http://www.miamiangelproperties.com/blog Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:30:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This week the Miami Dade County Property Appraiser published the 2009 Preliminary Tax Roll. So now it's official, the countywide taxable value of existing properties has declined by 13 percent, to $222.1 billion. With an adjustment of $8.4 billion in new construction value, this represents a net decline of $23.4 ... http://www.miamiangelproperties.com/blog/miami-2009-tax-roll.htm Based on worldwide numbers, mobile devices outnumber computers 20 to 1. While not all mobile phones have the ability to access the internet, the turnover of mobile devices is significantly higher than that of computers. With so many technophiles claiming that mobile applications today are similar to where the internet was at the ... http://www.miamiangelproperties.com/blog/map-is-now-mobile.htm Today's headline in the local Miami business journal read "Judge grapples with her discovery of 15,000 unserved foreclosure cases." I also read an article on CNBC.com titled "Rebound In Housing Hampered By Slowdown in Short Sales." So what is the story here? According to public records, in Miami-Dade County there were 26,731 ... http://www.miamiangelproperties.com/blog/miamis-shadow-inventory.htm PRICE : $234,900 **BANK OWNED FORECLOSURE** Description |  The Fontana is a condo conversion located in South Beach that was completed a few years ago. It is situated on West Avenue just one block west of Lincoln Road. This unit is sleek, modern, with clean lines and faces the interior pool area. With affordable maintenance fees ... http://www.miamiangelproperties.com/blog/the-fontana-south-beach.htm PRICE : $625,000 **BANK OWNED FORECLOSURE** Description |  The Courts is a very successful project located in the prestigious South of Fifth Neighborhood of South Beach. The community features over eleven acres with secure parking, resort-like pools, spa, gym and security. This unit 3 bedroom 3 bathroom unit consists of 1,485 square feet, renovated kitchen and ... http://www.miamiangelproperties.com/blog/the-courts-south-beach.htm PRICE : $224,000 Description |  A rare corner unit with 2 bedrooms, garage parking,  fully updated, and located in the heart of South Beach just steps from Flamingo Park and Lincoln Road!  Did we also mention pet friendly and low maintenance fees?  This is a place to call home.   Call or email us today to view this unit -305.673.5300 or info@miamiangelproperties.com. Address | 1498 ... http://www.miamiangelproperties.com/blog/central-south-beach-condo.htm PRICE : $140,000 Description |  This large one bedroom, one bathroom condo is located just a few steps from Lincoln Road as well as a few blocks from the beach.  With lots of light, high ceilings and an outstanding location, this condo is a turn-key investment.   To view this property, please call us at 305.673.5300 or ... http://www.miamiangelproperties.com/blog/condo-lincoln-road.htm A few months ago, I posted a blog titled Miami's Boom to Bust. Since writing that post, I have walked through hundreds of distressed properties throughout Miami Beach and the surrounding areas. For a number of reasons, my recent experience of working on a property in Miami Shores is the epitome of that boom to bust cycle ... http://www.miamiangelproperties.com/blog/beached-in-miami-shores.htm PRICE : $550,000  **Bank Owned** Description | Aqua, a private residential island on the intracoastal waterway of Miami Beach, was created by Miami Beach pioneer developer Craig Robinson. A secure and private island retreat just minutes from the golf course, ocean or South Beach, this development offers oustanding amenities and a quality product. This unit ... http://www.miamiangelproperties.com/blog/luxury-aqua-foreclosure.htm There are so many questions that a real estate professional has to face when dealing with foreign investors. The following guide addresses some of the most common legal and tax questions.  Q - What should foreign investors take into account prior to signing a real estate purchase contract? A - One should consider the form in which title ... http://www.miamiangelproperties.com/blog/foreign-investor-questions.htm