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$45 Million Mansions History
by Gail Kennell Lic Real Estate Broker on 04/26/13
According to the listing agent this beautiful breathtakingly striking mansion on Indian Creek Island, Miami is the most expensive now in Miami Dade, this is the true story of a $45 million dollar mansion on prestigious Indian Creek Island, Dade County's most prestigious private island. South Florida Exclusive Buyers Agent, never represents sellers or takes a listing...so just for the record...this is NOT my listing, because I believe that home buyers deserve fidciary service.
This just in from the Multiple Listing Service:
"Stunning grand estate built in 2000, sited on nearly two acres, with huge 200 foot wide Biscayne Bay views. Designed with unsurpassed quality & craftsmanship offering a theater, library, formal living and romance highlight the dining rooms, French country kitchen, wolf gas range. Lux master bedroom with his/hers baths, closets, elevator," to take you to the sky and back. "Lower level includes seven - car garage, billiard room, gym, game, wine, yoga rooms. Infinity pool, cabana house with summer kitchen includes two baths, steam & massage rooms..." (I can feel that now).
However, I decided to do some searching on the tax records for this heavenly mansion and find that it sold in April 2006 for $22.5 million, and the following year was put back on the market for $32 million and finally was sold for $35 million in 2009.
Now today with a snazzy price tag of $45 million makes one wonder if upgrades are worth $10 million in three years? Listing agents work for the seller and the word is by contract get the seller the most from the home as possible, however, when a home buyer decides to view the home through the agent, then the issues arise who exactly is being represented: the buyer or the seller??? The document for you to sign at that time, is that you are NOT being represented, and neither is perhaps the seller at that point....so what's left??? Well let me tell you? When both parties are non-represented the truth is that you are working with a transactional agent, one that puts parties together....NOTHING MORE NOTHING LESS.....is less more at this point??? NO!!
Why not hire your own Exclusive Buyers agent to see this mansion and any other in beautiful South Florida. You can be assured that as a fiduciary agent, that you will save time and money (at least three percent more, according to stats, and this is over 1 million in this case.) See the rest of this story on Channel 4 cbsmiami.com tonight at 11pm.
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Snapshot of "South Florida" Mansions and Estates Part lll
by Gail Kennell Lic Real Estate Broker on 04/06/13
Recently listed in the Multiple Listing Service a $32.5 million Paradisio Del Mar is one of the most unique Oceanfront and Intracoastal grand estates in Florida. The mansion sits on two ocean front acres of unobstructed vistas and natural dunes and an oceanfront "cottage" lead to an ultra-private beach. Two Intracoastal acres are showcased by the main residence, which overlooks some of the widest water views in Palm Beach.
Ultra private and secure, a gated entry leads to the oceanfront facing portico. The main entry foyer opens to a rotunda foyer with a dramatic twin marble staircase which leads just north of the Boyton Beach inlet this 23,000 square foot seven bedroom 12 bath mansion.
When you want to buy a luxury home in South Florida you must see it through the eyes of South Florida Exclusive Buyers Agent, who represent home buyers full time and never take a listing which can cause dual interests. Gail Kennell Real Estate Broker is available by cell anytime at 954-410-0162. You can search Florida IDX or MLS search at http://www.southfloridaexclusivebuyersagent.com As a Broker and member of the Florida Association of Realtors in Miami, Gail represents the needs of home buyers and shares in the information in the MLS to inform home buyers from their perspective not the sellers perspective. South Florida Exclusive Buyers Agent can inform home-buyers about the homes and locations home buyers find of interest.
There are three pending in escrow now in South Florida, from the wave is the Keys through to the sultry island of Palm Beach to Jupiter, over $10 million, a Mid-Century Miami Modern, an incredible new modern masterpiece by developer Todd Glaser with over 11,000 square feet of luxury interiors on Miami Beach, and a Bermuda style home in Palm Beach.
