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More Art Basel Events in Miami

Among the numerous events held in South Florida, the one that tends to draw a considerable amount of people from virtually all walks of life is Art Basel.  Considered one of the most important cultural events, every year Art Basel attracts a host of artists and galleries from around the world and the audiences only seem to grow as the years go by.  Parties, pop-ups, various galleries and plenty of creative individuals looking to display their original artwork has made Art Basel among the most significant events in Miami Beach.

Plenty of events are happening in and around Miami Beach.  Louis Vuitton’s Objets Nomades features some of the most innovative work in furniture design and this year, the event features an assortment of foldable furniture and original travel accessories.  The event starts on December 3rd and continues until February 10th at the Louis Vuitton located at 140 NE 39th St, Miami, FL.

Brooklyn-based artist Martha Friedman will be making her Miami debut with “Pore”.  Using over 900 pounds of rubber for her vividly colored rubber sheets, guests will also find a series of metal sculptures to admire.  The show takes place at Locust Projects, 3852 North Miami Avenue and is held at various times.

All of these events, as well as the many Art Basel related events near Ocean Drive and the Miami Beach Convention Center, are all just moments from the Continuum South Beach.  If you’re an art aficionado, you’ll want to learn more about the Continuum condos for sale.  Call Continuum expert Tim Allen at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.

Art Basel Events in Miami

The upcoming Art Basel takes place primarily in Miami Beach, featuring numerous art installations and a host of artists from around the world showcasing their incredible work of art.  The events may be largely based in the barrier island, but there are also events going on in Miami and beyond.  Let’s take a look at some of the Magic City events.

On Wednesday, December 2nd, there are two events going on, one in Miami Beach and the other in Miami.  In the case of the latter, it’s the “Very Superfine! Kickoff Party” with Baio of the band Vampire Weekend and Lauv.  Entry costs $25 and the party is being held at The Citadel located at 8300 Northeast Second Avenue.

On Thursday, December 3rd, the Perez Art Museum is hosting “Dimensions” by Devonte Hynes.  Entry is limited to members of the museum or various VIP cardholders, but it’s definitely worth the experience.  The Perez Art Museum is located at 1103 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami.

Over in Mana in the Wynwood area, you can check out Life and Death Art Basel.  Tickets cost $15 to $66 for that event.  Jamie xx and Four Tet will also be at Mana Wynwood the following day.  Tickets for that show cost $25 to $400.  Mana Wynwood is located at 318 NW 23rd Street in Miami.

All of these events as well as the many Art Basel related events near Ocean Drive and the Miami Beach Convention Center are all just moments from the Continuum South Beach.  If you’re an art aficionado, you’ll definitely want to learn more about the Continuum condos for sale.  Call Continuum expert Tim Allen at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.

Marea’s Sales Success

Among the many Miami Beach condos that are in development or have made headlines, Marea South Beach by the Related Group is certainly one of them. Featuring a mix of condominium units, two townhouses, and four penthouses among three buildings, the project recently made news for being the third project within the posh South of Fifth project to be completed during the South Florida real estate cycle that kicked off back in 2011.

Nine residences have been sold at the Marea condo located on South Pointe Drive, with $1,500 being the average price paid per square foot. As for the prices for which some of the units have sold, they range from $1.5 million to $7.9 million. There are currently three units for sale within Marea, each with an asking price of over $2,200 per square foot.

The completion of Marea comes on the heels of other recently completed projects like 321 Ocean and 350 Meridian. It is also the first of two Related Group projects set to emerge in the South Fifth area, the other one being the highly anticipated One Ocean condo. Overall, Related has more than thirty projects in the works throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.

If you’re seeking lucrative Miami Beach condos to buy, Continuum South Beach is full of fantastic buying opportunities, and each of the Continuum condos for sale are located in an equally excellent location. Call Continuum expert Tim Allen at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals on Continuum or other buying opportunities throughout Miami Beach.

Soaring Rents Boost the Appeal of Buying

A long time debate when it comes to housing is whether it’s better to buy to rent.  Most people will tell you that buying is a much wiser investment than renting, as the money you spend each month on a mortgage is working for you in the long term.  In case you needed even more reassurance on why it’s better to buy than to rent, some recent news might convince South Florida millennials to start looking at listings for sale.

Per a study released today, buying is over 40 percent cheaper than it is to rent a home in Miami-Dade County, 43 percent to be exact.  These numbers assume that buyers can make a down payment of at least 10 percent, which represents a figure closer to what the average millennial or first time home buyer can afford than the typical 20 percent.

