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Best Condo Deals, MiamiThe Madison 800 North Miami Ave., Miami 305-373-9900 www.themiamicondo.com For $169,900 and up, buyers can purchase condominiums with two bedrooms, two baths and a spacious floor plan that includes private balconies and a vast array of community amenities that is by far the best anywhere. Looking for a cozy but spacious one-bedroom condo? Try an unbelievable deal on the 15th floor for $149,900. The Madison is centrally located near nightclubs, the Miami Design District, Bayside Marketplace, the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, AA Arena, great downtown eateries and South Beach. Amenities include a cyber lounge, a private poker/billiard room, a party room, a roof-top sports deck with lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, a beautiful pool, a heated spa and an adjacent sand volleyball court, barbecue areas, 24-hour gated security, WiFi common areas, covered assigned parking and a private movie theater.
BEST NEW LUXURY BEACH HOTEL/CONDOMondrian South Beach 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach 305-672-2662 www.mondriansouthbeach.com This gorgeously designed new Miami Beach institution is really something to behold. The hotel sits on a prime waterfront location and provides breathtaking views of the Atlantic and downtown Miami. Combine that with owners who never do anything other than top-shelf productions and vast enthusiasm from the marketplace at a time when many projects are failing, and Mondrian South Beach has become a new landmark.
BEST AFFORDABLE SOUTH BEACH RENTALSSouthgate Towers 900 West Ave., Miami Beach 305-672-2412 www.southgate-apartments.com “Affordable” and “South Beach” aren’t commonly used in conjunction with one another. That’s what makes Southgate Towers Apartments so special. It offers affordable apartments in a pleasant community, and its spacious one- and two-bedroom units offer scenic views of the Miami bayfront.
BEST QUIET HOTEL-APARTMENTSMetropole – South Beach 635 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 305-672-0009 Metropole offers 42 one- and two-bedroom stylishly appointed hotel rooms and apartments with comfy beds in a quiet environment. This is South Beach Hotel Group’s most chic South Beach property. Fully equipped Italian kitchens will bring out your tastiest inner chef, and the apartments with hotel amenities and services will help you relax — for a day, a week, a month or a season. Corporate units, production suites, offices and meeting spaces are available.
Best South Beach OpeningBali South Beach, Andi Greenwald Development Group 1520 and 1526 Michigan Ave., Miami Beach 305-803-8808 www.balisouthbeach.com Are you looking for a house on South Beach, rather than a cramped shoebox in an overpopulated condo? There are very few single-family homes left in the area, but Andi Greenwald might just have what you are looking for. Her exquisite Bali South Beach — a restoration of two existing buildings converted into four deluxe condominium longhouses in a tropical setting — is complete. The exclusive property boasts a lap pool, Jacuzzi and parking, and is just a couple of blocks from Lincoln Road and Flamingo Park. Andi is the founder and president of the Andi Greenwald Development Group, and she’s known in real estate circles as the person to see about restoring your historic residential building. She’s won numerous awards to prove it.
BEST DEVELOPMENT TRACK RECORDLionstone Development 605 Lincoln Road, Fifth Floor, Miami Beach 305-672-5466 www.Lionstone.net Under the direction of founder and Chairman Alfredo Lowenstein and CEO Diego Lowenstein, Miami-based Lionstone Development has a 30-year track record of owning, developing and managing hospitality, gaming and residential properties throughout South Florida and the Caribbean. The company’s mission is to develop and manage a diversified portfolio of residential and hospitality ventures in key locations, with a focus on providing world-class developments while staying true to the culture of the local communities. The company aims for profitability and long-term value appreciation for investors, a dynamic work environment for associates and sustained profitability and long-term value appreciation for its assets. It also has amassed an impressive collection of luxury resort and residential developments with leading industry partners. Owner of one of the most successful properties in South Florida, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Lionstone Development is responsible for bringing the fourth Ritz-Carlton product to the area — the purely residential Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences, South Beach, now under construction. It is also a driving force in expanding the range of hotel brands in the Miami market.
BEST MANAGEMENT & RENOVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGSJameck Development 1300 Collins Ave., Suite 100, Miami Beach 305-531-3155 www.jameck.com It takes sensitivity, expertise and experience to manage and renovate historic buildings in South Florida. That’s exactly what Jameck Development brings to bear on its numerous projects. For more than 20 years, its experience and concern for projects as well as the entire community have helped Jameck build its positive reputation.