Sixteen homes have seen closed sales in 2012, and there are one hundred and two available now to choose in the Ultra-Luxury market. One of these is located in Palm Beach. Over eight thousand square feet, with five bedroom and seven bathrooms this is a home off Ocean Road in an ideal location close to the Ocean. Dunbar Road, stately mansion pictured to the left, being listed for $10 million and a Miami Beach wonder for $100 million. Please see
Lastly a Design artisans & European craftsmen combined to create a grand & majestic masterpiece on world famous Ocean Drive, facing the Atlantic Ocean. Ten bedrooms uniquely decorated & swathed in lavish appointments, hand painted walls & ceiling frescoes reminiscent of resplendent mansions around the world. A 54-foot long mosaic tiled 25 k gold lined pool in exquisitely appointed courtyard, housing just a few of many museum quality pieces in this world-class property with its own Observatory. Regardless your budget you are sure to find a beautiful luxury home to buy or rent through the eyes of South Florida Exclusive Buyers Agent. Live everyday in sunny South Florida. See my other Blogs on South Florida Mansions and Estates:
Snapshot l South Florida Mansions and Estates
Snapshot ll South Florida Mansions and Estates
Fort Lauderdale's "Venice of America"
by Gail Kennell Lic Real Estate Broker on 03/17/13
Live in beautiful Fort Lauderdale sometimes known as "Venice of America" because of its expansive and intricate canal system. The city is a major yachting center with 42,000 resident yachts and 100 marinas and boatyards in 2006, according to wikipedia.
Early on investor JC Turner suggested Fort Lauderdale should be called "Venice of America" he said "Nowhere can so many beautiful waterways and bodies of water be found as right here in and about this city." The "finger island" off Las Olas and later off south fork of New River, helped make boating and water spots a draw for tourists and new residents. Download "Venice of America" Here City of Fort Lauderdale has published a guide for beautiful marinas and boat yards in the area please download your marine guide, see here.
In the market for a new yacht enjoy the largest boat show in the world here at or Miami. Find the yacht of your dreams to whisk away to far away places or navigate along the 165 navigable waterways with 3000 hours of annual sunshine and seven miles of pristine beaches and soft ocean breezes beckons you for your next port-of-call.
The Intracoastal Waterway is lined with marinas, waterfront restaurants and nightspots, and the worlds largest in-water boat show is also held annually in Fort Lauderdale according to the City of Fort Lauderdale. http://www.sunny.org/ Live beach cam, get the latest Fort Lauderdale events, news and guides in the greater area.
The most expensive home and asking price at $32 million, in Fort Lauderdale today is this wonderful mansion sure to give the cool to the heat and the breeze to the sail. To see this home or another in "Venice of America" be sure to see it through the eyes of an Exclusive Buyers Agent who sees the location from the buyers side and NOT the sellers. Gail Kennell with South Florida Exclusive Buyers Agent are available to take you on a tour of the beautiful areas of South Florida with a private car service, or boat along the Intercoastal Waterways at your leisure, to spot the home of your dreams from the water, or high above from the sky. We are here to give you a fair market value of the home of your dreams from a buyers standpoint.
This waterfront masterpiece is nestled on nearly two acres in the prestigious Rio Vista community in Fort Lauderdale. This 20,000 Georgian home boasts, nine bedrooms, eight baths, two kitchens, office, workshop, wine cellar, 3rd floor recreation room with bar, six-car garage and guest house. Only the finest details used in the finishes throughout. Landscaped by world renowned architect Raymond Jungles. Enjoy breathtaking water views (500'of water frontage) with deep water and dock-age for your new yacht Retreat to your private oasis. Conveniently located - minutes to your private jet.
South Florida Exclusive Buyers Agents never take a listing and can be contacted 954-410-0162.
$weet $hort $ales in "Fort Lauderdale"
by Gail Kennell Lic Real Estate Broker on 03/02/13
Life is just as sweet under $10 million, just ask a home buyer who is lucky to snag one of these deals. Are you in the budget for a short sale? Let's hope so, because it's a ripe time to open the wallets to the sweetest "short sales" in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Twenty three "short sales" available now in the multiple listing service throughout beautiful sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida from $100k to $2.695 million. If million dollars is in your budget, three - million dollar sweeties are yours for the asking now.Yes, you have to love banks for these awesome deals. Well, some of these wonders are approved already from bank lenders; or others require third-party approval, but, hey, all worth the looksie (and hopefully you are in the market to snatch up a bargain for you and your family) too, before price arrows start to shoot upward fast. And "short sales" will be the thing of the past... history.
Never mind, let's get to business...starting out on tour is a lovely Las Olas mansion with wonderful open floor plans including blue, breezy ocean views.
