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October 2007

Many asked me how the Platinum auction went, I have decided to share with you the results this month.Also, scroll down to the absorption rates as some of you might be very entertained by the numbers. Finally, for the perpetual bargain hunters, have a look at my new tool

    4 interesting subjects this month:

  • New tool for bargain hunters
  • Bentley beach managed by Hilton
  • Results of the Platinum Auction
  • Our usual deal of the month

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Bentley Beach (101 Ocean Drive) becomes a Hilton hotel
   

You have probably heard about the troubled life of Paris Hilton in South Beach. Well perhaps daddy wanted a new place closer to the nightclubs so his little girl wouldn't get caught into a DUI driving back home !

The Hilton Hotels Corporation is making its first venture into the South Beach market with the recent announcement that the Bentley Beach condo hotel is being converted into the HILTON BENTLEY.
The hotel sits across from legendary restaurant PRIME 112 in the most southern part of South Beach. While most hotel guests may not realize that this Hilton property is a condo hotel, owners should be delighted with this change. Condo hotel units start at $315,000 and are sold completely furnished.

For additional information click here.

Results of the Platinum Auction
   
The Platinum Auction has passed and I am really sorry that many couldn't attend due to the late notice. Approximately 300-400 people showed up. The developer had very high expectations.The 8 absolute units sold (no minimum price). The other bids were not approved by the developer.

The outcome of this auction can be seen in 2 different ways. First there are buyers out there, it's just that the Miami prices need to settle down a little. On the other side, the developers saw the auction as a last resort.If this last resort doesn't satisfy them, what's left? The big picture is that the developers are controlled by banks who have shareholders. Ultimately, these properties will get sold for 50 cents on the dollar, or less, to large investment funds that can buy in blocks of $10M+.

  • Unit 1001 (1375sqft) sold at $324,500 (listed at $585,000)
  • Unit 1907 (1380sqft) sold at $324,500 (listed at $575,000)
  • Unit 1607 (1380sqft) sold at $324,500 (listed around $500,000)
  • Unit 301 (1298sqft) sold at $352,000 (listed around $450,000)
  • Unit 707(1380sqft) sold at $324,500 (listed at $495,000)
  • Unit 1602 (819sqft) sold at $220,000 (listed at $340,000)
  • Unit 1806 (826sqft) sold at $192,500 (listed around $300,000)
  • Unit L-107 (913sqft) sold for $176,000 (listed around $260,000)

Deal of the month: 2bed/2bath at the Yacht Club
 
  • The Yacht Club
  • 2 bed/2 bath
  • Bay views
  • 1130sqft
  • $849,000
  • 1 assigned parking space
  • South of Fifth neighborhood
  • Built in 1999

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