I'm the founder of the nationally recognized real estate brand known as Miamism.  We are a team of real estate agents working with Majestic Properties with offices in Miami's Design District and South Beach.  I am one of the first real estate bloggers and have taken technology to the next level and can be found on every social media platform - all to benefit our clients and the way we market and sell properties.  With a degree in architecture, creativity is always at the top of everything I do and my desk has the tools I need to achieve just that.

I have all of the obligatory Apple products:  27" iMac, ipad, time capsule, magic trackpad and iphone - Apple products are not just pretty, they simply help maximize my production in every way imaginable.  My iPhone is surgically attached to my hand, hence doesn't appear in the picture.

A Wood desktop is a must have for me - natural wood surface keeps me centered.  I cannot work on glass or stone surface tops.  No matter what kind of technology surrounds me, wood brings it all together to harmonize my work space.

Architecture and art books - inspiration is key, books of my favorite architects and artists are always close by and my collection is constantly growing. From Tadao Ando to Richard Neutra and from Diego Rivera to Edward Hopper...they are all constant reminders

Round pencil and sketch pad - always handy to take notes, doodle and help solidify my ideas.  Also keep Sharpies and Prismacolors nearby, just because I can't live without them.

Aeron Chair - not only is it a permanent fixture in the Museum of Modern Arts, but it's a must for me because it's beautiful and so comfortable!

Fresh flowers/plants - color is an important part of my life and seeing the beauty of a single flower and its simplicity reminds me to stay humble.

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When clients come to you with an idea of what they want, how do you help them refine their criteria prior to finding a match?

The first step with any client is to determine their goals.  Is this a primary home, second home or investment property?  How important are certain factors (size, location, pool, waterfront, dockage, etc.), turnkey or a property that requires work, and finally price and any financing criteria.  After that, we hit the streets and find them their dream home!

What is the most important thing you look for when purchasing a home for yourself?

I look for creative and architecturally significant properties in prime locations for myself.  As an art enthusiast I like clean, open space and higher ceilings.  Natural sunlight is very important to me, so large windows with great views are a big plus.

If you had to choose one piece of advice for first-time home buyers, what would it be?

Choose the best real estate agent in your market place.  Purchase a home that you love!  Go in with the mindset that you will be holding the property for an extended period of time so purchase on the higher end of what you're comfortable spending in a market that’s on an upswing, like ours is today.

If you were not selling real estate, where would you be today?

I have a passion for architecture and design.  I recently launched itsuv design lab  (www.itsuv.com) with Jasmine Stine, a French architect and designer. I have been designing for years and have been creative director on such properties as Marquis, Paramount Bay, the Caribbean condominium and many others.

What would you say is your most proud accomplishment as a real estate agent so far?

Creating a brokerage and watching it grow into one of Miami’s leaders.  We have been named fastest growing, independently held real estate company by Inc. 500 magazine.  Additionally, Majestic Properties was recently selected to represent Miami in the invitation only, Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate network, a premier international network of agents and brokers in more than 60 countries around the world.

What property do you currently have listed that you wish more people would see?

2890 NE 28th Street, Fort Lauderdale. A dazzling 8,000 SQ FT modern waterfront home offered at $8,000,000 and worth every penny!

Sun lit modern masterpiece on prime Southeast Intracoastal point lot. Architecturally stunning with 22 foot high ceiling, walls of impact glass, limestone floors, Poggenpohl kitchen and private elevator. 267' seawall with dockage for 75-100' long vessel. Rooftop terrace, 3 car garage with lifts, gorgeous swimming pool, smart house technology, surveillance system, generator and much more.

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Occupying floors 73 through 75 with a guest suite on the 72nd floor of CitySpire, the home features six bedrooms and nine baths. It also opens up to 3,000 square feet of terrace space.

The penthouse features the design touch of Juan Pablo Molyneux, who recently listed his own New York property. His design includes a column-dominated foyer and a luxe chandelier in the dining room.

The home also features a wine closet capable of storing 1,000 bottles.

Klar purchased the home in 1993 for $4.5 million.

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Source: luxurylaunches.com

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Jay-Z and Beyonce apparently are the answer.

The couple has paid $400,000 to rent the property, which is actually a discount compared to what direct marketing ace Cheryl Mercuris paid to stay at the property. Her two week stay at the property had a half million dollar price tag.

The three year-old home features a 60-foot heated pool with a stereo to pump the works of the music power couple and a basement complete with a skating rink, basketball court, spa and two bedroom apartment. Outside the 31,000 square foot home (on 11 acres) find a tennis court.

