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"The Brickell market has been transforming itself from an investor's heaven to an actual metropolis with end-users. It has become a vibrant community full of young families and millennials.  We are experiencing a huge surge in demand, especially from New York and California buyers. Condo sales have increased YTD 25% compared to the overall volume in the same time period for 2019. We have also seen bidding wars in many recently listed single-family homes." - Sebastian Acosta, Brickell Key, FL.

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"For 2021, Fisher Island is going to take a very dynamic upturn in sales and prices. The reason for that is because we've had a huge influx of northeasterners that have descended here, wanting to get out of the cities because of Covid and the winter months. We are seeing much more activity of new renters and new buyers. The excitement lies in these renters that have come to rent here for the high season to experience everything that Fisher Island has to offer, which is an incredible lifestyle, sea breeze, and exclusivity. Those renters are commenting that they will be looking to buy starting in 2021. It's a small enclave that people from all over the world converge in and make friends." - Elena Bluntzer, Fisher Island, FL.

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"I expect the demand in the area to continue to be strong in 2021. People will continue to move to this area because it is within walking distance to the beach, Bal Harbour Shops, and a multitude of other shopping and dining options. It is known for the great public schools and quiet, peaceful neighborhoods. There are also plenty of waterfront properties for boaters. This beautiful area offers all of this while still being close to main highways and airports." - Jennifer Brilliant, Bal Harbour/Bay Harbor Islands/Surfside, FL.

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"The luxury market in Aventura will continue an upward swing for 2021. The current high influx, of buyers from all over the country that are relocating to South Florida, is driving prices higher as a result and the inventory of available properties decreasing. This is true not just in Aventura but all over the South Florida market." - Sylvia Fragos, Aventura, FL.

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"Delray's housing market is expected to flourish and be on the move in 2021. It is predetermined by five key housing indicators: mortgage rates, the existing home median sales price appreciation, existing home sales, single-family home housing, and the homeownership rate." - Connie Huergo, Delray Beach, FL.

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"I believe the high-demand for single-family homes is going to continue in 2021. I think that people who are renting homes will turn into home buyers, and new/remodeled homes will be more attractive to buyers and sell faster than homes that need upgrades." - Roberta Ingletto, Pinecrest/South Miami, FL.

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"2021 will be an extraordinary opportunity to create what I define as a legacy purchase, a home not only for the immediate needs of your family but also for future generations. Ocean Reef, USA’s #2 Private Club, is the ultimate multi-generational community with unparalleled amenities, plus safety and security.” - Mary Lee, Ocean Reef, FL.

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“Everyone calls Edgewater the new Miami and I couldn’t agree more with such a statement. Luxury condos such as Elysee and Missoni Baia will have a tremendous positive impact on the real estate landscape of the area. It’s already got a unique urban vibe. I can’t wait to see its full transformation in the near future.” - Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL.

Paola Marulanda hosts a VIP Broker's Open at The Beach House

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"Demand for single-family homes continues to peak each month as high-tax state residents who have been preparing since 2018 are ready as ever for their dream life in Miami Beach. Now seeking pandemic shelter as well, working from home, managing your business, or enjoying your retirement has no boundaries and there’s not a more desired zip code than 33139 or 33140." - Paola Marulanda, Miami Beach Islands, FL.

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"Venetian Islands is without doubt one of the most attractive neighborhoods in Miami due to the quality single-family homes and lifestyle it offers. As of today, and despite the year we have been facing, the sales volume for single-family homes in Venetian Islands is surpassing the amount we have seen in previous years mainly due to the large migration of population from the north of the country. This trend is expected to continue in the upcoming year along with new international buyers approaching as borders start opening. The majority of property owners looking to downsize and sell their property at a premium price will continue listing their homes, keeping the market hot while many new buyers build new properties, making out of Venetian Islands a more renovating and premium neighborhood." - Alvaro Nuñez Alfaro, Venetian Islands, FL.

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"After an unexpected 2020 that truly transformed the demand dynamics for luxury Real Estate in Southwest Ranches, we could not be more excited for a stellar 2021, as we continue to see an exponential interest for space, privacy and luxurious amenities in the private residential properties. Southwest Ranches and AKAI Estates offer all of that and much more!" - Bento Queiroz, Southwest Ranches, FL.