A spanking brand new construction (your gain)... walled and gated villa enclave with private pools encase the home in splendor. Across the street from the beach, minutes from dining and shopping to your pleasure a location that some can only dream of. Custom finishes round out this mansion marvel: a first floor rotunda, elevator, great room, gourmet kitchen, dining room, office,VIP suite second floor Master or Mrs., with private balcony, library, gym, third floor play room for the kiddies, covered logia, terrace, amazing oceanfront views, steps from the sand to wiggle your toes all wrapped up in a super opportunity...what a bargain at asking at $2.695. Tor read all the blog go to,
Million Dollar "South Florida" Short Sales
by Gail Kennell Lic Real Estate Broker on 02/28/13
Oh, la, la...45-one million dollar mansions are available from the Miami Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service. These are Short Sales throughout South Florida...from Palm Beaches to the beauty of the Keys...essentially the lender settles for less than what's owed...ouch!
3.95 million dollars buys a wonderfully unique Aventura mansion on the water built on four lots on the intracostal newly renovated with marble and onyx, no expense spared with this delicious short sale deal of a lifetime in a sublime location close to everything in South Florida. Five bedroom plus den and seven baths with master suite on second floor facing the intercoastal...his and her master baths and steam rooms to bask in after a hot workout on the treadmill with your sweetie as you sweat together and heat rises. Not only the best for your sweetheart but added charm as a refrigerated closet for your fur coat storage and wine room perfect to indulge the senses with four vip suites on the grand floor. Outdoor kitchen with barbecue to relax beside the heated pool and jacuzzi. Walk to worship together and dock your boat on the 110 foot dock which may be built.
$3.7 Million Miami Beach, Florida short sale opportunity of a lifetime for this absolutely gorgeous Mediterranean waterfront home on one of the most prestigious streets in Miami Beach! Magnificent bay views with over seventy foot sea wall and dock. Featuring five bedrooms with full separate guest quarters, grand foyer entry, expansive entertainment areas, full gourmet gas kitchen, top-of-the-line appliances remodeled bathrooms, marble floors downstairs wood floors upstairs, beautiful waterfront pool and landscaping. Only a private showing will do. As an Exclusive Buyers Agent I take care to represent only home buyers best interests. These homes are available short sale and by appointment only. These are not my listings as we NEVER take a listing to prevent conflicts of interests for my buyers. You can contact South Florida Exclusive Buyers Agent at 954-410-0162 anytime. To see more of this blog go to: http://gailkennell.blogspot.com/2013/02/million-dollar-south-florida-short-sales.html
Sweetest of Short Sales in "Fort Lauderdale"
by Gail Kennell Lic Real Estate Broker on 02/28/13
Who says life can't be fair and jolly and just as sweet under $10 million? Are you in the budget for a short sale? Let's hope so because it's a ripe and high time to open handsome wallets to the sweetest "short sales" in Fort Lauderdale.
Twenty three "short sales" available now in the multiple listing service throughout the beautiful sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida from $100k to $2.695 million. If million dollars is in your budget, three - million dollar sweeties are yours for the asking now.
Yes, you have to love banks for these awesome deals. Well, some of these wonders are approved already from bank lenders; or others require third-party approval, but, hey, all worth the looksie (and hopefully you are in the market to snatch up a bargain for you and your family) too, before price arrows start to shoot upward fast. And "short sales" will be the thing of the past... history.
Never mind, let's get to business...starting out on tour is a lovely Las Olas mansion with wonderful open floor plans including blue, breezy ocean views. A spanking brand new construction (your gain)... walled and gated villa enclave with private pools encase the home in splendor. Across the street from the beach, minutes from dining and shopping to your pleasure a location that some can only dream of. Custom finishes round out this mansion marvel: a first floor rotunda, elevator, great room, gourmet kitchen, dining room, office,VIP suite second floor Master or Mrs., with private balcony, library, gym, third floor play room for the kiddies, covered logia, terrace, amazing oceanfront views, steps from the sand to wiggle your toes all wrapped up in a super opportunity...what a bargain at asking at $2.695.
See http://gailkennell.blogspot.com/2013/02/sweet-million-dollar-fort-lauderdale.html for the entire blog read.
Steal of a Deal in "Palm Beach" Billionaire's Row
by Gail Kennell Lic Real Estate Broker on 02/09/13
Don't miss owning (and making a low-ball offer) on the most beautiful and expensively exclusive private waterfront estate ever built in Palm Beach which is going to auction this year and recently listing in the Multiple Listing Service for $74 million, or unless you hire me as your agent to help you "steal" the estate.
Magnificently completed in 2011, by developer Dan Swanson, the estate located on sought-after Billionaire's Row, minutes to world famous clubs, shopping and marinas. This sure to please your loved ones who strive after only the best.
