Unit 1905 will receive a complimentary Equinox membership through and including June of 2018! Bay House Unit 2303 Kitchen to Dining Room Flow Through Bay House Unit 2303 Lowest-Priced Fully-Upgraded 3-Bedroom Unit in Bay House! Offered at $688,888 Unit 2303 at the newly-built Bay House situated in the highly-sought-after bayfront neighborhood of Edgewater is a beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-full-bathroom condo with a private elevator and foyer offering an expansive floor plan with 1,646 square feet of interior luxury living space. This unit boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors throughout so that you may appreciate the natural beauty of the sparking waters of Biscayne Bay from every room. This condo also features Lutron lighting, Nest thermostat & cameras and gray wood-grained porcelain flooring throughout, as well as an open-concept kitchen with Italian cabinetry, Quartz countertops, painted glass backsplash, eat-in island with painted glass wall and premium stainless-steel appliances. The spa-inspired bathrooms all feature Italian cabinetry, Quartz countertops and 32-inch marble flooring and marble wet walls, with an oversized rain shower in the master bathroom and a shower/bathtub combination in the second and third bathrooms. Unit 2303 boasts a large 220-square-foot terrace with the same wood-grained porcelain flooring as the interior living space, which is not always common in Miami condos. This unit also offers a pantry with an in-unit washer and dryer and 2 assigned, secured parking spaces that are side-by-side on the second floor. Bay House Unit 2303 is the lowest-priced fully-finished upgraded condo in the entire building. Bay House offers luxury amenities including a resort-style pool deck with an infinity-edge swimming pool, private cabanas, BBQ area and seating, pool club room, state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga studio, media room, business center, kid’s play room, 24-hour security and valet parking. Courvoisier Courts LPH-12 View Courvoisier Courts LPH-12 Lowest-Priced 3-Bedroom Penthouse on Brickell Key! Offered at $879,000 Situated on the exclusive island of Brickell Key, with direct bay and ocean views, this Penthouse unit on the 26th floor offers 1,655 square feet of interior space and 180 square feet of terrace space with direct water views. LPH-12 boasts 10-foot ceilings, porcelain flooring, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, a spacious kitchen with Corian countertops, white cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances and an in-residence washer and dryer. This unit also includes 2 secured garage parking spaces. Courvoisier Courts features luxury amenities including a pool deck overlooking Biscayne Bay featuring an infinity-edge pool, spa, 2-level fitness center, racquetball/squash court and club room. Courvoisier Courts also offers 24-hour security, concierge service and valet parking. Courvoisier Courts is ideally located on the gated island of Brickell Key in the Greater Downtown Miami area, just minutes from the highly-celebrated Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village and only 15 minutes from the Miami International Airport. If you, or someone you know, are interested in purchasing a luxury home or condo in South Florida, please contact Michael Light, Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman and the Founder/Owner of the Miami Luxury Homes Group at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at his office at (305) 350-9842, on his cell phone at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
LISTED & SOLD IN 6 DAYS | Bay House Unit 2303 is Under Contract! Posted on February 15, 2017February 15, 2017 by Michael Light Yes, we listed and sold Bay House unit 2303 in only 6 days directly to a local buyer! A lesson to sellers: When a property is priced correctly and, most importantly, has a great marketing plan including hi-res, professionally shot photography, it will sell near the asking price in a short period of time! As Howard Lorber always says, “100% of overpriced listings will not sell.” The stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom unit overlooking Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean in the newly-built Bay House condo tower features an expansive layout with floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors throughout to allow an abundance of natural light and capture the incredible picturesque views from each room. Bay House Unit 2303 Terrace If you, or someone you know, are interested in effectively marketing and selling your home in South Florida, please contact broker Michael Light of Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael on his cell at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. About Bay House Completed in 2015, Bay House is a modern, 38-story condo tower, situated in the bayfront neighborhood of Edgewater in Miami’s famed Arts District, just minutes from an eclectic variety of shopping, dining and entertainment. Bay House offers 165 luxury residences with open-concept floor plans boasting floor-to-ceiling, impact-resistant windows and glass doors, modern kitchens with Italian cabinetry and premium appliances, spa-inspired bathrooms and spacious terraces with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Miami Beach skyline. Bay House features resort-style amenities including an expansive pool deck with an infinity-edge swimming pool, private cabanas, BBQ area and seating, club room, high-tech fitness center, separate yoga studio, media room, business center, children’s play room, 24-hour security and valet parking.