The estate also features an eight car garage.

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Source: therealdeal.com

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Joseph Gregory is asking for $22 million for the 10 year old custom built mansion.

The 10-acre property features a 15,000-square-foot main home and a 6,000-square-foot guest house. The main residence features six bedrooms, eight full baths and a seven car garage.

Gregory reportedly has used a seaplane and helicopter to shorten his commute from Manhattan to the waterfront home.

This Long Island home is just one piece of Joseph Gregory's real estate portfolio. He also owns a ski cabin in Vermont, a Park Avenue apartment and a home in Pennsylvania. Gregory sold a Bridgehampton home to ad executive and MSNBC contributor Donny Deutsch last year for $20 million.

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In the United States, there are a few places that offer a wide variety of luxury rentals for those who truly want to make exclusivity and decadence a part of their summer getaway.

Luxury broker The Agency says Malibu, CA is the top vacation spot for the elite thanks to its mere 40 mile trip from Los Angeles, America's unofficial celebrity hub. The seaside escape offers fine dining and all of the features and activities to promote an outdoor lifestyle.

Celebrities like Steven Spielberg and Pierce Brosnan make their homes there year round, but for many of the rich and famous the town is a perfect rental destination.

Proximity is also a draw for New Yorkers who choose the Hamptons as a vacation spot. Mariah Carey and even President Obama have made the southern end of Long Island their summer destination.

For younger celebrities, South Beach, Florida is a popular summer getaway. A vibrant club scene and shopping offer an environment perfect for celebrities like Kim Kardashian, who also is profiting on the popularity of the social scene there; the Kardashian sisters chose SoBe for their Dash boutique.

For celebrities who want to add international flair to their vacations, the South of France and the Bahamas are also gaining ground as leisure destinations. The Middle East and Turkey are also becoming more popular choices as well.

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Source: zillow.com

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The sprawling $14.8 million property is actually comprised of three separate holdings that are accessed from two different streets. A main home with five bedrooms is the centerpiece of the property. It includes a library and office, three family rooms and a home theater.

Outside the home features a crystal clear swimming pool, spa and tennis court.

Chambers and his wife purchased the home back in the 1990s. They are reportedly selling because they have purchased another home nearby.

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Source: truliablog.com

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The six-bedroom, 10-bath home was originally listed back in 2009 for $27 million. Drake was able to ink a deal for the 7,400-square-foot home and property at the relative steal of $7.7 million.

Inside, the home boasts vaulted wood beam ceilings and floral paneling, but it is the outside of the main house that sets it apart from other LA mansions.

Drake's new backyard features tennis and volleyball courts and an equestrian ring and stable. The highlight: a swimming pool that leads into a cave with a wet bar.

Also included in the price is an 80-foot water slide and a mechanical bull.

Larry Pollack, the owner of Saddle Ranch Chop Houses, was the previous owner. He bought the property in 2003 and spent the next four years updating it.

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Source: curbed.com

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The 43,000-square-foot mansion has been listed for $150 million. Greene purchased the property for $35 million and added another $15 million in improvements after he rescued the home from foreclosure.

Living areas in the home include 11 bedrooms, 14 baths and a 6,00o-square-foot ballroom. It boasts an impressive 24-car garage, and one of the most curious features is a revolving dance floor that was a hit at Greene's wedding.

Outside there is a vineyard, a 12,000-square-foot pool house and an 8,000-square-foot guest house with its own motor court.

Palazzo di Amore had been on the rental market at $250,000 a month since 2009, but the slow rebound in the real estate market inspired Greene to list the property for sale.

The mansion is Greene's second listing in the Los Angeles area. He is also listing a smaller home for $8.99 million.

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Source: curbed.com

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The Ritz property just listed was open space when Marks purchased it back in 2007. He paid $18.9 million for the space then, and over the last several years it has been finished into turn-key condition. The condo features parquet style floors of silver over wood.

Architectural Digest showcased the property in its March 2011 issue.

Marks made New York real estate news back in May when he purchased a Park Ave. duplex for $52.5 million. The price was a record setter for a New York co-op.

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Photo: The Real Deal

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Estate living on the island is nothing short of posh with more than 4,000 square feet of living space divided amongst four pavilions. The estate also features a 40-foot swimming pool and, for those in constant need of liquid refreshment, every bedroom has a wet bar.

Carey's home also has around 3,500 feet of marble walkways and several covered outdoor living areas.

