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Katerina Brosda, President & CEO of Brosda & Bentley Realtors, congratulated Natalia Pyrig on her terrific achievements in December 2009.

Ms. Brosda said that she recognizes Ms. Pyrig's great performance and dedication to Brosda & Bentley Realtors and thanked her for the unparalleled effort and exceptional service she provides to Brosda & Bentley clients.

She pledged her continuing support and encouragement to insure Ms. Pyrig's professional and personal growth.

Ms. Brosda commended Natalia Pyrig for her outstanding efforts in providing professional real estate services to an international investor clientele. 

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Brosda & Bentley Realtors® is the premier Miami real estate authority for home buying, home selling, financing and property listings in Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Golden Beach, Bal Harbour, Surfside, Miami Beach and Downtown Miami. Whether it's a house an estate, beachfront mansion, luxurious oceanfront condo, pristine pre-construction, commercial or any other type of property, a Brosda & Bentley^TM Real Estate Consultants can assist you with all your real estate needs in the Greater Miami area and the Beaches. Brosda & Bentley Realtors® is specialized in luxurious developments like Acqualina, Apogee South Beach, Continuum Towers SoBe, Fisher Island, Fontainebleau, Gansevoort SoBe, ICON South Beach, Jade Beach, Jade Ocean Sunny Isles, Ocean IV, Trump Palace, Trump Royale, Trump Hollywood, Trump Towers Miami, Turnberry Ocean Colony, Ten Museum Park, St. Regis Bal Harbour, Portofino Tower, St. Tropez Condo Sunny Isles Beach and many, many more.

On a worldwide scale Brosda & Bentley^TM is a leading professional real estate services firm specializing in marketing planned unit developments, residential and commercial properties located in exclusive real estate markets throughout the globe.

The Pajama Program provides new pajamas and new books to children in need, many who are waiting and hoping to be adopted. Thousands of the children the Pajama Programs serve live in group homes and shelters and are often shuffled between temporary living facilities.  Many of them have been abused or abandoned, and have never enjoyed the simple comfort of having a mother or father tuck them in at bedtime and read to them.

Our company is organizing the collection of new pajamas and new books in Miami Beach, which will be distributed to Southeast Florida children in need.

The holidays are upon us which means it's a joyous time of celebration with loved ones. But for so many children living in group homes, shelters and hospitals - this is the coldest and most loneliest time. A new pair of sleepwear and new nurturing books lets these forgotten children know that someone cares. Please help us - show a child love and give a hug at bedtime.

We invite clients, friends, neighbors and colleagues to participate in the charity by donating new pajamas and new books in the lobby of the Executive National Bank Tower in Aventura or mail donations by Thursday December 16, 2009 to Brosda & Bentley - 20900 NE 30^th Avenue, Eighth Floor, Florida 33180 (Glass Office Tower adjacent to Whole Foods/ Best Buy Plaza. No checks and no cash).

Thanks for your support and generosity in advance.

Katerina & ALL B & B Agents

Luxury condos in Miami Beach

The characteristics that define luxury in the Miami real estate market differ, however, location largely defines a property's value, especially with respect to whether it offers views, like ocean views or amenities such as a pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room, Pilates room, state-of-the-art gym,  proximity to golf courses, good school districts and perhaps even propinquity to emerging downtown Miami.

Further, luxury real estate in Miami also takes into account the presence of surrounding homes, buildings, amenities, views, waterfronts, absence of crime-rate, industrialization or unwanted commercialization, customizations of the home or condo, and historical or architectural and design significance.

Some of the most luxurious homes and condos in Miami can be found in a city incorporated in 1915: Miami Beach has been one of America's pre-eminent beach resorts for almost a century.  

Mediterranean, Streamline Moderne, ultra-luxurious steel and glass high-rises and Art Deco structures are all represented in Miami Beach.

South Beach, aka SoBe, or simply The Beach the area referred to from 1st street to about 25th street, is one of the more popular areas of Miami Beach. Topless sunbathing is tolerated on certain designated areas of the beach, restaurants, clubs and bars flank the Atlantic Ocean and some of the most luxurious hotels can be found on this exclusive 18 square miles stretch of paradise. Tourists from all over the world flock into town all year round. Today, South Beach is considered one of the richest commercial areas on Miami Beach.

Two dominating forces and Miami residents have emerged as the ultimate authority on Miami and Miami Beach luxury real estate.  Renowed Katerina Brosda has specialized in Miami and in particular Miami Beach luxurious real estate and are leading the way to catering to an upscale clientele with a discerning taste and the desire to simply work with the most knowledgeable and experienced consultants.

Simply the best real estate team in Miami - Miguel Peralta & Marco Peralta are exclusive agents for Brosda & Bentley^TM an international boutique real estate company headquartered in Miami.