BEST REAL ESTATE ADVICECoral Shores Realty 1906 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 305-343-1214 www.ritaregev.com, www.coralshoresrealty.com Coral Shores Realty prides itself on providing the best advice, service and commitment to anyone looking to buy, sell and invest in Florida real estate. CSR supports its staff with technology, continuing education and tools to empower them and satisfy their clients, and it gives back to the community through charitable contributions and participation in fundraising events.
BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY WEB SITESouth Beach Investment Realty www.SBIRealty.com A savvy real estate buyer is a well-informed real estate buyer, and there is no better place to educate yourself about all aspects of the local market than at SBIRealty.com. Easy to access and navigate, up-to-date and informational, it is a veritable treasure trove of real estate data and opportunities. Long a leader in the local real estate market and still growing today, South Beach Investment Realty, led by Diane Lieberman, remains at the top of the industry as proven by this site.
BEST RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANYColdwell Banker Residential Real Estate Regional Office, 1500 San Remo Ave., Suite 135, Coral Gables 786-268-8995 www.floridamoves.com Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate is ranked as the No. 1 real estate company in our region and in Florida, closing more than $2.2 billion in Miami-Dade County, more than $1.6 billion in Broward County and $11.2 billion statewide in 2007. More than 54 percent of its sales force produced higher home sales results last year than in the previous year. One out of every three of its homes sells within the first 30 days, and the combined worldwide audience for all of the Web sites that market their homes now exceeds 10 million visitors every day.
BEST VARIETY IN LUXURY RENTALSBryan Halda, Gray & Associates Properties, Inc. 3620 N.E. Miami Place, Miami 305-754-3778 www.bryanhalda.com It isn’t that there aren’t terrific rentals still available in the local market. They can just be difficult to find. Wading through the marketplace can be challenging, which is where Bryan Halda steps in. He has many, many luxury rentals from multimillion-dollar waterfront mansions to penthouse lofts high in the sky. Halda offers more than a service — he offers a chance to make a lifestyle change.
BEST MEGA REAL ESTATE AGENTJack Coden 1680 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach 305-742-5225 www.jackcodengroup.com One of the most successful real estate agents in the market, Jack Coden continues to set a high bar by which success is measured in his own work. He closed more than 107 units last year and was the No. 1 Keller Williams Realty producer in South Florida in 2007.
BEST LUXURY REALTORFabian Garcia-Diaz 517 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach 305-935-8050 www.fabianhomes.com With more than 24 years of experience in the real estate industry and a proven track record of more than $700 million in successful closed sales, Fabian Garcia-Diaz, a senior Realtor associate with Fortune International Realty, has been a true industry leader in sales and marketing of outstanding waterfront homes, luxury condominiums and commercial real estate. He has represented buyers and sellers throughout South Florida and Central and South America, and attributes his success to his international networking capabilities, a result of his fluency in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. He has been successful in developing ties with celebrities, athletes and heads of state from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Italy, Peru, Mexico and the United States. Fabian’s professional team puts their experience, honesty and knowledge to work for all of his clients.
BEST REALTOR FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTJosephine Pampanas 419 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach 305-343-0517 www.josephinepampanas.com A broker-associate and top producer of Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell, Inc. Realtors with more than 20 years of industry experience, Josephine is knowledgeable in all areas of South Florida real estate and always willing to go the extra length for her clients. But she also finds time to demonstrate her deep community commitment. The mayor of Miami Beach appointed her to the Parking and Transportation Committee and she is also a member of the Citizens Leadership Academy and the Police Citizens Academy. She is dedicated to her clients and her community.
BEST COASTAL REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT Ralph De Martino 738 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach 305-695-1105 Today South Florida’s real estate market is about as low as a joke about your sick grandmother. That means sellers and buyers alike need professional guidance and counseling more than ever. Ralph De Martino meets that need. With credentials going back to the mid-80s, De Martino has seen it all. And, his extensive knowledge and experience give him the edge in obtaining the best possible results. His clients know exactly what they are facing and have realistic expectations, and they’re always satisfied. He is a member of the Master Brokers Forum, Miami-Dade’s top 250 agents and ranks in the top 2 percent of Realtors nationwide in sales. Basically, he’s the man.