Villa Sea Lilly actually went on the market a year ago, but just recently has popped up on the real estate radar. Carey has many other places to call home when the property sells. She and husband Nick Cannon are currently renting in the Hamptons for $275,000 a month. The couple also owns homes in Bel Air and New York.

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Back in 2010, Hadid developed a mansion called Le Belvedere that sold for $50 million. He has topped that in 2012 with this $58 million property next to the Beverly Hills Hotel.

The property, named Le Palais, features seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms over its 48,000-square-feet of living space. The home features crystal chandeliers throughout, a wine cellar, home theater, Turkish bath with limestone columns and a 10-car garage.

Outside lies a 35-foot indoor swimming pool, another pool and a swan pond surrounded by outdoor sculptures.

During construction, the home was featured on Bravo's reality show Shahs of Sunset. 

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5. Coming in at number five is Shelter Island estate in Montana. Its $78 million price tag gets you a 24,000-square-foot estate near Glacier National Park. The great room features 45-foot ceilings, and an outdoor heated portico adds an additional 10,000 feet of living space. If the price tag is right at the end of your budget, this home may not be for you: owners must afford a boat, since the only way to access the property is by watercraft.

Shelter Island is only accessible by boat.

4. Number four is Bradbury Estate in Bradbury, CA. The 30,000-square-foot home comes in at $78.8 million. It includes a heated trout pond and an underground shooting range for the sportsman. There's also a 3D movie theater and a 2,000-bottle wine cellar for entertaining. Outdoors, it features an unusual crucifix-shaped swimming pool.

Bradbury Estate features a crucifix shaped pool.

3. At number three is Woolworth Mansion Estate in New York City. The seven story, 20,000-square-foot home is priced at $90 million and features stained glass windows. It also boasts an opulently decorated drawing room and dining room.

The Woolworth Estate features seven floors of luxury living.

2. The second most expensive listing in America is Fleur de Lys in Los Angeles. The $125 million home features 40,000-square-feet of living space that includes a ballroom, screening room and indoor jogging track. The home also features a library fully equipped with rare first edition books.

Fluer de Lys features a collection of rare books.

1. Topping the list is the mansion that was once the home of the late Gianni Versace in Miami. The home dubbed Casa Casuarina lists at $125 million. The 10-bedroom, 11-bathroom 23,400-square-foot home features hand painted frescoes on the walls and has a signature outdoor swimming pool lined with 24 kt gold.

Versace Home features a gold lined swimmin pool.

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The condo is located on two floors atop the new One57 building near Carnegie Hall. One57 is still under construction.

At nearly 11,000 square feet, the condo features five bedrooms, four fireplaces, a mezzanine and automated window shades. The Sheikh is also working on a deal to buy four more single floor units that would bring his total purchase to $250 million.

The Sheikh has been shopping New York properties for a while, but has found resistance from co-op boards reluctant to accept his large entourage that includes two wives, 15 children and a number of supporters.

He had also attempted to buy the $31.5 million dollar apartment owned by the late copper heiress Huguette Clark and Denise Rich's $60 million dollar spread before settling on the One57 property.

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The amalgam of Asian and modern architecture was purchased by Phillippe back in 2008 after his divorce from Reese Witherspoon. He initially tried to list the property in 2010 for $7.45 million. It's located in Hollywood Hills.

The home was pulled off the market last year with no buyers, and is back on the block with an asking price of $6.99 million.

The 14 year-old 5-bedroom, 6.5-bath home features a two-story gym off the master suite, a media room and a bar accented by an aquarium. Outside, the home features an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit and a pool with underwater speakers.

Phillippe's property is tailor made for the Hollywood set. Secluded by high fences and a robust security system, the home is well fortified against photographers--a layout that the realtor calls "stoparazzi."

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The three-bedroom, 2.5-bath contemporary home is situated in a suburban area of town, and features a stunning view of the Austin skyline. The back of the home boasts a concrete terrace, lap pool and in-ground spa. It also features a lighted tennis court.

Bullock owns another lakefront property in the Texas capitol. The property on Lake Austin used to feature a home that Bullock had torn down for fear of mold. The property currently has several smaller buildings on the grounds and a multi-level boathouse.

Bullock bought the suburban Austin home back in 1997 for $575,000. If she manages to sell the property she'll make a tidy profit. It's being listed at $2.5 million.

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Orfalea purchased the property back in 2005. It's located just three miles from Yellowstone National Park.