JUST LISTED | 3 Bed/3 Bath Condo at Bay House Offered at $688,888 Posted on February 5, 2017 by Michael Light Miami Luxury Homes has just listed a gorgeous 3-bedroom condo with direct water views at the newly-built Bay House situated in the highly-sought-after bayfront neighborhood of Edgewater. Unit 2303 at Bay House is a modern condo with a private elevator and foyer offering an expansive floor plan with 1,646 square feet of interior luxury living space boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors throughout so that you may appreciate the natural beauty of the sparking waters of Biscayne Bay from every room. Bay House Unit 2303 Private Elevator Foyer Bay House Unit 2303 Living Room Bay House Unit 2303 Terrace This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence features Lutron lighting, Nest thermostat and gray wood-grained porcelain flooring throughout, as well as an open-concept kitchen with Italian cabinetry, Quartz countertops, painted glass backsplash, eat-in island with painted glass wall and premium stainless-steel appliances. The spa-inspired bathrooms all feature Italian cabinetry, Quartz countertops and 32-inch marble flooring and marble wet walls, with an oversized rain shower in the master bathroom and a shower/bathtub combination in the second and third bathrooms. Unit 2303 boasts a large 220-square-foot terrace with the same wood-grained porcelain flooring as the interior living space, which is not always common in Miami condos. This unit also offers a pantry with an in-unit washer and dryer and 2 assigned, secured parking spaces that are side-by-side on the second floor. Bay House Unit 2303 is the lowest-priced fully-finished condo in the entire building, so whether you are looking to purchase this unit as an investment, your primary residence or as a 2nd home, this is a great investment opportunity! If you, or someone you know, are interested in purchasing unit 2303 at Bay House in Miami, please contact listing broker, Michael Light of Douglas Elliman for a private viewing of the luxury residence. You may reach Michael on his cell at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Bay House Unit 2303 Kitchen Bay House Unit 2303 Flow Through About Bay House Bay House is a new, 38-story luxury condo tower, situated along Biscayne Bay in the highly-sought-after Edgewater neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Offering 165 luxury residences, Bay House features expansive floor plans with floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors, modern kitchens with Italian cabinetry and premium appliances, spa-like bathrooms and oversized terraces with sweeping bay and city skyline views. Bay House features luxury amenities including a resort-style pool deck with an infinity-edge swimming pool, private cabanas, BBQ area and seating, pool club room, state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga studio, media room, business center, kid’s play room, 24-hour security and valet parking. Bay House is ideally located in the Miami Art’s District, just minutes from an eclectic variety of fine-dining and casual restaurants, posh shopping and entertainment and only 15 minutes from the Miami International Airport. Bay House Unit 2303 View
MLH Exclusive: Hard Hat Tour of Biscayne Beach Penthouses (Photos & Video) Posted on January 12, 2017 by Michael Light On Tuesday, we had an exclusive hard hat tour of the still under construction, ultra-luxe Biscayne Beach condo development situated along Biscayne Bay in Edgewater. We had the opportunity to check out the entire site, including all of the amenities, as well as tour Penthouse 7, the super-cool 2-story penthouse with a private rooftop pool…and all I can say is WOW are the views amazing! East View from Biscayne Beach PH 7 Living Room Northeast View from Biscayne Beach PH 7 Living Room Southeast View from Biscayne Beach PH 7 Living Room Biscayne Beach, which topped off in March of last year (2016) and is scheduled for closings in early-to-mid March of this year, includes a total of 399 residences with a total of 8 