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Katerina Brosda, President & CEO of Brosda & Bentley Realtors, congratulated Jose Clavijo on his terrific achievements in February 2010.

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

She pledged her continuing support and encouragement to insure Mr. Clavijo's professional and personal growth.

Ms. Brosda commended Jose Clavijo for his outstanding efforts in providing professional real estate services to an international investor clientele. 

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Miami Beach Real Estate News: Florida Existing Home And Condo Median Prices Gain Significantly

Florida's Existing Home, Condo Sales Rise 24 Percent and 81 Percent Respectively in January 2010 

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Florida's existing home sales rose in January, marking 17 months that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®.

Existing home sales increased 24 percent last month with a total of 10,465 homes sold statewide compared to 8,444 homes sold in January 2009, according to Florida Realtors. January's statewide sales of existing condos rose 81 percent compared to the previous year's sales figure.

Sixteen of Florida's metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported increased existing home sales in January; all MSAs had higher condo sales. A majority of the state's MSAs have reported increased sales for 19 consecutive months.

"Now is the time for anyone thinking of buying a home in Florida to make that decision," said 2010 Florida Realtors® President Wendell Davis, a broker and regional vice president with Watson Realty Corp. in Jacksonville. "Markets across the state are seeing increased sales, yet conditions remain very favorable with still-low mortgage rates, a range of housing inventory and attractive prices. As an added incentive, buyers need to accelerate their plans because a purchase contract must be in place by the end of April to take advantage of the extended and expanded federal tax credit. To find out more, consult a Realtor® about options, qualification criteria and opportunities in your local housing market."

Florida's median sales price for existing homes last month was $130,900; a year ago, it was $139,400 for a 6 percent decrease. Analysts with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) note that 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 the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.

The national median sales price for existing single-family homes in December 2009 was $177,500, up 1.4 percent from a year earlier, according to NAR. In California, the statewide median resales price was $306,820 in December; in Massachusetts, it was $305,000; in Maryland, it was $244,820; and in New York, it was $222,000.

According to NAR's latest outlook, homebuyers are taking advantage of the federal tax credit."With inventory levels trending down over the past 18 months, we expect broadly balanced housing market conditions in much of the country by late spring with more areas showing higher prices," said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.

In Florida's year-to-year comparison for condos, 4,631 units sold statewide last month compared to 2,554 units in January 2009 for an increase of 81 percent. The statewide existing condo median sales price last month was $97,300; in January 2009 it was $113,300 for a 14 percent decrease. The national median existing condo price was $183,700 in December 2009, according to NAR.

Interest rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.03 percent last month, slightly lower than the average rate of 5.05 percent in January 2009, according to Freddie Mac. Florida Realtors' sales figures reflect closings, which typically occur 30 to 90 days after sales contracts are written.

Among the state's smaller markets, the Fort Walton Beach MSA reported a total of 143 homes sold in January compared to 118 homes a year earlier for a 21 percent increase. The market's existing home median sales price last month was $201,400; a year ago it was $188,300 for an increase of 7 percent. A total of 70 condos sold in the MSA in January compared to 25 units sold the same month a year earlier for an increase of 180 percent. The existing condo median price last month was $270,800; a year earlier, it was $268,800 for a gain of 1 percent.

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Sunny Isles Beach Breaking Real Estate News

Florida's existing home sales rose in November, marking 15 months that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®.

Existing home sales rose 61 percent last month with a total of 14,026 homes sold statewide compared to 8,694 homes sold in November 2008, according to Florida Realtors. Statewide sales of existing condos increased 111 percent last month compared to November 2008's sales figure.

For the second month in a row, all of Florida's metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported increased existing home sales and higher condo sales in November. A majority of the state's MSAs have reported increased sales for 17 consecutive months.

"The extended and expanded federal homebuyer tax credit will continue the positive momentum of the housing sector's recovery - people will want to take advantage of this incredible, not-to-be-missed opportunity to buy a home of their own in Florida," says 2009 Florida Realtors President Cynthia Shelton, CCIM, CRE, a broker and director of investment sales with Colliers Arnold in Orlando.

