Beachfront Condo Sale. Beachfront Condos for Sale South Florida. Luxury Beachfront Realty, Once you've lived on the beach, you'll never go back. We Specialize in Beachfront Condos, Apartments & Homes. http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com 2012-02-22T18:34:25+01:00 text/html 2011-12-22T20:57:59+01:00 http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com/general/27-waterfront-condos-go-to-auction-on-hayden-island.html After holding one previous auction that netted more than 20 sales, the Beverley Hills, Calif.-based real estate firm is auctioning off the remaining 27 condominiums of an 87-unit waterfront development on Hayden Island. Kennedy Wilson, the company that handled the John Ross Condominium auction in Portland and the Cannery Lofts auction in Astoria, will auction off the last units of the Waterside on Hayden Island at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel on June 12 at 1 p.m. Minimum selling prices range from $130,000 to $225,000 on the 27 condominiums, all of which are between 1,921 and 2,466 square feet. “The October auction was the kickoff auction and we’ve been selling units ever since,” said Rhett Winchell, president of KW Auction Group, the wing of Kennedy Wilson that handles auctions. “But this is the closing auction, and once they are gone they are gone.” The one- and two-bedroom units all have custom cabinetry, granite stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and Kohler sinks and fixtures. Purchasers will also have access to a private dock and marina along the Columbia River right next to the condominium project. The condominiums were built in 2006. Prices originally ranged from $375,000 to $750,000. Find out more by visiting the information office at 707 N. Hayden Island Dr., Unit 417 or watersideauction.com. text/html 2011-12-22T20:57:59+01:00 http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com/general/condo-market-sets-new-september-year-to-date-records.html The high-rise market in the GTA broke yet another record as new condominium sales smashed it's 2010 predecessor for the month of September, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) revealed today. According to RealNet Canada Inc., BILD's official source of new home market intelligence, there were 3,772 new homes and condominium suites sold in the GTA in September, with sales of low-rise (single, semi-detached and townhomes) product up five per cent, high-rise up an impressive 53 per cent and total new home sales up a solid 34 per cent over September 2010. On a year-to-date basis, total new home sales in the GTA are running 28 per cent ahead of January-September 2010, driven by a 44 per cent surge in high-rise sales which breaks another record for the high-rise market. The low-rise sector is also on the rise, running nine per cent ahead of last year through September. "With sales in the 416 accounting for 46 per cent of total new homes sold in September, there's still considerable activity happening outside of the city," said BILD Chair Paul Golini Jr. "High-rise sales in York Region have more than tripled in September and are up 145 per cent year-to-date, which is a welcome sign that we are on our way to meeting the 40 per cent Growth Plan intensification target," added BILD Acting President Joe Vaccaro. The price gap between high- and low-rise homes in the GTA currently sits at $98,401. text/html 2011-12-22T20:57:59+01:00 http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com/general/condo-sales-and-median-prices-higher-in-august-2011.html Sales activity and median prices for Florida’s existing home and existing condo markets rose in August, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors?. Existing home sales increased 15 percent last month with a total of 16,206 homes sold statewide compared to 14,131 homes sold in August 2010, according to Florida Realtors. The statewide median sales price for existing homes last month was $137,500, up 2 percent from the year-ago figure of $134,900. August’s statewide existing home median price was also slightly higher than it was in July. “Over the past few months, it appears that home prices have been stabilizing in many local markets across the state,” said 2011 Florida Realtors President Patricia Fitzgerald, manager/broker-associate with Illustrated Properties in Hobe Sound and Mariner Sands Country Club in Stuart. “This is another positive sign that the housing recovery is gaining strength.” According to analysts with the National Association of Realtors? (NAR), sales of foreclosures and other distressed properties continue to downwardly distort the median price because they generally sell at a discount relative to traditional homes. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less. Thenational median sales price for existing single-family homes in August 2011 was $168,400, down 5.4 percent from a year ago, according to NAR.In California, the August statewide median resales price was $297,060; in Maryland, it was $241,564. Fifteenof Florida’s metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported higher existing home sales in August; 15 MSAs also had higher existing condo sales. In Florida’s year-to-year comparison for condos, 7,098 units sold statewide last month compared to 6,041 units in August 2010 for an increase of 17 percent. The statewide existing condo median sales price last month was $91,100; in August 2010 it was $81,500 for a 12 percent increase.According toNAR, the national median existing condo sales price... text/html 2011-12-22T20:57:59+01:00 http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com/general/for-values-and-views-san-franciscans-looking-east.html