penthouse residence units. These 8 penthouses consist of six 1-story penthouses and two 2-story penthouses. Of the 8 penthouses, only 2 remain still available for sale, PH 6 and PH 7—the mack daddy of penthouses that offers a huge sky terrace with a rooftop swimming pool, summer kitchen and unbelievable panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and the vibrant Miami Beach skyline. Penthouse 6 at Biscayne Beach Features 1-story expansive flow through unit on the 50th floor 4,721 interior square feet 5 Bedrooms + Den 5 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath 14-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling high-impact glass windows and sliding glass doors throughout 1,053 square feet of terrace space with direct-water views 2 terraces and summer kitchen Offered at $5,193,900 Biscayne Beach Penthouse 6 Floor Plan Penthouse 7 at Biscayne Beach Features 2-story unit on the 51st floor 7,878 interior square feet Half-floor unit 4 Bedrooms + Den + Study 5 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths 14-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling high-impact glass windows and sliding glass doors throughout Spacious master suite with sitting area and private terrace Private sauna in master bedroom Upper & lower living rooms Formal & informal dining rooms 2,785 square feet of terrace space with stunning direct-water views Private sky terrace with swimming pool and summer kitchen Offered at $9,453,900 Biscayne Beach Penthouse 7 Floor Plan – 1st Floor Biscayne Beach Penthouse 7 Floor Plan – 2nd Floor Construction Site of PH 7 Rooftop Pool Construction Site of PH 7 Rooftop Pool Construction Site of PH 7 Rooftop Pool Penthouse 8 at Biscayne Beach Sold in 2015 for $8.6M Now keep in mind, PH 8 is the only other 2-story mega penthouse in the building, and it was sold for a whopping $8.6 Million ($1,020 per square foot), setting a record for the neighborhood of Edgewater. At that same price per square foot, PH7 would be $8,036,000. So, if I had to guess, I would say there is room for negotiation on PH 7….so, who is ready to make an offer?! If you are interested in one of the penthouse residences at Biscayne Beach, please contact broker Michael Light for an exclusive presentation. You may reach Michael on his cell at (786) 566-1700, directly at his office at (305) 350-9842 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Download Biscayne Beach Brochure Check out the video below during the hard hat tour yesterday standing on PH 7 rooftop. What a #view ???? 1st time ever tour of….7,878 sq/ft #penthouse #condo at #Biscaynebeach PLUS 2,300 sq/ft of #terraces with a PRIVATE #rooftop #pool AND #summer #kitchen…all for a #cool $9,453,900! By #NYC buyer prices, they are basically giving it away! A video posted by Michael Light (@michaellightmia) on Jan 10, 2017 at 1:05pm PST Note: All photos and video in this article were taken with an Iphone
Heavy Hitters Speak at the 2016 Urban Land Institute Miami Condo Symposium Posted on December 8, 2016 by Michael Light Miami Luxury Homes kicked off Art Basel weekend by attending the Urban Land Institute’s 2016 Miami Condo and Community Development Symposium last Wednesday at the newly-opened EAST, Miami Hotel in the one-and-only Brickell City Centre. Presented by Douglas Elliman, Coastal Construction and Bilzin Sumberg, the highly-powered symposium began with a breakfast and a meet and greet before opening remarks began and were followed by an overview of the condo market by Spencer Levy, Americas Head of Research, CBRE. Following the market overview, we had the pleasure of listening to the “Chairman Chat” which included Vladislav Doronin, Chairman & CEO of OKO Group who is currently developing the uber-luxe Missoni Baia in Edgewater and Howard Lorber, President & CEO of Vector Group AND Chairman of Douglas Elliman. Jane Wooldridge, Vladislav Doronin & Howard Lorber During the Chairman Chat, Mr. Lorber made some extremely great points that slightly snubbed the naysayers when he was asked about today’s real estate market and where the