The tricky part in all of this comes in obtaining the money to make a down payment as high rent makes it much harder to put aside funds for a home, on top of whatever other bills a buyer might have.  Buyers who do find worthwhile opportunities also have to contend with those who can make cash offers, as these people often beat out buyers who need a mortgage.

The Continuum South Beach is full of fantastic buying opportunities, and each of the Continuum condos for sale are located in an equally fantastic location.  Call Continuum expert Tim Allen at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals on Continuum or other buying opportunities throughout Miami Beach.

Discover New Developments at the Miami New Construction Show

New condo construction projects are announced in South Florida on a seemingly daily basis, especially in the cities of Miami and Miami Beach. Each of these projects presents a stunning design, innovative features and promise to be the next big thing in real estate.  The Porsche Design Tower in Sunny Isles Beach for example has an elevator that will literally bring your vehicle right to your doorstep while the Paramount Miami Worldcenter is an ambitiously sprawling complex full of entertainment, dining, shopping, condos, and more.

One of the best ways to get familiar with all of these new developments is by attending the Miami New Construction Show taking place between October 22nd through the 25th at the Miami Beach Convention Center.  The event will showcase over ninety different luxury real estate projects, with more than 20,000 people expected to attend the four day event.  Other projects that will be showcased include the The Estates at Acqualina and the Turnberry Ocean Club, both of them also set to emerge in Sunny Isles Beach.

The Miami Beach Convention Center is just moments from the Continuum South Beach and if you’re looking for some of the best Miami Beach condos for sale, you’ll definitely want to learn more about the Continuum condos for sale.  Call Continuum expert Tim Allen at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals and be sure to attend the Miami New Construction Show if you’re a fan of architecture or want to stay on top of the latest developments throughout the barrier island or th Magic City.

Art Basel and More Come to Miami Beach

The annual Art Basel Miami Beach will be kicking off on December 3rd at the Miami Beach Convention Center, presenting an entire week of incredible and original artwork by a kaleidoscope of artists.  This year’s event is considered even more important now that Miami itself is further boosting its status as a global art player thanks to among other things its trio of contemporary art museums.  This year’s event will be the biggest one yet, with more than 250 exhibitors from over thirty different countries displaying their artwork.

Art Basel is just one of many art fairs and shows set to make an appearance near Miami Beach and the Continuum condo.  After leaving South Beach two years ago, Scope will be making its triumphant 15th anniversary comeback on Ocean Drive showcasing three distinct galleries.  Over at the Fontainbleau, the thirteenth edition of NADA will be taking place.

Also taking place near the Miami Beach Convention Center is Design Miami, well known for its stunning entrance that changes each year that is often created by globally renowned designers.  This year the Harvard University Graduate School of Design will be taking the reins of creating the entrance, though details are being kept tightly under wraps.

Ocean Drive and the Miami Beach Convention Center are both just moments from the Continuum South Beach and if you’re an art aficionado, you’ll definitely want to learn more about the Continuum condos for sale.  Call Continuum expert Tim Allen at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.

Get to Know the Two Continuum Condos

While Miami Beach is one of the trendiest and in demand cities in all of South Florida, when it comes to homes and condos, the South of 5th area is arguably where some of the city’s most luxurious condominiums are located.  As the name suggests, South of 5th refers to the entire area located south of Miami Beach’s 5th Street, also known as South Beach.  Among these condominiums is Continuum I and Continuum II, two buildings that are near the southernmost point of the city and stand 42 and 37 stories tall, respectively.

The Continuum experience is all about complementing what it’s like to live in South Beach: fun, relaxation, style, fitness, and more.  The amenities include a pool pavilion, a sundeck where you can lounge under the shade of an umbrella or work on your tan, and a beach club that offers cabanas.  Fitness aficionados will love the Continuum Sporting Club, a complimentary feature for residents that offers plenty of activities like tennis, six spa treatment rooms, fitness classes, and an infinity edge swimming pool, to name a few.  Each unit within the two Continuum condos provides fantastic vistas plus a host of modern residential features like marble countertops, designer fixtures, high end appliances and more.

From Continuum you can dine at some of the most popular restaurants in all of Miami Beach like Smith & Wollensky and Joe’s Stone Crab.  Miami Beach is also the home of Lincoln Road, a great spot to dine, shop or meet some of the locals and tourists exploring the barrier island.

If you would like additional information on Continuum South Beach or are interested in exploring Continuum condos for sale in either of the two buildings, contact Tim Allen at 305-588-2451.