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TEAM OF REALTORS, MIAMI BEACH 1680 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach 305-305-0660 www.jldmiami-realestate.com Led by Jean Louis Delbeke, South Beach Investment Realty’s “JLDMiami Team” consists of three French, English and Spanish-speaking Realtors. They sold more than $20 million in 2007 and have more than 80 potential French buyers looking for residential and commercial properties. And they expect 2008 to be their best year of sales in 10 years.
BEST TOP LISTING AGENT AT KELLER WILLIAMS REALTYMike Mason 700 N.E. 90th St., Miami 305-527-3088 www.mikemason.biz Mason has been the top individual listing agent since he joined Keller Williams two years ago, and the company has had 120 to 150 agents. Mason does residential and commercial properties and carries 40 listings at any one time, ranging from $200,000 to $9 million. He was on the company’s board of directors in his first year. Mason is also involved in multiple charities/groups. He strives to give his clients impeccable service.
BEST REAL ESTATE OFFICE FOR SERVICEDenise Rubin Realty 20900 N.E. 30th Ave., Suite 303, Aventura 305-932-9326 www.deniserubin.com Known for her incredible business acumen, Denise Rubin of Denise Rubin Realty LLC has a stunning record of success. Now, she has a top-of-the-line office in One Aventura Executive Center, one of the area’s choicest sites, to match her reputation. The professionally designed space is home to a full-service company, including mortgage, title services and a real estate attorney, making it appealing to clients and industry professionals. Rubin is driven to be the best in the profession, and the many awards she has received are a reflection of her professional accomplishments. From 2004 to 2007, she won 14 Best awards from the Builders Association of South Florida, including Best Real Estate Professional four years in a row.
BEST INTERNATIONAL ICON TEAM, MIAMI BEACHClaudia Whitechurch and Laura Curson 305-938-1832 www.floridamoves.com/claudia.whitechurch claudia.whitechurch@floridamoves.com The Beach team is a luxury real estate powerhouse created by two accomplished and effective luxury Realtors — Claudia Whitechurch and Laura Curson. Together, these strong, driven women are unbeatable, devoted to the unmitigated satisfaction of their clients. Claudia and Laura have earned a place in Coldwell Banker’s prestigious International President’s Elite, representing the top 1.4 percent of all CB NRT sales associates nationwide. If you seek a luxury waterfront condominium in Miami Beach, call Claudia and Laura.
BEST REAL ESTATE PHILOSOPHYCarl Crawford 1691 Michigan Ave., Suite 530, Miami Beach 305-804-6154 www.carlcrawford.net After the death of a relative several years ago, Coldwell Banker’s Carl Crawford saw conflict break out between several family members over properties contained in the estate. Crawford took an interest in the business because he wanted to help others avoid those kinds of situations. His approach to real estate is defined by a sincere desire to assist those who want professional help. Although he has been involved with $300 million to $400 million in real estate transactions, including those for luxury homes from Pinecrest to West Palm Beach, Crawford has focused on condominium units and Miami Beach properties. He has a proven track record of prosperity and growth, and he has done it his own way.
BEST REALTOR FOR CUSTOMER SERVICEIrene Dakota 515 N.E. 96th St., Miami 305-972-8860 Irene Dakota of Douglas Elliman Florida is a relocation specialist with a deep commitment to clients and the track record to prove it. Her care and concern for client’s real estate needs is noticeable from the moment one begins working with her, as is her market savvy and knowledge. The phones are always answered here, for which there is — most definitely — something to be said.
BEST REALTOR FOR BUYER & SELLER RELATIONSJo-Ann Forster 1500 San Remo Ave., Suite 110, Coral Gables 305-778-5555 www.uniquehomesofmiami.com Jo-Ann Forster continues to raise the bar for the standard of excellence in real estate. Every sale is a reflection of her commitment to do the best for her buyers and sellers. Her award of No. 1 Top Producer 2007 in Florida and Miami-Dade County for Coldwell Banker is a result of that dedication and determination. Jo-Ann ranks in the top 25 percent of all agents nationally. She is a member of the Society of Excellence, has been named Realtor of the Year by The Builders Association of South Florida numerous times and was also named one of the Top 100 Agents in the Nation by Realtor magazine. She chairs the Marketing Committee of the Master Broker’s Forum, the top 250 agents in South Florida, and is a frequent speaker for the Real Estate Association of Miami and for Coldwell Banker.