cycle is currently. “It’s like when you buy a stock for $10 and it goes to $100 then it goes down to $80…some would say you lost $20.” Great point…but shouldn’t you be happy that you actually gained $70 instead of looking at the negative? Further, Mr. Lorber said “It is the depressing economists that could kill this business for us. Why does anyone listen to economists, it’s only a degree, I heard that you can even get one online.” Obviously, he was jokingly taking a jab at economists but the crowd must have agreed since everyone burst out with laughter! But, all jokes aside, yes, the market is correcting itself and it isn’t the same as it was a year ago, but that doesn’t mean the sky is falling. Following the Chairman Chat, the symposium was filled with powerful heavy hitters from the South Florida real estate industry including panelists Ugo Colombo, Founder of CMC Group; David Martin, President & Founder of Terra Group; Moishe Mana, President of The Mana Group; Jorge Perez, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Related Group; Reid Boren, Managing Partner of Two Roads Development; Silvia Coltrane, CEO of Transacta Developers LLC; Neil Fairman, President & Founder of The Plaza Group; Inigo Ardid, Co-President of Key International; Ziel Feldman, Chairman & Founder of HFZ Capital Group; and Eliot Spitzer of Spitzer Enterprises. Panelists did recognize that the luxury market is slowing down, but Jorge Perez reiterated that the international demand for Miami condos is still in full effect, it’s just now there is more inventory to pick from. Suzanne Amaducci-Adams, Reid Boren, Silvia Coltrane, Ugo Colombo, David Martin & Neil Fairman Anthony Graziano, Inigo Ardid, Jorge Perez, Ziel Feldman, Eliot Spitzer & Moishe Mana Photo Credit: worldredeye
Record-Breaking $8.6M Penthouse Sold at Edgewater’s Biscayne Beach Posted on August 27, 2016 by Michael Light A wealthy Turkish buyer just set a record for the Edgewater neighborhood of Miami by purchasing a luxury penthouse at Biscayne Beach for a whopping $8.6 Million. This record-breaking, 2-story penthouse at Biscayne Beach features a private rooftop sky terrace with a pool and an outdoor kitchen and apparently the buyer replicated the master bathroom to create a 2nd master suite, according to the WSJ. It seems that affluent Turkish buyers are flocking to Miami’s luxury condo market, most probably viewing it as a much more stable investment as opposed to their usual vacation homes in South of France and London, according to the WSJ. And, why not, Miami offers everything that affluent people want and demand in a second, third or fourth home… tropical weather, beautiful beaches, restaurants with world-renowned chefs, world-class shopping and chic and sophisticated luxury real estate! Biscayne Beach Penthouse Living Room Biscayne Beach Penthouse Bathroom About Biscayne Beach Situated bayfront in Edgewater, one of Miami’s hottest new neighborhoods, Biscayne Beach is a 51-story residential condo tower offering 399 chic, sophisticated residences beautifully designed by famed celebrity designer Thom Filicia offering contemporary kitchens with Snaidero cabinetry and premium Miele appliances and elegant spa-like bathrooms. Biscayne Beach also offers residents exceptional amenities including a members-only bayside beach club offering a bayfront, L-shaped pool, manmade “sandy” beach and lounging area with cabanas, chaise lounges and day beds, state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking Biscayne Bay, tennis courts, spa with private treatment rooms, business center, a residents-only dog park and much more. Biscayne Beach is estimated for completion in December of this year (2016). If you, or someone you know, are interested in purchasing a luxury condo at Biscayne Beach, you are out of luck as the project is sold out. If you are interested in any other projects in Miami, please contact Michael Light. You may reach me directly at my office at (305) 350-9842, on my cell at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Biscayne Beach Biscayne Beach Bayfront Pool