The Ins and Outs of Title Insurance

When a homeowner decides to buy or refinance a home chances are, they will have to get title insurance.  A two-part transaction, title insurance is a form of protection against a financial loss from defects in a title against the property and from any inaccuracies that might present themselves on a mortgage loan.  Formed in Pennsylvania in 1853, the first title insurance company, the Law of Property Assurance and Trust Society, set the precedence for all insurance policies issued.  Moreover, nearly all institutional lenders will require title insurance in order to protect the interest in the collateral of loans secured by real estate agents, additionally, buyers using cash to purchase a property, will also traditionally opt to go with a title insurance in order to protect their interest in the residence acquired.  There are two types of title insurance policies, and usually a homeowner will need both.  The first type is an owner’s policy that protects the owner’s financial interest in the property.  The second type is a lender’s policy that protects the lender.

The first step in acquiring a title insurance is for the mortgage company or the homeowner’s attorney to search all the property records pertaining to the property, to ensure that there are not any clerical errors, mistakes with the records filed, undisclosed heirs, omissions in deeds, unknown liens, or fraud involving the deed.  The purpose of this important step is to verify that the property is truly owned by the seller and that they have the authority to sell it.  Once that step is completed, the firm that started the initial search will contract an underwriting company to issue an insurance policy, with the basis being that the homebuyer will be defended in court if anyone challenges the title and/or to compensate the defending party of any equity they may lose.

Tim Allen a South Beach expert in Miami and Continuum condos for rent, brought this update to you.  To learn more about the Continuum condos for sale contact him at (305) 588 2451.

Apartment vs. Condominium

When in the market to find a new place to live, an apartment or a condominium is a great place to start.  An apartment is a building that is completely owned by a single owner, most times a corporation, and individuals are able to rent or lease the individual units.  A condominium is different in the sense that it is a unit that the renter actually owns while the rest of the building and the common areas are owned equally amongst all the other condo owners under an association umbrella.

Apartments: Ownership is not the only difference that an apartment building shares with a condominium.  The features and advantages also differ between the two.  When a resident rents an apartment they have more flexibility and a few options available that condominiums don’t provide.  For instance, when an occupant rents an apartment they can choose what type of lease they would like, be it short-term or long-term, as well as sometimes having the option to rent month to month.  Thus giving tenants the flexibility of being able to move out without substantial financial repercussions.

Condominiums: Besides the fact that purchasing a condo means the occupant owns the unit, there are other advantages to buying a condominium rather than renting an apartment.  One of the biggest advantages of a condominium purchase is affordability.  Contrary to popular belief, condos are rather affordable, with the exception of properties located in highly desired areas.  Hence, procuring a condo in a reasonably priced area is a great first step for first time buyers looking to own a home.

Tim Allen a South Beach expert in Miami and Continuum condos for rent, brought this update to you.  To learn more about the Continuum condos for sale contact him at (305) 588 2451.

Neighborhood Spotlight: The Ancient Spanish Monastery

The historic Ancient Spanish Monastery is one of Miami’s hidden gems.  Located at 16711 West Dixie Highway, this monument is a beautiful representation of classic Spanish architecture.  Originally called ‘The Monastery of Our Lady, Queen of the Angels,’ this beauty was constructed in the year 1133 AD in Sacramenia, which is near Segovia in the northern part of Spain.  Later in 1141, eight years later, the Monastery was completed and dedicated to the Blessed Mother.  However, in 1174, the Monastery was renamed ‘The Monastery of St. Bernard de Clairvaux,’ in honor of his canonization (i.e. recognition by the church as a saint upon his passing).  Bernard was a Cistercian monk and mystic, as well as the founder and abbot of the Abbey of Clairvaux, thus making him one of the most influential church leaders of his time.

After having occupied the Monastery for around 700 years, the Cistercian monks experienced a downfall via an 1830s social revolution.  Thusly, the Monastery’s Cloisters were captured, sold, and converted into a granary and stable.  Nevertheless, in 1925 William Randolph Hearst restored honor to the beautiful establishment, with the purchase of the Cloisters and the Monastery’s outbuildings.  The Monastery was so valued that Hearst took numerous steps to ensure that the shipping of the structure, to the US, was handled with great care.  Each structure was dismantled piece by piece, wrapped in protective hay, and packed in more than 11,000 wooden crates, each numbered for identification.  Unfortunately, Hearst’s financial problems caused the shipment to remain in a warehouse in Brooklyn, NY for 26 years.  After Hearst’s death in 1952, two entrepreneurs purchased the shipment to use as a tourist attraction.  19 months and $20 million dollars later the Monastery’s construction in North Miami Beach was completed.

Tim Allen, an expert in real estate in South Beach, brought this neighborhood spotlight to you.  To learn more about the Continuum Condos for Sale contact him at (305) 588 2451.