BEST REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING & BRANDINGNancy Batchelor 550 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables 305-903-2850 www.nancybatchelor.com EWM’s Nancy Batchelor has remained a leading force in the industry not just because of her vast knowledge and experience, but also because of her strong commitment to serving her clients’ needs. In combination with those traits and commitment, Batchelor’s intelligent use of advertising and marketing have consistently impressed those in and outside of the industry.
Best Real Estate Specialist, Surfside 305-389-0220 www.surfsidefloridarealestate.com Jennifer Brilliant is a full-time Realtor who specializes in Surfside because she loves all that the community has to offer. She is known for providing outstanding customer service and for her local market knowledge. Her goal in every transaction is to exceed the expectations of her client, and she uses the latest technologies and market research to help her find solutions tailored to her clients’ needs, whether they are looking to buy, sell or rent.
Best Real Estate Guarantee Roman Pavlik, the Pavlik Real Estate Group 305-674-4811 www.luxurylifestylesmiami.com Whether you are looking to buy or sell a condo or home from Miami and Miami Beach to Aventura, Fort Lauderdale or Boca Raton, the Pavlik Real Estate Group’s experienced team is ready to serve. They work with first-time home buyers, second-home owners, investors and luxury-home sellers and buyers. For sellers, they guarantee the sale of your home at a price acceptable to you or they buy it for cash. For buyers, they guarantee that you will like your home or they will buy it back in the first 12 months, so that you can shop with confidence. Who says there are no certainties in real estate?
Best team for Luxury Oceanfront Vacation CondosThe Golan Team 786-333-6200 786-271-1235 www.golanteam.com Eyal and Debra Golan of The Golan Team have long been affiliated with the sales of luxury high-end condos on the water. Their attention to detail is meticulous as they take buyers from start to finish and even further to achieve the goals and create vacation masterpieces. Eyal, with a construction background, helps clients realize their visions and create homes that are truly stunning. Their relationships with buyers continue for years. For sellers, Debra’s background in marketing and advertising helps effectively promote properties worldwide. This team specializes in Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach and Hollywood Beach, and is affiliated with Esslinger Wooten Maxwell Realtors.
Best Lasting Real Estate TeamBonnie Brooks and Ilene Tessler 1021 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands 305-866-4566 www.opendoormiami.com Turnberry International Realty’s Bonnie Brooks and Ilene Tessler are the rare, successful friends in local real estate. They have been best friends since junior high school on Miami Beach. They have shared a friendship for more than 40 years and a business partnership for more than 25 years, built on integrity and experience. They are both residents of Miami and hold record-breaking sales. Brooks and Tessler specialize in high-end properties, both homes and condominiums, throughout South Florida. Their work has earned them numerous awards over the years. Having sold upwards of $75 million in a single year, their record is strong.
Best Boutique Real Estate OfficeBonnie Brooks and Ilene Tessler 1021 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands 305-866-4566 www.opendoormiami.com With the opening of a brand-new office in Bay Harbor Islands, this successful real estate team is now perfectly situated to work in their region of specialty — the islands. The boutique nature of the office is echoed in the way clients are personally treated —with care and concern.
Best Personal Successes by A REALTORInes Flax, Coldwell Banker 305-672-6300; 786-218-7600 Born in Nicaragua, Ines Flax has lived in Florida since 1977. She is a 1979 graduate from Florida Atlantic University, where she was on the Dean’s List and earned honors in international business. In 1999, she moved to South Beach and joined Temple Emanuel, the Greater Miami Board of Realtors in 2000 and the Miami Beach Leadership Academy in 2003. She was inducted into the Legends Society in 2006, which represents the top 25 percent of all Coldwell Banker NRT associates nationally. She is also in the top 1 percent of Coldwell Banker associates worldwide and was named to the Top 10 for Miami-Dade in 2005. However, she feels her greatest accomplishments are freeing her father from a communist Nicaraguan jail in 1981; raising her daughter Nina, a National Merit Scholar finalist and graduate of Harvard Law School who now practices corporate law in Chicago; raising her nephew, Ricardo Suarez, a dental graduate from USC with a private practice in California; and working for numerous local and regional charities.