The first quarter of 2011 has brought an increased interest in the luxury condominium homes at The Ellington and sales in 2011 have been setting the pace for prices and sales in the East Bay. The Ellington opened in May of 2009 and has become one of the hottest moving properties in the Bay Area with more than 15 sales concluded since the beginning of 2011 alone. This accelerated level of sales is largely being driven by San Franciscans taking a new look at the East Bay where both remarkable value and the best of urban living can still be found. Sales associates report greater numbers of San Francisco-based realtors and clients touring The Ellington and making offers on the East Bay’s premiere high-rise condominium building. For example, 35% of walk-in traffic during the first quarter of 2011 lives or works in San Francisco, compared to only 20% in 2010. In a tough real estate market with cautious consumers, The Ellington continues to draw buyers to the property because of its unparalleled value, amazing views, and extraordinary amenities. Few comparable homes in San Francisco are available for under $500,000 while prices at The Ellington start below $300,000. “The interest in The Ellington being expressed by San Francisco buyers this year is unprecedented,” said Pacific Marketing Associates Vice President Kim Cole. “Home prices at The Ellington reflect the high end product our buyer is looking for; interestingly we’ve noticed that these same buyers are opting for a prime East Bay waterfront location over a more pricey San Francisco address. For example, a home at The Ellington featuring two bedrooms, two baths and a city view recently sold for $405,000. The same home in San Francisco would have sold for $700,000.” Online traffic numbers reflect the increased activity at the building as... text/html 2011-12-22T20:57:59+01:00 http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com/general/fort-worths-montgomery-plaza-reports-sales-surge.html With two condos sold in the last month and with eight additional contracts scheduled to close in the next 30 days, Montgomery Plaza, the iconic luxury condominium property located in the heart of Fort Worth’s vibrant West 7th Street area, is experiencing strong sales momentum heading into the fourth quarter of 2011, despite the challenging economic climate and housing market. “The recent sales success we’ve seen proves that we’ve got the right team in place to bring our vision for Montgomery Plaza to reality,” said Doug Hickok, managing partner at 2600 Montgomery LLC, owners of Montgomery Plaza. “This property represents an exceptional opportunity to own on the leading edge of a growing urban community in one of America’s most livable cities.” The new ownership group engaged PowerPlay Destination Properties, a specialist real estate marketing and sales company to help reposition the property to ensure local buyers truly understand what luxury condo living in Fort Worth is all about. “The combination of PowerPlay’s expertise in the luxury real estate market, Montgomery Plaza’s ability to deliver the best quality of life for the cost and the growing and noteworthy community of owners who call Montgomery Plaza home, have all been factors in generating the impressive levels of interest and sales we are now enjoying,” added Hickok. “We are excited about the interest in and momentum we see at Montgomery Plaza,” said Denise Elliott, broker of record for PowerPlay Texas LLC and sales director for Montgomery Plaza. “We are scheduled to close at least eight more condos in the next 30 days, which likely makes Montgomery Plaza one of the hottest condo properties in the DFW metroplex. We believe it’s a strong indication of how the remainder of this year and 2012 are shaping up. And the team has some exciting new programs... text/html 2011-12-22T20:57:59+01:00 http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com/general/high-rise-condo-sales-set-pace-in-january.html The first statistics on the GTA new housing market for 2011 reveal a good start to the New Year, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) announced today. According to RealNet Canada Inc., BILD's official source of new home market information, there were 2,335 new homes and condominium suites sold in the Greater Toronto Area in January. While total sales were down 13 per cent from the January prior, high-rise sales reached their second highest level in the last 11 years (since 2000). BILD President and CEO Stephen Dupuis indicated that 2,335 unit sales in January is quite respectable considering that most builders are using that month to sell inventory as they prepare to launch new phases and projects in February and March. "January is not a heavily weighted month in the grand scheme of things, but sales of over 2,300 units in January bodes well for the Spring market," Dupuis said. Source: RealNet Canada Inc. With more than 1,350 members, BILD, formed through the merger of the Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association and Urban Development Institute/Ontario, is the voice of the land development, home building and professional renovation industry in the Greater Toronto Area. BILD is proudly affiliated with the Ontario and Canadian Home Builders' Associations. text/html 2011-12-22T20:57:59+01:00 http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com/general/offers-condo-buyers-up-to-1500-for-future-association-dues-for-limited-time.html HomeSteps, the real estate sales unit of Freddie Mac (OB:FMCC), today announced "Condo Cash", a special limited time offer that will provide eligible condominium buyers with