Douglas Elliman Represented 4 of the Top 8 Sales of 2018 in Miami-Dade County Posted on February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 by Michael Light As a seller, there is a lot that goes into the decision-making processing when selling your home, and one of the most important decisions is the agent and brokerage that you choose to represent you. Although this is important for all price points, it is crucial when your home falls into the uber-luxury category – commanding a price point north of $20M. So, when you pick a listing agent for your luxury home in Miami or Miami Beach, make sure that agent works for a successful brokerage that statistically proves RESULTS, like Douglas Elliman. Top 8 Sales of 2018 in Miami-Dade County: #1 – 4-5 Star Island Drive | Star Island Miami Beach | Sold for $33,000,000 – Douglas Elliman represented Seller & Buyer #2 – 321 Ocean PH | South of Fifth | Sold for $26,000,000 – Douglas Elliman represented Seller & Buyer #3 – 960 Harbor Drive | Key Biscayne | Sold for $22,000,000 (Auction Sale) #4 – 4609 Pine Tree Drive | Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach | Sold for $21,750,000 – Douglas Elliman represented Seller #5 – 15 Palm Avenue | Palm Island Miami Beach | Sold for $20,375,000 #6 – 3550 Matheson Avenue | Coconut Grove | Sold for $19,750,000 #7 – 4395 Pine Tree Drive | Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach | Sold for $19,250,000 #8 – 300 Costanera Road | Coral Gables | Sold for $19,000,000 – Douglas Elliman represented Seller About Douglas Elliman Real Estate Established in 1911, Douglas Elliman has grown to become the most reputable luxury real estate firm in the country. As the market leaders in New York, South Florida, California, Connecticut, Colorado and New Jersey, Douglas Elliman closed more than $26+ Billion in real estate transactions in 2017 making it the 3rd largest residential real estate brokerage in the country by sales volume and the #1 luxury real estate brokerage in America. In addition, Douglas Elliman has strategically partnered with Knight Frank Residential of London to extend their powerful real estate network to 523 offices in 60 countries across 6 continents. If you are buying or selling a luxury home or condo in South Florida, please contact Broker Michael Light. Michael is the Senior Director of Luxury Sales and a member of the exclusive Sports & Entertainment Division at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Disclaimer: The statistics referenced herein were retrieved from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on January 28, 2019. Any closed sales not listed in the MLS are not included in the statistics referenced herein. The information contained herein is for informative purposes only and should not be relied upon.
Top 7 Miami Spots to Enjoy the 4th of July, 2018 Posted on July 3, 2018July 3, 2018 by Michael Light One of the perks of living in South Florida is the array of 4th of July festivities to celebrate America’s Independence Day. Whether you choose to celebrate and watch from land or sea or a high-rise condo balcony, the exploding lights in the sky of Miami are quite spectacular. In many locations in Miami, you can see upwards of 5 or 6 different firework shows at once…we definitely live in the Magic City! Below, you will find our top 7 picks for 4th of July celebrations this year, but first, we want to say that we are eternally grateful to those men and women who have fought and sacrificed for our country and our freedom. The Miami Luxury Homes Group at Douglas Elliman Real Estate is wishing you and your family a happy, safe and peaceful Fourth of July! “Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” -Abraham Lincoln “In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt Miami Beach Fire on the Fourth Festival 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach | 12-4pm Kid’s Zone on the Sand & 9pm Fireworks Miami Beach’s ‘Fire on the Fourth’ is an all-day, fun-filled event presented by Coca-Cola & Hotwire Communications offering a variety of entertainment, food, live music and, of course, fireworks. The outdoor festival will feature yummy food trucks beginning at 1pm and a cool ‘Kid’s Zone on the Sands’ from noon-4pm offering rock climbing, an inflatable slide, bungee station, corn hole, potato sack racing, soccer clinic and face painting station. Enjoy an eclectic variety of music throughout the day, kicking off at 4pm with live tunes spun by DJ Corey Chase followed by a 6:15 pm performance by the “Soul Queen” Irma Thomas and closing with a 7:30pm performance by Grammy Award Winning New Orleans Rebirth Brass Band. The celebration will conclude with a spectacular firework presentation at 9pm. 4th of July Picnic & Fireworks Celebration at Regatta Park 2699 SW 27th Avenue, Coconut Grove | 6pm Concert & 8:45pm Fireworks The 5th annual 4th of July Picnic & Firework Celebration at Regatta Park is a family-friendly, fun-filled event along Biscayne Bay starting at 6pm. Pack your picnic baskets and bottles of wine and enjoy live music by a South Florida musical talent, the Spam Allstars, games, face painting, photo booths, contests and a spectacular firework presentation. The firework presentation will begin around 8:45pm and will be followed by an official afterparty at The Commodore cocktail lounge at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove. America’s Birthday Bash at Bayfront Park 301 S. Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami | 3-7pm Kid’s Zone & 9 pm Fireworks This annual downtown firework display along Biscayne Bay is the largest firework show in South Florida featuring music, food, beverages and a fun-filled kid’s zone. The kid’s zone is open from 3-7pm with fireworks beginning at 9pm. Key Biscayne 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne | 11am Parade & 9pm Fireworks This Independence Day celebration in Key Biscayne is kicked off by the 59th Annual Parade on Crandon Boulevard at 11am and followed by fireworks at 9pm, which can be viewed from the Village Green. South Pointe Park 1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach | 9pm Fireworks This prestigious neighborhood located on the southern point of Miami Beach is cozy and surrounded by water, making it a beautiful, relaxing place to enjoy the fireworks. So, pack your favorite wine and cheese and get there early to get a premier spot on the grassy park center where you can check out firework displays from the beach all the way across the bridge to the Downtown Miami skyline. Another great option is to book reservations for an outside table at Smith and Wollensky to enjoy a great dinner while watching the firework presentation light up the SoFi sky. Biltmore’s 2018 Fireworks Spectacular 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables | 5pm Grounds Open & 9pm Fireworks This spectacular annual event at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables offers a special live concert by the Greater Miami Symphonic Band which begins at 7pm and is followed by a colorful firework display at 9pm. The grounds officially open at 5pm so you can get a great spot and enjoy food from the concessions before the show. South Beach Ocean Drive 4th of July Fireworks 1320 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach | 9pm Fireworks If you are a tourist or a local wanting to feel like a tourist for the night, enjoy 4th of July on Ocean Drive between 5th and 15th streets at one of the sidewalk cafes, Art Deco hotels or rooftop venues. The vibrant streets of South Beach always make for a great spot to watch the skyline light up with fireworks.
Miami Open 2018 is set for March 19th – April 1st Posted on March 4, 2018 by Michael Light The annual Miami Open, the most exciting tennis event on both the women and men’s tours, will be hosting the best tennis stars from around the world at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne for a 2-week, star-studded and fun-filled event. The tournament will begin on March 19th and conclude with the women’s singles final / men’s doubles final on Saturday, March 31st and the men’s singles final / women’s doubles final on Sunday, April 1st. The Miami Open, presented this year by Itaú, is owned and operated by IMG, a global leader in the sports and entertainment industry. The Miami Open is 1 of 9 ATP Masters 1000 Series events on the ATP calendar and a Premiere Mandatory event on the WTA calendar. Moreover, this tournament is widely recognized as the most glamorous and vibrant tennis tournament because of its location in Miami. The Miami Open is more than just a tennis tournament, as it includes an exhilarating 2 weeks of tennis, fashion, food and fun. If you have never been to the Miami Open, it is definitely a must do on anyone’s Miami bucket list. And, this year is a special year because it is the last year that it will be held at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne. After 32 years, IMG announced that the Miami Open will be relocated next year (2019) to the Hard Rock Stadium where brand-new tennis facilities will be built to provide better player amenities, ample parking and an unparalleled fan experience. Construction on the new tennis facilities will begin this year, to prepare for the 2019 tournament. Check out a rendering below of the new facility. Rendering of New Tennis Facility at Hard Rock Stadium Photo Source: MiamiOpen.com
Neighborhood Spotlight: Exclusive Lush Barrier Island of Key Biscayne Posted on November 29, 2017 by Michael Light Key Biscayne, Florida’s southernmost barrier island, is a lush tropical island spanning four miles long and 2 miles wide amid the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay and is known as one of the most beautiful and distinctive areas in South Florida. The island of Key Biscayne is home to the Village of Key Biscayne which lies in the center of the island encompassing 1.25 square miles, bordered to the north by Miami-Dade’s preserved Crandon Park and to the south by Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. After its incorporation in 1991, the Village of Key Biscayne became a self-governed village and remains to this day. The Village is home to approximately 12,500 people and a variety of luxury real estate including oceanfront condos, such as the ultra, ultra-luxe Oceana Key Biscayne, along with single-family homes. The island holds a distinctive, cool vibe complete with locals getting around by golf cart. “The Key,” as most refer to it, also offers a variety of shopping centers including retail and office space, along with many parks, recreation, a public library and one of the most prestigious private schools in South Florida, MAST Academy. Whether you live on the island or are visiting from out of town, the island of Key Biscayne is a popular and relaxing retreat. Many people flock to Key Biscayne for the awesome golf course at Crandon Park, basking in the sun on the sandy beaches surrounded by natural park landscaping, visiting the historical lighthouse, having dinner and drinks at the waterfront Rusty Pelican or attending the famous tennis tournaments such as the famed Miami Open. If you are interested in learning more about Key Biscayne real estate, please contact Michael Light, Senior Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. You may reach Michael on his cell at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Also, check out the video below about Key Biscayne from It’s So Miami.