Best Real Estate VisionJeff Morr, Majestic Properties 305-677-5000 1682 Jefferson Ave., Miami Beach 35 N.E. 40th St., Suite 301, Miami 305-398-7888, 305-677-5000 www.majesticproperties.com With a visionary’s ability to anticipate trends, Jeff Morr’s modern aesthetic has helped transform South Florida’s architectural landscape. The business acumen of this Majestic Properties’ founder and CEO has shaped the company into one of the region’s largest privately owned real estate organizations. With four offices from Miami to Tampa and an extensive list of subsidiaries — including Genesys Funding mortgage company, Kor Communications marketing firm and Moooi Miami, the first full-line Moooi showroom in the United States — it’s no wonder, Majestic Properties is ranked as the fastest-growing, privately-held, full-service real estate company in the United States. Morr has made an art of real estate brokering, altering the paradigm of how the region’s residential and commercial properties are bought and sold. Since its inception in 1995, Majestic has garnered praise from residents, developers and civic leaders. Morr is credited with introducing the loft concept to Miami Beach, and then taking it to the emerging neighborhoods of North Beach, North Bay Village and the Biscayne corridor. Best Top-Selling Agent, Keystone Point & San SouciJeff Tomlinson, Tomlinson Realty Group305-895-5333 www.jeffrealtor.com Jeff Tomlinson, CEO of Tomlinson Realty Group, has been selling luxury waterfront homes for 20 years, with gross sales of more than $550 million placing him in the top 1 percent of Realtors nationwide. Tomlinson, a native son of Keystone Point and a current resident of Sans Souci Estates, has sold and closed more than 450 homes in these two neighborhoods, making him the top-selling agent in that area for nine years. He attributes his success to his insider knowledge of his key sales area — Northeast Dade, Aventura and the Biscayne corridor. Jeff has been a pilot since age 21 and shoots aerial photos of all his clients’ waterfront homes. Jeff advertises aggressively spending about 1 percent of the listing prices to sell the properties. His wife Kaitlin, who is also a licensed broker and registered appraiser, works by his side, hosting more than 100 open houses a year.
Best Real Estate Connection, MIAMI BEACH Michael Feuling, Carson Realty Group 305-532-0993 www.getcarson.com Michael Feuling logged 20 years as a marketing, advertising and sales executive. He uses this vast and diverse experience in his work as a real estate agent. A condominium owner in the South of Fifth market, Feuling also brings his local’s knowledge of the South Beach market to bear for all of his clients’ real estate needs. It’s a great combination of skills, experience and dedication — and one much appreciated by countless pleased buyers and sellers.
Best Cool South Beach SpacesScott Robins Companies 230 Fifth St., Miami Beach 305-674-0600 www.robinscompanies.com Scott Robins is many things: a developer, a property manager, a general contractor and one of Miami Beach’s foremost figures. He’s also got some pretty nifty spaces to lease in several properties all over South Beach, from retail to office, restaurant and office spaces. Robins has always been sensitive to the community and it shows in the scale of the work he does. His commitment to community desires and to preservation sets him apart from many developers. Robins is easy and pleasant to work with — another real plus.
Best Green Project Design T. Kimberly Rodstein, HJR Properties 444 Brickell Ave., Suite 729, Miami 305-789-9922 The term “green building” is synonymous with “high-performance building,” “sustainable design and construction” and anything else that refers to holistic design and construction. Meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs, green building design balances environmental responsibility, resource efficiency, comfort and community sensitivity. If you want a return on your investment without sacrificing the future, call T. Kimberly Rodstein at HJR properties.