up to $1,500 for standard condominium association dues. HomeSteps' Condo Cash is limited to buyers who submit offers between August 15 and November 15, 2011 and close escrows on or before December 30, 2011. HomeSteps' Condo Cash offer is valid only on HomeSteps homes that have been on the market for at least 120 days and are sold to owner-occupant buyers. A two-year Home Protect? limited home warranty that covers electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating and other major systems and appliances is offered on some eligible HomeSteps homes. Home Protect also provides discounts of up to 30 percent on the purchase of appliances. (Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Not all homes or buyers will qualify. For details, see www.HomeSteps.com/smartbuy.) HomeSteps Condo Cash is not available on HomeSteps condominiums purchased through auctions, sealed bids, bulk sales or in areas where such offers are prohibited by law. For complete terms and conditions, visit www.homesteps.com. Freddie Mac was established by Congress in 1970 to provide liquidity, stability and affordability to the nation's residential mortgage markets. Freddie Mac supports communities across the nation by providing mortgage capital to lenders. Over the years, Freddie Mac has made home possible for one in six homebuyers and more than five million renters. text/html 2011-12-22T20:57:59+01:00 http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com/general/sheldon-good-and-company-to-conduct-developer-closeout-auction-at-annapolis-grandview-condominium.html Following the hugely successful November auction of 33 luxurious new residences in Annapolis’s GrandView condominium, which created momentum for a post-auction sales and marketing campaign that resulted in 30 additional deals, Sheldon Good & Company – the nation’s leading real estate auction firm – will conduct a one-day closeout event of GrandView’s remaining inventory on Sunday, July 24th at the Westin Annapolis. 25 luxury residences will be available at Annapolis's GrandView, with minimum bids starting at 70% below original prices. (Photo: Business Wire) 25 luxury residences will be available, with 10 guaranteed to sell at or above minimum bids ranging from $220,000 to $325,000, up to a 70% discount off the original prices. The GrandView is a full service luxury condominium building located in Annapolis Towne Centre – a spectacular destination for sophisticated living, shopping and dining located minutes from the historic district of Annapolis and a short drive from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. The closeout event will give buyers the opportunity to select from a variety of two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominiums (some with dens) ranging in size up to 1,945 square feet, many with views of nearby rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. The residences were originally priced from $514,000 to $937,000, and the GrandView is now over 70% sold. “This is a tremendous opportunity to purchase a residence at a fraction of the original asking price in a highly desired building full of great amenities,” said Mark Troen, COO of Sheldon Good & Company. “By successfully auctioning a selection of these residences in November, we were able to offer new homeowners the opportunity to name their own price. Buyers continued to get great pricing in our subsequent sales program during the past six months. Now, with only 25 units left, Sturbridge Homes is selling the remaining residences at this final... text/html 2011-12-22T20:57:59+01:00 http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com http://www.beachfrontcondossale.com/general/the-co-operators-sale-of-land-to-the-tricar-group-is-finalized.html The Co-operators announced today that the sale of its property at 148-152 Macdonell Street in Guelph to The Tricar Group (Tricar), a real estate development company specializing in luxury high rise condominiums based in London, Ontario, has been finalized and all conditions have been signed off. Tricar will take possession of the land on November 30th. Tricar is proposing a high-end condominium and commercial complex on the land, which is situated in downtown Guelph, overlooking the scenic Speed River. The proposed development will contribute to the achievement of the City of Guelph's priorities, which is also mandated to by the Province of Ontario's Places to Grow program-creating more dense sustainable development in the city. The proposed building, which includes approximately 150 residential units as well as commercial space on the ground floor, will provide a boost for the downtown as it will allow more people to live and shop in the area. "We are extremely happy that we were able to work with a great local company such as the Co-operators to complete this transaction as we continue through the development process. We are excited about this development and are confident that it will continue the positive momentum that has been created in downtown Guelph and will contribute to the vibrancy of this beautiful downtown centre for years to come," said Joe Carapella, President of The Tricar Group. "We are pleased to complete the sale of land to Tricar, and look forward to seeing this development proceed. It will be an exciting contribution to the revitalization of the downtown core which is already underway and the expansion of GO service to the city," said Kathy Bardswick, President and CEO of the Co-operators. About The Co-operators The Co-operators Group Limited is a 100 percent Canadian-owned co-operative with more than $41 billion in assets under administration. Through, its...