"For 15 months now, statewide sales of existing single-family homes in Florida have increased each month compared to the year-ago figures," Shelton says. "The continued, gradual absorption of housing inventory will help stabilize home prices. National research notes that housing affordability is at its peak and the highest on record: Along with still-low mortgage rates, it means that the buying power of a typical family has never been better."

Florida's median sales price for existing homes last month was $139,000; a year ago, it was $158,200 for a 12 percent decrease. Housing industry analysts with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) note that 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 the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.

The national median sales price for existing single-family homes in October 2009 was $173,100, down 6.8 percent from a year earlier, according to NAR. In California, the statewide median resales price was $297,500 in October; in Massachusetts, it was $287,000; in Maryland, it was $250,210; and in New York, it was $209,900.

According to NAR's latest industry outlook, home sales are experiencing a pendulum upswing."Keep in mind that housing had been underperforming over most of the past year," said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. "The tax credit is helping unleash pent-up demand from a large pool of financially qualified renters, much more than borrowing sales from the future. In the second half of 2010, if home values show consistent stabilization or even a modest increase, then home sales could register normal healthy levels."

In Florida's year-to-year comparison for condos, 4,889 units sold statewide last month compared to 2,320 units in November 2008 for an increase of 111 percent. The statewide existing condo median sales price last month was $104,400; in November 2008 it was $131,400 for a 21 percent decrease. The national median existing condo price was $172,900 in October 2009, according to NAR.

Interest rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.88 percent last month, a significant drop from the average rate of 6.09 percent in November 2008, according to Freddie Mac. Florida Realtors' sales figures reflect closings, which typically occur 30 to 90 days after sales contracts are written.

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Brosda & Bentley Realtors® is the premier Miami real estate authority for home buying, home selling, financing and property listings. 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.

Florida's Existing Home Sales Up 45%, Condo Sales Up 82% in October 2009

SUNNY ISLES BEACH BREAKING NEWS

Florida's existing home sales rose in October, marking 14 months that sales activity has increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. October's statewide sales also increased over sales activity in September in both the existing home and existing condominium markets.

Existing home sales rose 45 percent last month with a total of 15,160 homes sold statewide compared to 10,444 homes sold in October 2008, according to Florida Realtors. Statewide existing home sales last month increased 5.1 percent over statewide sales activity in September.

Florida Realtors also reported an 82 percent increase in statewide sales of existing condos in October compared to the previous year's sales figure; statewide existing condo sales last month rose 6.1 percent over the total units sold in September.

All of Florida's metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported increased existing home sales and higher condo sales in October. A majority of the state's MSAs have reported increased sales for 16 consecutive months.

Florida's median sales price for existing homes last month was $140,300; a year ago, it was $169,700 for a 17 percent decrease. Housing industry analysts with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) note that 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 the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.

The national median sales price for existing single-family homes in September 2009 was $174,900, down 8.1 percent from a year earlier, according to NAR. In California, the statewide median resales price was $296,090 in September; in Massachusetts, it was $290,000; in Maryland, it was $261,718; and in New York, it was $213,900.

According to NAR's latest industry outlook, the housing market is continuing its positive momentum."We're getting early indications of price stabilization, but we need a steady supply of qualified buyers to meaningfully bring inventories down and return us to a period of normal, steady price growth," said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. "That, in turn, would help fully remove consumer fears, which would then revive the broader economy."

In Florida's year-to-year comparison for condos, 5,398 units sold statewide last month compared to 2,958 units in October 2008 for an 82 percent increase. The statewide existing condo median sales price last month was $105,200; in October 2008 it was $147,900 for a 29 percent decrease. The national median existing condo price was $175,100 in September 2009, according to NAR.