BEST LISTING & SELLING AGENT, UPPER EASTSIDEKimberly O’Mahony, EWM Miami Beach 419 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach 305-970-6000 www.ewm.com Kimberly O’Mahony, a third-generation Realtor, has been a South Florida resident for more than 15 years. She has been one of the pioneers of Upper Eastside real estate, with an impressive record of properties she listed and sold, from bayfront homes in the multi-million dollar price bracket to smaller homes. Her commitment to every client and listing has been the hallmark of her success, and she is always available to listen to her customers’ needs. Kimberly has focused her business on the waterfront market in Miami-Dade, since she is a waterfront homeowner. Her impressive sales record in Sans Souci Estates, Keystone Point, Morningside, Bayside, Belle Meade, Miami Shores, Eastern Shores, Normandy Shores and Miami Beach clearly demonstrate her unparalleled knowledge of the area and her ability to earn client confidence.
BEST LUXURY HOME SALES MAVERICKNelson Gonzalez, EWM Miami Beach 419 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach 305-674-4040 www.nelsongonzalez.com As senior vice president with EWM Realtors, Nelson Gonzalez has enjoyed more than 19 years of success selling luxury real estate in Miami Beach and other areas of Miami-Dade County. From 1998 to the present, he has been a top producer at EWM Realtors and is listed as one of the top 5 percent nationally. In 2006 and 2007, Nelson was awarded the top honors as the EWM Companywide Top Producer among more than 900 agents. Nelson’s superior knowledge of the current and past market in luxury real estate enables him to offer the utmost professional services to those buying or selling. A member of the Board of Directors of the Miami Beach Police Athletic League Association, Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches, Master Brokers Forum, Chamber of Commerce and the Luxury Home Council Committee for Realtors proves he is a major power in the real estate industry.
BEST REAL ESTATE TEAM, AVENTURABarbara A. Savalli and Ellie Harovitz EWM Aventura, 2750 N.E. 185th St., Suite 101, Aventura Barb, 786-325-2225; Ellie, 954-684-5505 www.southfloridadreamteam.net Having more than 20 years of experience, leading a team of multilingual associates — who speak Spanish, Portuguese, French and English — and working hard has made Barb and Ellie the No. 1 team for many years. They are experienced in selling luxury real estate along the coast from South Beach to Fort Lauderdale. The duo has been designated the No. 1 team in Southeast Florida, the No. 9 team in the state, and has won numerous awards. Building “clients for life” is a philosophy that Barb and Ellie clearly dedicate to their clients.
BEST FAST-GROWING REAL ESTATE COMPANYWeichert Realtors-Best Beach Realtors 7145 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 305-866-0777 With more than 100 Realtors in Miami Beach alone, Weichert Realtors-Best Beach Realtors is one of Miami’s fastest growing real estate companies. The Weichert-Best Beach team has even excelled in the past couple of tenuous years. They’ve also got more than 10 exclusive condo-conversion projects under their belt.
BEST TEAM OF AGENTS Agents at Gary Hennes Realtors 1633 Jefferson Ave., at The Van Dyke 305-532-1558 www.garyhennesrealtors.com Gary Hennes is very proud of his team and feels it is an honor to work with them every day. They are Alison Kunkel, Brigitte Adams, David Martinborough, David Pulley, Ernesto Enriquez, Fabio Moscoloni, Frank Kruszewski, Ilsa Vasquez, Jim Weaver, Jillian Zichelle-Donatelli, Joseph Schafer, Joseph Zichelle, Julie Gaudenzi-McClay, Lucy Campagna, Martina Hajkova, Matt Scroggins, Michele Colson, Pamela Diaz de Leon, Ray Reilly, Ricky DeParamo, Tim Goodale and Vicente Diaz de Leon.
BEST REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING & MARKETING, CORAL GABLES Piper Rothan 305-310-9831 Piper Rothan arrived in Miami from Chicago in 1996 with a master of fine arts degree from the University of Chicago. She has an inherent and educated love of space and design. When buying her first home, she found the real estate transaction intriguing and complex. She received her Realtors license in 2002. It was a wise choice. She consistently leads The Keyes Company Coral Gables’ office in sales and listings because she applies the same dedication, focus, passion and commitment she had for her art to real estate. Creativity plays an enormous part in how Rothan works, especially in her marketing, which is property- and information-centric. She is creative, but also analytical, with a wonderful right brain/left brain interplay that serves her clients well. Her business philosophy is simple – discipline, accountability and action.