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Sylvia Fragos presents

Set high above the Aventura Intracoastal waterway way, with a Southeast exposure overlooking the Ocean and with a refined beach style, this 3 bedroom, 3 and a half bath corner residence is absolutely stunning! This condo features a relaxed organic palette of crisp whites and nautical blues that is cool and inviting. The contemporary 2,890 square foot open floor plan with floor to ceiling walls of windows invites natural light and sweeping Ocean views throughout. Gorgeous wide plank natural oak wood floors are complemented by high ceilings that are adorned with contemporary light fixtures throughout. A fully upgraded modern white kitchen with waterfall style breakfast island and solid white marble countertops boasts a Wolf stove and grill, full size Sub Zero refrigerator and drawer style freezers, wine cooler and double dishwashers. An oversized main bedroom suite is luxurious and private with impressive sweeping views of the Ocean and Turnberry Golf Course. A bonus room can be used as a service room or office. The custom designed laundry room boasts double washers and dryers, tankless hot water system and a whole house Pelican water filtration system. Porto Vita is a full service 5-star resort-style condominium with amenities that include a competition style Tennis complex, Resort style Spa and Wellness Center offering the latest in anti-aging skin and body treatments, nutrition, and wellness. World class Fitness Center offers complimentary Spinning, Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, and Body Sculpting classes. Basketball court, Children's play area, 2 stylish fine dining and casual restaurants, lounge bar, poolside bistro bar. Docks are available as well. Move in and start living life Porto Vita style! Call, text or email for a virtual or in person tour.

3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom

Square Footage: 2,890

Property Video Tour: https://www.pocketlisting.io/porto-vita-mls

Address: 19955 NE 38th Ct. #2302, Aventura, FL 33180

Price: $2,350,000

Sylvia Fragos is the exclusive agent representing the Aventura, FL real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

For more information please contact Sylvia Fragos at 305-904-7847 or sylviafragos@gmail.com

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The webinar was hosted by Haute Living's Erik Haase. Watch it below.

About today's panelists:

Cristal Clarke: over $150 million in sales last year, ranked as the #1 agent in Santa Barbara, CA and #1 in all of California for Berkshire Hathaway

Darlene Streit: over $165 million in sales last year, ranking #1 in the state of New Mexico and #67 in the United States

Chris Karas: Founder of Launch, over $1 billion in career sales and the Paradise Valley, AZ record sale of $19 million last year

Sylvia Fragos: Owner of Great Estates in South Florida, has amassed over $500 million in career sales

Top left: Chris Karas, top right: Cristal Clarke, bottom left: Darlene Streit, bottom right: Sylvia Fragos

Highlight quotes:

Cristal Clarke: "The use of technology has been fantastic. Talking with one another (virtually) has been great and been very helpful. We have realized that maybe we weren't taking advantage of (technology) like we are now... A lot of clients are waiting to get on planes to get here. I'm advising them that if sellers want to list, to do it now. There are buyers that are out there."

Darlene Streit: "It's incredibly busy right now. A lot of people are getting ready to list, some are even listing now. And we have sold properties that we listed since the virus, of which three were without seeing the property, just using Facetime and Zoom."

Chris Karas: "People that were thinking of moving to Arizona have accelerated the move. We are looking forward to the second half of the year that we feel will be even busier... On top of the amazing technology of Matterport, videos and details, we are going old-school and getting back on the phone to really listen to our clients because that's one of the strongest tools that we can have."

Sylvia Fragos: "Creativity and flexibility are two key things for financing right now... The details become so important now as opposed to before when you could walk someone through with anyone. Now you have to have an acute level of detail to get to your clients; to get every question answered; to not miss anything."

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Sylvia Fragos presents

This spectacular single level Tuscan Villa style home, designed by HGTV Award Winner B. Pila, sits on a massive 1 acre plus corner lot! Located in the Sunset area of Miami, this impeccable custom home boasts a dramatic entrance with high ceilings featuring exquisite custom millwork throughout.

The formal living room opens to the garden terrace and showcases a fireplace followed by a separate formal dining room and marble floors featuring intricate wood inlays. A chef's kitchen offers a large cooking island with additional sink and is fully equipped with a six-burner Gas Range, Double Ovens and Dishwashers, Side by Side refrigerator, and breakfast area with bay windows overlooking the pool and garden.

An exquisite residence that is perfect for entertaining outdoors showcases an inviting natural stone bottom 55 x 16-foot heated pool surrounded by mature landscaping, tropical palms and hedges that assure complete privacy. Guests can relax on either of the two covered terraces, bring the fun to the basketball court or back inside to the cherry paneled billiard room with a full bar, wine cooler and ice maker.

The spacious Master Suite features high ceilings, French Doors that open onto the garden terrace, a grand Master bath with separate sinks, water closets, large double shower, and make up area.

A mahogany-wood corner office just outside the master suite is private, spacious, and bright. The enclosed 2 car garage is fully equipped with storage and shelving. Additional cars can be parked on the 2 intricately designed driveways. A State-of-the-art CC security system and impact windows make this home feel safe and secure.

