3610 Yacht Club Dr, Apt 411 Aventura FL 33180

Check out this very affordable condominium located in Portsview at The Waterways . This unit offers the following:

• 2 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• ceramic tile floors
• crown moldings
• updated kitchen cabinetry & stainless steel appliances
• great closet space
• water view
• covered parking
• large terrace
• washer & dryer
• extra storage

This lovely move-in ready condominium is available for $268,000.00.  The monthly maintenance fee is $581 and includes the following amenities as well as cable tv, insurance, water and sewer.

Built in 1987, the condominium offers the following amenities:

• 24-hr manned security gate
• 24-hr manned lobby security
• 2 heated swimming pools
• tennis courts
• gym
• walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, entertainment, etc.
• The Waterways Marina located just steps away

Click on the following link to view photos and more information on the property:

3610 Yacht Club Dr, Apt #411

For those of you that are pet lovers, this condominium allows residents to have a pet up to 15 lbs.   Unit owners can not rent out their unit during the first year of ownership.  After the first year the property can be rented out on an annual basis.   Boat owners will also appreciate that they can even purchase a slip in The Waterways Marina, a dockominium, located steps away from the condominium.

For more information on this outstanding property as well as other great opportunities in Aventura please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

Chef Allen’s Restaurant in Aventura – Summer Cooking Classes

Starts July 9, 2010 until the end of Summer

5:30pm – 6:30pm every other Friday

Come and learn from Chef Allen Susser and his team some of this summer’s most exciting and new dishes.  They will demonstrate two recipes and pass out samples for you to try.  You will learn about the spices they use, different ways to cook with them, and how the flavors compliment with certain wines.

The cost is $15 per person.  If you stay after the class for dinner then you will receive a 15% discount off your final bill.  Space is limited to 20 people per class.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn to cook from an expert.  For more information call Chef Allen’s Restaurant at (305) 935-2900.

Chef Allen’s Restaurant – 19088 NE 29th Av Aventura, FL  33180

For more information on real estate in Aventura please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

Taste of the Nation: Miami

Date:  Thursday, July 29, 2010

Location:  Fairmont Turnberry Resort – 19999 West Country Club Dr, Aventura FL  33180

Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit where 100% of ticket sales are devoted to ending childhood hunger.  Join Miami’s finest chefs and restaurants for an incredible night of fine food, amazing spirits, great wine and lots of fun with the single purpose to end childhood hunger in our community.

Ticket Prices:

VIP Admission 6:00pm – 10:00pm (VIP tickets include early admission, champagne reception and gift bag)

Pre Sale $195.00

At the Door $225.00

General Admission 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Pre Sale $95.00

At the Door $125.00

To purchase tickets call 1-877-26-TASTE or click here to purchase on-line.

This year the funds raised through Taste of the Nation will support No Kid Hungry, a campaign to end childhood hunger in America by 2015.

Taste of the Nation Tuesdays at Whole Foods Market

Spend your Tuesday evenings in July learning from South Florida’s top chefs and supporting Share Our Strength’s mission to end childhood hunger.  Whole Foods Market has been a longtime sponsor of Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation.  They will be offering complimentary cooking demonstrations at the Aventura and Coral Gables stores every Tuesday in July at 7:00pm.  Each demonstration is free of charge and will last approximately one hour.  Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Whole Foods Market stores.  Attendees of the cooking demo’s will have a chance to win VIP tickets to Taste of the Nation Miami.  Two winners will be selected from a drawing of all attendees at the final demo at both stores on July 27, 2010.

Whole Foods Market Aventura – (305) 933-1543

Whole Foods Market Coral Gables – (305) 421-9421

Help support a great cause while at the same time enjoying a wonderful evening of food and drink from some of Miami’s finest chefs and restaurants.

For more information about the Aventura real estate market please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

All American July 4th Fireworks Display in Aventura on July 4, 2010

The City of Aventura is hosting it’s annual fireworks display on the 4th of July.  The display can be viewed from any location along the Country Club Drives.  Fireworks begin promptly at 9:00pm.

Rain date for the fireworks will be Monday, July 5, 2010 at 9:00pm.