BEST LOFT SPECIALIST Josh Stein, Majestic Properties 305-534-1999 www.loftsinmiami.com In South Florida, the old adage “location, location, location” typically applies to Miami Beach, downtown and areas along the Biscayne corridor. Living in these dynamic neighborhoods is about tapping into the excitement and cultural opportunities surrounding them and a shorter commute to work. But finding a place here can mean sacrificing the larger living spaces found in Miami’s western suburbs. Josh Stein, a Majestic Properties Realtor and loft specialist, knows that urban dwellers can have it both ways. Living and working in lofts utilizes space intelligently and modern design beautifully — something to which Josh naturally gravitated. In 2006, as the real estate market softened, Josh amassed more than $6 million in loft sales and was named a top producer at Majestic Properties. He currently has numerous exclusive loft listings in Miami, South Beach and the Arts District, ranging from $200,000 to $2 million.
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BEST REALTOR FOR URBAN LIVING IN MIAMI BEACHLaura Veitia, EWM Miami Beach EWM, 419 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach 305-798-4646 www.urbanresource.com Laura Veitia started Urban Resource at Esslinger Wooten Maxwell Realtors in 2002, along with her brother Daniel. Urban Resource focuses on the real estate needs of Miami Beach by providing the community with professional services and offering support for residents and future residents, particularly those in the growing neighborhood of North Beach. Whether purchasing or investing in a new property, Urban Resource provides a one-stop source for urban living. Laura assists buyers and sellers, while Daniel has become increasingly involved in the renaissance of North Beach. Together, they have a deep understanding and knowledge of the area. Both volunteer on city boards and have created a nonprofit organization that brings a variety of events to the neighborhood, including volleyball tournaments, full-moon kayak tours and, most recently, Xanadu skate nights. These Miami natives are passionate and deeply rooted in their community, and they have a pulse on the local market.
BEST RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL LENDER Ross Home Loans 1680 Michigan Ave., Suite 1030, Miami Beach 305-673-4144 www.rosshomeloans.com Ross Home Loans helps clients obtain residential and commercial mortgages. It works with homeowners, first-time buyers, foreign nationals and business owners who have strong, good and challenged credit, and helps buyers purchase properties and refinance to consolidate debt and lower monthly payments. The company believes in providing personal, responsive customer service.
BEST LOCAL REVERSE LENDERValue Financial 660 N.W. 116th St., Miami 305-588-2693 www.valuefinancial.net Reverse lending can be a tricky proposition and is certainly one that calls for working with an experienced, trustworthy professional. That is exactly what Value Financial offers. It’s one of the largest and oldest companies of its type in South Florida and has built a reputation for client services and doing things right. Its staff often closes reverse mortgages in just three weeks.
BEST INSURANCE AGENTSouth Beach Insurance 1315 14th St., Miami Beach 305-532-7623 www.southbeachinsurance.com This company has been an industry standard-bearer with deep ties to the community for 15 years. Well-known and respected, South Beach Insurance utilizes its experience to assist those with any personal property insurance needs, particularly homeowners insurance because of mortgage mandates. People looking for the best deals are assisted by the staff’s comprehensive knowledge of available credits. BEST CONDO SOLUTIONSCondoSolutions 305-790-5461 www.thecondosolution.com CondoSolutions is the premier boutique condominium management company on the Beach, serving self-managed condominiums with the care, guidance, support and tools they need to ensure that their associations are smoothly run. The company consults with homeowners on their rights and responsibilities to the communities in which they live. With clients in and around Miami Beach from eight to 500 units, no association is too big or too small for the custom solutions these experts offer.
BEST CONDO MANAGEMENT COMPANYRegatta Real Estate Management 309 23rd St., Suite 300, Miami Beach 305-673-1940 www.regattarealestate.com Regatta Real Estate Management has provided professional, responsible property management since 1994. This team prides itself on its small-business customer service approach to property management while still being on the cutting edge of condominium management technology. It also offers guaranteed on-time payment of association fees for customers. Best Attention to Detail in Property ManagementSBI Realty’s Cortespatrick Property Specialists 1680 Meridian Ave., Suite 102, Miami Beach 786-663-8121 www.cortespatrick.com SBI Realty’s Cortespatrick Property Specialists offer the most responsive dedicated property management on Miami Beach, with close attention paid to all details. They care and it shows. |