The estate, dubbed Grizzly Creek Ranch, features a 4,475 square foot barn that was converted into a lodge meeting place for guests. On the ranch there's another barn that serves as a guest home with four bedrooms and six baths. There are also four other cabins to house more guests.

Orfalea's family uses the main home. It's a three-bedroom home that comes in at a little more than 3,800 square feet.

The ranch on the outskirts of Gardiner, Montana has been listed for $25 million. Orfalea and his wife are reportedly selling the property because they don't get to use the home as much as they would like.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

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The House of Windsor was a concept home from designer Windsor Smith and features some of the work of today's most prominent designers, including Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Candace Barnes and Kathryn M. Ireland.

The 8,000-square-foot home features six bedrooms and eight baths, a spacious kitchen with space for in-kitchen dining, a beautiful outdoor living area and a guest area built to look like a converted stable.

The home was built with goodwill in mind; a portion of the proceeds from the home sale will go to charity. Good taste for a good cause.

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The 141-square-mile island is the sixth largest in the Hawaiian chain. Billionaire David Murdock was the previous owner. He reportedly decided to sell after taking more than $18 million a year in losses on the island.

The purchase is for an undisclosed amount. It had been listed for $500 million.

Ellison was apparently in competition for the island; Microsoft founder Bill Gates was also interested in the property. He rented it back in 1994 for his wedding.

Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie says his office is excited about the purchase, citing Ellison's long standing interest in natural conservation and preservation of the oceans though his sailing pursuits.

Approximately 3000 people live on the island, and it's not yet clear to them exactly what Ellison's plans are for the land.

Photo: Trip Advisor

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In Miami, for example, a 19,000-square-foot mansion is on the rental market for $100,000 a month.

Agents say there are several such homes for rent around the country, though many aren't officially placed on the market and the agreements are handled privately.

New York's Waldorf Towers features two six-figure rentals, while a high priced luxury loft in SoHo is also for rent (the same one singer Beyoncé once rented for a music video shoot--pictured above). In California, rental properties are available for nearly $200,000. One San Francisco offering includes a disco and a tennis court.

Real estate experts say that in the end, renting a high-priced property ultimately becomes more cost effective than renting out several suites in a luxury hotel over a long period. They also say some rental clients are lured in by the privacy of a luxury rental home.

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A retractable skylight in the main living room is perfect for gazing.

Jack Dorsey, one of the powerhouses behind Twitter and Square, has purchased a breathtaking cliffside home over looking the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco.

The home located in the Seacliff section of San Francisco was originally listed back in 2008 for more than $18 million dollars. Since then, the price has come down to a far more attractive $9.9 million, the price Dorsey snagged it for.

The cantilevered two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home comes in at roughly 3,700 feet ad features fully modernized kitchens and bathrooms. The home was built in 1965.

The home's most fascinating feature is a retractable skylight that can be opened to expose the living room to the outdoors. Inside the home there's also a rock fireplace wall, redwood accents and floor-to-ceiling windows in the master bedroom offering a spectacular view of San Francisco Bay.

There is also a spiral staircase leading to a rooftop terrace for an even better view of the Bay area.

Jack Dorsey is estimated to be worth over $750 million.

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Source: The Real Estalker

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Little Bokeelia Island near Boca Grande, FL has gone on the market for $29.5 million.

The island was originally developed in 1928 by Charles Burgess, the man behind the Duracell battery. Tom and Elizabeth Munz now own the property that includes a 6,400-square-foot main home with four bedrooms and five baths. The island also has a guest home, caretaker's house, waterfall and koi pond.

There is potential for added development as well. The island has 29 additional waterfront lots that the current owners decided not to develop. However, the utilities are in place to start adding homes on the land.

While the market may be small for the island, there have already been interested suitors. Agents say they've been getting questions about the nearest location to land a 747 jet.

Even if a buyer chooses to develop some of the island, much of the natural beauty will remain. The surrounding land is publicly owned land that is prohibited from development.

Source: Huffington Post; Photo: Christie's

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Built in 2006, this 8,149-square-foot corner property features two sides flanked by ocean, and is comprised of 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. High ceilings, walls of impact glass and limestone floors characterize the stunning home, which also has a beautifully designed Poggenpohl kitchen and a convenient private elevator.

The 267-foot seawall with dockage space for an up to 100-foot long vessel makes it easy to park your accessories. A swimming pool, rooftop terrace to enjoy the gorgeous views from, three-car garage with lifts, smart house technology, state-of-the-art surveillance system, a generator and plenty more make this property a South Florida treasure.

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