Thursday, December 19, 2013

Echo Brickell New Developement

Echo Brickell
Location: 1451 Brickell Ave Miami, FL 33131

This elegant boutique development will consist of 190 luxury residential units, featuring a cutting-edge robotic parking system, prime ground floor retail space, a full floor pool suspended over 250’ in the air, a 4,000 square foot state-of-the-art sky fitness center and spa, and 29 penthouse residences, all in a new sculpturesque tower with Conceptual Design by Carlos Ott.

ECHO Brickell resides in the epicenter of Miami’s fastest growing and most metropolitan neighborhood, located directly on the coveted East side of Brickell Avenue. Its 190 opulent residences set a new bar for state-of-the-art living in Miami’s most exciting locale. With conceptual design from mastermind Carlos Ott, ECHO Brickell is a host of privilege at every turn.
ECHO Brickell’s developers, Property Market Group (PMG), have once again led the way with an inventive contemporary tower in a highly desirable neighborhood. The property’s 190 residences mirror the refined precedence set forth by its sister project, ECHO Aventura.

The building itself is flanked by twin glass atriums housing the works of contemporary artists. The impressive Grand Lobby is modeled by a critically acclaimed design house in a limited collaboration with Carlos Ott. ECHO Brickell’s most notable exterior feature is the awe-inspiring “Open Space”. This futuristic gap in the building’s facade spans the entire width of the tower, rising three stories in height. The Open Space will house the full-floor pool deck, allowing residents to swim from one side of the property to another in the astounding infinity-edge pool. Suspended above the pool deck, fitness center and spa offers breathtaking panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Downtown Miami’s full cityscape, and the surrounding islands. The 190-unit mix is comprised of one and two bedroom units on the lower floors, two and thee bedroom units on the middle floors directly above the Open Space and 16 exclusive penthouse units residing in the building’s pinnacle.

LAZARO LOPEZ, PA Fortune International Realty 1390 Brickell Ave. Suite 104 Miami, FL 33131 Cell: (786) 525-9430
Fax: (305) 400-6394   http://www.MiamiPropertyConsultant.com

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Top 20 Reasons to Buy in Miami

Top 20 Reasons to Buy in Miami

  1. Affordable Real Estate – The local market offers record affordability, amenities, & seller incentives; 50% more affordable in the last five years; weak U.S. dollar gives greater discounts for foreign buyers
  2. Top Market for Int'l Buyers – Florida is the top state in the U.S. & Miami is the top market for int'l buyers; & is expected to outperform other U.S. markets long into the future
  3. Enviable Weather – The only major "subtropical" city in continental U.S.; average temp. 75 ºF / 23 ºC
  4. Beautiful Beaches – Greater Miami has 84 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline & 67 square miles of inland waterways & more than 15 miles of world-famous beaches
  5. Water Sports & Activities – Enjoy snorkeling, sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, diving & other water sports all year around
  6. Exciting Lifestyle for All – young adults, families, baby boomers, retirees, celebrities, & visitors - museums, performing arts venues, art galleries, professional sports, & amazing places to shop
  7. Fabulous Nightlife – Ocean Drive & more - top restaurants, night clubs, bars, world famous hotspots
  8. Restaurants – In Miami you can savor worldwide cuisine unlike in any other city in the U.S.
  9. Entertainment Industry – Major fashion center, top modeling agencies in the world, Fashion Week & more than 2,400 motion picture & video businesses
  10. Commercial & Investment Real Estate – Vacancy rates for all commercial sectors in Miami are below the national average; retail & multi-family are outperforming most major markets in the U.S
  11. "Gateway to the Americas" – Strategic location between Latin America & Europe; "Capital of the Americas" - perfect for business or pleasure
  12. The Most Int'l City in the U. S. – nearly 50% of population is foreign born & speak over 100 languages
  13. Global Business Center – for business, finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts & international trade; no state income tax; home to nearly 1,200 multinational companies from 56 nations; more than 100 international consulates, trade offices & bi-national chambers of commerce
  14. Hotels – ranks fifth in US in occupancy after New York, Oahu Island, San Francisco, & Boston
  15. Top Tourist Destination – 12.6 million overnight guests – with 6 million of them int'l visitors
  16. World Aviation Hub – 3rd in the U.S. with 33.5 million passengers a year; Over 80 airlines to 120 destinations – top freight airport in the U.S. with 1.8 million tons - $19 billion in business revenue/year
  17. Port of Miami – "Cruise Capital of the World" with more than 4 million passengers a year; Also serves 240 seaports; 9 million tons of sea cargo; top markets: China, Italy, Hong Kong, Honduras & Brazil
  18. Educational Institutions – 4th largest U. S. school district; 5 colleges & universities; 3 law schools
  19. Hospitals – 33 hospitals; Jackson Memorial is one of the top 25 hospitals in the U. S. & Miami Children's Hospital is rated the top pediatric hospital in the country
  20. Top Rankings
    • Miami has the largest concentration of international banks in the U.S.
    • Miami's skyline ranks third in the U.S. behind New York City & Chicago & 18th in the world (Almanac of Architecture & Design.)
    • Miami is the only major city in the United States bordered by two national parks, Everglades National Park on the West, & Biscayne National Park on the East.
It's great to live, work & play in Miami!