Dock your mega yacht right on sight and enjoy the views situated on 2.5 acres this 20,000 square foot mansion is all you need for a very happily ever after especially since it can be bought at a deliciously low price.There are currently sixteen homes for sale to choose for you and your family to entertain guests and family alike on the secluded island of Palm Beach in Palm Beach County in South Florida between $10 million through the aforementioned.
Two mega-mansions have sold this past year and one is pending in escrow as we speak.
Of course who wouldn't want to live in an island that is so wealthy and charming? Particularly when you are in the neighborhood of Billionaire's Row?
As if you don't know Billionaires Row is all there is to know about Palm Beach because we all want to live there. The mansion sits on the intracoastal waterway so your private yacht can take you away in a minutes notice to a far away forgotten island. Get the ship's kitchen prepared with the finest of foods, don't forget the cook and hands aboard. And just relax as the "Big Ship Sails on the ally-ally-oh."
Different opinions are measured as to the perfect appraisal for the mega mansion according to the South Florida Business Journal. $62 million or $74 million...excuse me? "Palm Beach Mansion Bankruptcy Auction Foresees $74 million Sale."
Tranquil "Palm Beach Gardens" in Palm Beach
by Gail Kennell Lic Real Estate Broker on 01/15/13Tranquil Palm Beach Gardens....known for its grassy acres and overstated charms, closely knit into a serene private locale and close to all that matters. sits this wonderful estate with over 15k square feet of delectable space reserved for the wayfaring of heart, driven jet setter... this private spectacular approach to that lifestyle, complemented by a motor courtyard and fountain, introduces this lavish property of exquisite architectural detail combined with timeless elegance sure to outlast the best of pure luxury elegance. Designed for those seeking a very private lifestyle with beautiful surroundings, this estate home is situated in a prestigious waterfront enclave of just four one-acre-plus home sites with a lighted tennis court and privacy gate. The home features a gourmet kitchen with Downsview Cabinetry and Stainless Wolf appliances. See more of this blog at http://gailkennell.blogspot.com/2013/01/tranquil-palm-beach-gardens-in-palm.html This grand estate available just recently for $12.5 features eight roomy bedrooms, and eleven baths for the growing families, or those with entertaining skills and a large staff to keep it all together. The estate can be seen virtually, or in person with South Florida Exclusive Buyers Agent, who will excitedly lead you through its wide entries to escape into the charming enclaves of grand living. When your interests are at stake only the best representation will do. Call Gail Kennell, Lic. Real Estate Broker at 954-410-0162 who is always loyal.
Snapshot of "South Florida" Mansions and Estates Part ll
by Gail Kennell Lic Real Estate Broker on 01/02/13
Welcome to 2013! Happiest (and luckiest) of New Years! Let this one be your best so far full of joyful giving, loving and enjoying pleasures... please continue to enjoy my blog as we update on the fine market of beautiful and sunny South Florida as is available on the MLS.
Twelve homes have SOLD over the past six months in
Sultry South Florida Owner Financed Mansions and Estates Part 1
by Gail Kennell Lic Real Estate Broker on 11/20/12
Who wouldn't want an owner financed home at one of these locations in sultry and sunny South Florida? South Florida has the most beautifully prime real estate in the world which when tempted can make you a full time resident.
This set on two acres in the City of Delray.. a marvelously prime oceanfront property with one hundred and fifty feet of frontage, for $19.5 million...this remodeled European-inspired estate evokes a timeless elegance in every room, with six bedrooms, seven full baths, and an unsurpassed attention to detail in every corner. Upon entry, a winding gated drive gives way to panoramic ocean views and an intricately tiled vaulted loggia. Highlights include a grand scale gourmet kitchen with accented marble and granite counter tops and custom glazed cabinetry, and a first floor mastersuite rounds out this exceptional delightful estate.
Secondly available with owner financing..is a Java head beautiful estate built with old world craftsmanship and the finest materials on three acres of prime property in Coral Gables for $12.5 million...with extensive gardens with ponds, fountains, waterfalls...very dramatic throughout one of natures select paradise on earth! Tennis courts, pool, four car garage with two cottages and one hundred and five coral rock carved protected boat slip with ocean access to whisk you into the world of eternity. Over eleven thousand square feet of luxious interior, seven bedroom main house has art modern them...massive living room has twenty three feet cathedral ceiling with gargoyles and encased hard wood panels, opulent stone fire place, two round door ways, "Moon Gates" led to living room and dining room. To view more of this blog go to http://gailkennell.blogspot.com/2012/11/sultry-south-florida-owner-financed.html
