"Meet the Broker" Brad Reddick

    Brad has been a Real Estate Broker in South Florida for over a decade. He has seen markets come and go but Real Estate is still one of the best places to put your money to hedge against inflation and is a good investment in the long run every time! Azure Waterfront Realty is owned by AzureWaterfront.com and has over $2 billion in Real Property listed on our "Featured Real Estate" page for either your primary residence, second home/condo or as rental investment income. The Hottest Condos are coming out of the ground in Miami right now, so give him a call at 800-407-1104.

Miami is a Billionaire Homebuyer's Paradise

Welcome to Miami, home of the fabulously beautiful and fabulously wealthy.
Foreign buyers — many of them anonymous — have poured cash into Miami's real-estate market for years. Think mansions priced at over $20 million, condos pimped out with private rooftop pools, and spec houses with wild extras. Big-name architects like Renzo Piano, Rafael Viñoly, and Zaha Hadid are knee-deep in the Miami property game, turning the city's skyline into a feast of postmodern towers.
A recent report from RealtyTrac noted that real-estate transactions in South Florida hit a record in 2015, closing 114,002 single-family home and condo sales.
"It's a buyer's market," luxury real-estate broker Oren Alexander of Douglas Elliman told Business Insider. Alexander and his brother, Tal, are known for listing high-end properties in New York and Miami, including the $50 million penthouse at the top of Manhattan's Plaza Hotel.
"There's no bigger transfer of wealth than from New York to Miami right now," Alexander said.
But lately there's been talk of softening markets in New York and Miami. Some have said there has been a slower influx of foreign capital thanks to a weakened Brazilian real and Russian ruble. Meanwhile, stricter regulations on all-cash, anonymous real-estate purchases — a favorite of foreign investors — have been introduced, potentially throwing some cold water on the boom.
Let Business Insider be your guide to some of the most noteworthy pieces of property in this beach paradise.

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Miami Condo Report: 76% of new development condos sold

More than three-quarters of new condo construction in Miami, the Beaches and Fort Lauderdale has been sold, according to a new ISG Miami Report update. The “Q4 New Construction Update” tracks sales of condo units in the pipeline and currently built east of I-95 in Miami-Dade since mid-2011, and found that 13,248 units have been sold out of the 17,353 units in Brickell, the Biscayne corridor, downtown Miami, the Beaches, Aventura, North Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne and Fort Lauderdale.

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Rum Journal: Mango's Tropical Cafe

     One of the most exciting and interesting bars on South Beach is Mango's Tropical Cafe, a little taste of Rio. When you walk by the first thing to catch your attention will be the loud salsa or maybe some reggae music coming from inside, the second will be that most of the wait staff are dancers and wear bikinis. Once you weave your way by the outside tables and reach the door you'll see florescent palm trees, and wild decor. Peek inside to catch people dancing, bartenders spinning bottles, and wait staff rushing from tables to the kitchen. That's the thing about Mango's Tropical Cafe it's so alive with music and activity it literally draws you in, you can't pass and not stop.

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"Meet the Broker" Nathan Smith from Turks and Caicos

"Meet the Broker" Nathan G. Smith
 

Nathan has worked in many areas of real estate over the past 21 years including marketing and sales in Australia, UK, and the Cayman Islands.

Having lived in the Caribbean for more than 18 years and the past 14 years in The Turks and Caicos Islands, Nathan understands offshore investors concerns and takes time to explain the important aspects of investing in TCI. "I believe the most important aspect of selling real estate is matching people to property" says Nathan. This, along with his `make it happen` attitude brings the result for which Nathan strives - strong repeat and referral business.

Nathan has a long-term outlook and will be pleased to stay in touch with you until you decide the time for investment is right for you.

‘Its an exciting time here in TCI. The Ritz Carlton is scheduled to break ground this year and we expect other major hotel brands right behind them increasing awareness of our high end market and solidifying our place as ‘the’ luxury destination in the Caribbean.  Splendid white sand beaches, pristine waters, no ongoing property taxes, US $ and UK law along with the proximity to the USA, all the fundamentals are positive – you’re looking at a very prosperous future and successful investment environment. 

Nathan has achieved numerous Coldwell Banker awards including the President's Elite and President's Premier Awards, the International Master Franchise Sales Associate Award and Top Agent Gross Commission Income Award. The President Clubs represent the top 1% of all Coldwell Banker agents worldwide.

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Big Blue Unlimited

Big Blue has been exploring the Turks and Caicos Islands for over ten years, developing an array of educational and exciting adventures. Big Blue features small group scuba diving, award winning eco-adventures, and an innovative private charter program. Big Blue’s growing network of experienced staff and professional facilities will take you off the beaten path and into the amazing wilderness above and below the water. 

Join Big Blue’s pioneering eco-adventures and dive trips. Explore the different islands, coral reefs, and sandy cays. Learn about the wildlife, geography, and history of the Turks and Caicos. Spend time with the local people, support the outer-island economy and contribute to the various conservation initiatives. 

Kayak through tranquil mangrove channels, snorkel spectacular reefs, mountain bike along scenic coastal tracks, dive breath-taking walls, and above all, enjoy the natural beauty of the Turks and Caicos Islands. 

                                                   Keep it simple. Keep it eco.

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Rum Journal: Da Conch Shack

When in Egypt you see the pyramids, when in Provo you go to da Conch Shack. da Conch Shack is a celebration of the best the island has to offer: beautiful beach, sparkling ocean, great local food and friendly people! Celebrities and locals alike get their ‘island on’ with the freshest seafood and local cuisine, washed down with the infamous rum punch. An afternoon is well wasted at da Conch Shack. Dinner under the stars is not to be missed. Check out why a visit to Provo is not complete without a visit to da Conch Shack. Come down on Wednesday for our Hump & Bump Party or come chill out on Sunday afternoon with DJ Colours and enjoy a pitcher of our Infamous Rum Punch for only $25! 

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