Interestrates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.95 percent last month, a significant drop from the average rate of 6.20 percent in October 2008, according to Freddie Mac. Florida Realtors' sales figures reflect closings, which typically occur 30 to 90 days after sales contracts are written.

Among the state's smaller markets, the Gainesville MSA reported a total of 172 homes sold in October compared to 130 homes a year earlier for a 32 percent increase. The market's existing home median sales price last month was $156,700; a year ago it was $173,300 for a 10 percent decrease. A total of 22 condos sold in the MSA in October, up 22 percent over the 18 units sold in October 2008. The existing condo median price last month was $116,700; a year earlier, it was $133,300 for a 12 percent decrease.

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Ocean Four Condo in Sunny Isles Beach: Best Deal - Least Expensive Condo

Ocean Four is a sensational Sunny Isles Beach property and a dream come true.

Ocean Four features flowing floor plans, panoramic ocean views and all-encompassing amenities.

Within the walls of Ocean Four, residents will find finishes made of imported marble and granite, custom-designed Italian kitchens and spacious floor-to-ceiling windows offering incomparable, breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, The Intracoastal Waterway and downtown Miami.

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Ocean Four is a Platinum Building 

When Glenn Pushelberg, of the design firm Yabu Pushelberg, conceived of

Ocean Four interiors, he hoped to recapture the glamour of mid-20th Century

Miami Beach. That MiMo revival impressed the judges at the 2006 Florida's

BEST Awards, the prestigious building industry awards presented by the

Builders Association of South Florida. Ocean Four won the Platinum award for

Interior Design. Ocean Four also took Platinum for Architecture and for Overall

Building, winning a total of seven awards this year. They include:

1. Builder's Overall Product (Gold)

2. Architecture (Platinum)

3. Interior Design (Platinum)

4. Kitchen (Silver)

5. Bath (Silver)

6. Pool (Gold)

7. Overall Bldg. (Platinum) 

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Jade Beach Beach Condo in Sunny Isles Miami Beach (305) 788-9393

Jade Beach is a distinctive 51-story oceanfront tower in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Jade Beach was designed by a team of world famous architects and interior designers.

The dramatic entrance with impressive cascading fountains, lush landscaped stepping gardens, reflecting pools, and Versailles-like staircase is one of the most spectacular entrances of any Miami condo residence.

The three-story Grand Entrance Lobby with breathtaking direct ocean and pool views ads to the dramatic scene for residents and visitors alike.

An impressive Porte Cochére with panoramic drop-off plaza overlooking both the city and ocean adds to the super-luxurious touch of this condominium tower.

Inside the residences, Jade Beach offers floor-to-ceiling glass and generous terraces with panoramic views. Snaidero wood and glass kitchen cabinets with granite countertops and stainless steel backsplashes are standard. Kitchens come equipped with Miele and Sub-Zero stainless steel appliances. Cappuccino maker and steam oven are featured in selected units.

In the bathrooms, residents will find top-of-the-line European designer fixtures and faucets and seamless glass shower enclosures with infinity-edge whirlpools. Modern oak cabinetries with marble vanities in all baths rounds up the sleek look. Most apartments feature walk-in closets.

The infinity-edge boat shaped Sunrise Pool overlooking the ocean and Sunset Pool with views of the Intracoastal and city for all-day enjoyment are very well thought through, as most luxury buildings find their pools shadowed in the afternoon, when the sun sets in the West.

Jade Beach's Private Beach Club features a café and cabanas; the oceanfront pool deck has a spacious hot tub, pool services, pool bar, and children's play room. A stairway offers direct access to beach from the pool deck.

Jade Beach's state-of-the-art health club offers aerobics, cardio and weights. Also known as TechnoGym^TM, this is the utmost cutting edge in personal physical training with digital technology, high-tech machines and private access to TV and radio.

The in-house Spa features a lounge area, massage and treatment rooms, sauna and steam rooms.

Jade Beach's front desk is positioned with a round-the-clock concierge, plenty of security personnel, and Jade Beach features a special mailroom experience.