Katerina Brosda (305) 788-9393

Exclusive Realtor® for Brosda & Bentley^TM Luxury Real Estate

Miami Beach - 2Q Home sales up 23% condo sales up 29%

Aug. 13, 2009 - Sales of existing single-family homes in Florida rose 23 percent in second quarter 2009 compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the latest housing statistics from the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). A total of 43,125 existing homes sold statewide in 2Q 2009; during the same period the year before, a total of 35,008 existing homes sold. It marks the fourth consecutive quarter that Florida has seen higher existing year-to-year home sales, according to FAR.

Sales of existing condominiums statewide in the second quarter rose 29 percent compared to the same time the previous year. This marks the third consecutive quarter for increased statewide sales in both the existing home and condo markets compared to year-ago levels.

Statewide sales activity in 2Q 2009 also increased over 1Q 2009's sales figure in both the existing home and existing condo markets, FAR records show. For 2Q 2009, statewide sales of existing homes rose 37.2 percent over the 1Q 2009 figure; existing condo sales statewide in 2Q 2009 increased 45.3 percent over the 1Q 2009 level.

"In spite of the challenges with the economy, most people - 83 percent - still believe that buying a home is a good financial decision, according to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR)," says 2009 FAR President Cynthia Shelton, CCIM, CRE, a broker and director of investment sales with Colliers Arnold in Orlando. (CCIM stands for Certified Commercial Investment Member and CRE is the Counselor of Real Estate designation). "Many homebuyers are realizing that this is the time to buy - with a good selection of housing inventory, affordable pricing and low mortgage rates.

"In fact, three-fourths of those responding to the 2009 National Housing Pulse Survey said they think now is a good time to purchase a home, a number that has increased steadily the past two years," she says. "However, providing solid financing options for homebuyers is key to returning stability to the housing market, and buyers also need programs that help with downpayment and closing costs. That's why the federal $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit and other programs enabling eligible buyers to access that tax credit for downpayment or closing costs are so important - programs like the Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program."

Sixteen of Florida's metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported increased sales of existing homes in the second quarter compared to the same three-month-period a year earlier, while 12 MSAs showed gains in condo sales.

The statewide existing-home median sales price was $143,600 in the second quarter; a year earlier, it was $203,200 for a decrease of 29 percent. The 2Q 2009 statewide existing-home median sales price was 1.8 percent higher than 1Q's statewide existing-home median sales price of $141,000. According to industry analysts with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), sales of foreclosures and other distressed properties continue to downwardly distort the median price because they generally sell at a discount relative to traditional homes. The median is a typical market price where half the homes sold for more, half for less.

In the year-to-year quarterly comparison for condo sales, 14,742 units sold statewide for the quarter compared to 11,459 in 2Q 2008 for a 29 percent increase. The statewide existing-condo median sales price was $111,100 for the three-month period; in 2Q 2008, it was $179,800 for a decrease of 38 percent. The 2Q 2009 statewide existing-condo median sales price was almost 1 percent higher 1Q's statewide existing-condo median sales price of $110,100.

Continuing low mortgage rates remain another favorable influence on the housing sector. According to Freddie Mac, the national commitment rate for a 30-year conventional fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.03 percent in 2Q 2009; one year earlier, it averaged 6.09 percent.

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Shiller from the Case-Shiller Index stated last week: "Home price declines end and then nothing happens for several years, the 'L-shaped' recovery".

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• 1,047 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 3 story "Completely remodeled " - MLS® $430,000 USD - Perfectly upgraded 2B/2B

Royal Palm Villas, Miami Beach  -  Priced 2 Sell TODAY!

Beautifully upgraded 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms second floor unit with balcony in Miami Beach with private parking in a gated community on a very quiet street only one block from exciting Lincoln Road near nightlife, shopping, restaurants, the beach and so more.

This beautiful condo unit is completely remodeled with professional design features throughout in a very contemporary style with tiled kitchen / bathrooms and wood flooring in living room / dining areas.

Condo unit comes complete with a modern kitchen including top-of-the-line Miele stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops with bar counter, ASKO washer/dryer inside unit, beautifully appointed bathrooms with modern fixtures including a whirlpool tub and bidet in master bathroom, beautiful bedrooms with ceiling fans, and much more.

The apartment is located in a beautifully maintained small, gated, secure, quiet, complex with pool, parking and low maintenance. There is much more to this beautiful unit which is priced for quick sale, a must see to appreciate. Beautiful furniture is also available for sale.

Contact listing agent for further information and arrange a private showing.

Irina Chervonaia, P.A.
Licensed Real Estate Associate

Brosda & Bentley Realtors

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