Enjoy the Miami lifestyle in this fabulous 5-bedroom, 4.0 bath home. Built in 2005 with a clean and well-planned 6,198 sq ft floor plan. This beautiful home will sell fast!

5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms

Square Footage: 6,198 sq.ft.

Property Video Tour: https://6500sw99thavenue.relahq.com

Address: 6500 SW 99th Ave, Miami, FL 33173

Price: $2,350,000

Sylvia Fragos is the exclusive agent representing the Aventura, FL real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

For more information please contact Sylvia Fragos at 305-904-7847 or sylviafragos@gmail.com

Photo Credit: Carlos Arocha/Prestige Lifestyle

Photo Credit: Carlos Arocha/Prestige Lifestyle

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Photo Credit: Carlos Arocha/Prestige Lifestyle

Photo Credit: Carlos Arocha/Prestige Lifestyle

Photo Credit: Carlos Arocha/Prestige Lifestyle

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Inspired by the “Organic American Style” of the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, architect, Chayo Frank designed a home and garden that is a “Sanctuary Paradise” unique and extraordinary in every aspect. Located in the coveted neighborhood of Ponce-Davis, in Miami, Florida, the home was created to facilitate a tropical living style, rather than an aesthetic design, per se. Surrounded by a sunken private garden, it boasts an extensive collection of some of the world’s rarest exotic tropical plants, including a Weeping Ficus brought from Indonesia by Dr. David Fairchild in 1940.

A juxtaposed structure of steel beams and columns encased in California Redwood, with large expanses of sliding glass walls, 25’ foot volume ceilings, and a natural 10' foot high curving natural coral rock wall that delineates interior and exterior atmospheres, it allows for connection and flow between the inviting interior spaces and the extraordinary landscape of the surrounding gardens. The house was designed to be visual and open in all directions, to the exterior gardens and spatial flows. A two-story open-space floor plan is airy, comfortable, and unrestricted. Rather than dividing it into rooms, the main central living space is open and surrounded with extra-large floor-to-ceiling expanses of glass and sliding glass doors. While it was not designed to be a work of art, per se, it facilitates an atmosphere of free-flowing space and balance. The 25' foot volume ceiling also creates this sense of space. These unique attributes create a living environment unlike any other home – a one of a kind living experience.

Each space provides an ambient Zen-like environment. Serene and secluded, the harmonious environment created by the home and gardens envelops and transports you into a "Secret Place" that resonates with an atmosphere of beauty and tranquility – a Sanctuary Paradise.

At just under 5,000 square feet, it sits on a verdant corner lot that is uniquely below street level. It is surrounded by natural limestone rock ledges that create an inescapable outdoor space.
The extraordinary Master Suite is a sanctuary all its own. Offering spatial openness with exceptionally high, sloping 20’ foot ceilings and large sliding glass doors, it overlooks the very private enclosed gardens created by the solid natural limestone rock wall that curves outside the Master Suite and Master Bath.

Meandering pathways, subterranean grottos, and a pool overlooking tropical waterfalls mimicking one found in an exotic rain forest create a private Sanctuary Paradise that is great for entertaining or a serene lifestyle retreat. The design and use of natural materials found in this natural landscape transcend the norms of traditional architecture. This "Private World" resonates with an atmosphere of beauty and tranquility.

Address: 4895 N Kendall Dr., Miami, FL 33156

Price: Available upon request

For more information please contact Sylvia Fragos at 305-904-7847 or sylviafragos@gmail.com

Sylvia Fragos is the exclusive agent representing the Aventura, FL real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Photos courtesy of Sylvia Fragos

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February is the month to fall in love with many places and events in South Florida. In addition to having the most fabulous weather in the country, there is so much happening around town to entice every one to join in the fun. One of the most anticipated events of the season–the South Florida Wine and Food Festival­–is happening now.

From February 19 through the 22, this star-studded culinary extravaganza showcases the world's most renowned chefs, culinary experts, and wine and spirits producers. With signature events hosted by Rachael Ray, Guy Fieri, Giada de Laurentiis, Bobby Flay, and so many others, this is a foodie's dream come true. It pairs wines from national and international wineries with food from local chefs and restaurants all around town, and features events like a beachside barbecue, champagne brunches, and sparkling dinners that unfold throughout the day and night. Not to be missed are the Amstel Light Burger Bash hosted by Rachael Ray, the Whole Foods Market’s Grand Tasting Village, and Wine Spectator's Best of the Best at the Fontainebleau Hilton Hotel.

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