The twenty-four hour Business Center offers private offices and conference room facilities. The media and community rooms boast with views of the ocean and pool deck.

Personal resident storage facilities are air conditioned.

Jade Beach Condo in Sunny Isles Beach (North Miami Beach) is simply the best place to live on the ocean. Period.

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Sunny Isles Beach - Florida Home Sales up 37% with 15, 8882 Homes sold in July Alone

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla., Aug. 27, 2009 - Florida's existing home sales rose in July - the 11th month in a row that sales activity increased in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). Statewide existing home sales in July also rose over the previous month's sales level.

Existing home sales rose 37 percent last month with a total of 15,882 homes sold statewide compared to 11,595 homes sold in July 2008, according to FAR. Statewide existing home sales in July increased 0.2 percent over June's statewide activity. Florida Realtors also reported a 48 percent rise in statewide sales of existing condos in July.

Eighteen of Florida's metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported increased existing home sales in July; the same number of MSAs also showed gains in condo sales. A majority of the state's MSAs have reported increased sales for more than a year (13 consecutive months).

To gain insight into current trends in Florida's real estate industry, the University of Florida's Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies conducts a quarterly survey of industry executives, market research economists, real estate scholars and other experts. According to the recent second quarter 2009 survey, investor confidence in the outlook for business and availability of money are reasons for cautious optimism.

"I think we're on the road to recovery and even though most markets report they've seen the bottom, it's going to be a long climb," said Timothy Becker, the center's director. He noted that the investment outlook for single-family development increased to its highest level since the survey began, with more respondents than ever believing it is a good time to buy.

Florida's median sales price for existing homes last month was $147,600; a year ago, it was $193,800 for a 24 percent decrease. According to housing 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 the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.

The national median sales price for existing single-family homes in June 2009 was $181,600, down 15 percent from a year earlier, according to NAR. In Massachusetts, the statewide median resales price was $306,000 in June; in California, it was $274,740; in Maryland, it was $274,008; and in New York, it was $189,900.

Several positive market factors are influencing the housing sector, notes NAR's latest industry outlook. "Historically low mortgage interest rates, affordable home prices and a large selection are encouraging buyers who've been on the sidelines," said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. "Activity has been consistently much stronger for lower priced homes. We expect a gradual uptrend in sales to continue due to tax credit incentives and historically high affordability conditions."

In Florida's year-to-year comparison for condos, 5,035 units sold statewide compared to 3,396 units in July 2008 for a 48 percent increase. The statewide existing condo median sales price last month was $108,300; in July 2008 it was $168,700 for a 36 percent decrease. The national median existing condo price was $183,300 in June 2009, according to NAR.

Interest rates for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.22 percent last month, down significantly from the average rate of 6.43 percent in July 2008, according to Freddie Mac. FAR's sales figures reflect closings, which typically occur 30 to 90 days after sales contracts are written.

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Where are the Winston Towers SIB located?

Sunny Isles Beach is a city located on a barrier island in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The City is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Intracoastal Waterway on the west. The population was 15,315 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 15,399.

Sunny Isles Beach is a major center of cultural diversity, with a plethora of diverse stores lining Collins Avenue, the main thoroughfare through the city. The city is sometimes referred to as Little Moscow because of its many Russian and Russian-descended (Russian American) residents, many of whom are Russian Jews.

It is a booming resort area and developers such as Donald Trump have invested heavily in construction of high-rise hotels and condominiums. It is home to many exclusive hotels and condominiums.It is located under the town of Golden Beach, also known as "Millionaire Row". Sunny Isles Beach is a central location, only minutes from the ultra-luxury Bal Harbour and Bal Harbour Shops and to the south, Collins Avenue takes you all the way down to the nightlife on Miami Beach (South Beach).

Sunny Isles Beach was also the 2008 site of MTV's annual "Spring Break" celebration, with headquarters at the local Newport Beachside Resort.

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