For more information please call (305) 466-8930 or visit the City website  at www.cityofaventura.com.

If you missed the fireworks display here is a video of the finale:

Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate related questions at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

Facts and Trends – Aventura, FL   March 2009 – May 2010

Number of Properties for Sale vs. Sold – Condo/Townhome

Analysis:

• 14% decrease in homes for sale from May 2009 – May 2010
• no significant increase or decrease in sales
• May 2009 – 19 month supply of homes for sale
• May 2010 – 16 month supply of homes for sale

For more information please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

Real Estate Market Stats for Aventura, FL  33180

Median Price – Single Family Home vs. Condo/Townhome

Inventory – Single Family Home vs. Condo/Townhome

Average Days on Market – Single Family Home vs. Condo/Townhome

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For more information please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

The Latest Real Estate Market Data

Stat Table – Condos/Townhomes in Aventura, FL  33180

90-day stats for Condo properties in MIAMI, FL33180 - Aventura as of July 23, 2010
Median List Price:	$347,939	Average List Price:	$455,245
Total Inventory:	1,051	Price per Square Foot:	$245
Average Home Size:	1,671	Median Lot Size:	n/a
Average # Beds:	2.25	Average # Baths:	2.26
Homes Absorbed:	37	Newly Listed:	38
Days on Market:	272	Average Age:	18

Stat Table – Single Family Homes in Aventura, FL  33180

90-day stats for Single Family properties in MIAMI, FL33180 - Aventura as of July 23, 2010
Median List Price:	$699,060	Average List Price:	$794,537
Total Inventory:	68	Price per Square Foot:	$213
Average Home Size:	2,844	Median Lot Size:	7,488
Average # Beds:	3.81	Average # Baths:	3.19
Homes Absorbed:	2	Newly Listed:	3
Days on Market:	239	Average Age:	32

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For more information contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

Harborside at The Waterways – 3640 Yacht Club Dr, #606  Aventura, FL  33180

I just listed another great unit at Harborside at The Waterways Condominium.  This is a building that everyone loves because it’s located in The Waterways section of Aventura, has nice amenities and the prices are very affordable.   Here are some features of this new listing:

• 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
• 1,870 sq ft of living space
• 2 separate balconies
• southeast corner unit
• lovely views to The Waterways Yacht Harbor
• 2-assigned parking spaces in garage
• ceramic tile floors through main living areas
• hurricane shutters
• custom built-ins in master bedroom closet

All of the above features at a very affordable price of $434,900.00.  This type of value doesn’t last long so please contact me soon if you are interested in taking a look.

Click on the following link to view photos and more information on the property:

3640 Yacht Club Dr, Unit #606

Harborside Condominium offers:

• 24-hr manned guard gate security
• 24-hr manned lobby security
• 2 heated swimming pools
• tennis courts
• gym

For more information on this and other exciting properties available for sale please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

The Latest Real Estate Market Data

Flash Chart – Condos/Townhomes in Aventura, FL  33180

Flash Chart – Single Family Homes in Aventura, FL  33180

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Portsview at The Waterways – 3610 Yacht Club Dr., Unit 912 Aventura FL  33180

List Price:  $265,000.00  SHORT SALE

Portsview at The Waterways Condominium is located within the 176 acre community of The Waterways, along the Intracoastal Waterway.  Residents have walking access to The Waterways Marina & The Waterways Shoppes.

Property details:

• 2 BR 2 BA
• 1,154 square feet of living space
• large balcony with access from all rooms
• new porcelain tile floors
• new kitchen appliances
• smooth ceiling
• 2 assigned parking spaces in covered garage
• extra storage included
• lovely view to the Waterways Marina

Click on the following link to view photos and additional information on this property:

3610 Yacht Club Dr, Unit 912

Portsview Condominium amenities include:

• 24-hr manned security gate
• 24-hr manned lobby security guard
• 2 heated swimming pools
• tennis courts
• gym

This is a short sale situation where the value of the property is less than what the owner owes to the bank.  The short sale is subject to the seller’s lender approval.  This type of transaction requires patience and is not for someone with a time constraint.

For more information or to schedule an appointment to view this property please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.