Top 6 Miami Spots to Enjoy the 4th of July, 2017 Posted on July 1, 2017 by Michael Light One of the perks of living in South Florida is the array of 4th of July festivities to celebrate America’s Independence Day. Whether you choose to celebrate and watch from land or sea or a high-rise condo, the exploding lights in the sky in Miami are quite spectacular. In many locations in Miami from boat or high-rise condos, you can see upwards of 5 or 6 different firework shows at once…we definitely live in the Magic City! Below are our top 6 picks for 4th of July celebrations this year, but first, we want to say that we are eternally grateful to those men and women who have fought and sacrificed for our country and our freedom. Miami Luxury Homes is wishing you and your family a happy, safe and peaceful Fourth of July Weekend! CocoWalk’s 4th of July Picnic & Fireworks CocoWalk, the iconic outdoor shopping center in Center Coconut Grove, has a full day of fun activities for the whole family. The Coconut Grove celebration kicks off at 11 a.m. for an old-fashioned picnic at the historic Barnacle, then onto the CocoWalk festivities beginning at 3 p.m. which include live entertainment, interactive games and the 9th Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest at 6p.m. The firework show will begin at 9 p.m. at Peacock Park. Biltmore’s 2017 Fireworks Spectacular This spectacular annual event is put on by the City of Coral Gables and includes open bar, BBQ and fireworks display with general admission (per person) for members at $145 for Adults/$45 Children and non-members at $180 for Adults/$50 Children. VIP tables of 10 people are also offered for $1,700. America’s Birthday Bash at Bayfront Park This downtown firework display along Biscayne Bay is the largest free firework show in South Florida and includes music, food, beverages and a kid’s zone opening at 3 p.m. with fireworks starting at 9 p.m. South Pointe Park This prestigious neighborhood located on the southern point of Miami Beach is cozy and surrounded by water, making it a beautiful place to enjoy the fireworks. Key Biscayne 4th of July Parade and Fireworks This Independence Day celebration is kicked off by the 57th Annual Parade on Crandon Boulevard at 11 a.m. and followed by fireworks at 9 p.m., which can be viewed from the Village Green. North Beach 4th of July Celebration This North Miami Beach celebration will take place around 73rd Street along Ocean Terrace beginning at noon with live musical performances and yummy food trucks. The firework show will begin at 9 p.m. “Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” Abraham Lincoln.
2016 Miami Open Set for March 21 – April 3, 2016 Posted on March 2, 2016 by Michael Light The annual Miami Open, the most exciting tennis event on both the women and men’s tours, will be hosting the best tennis stars from around the globe at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne for a 2-week, star-studded and fun-filled event. The tournament will begin on March 21st and conclude with the women’s final on Saturday, April 2nd and the men’s final on Sunday, April 3rd. The Miami Open, presented this year by Itaú, is owned and operated by IMG, a global leader in the sports and entertainment industry. The Miami Open is 1 of 9 ATP Masters 1000 Series events on the ATP calendar and a Premiere Mandatory event on the WTA calendar. Moreover, this tournament is widely recognized as the most glamorous and vibrant tennis tournament because of its location in Miami. The Miami Open is more than just a tennis tournament, as it includes an exhilarating 2 weeks of tennis, fashion, food and fun. If you have never been to the Miami Open, it is definitely a must do on anyone’s Miami bucket list! Photo Source: www.MiamiOpen.com