0 Aventura Real Estate Developers Invest In Healthy Living

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Sean Greco

South Florida project managers have been known to pull out all the stops in an attempt to entice investors, from over the top concierge services to outrageous luxury amenities. However, a new development plans incorporate the promotion of a healthy lifestyle into the layout and construction of the buildings in order to encourage visitors to make healthy choices in their daily routines. Aventura ParkSquare is a $200 million venture, led by architect Bernard Zyscovich, will be comprised of a residential tower comprised of 131 units each priced between $400,000 and $800,000, a Class-A office building, several restaurants and retail shops, a senior living facility, a hotel, a public park, and a small medical office building, all of which are focused around the promotion of wellness. Zycovich and his team plan to focus on employing South Florida’s beautiful climate as much as they can, building spacious, canopy covered sidewalks so that visitors can ditch their cars and walk, jog or bike without fear of rain or heat. Additionally, Aventura ParkSquare will provide residents with fitness studios, a roof-top pool and an urban garden where people can grow their own vegetables.

This is not the first project of its kind however; many other developers are seeing the benefits of using architecture and urban design to foster public health within communities. This practice, called “active design” works on multiple levels by helping to increase physical activity, therefore lessening the prominence of various medical conditions, while also stimulating spending for the businesses located there as people are typically more likely to spend while strolling. Aventura ParkSquare was inspired by these factors, and Southern Florida is the perfect place to develop a wellness driven complex due to the temperate climate and typically fitness-minded residents. Think an “active design” location might be a good fit for you or your business? To learn more about Aventura real estate, as well as listings available throughout South Florida, then feel free to contact a RE/MAX agent today!

0 Top 4 International Real Estate Investors

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Sean Greco

There are a lot of foreign buyers interested in purchasing real estate in the United States these days. After the U.S. real estate market endured a rather lengthy rough patch, things have rebounded nicely over the last few years. As a result, many prospective investors believe that this is the right to time to get in on the action and invest in real estate in the U.S. Canada has the highest number of international prospective buyers, with Canadians making up 45% of the international pool of real estate seekers. Buyers from the United Kingdom come in at number two, making up 12.1% of the pool, followed by Australia at 11%.

We were pleased to learn that China and Hong Kong buyers are in the fourth spot, claiming 4.1% of the diverse group of international real estate investors. Thus far, it seems like most investors from Asia have been interested in other parts of the U.S. However, we are optimistic that change is on the horizon, and Chinese investors’ attention will be redirected to South Florida in the very near future.

The Miami economy is chugging along quite nicely, and the city just has so much to offer investors regardless of whether they are seeking a second home or a rental property. Sunny Isles Beach condos, Aventura condos, and of course the premier Bal Harbour and Fisher Island markets, in particular, offer the perfect combination of ideal location, luxury appeal, and proximity to world-class shopping and amenities.

Of course, we would be remiss not to mention the excitement of our one and only South Beach. Although we love all of Miami proper, we know that South Beach truly is a unique gem with its very own culture and lifestyle. And, we are so glad that the world seems to be taking notice. These days, every time we walk down the streets we overhear conversations in Portuguese, Italian, French, Swedish, and so many other beautiful languages. Miami truly is an international melting pot, and you can feel the excitement and energy as you stroll down the palm-tree lined streets bustling with folks from all walks of life.

In case you are curious, other top international real estate buyers come from France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates. To all of you, we say:

0 Amazing Aventura Mall

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Sean Greco

The Aventura Mall is one of the biggest and busiest shopping malls in the country. The mall has 2.7 million square feet of floor space and houses close to 300 retailers. It also has a food court, several restaurants, and a movie theater. Even though it already offers all of that, the City of Aventura has approved an expansion of the mall that will add a new three-story wing for stores, as well as a multi-level parking garage.

According to the mall’s owners, there are even more affluent shoppers visiting the mall due to the resurgence of South Florida’s real estate market and the rise in tourism. Because the mall attracts shoppers from around the state, country, and world, it is also focusing on improving its transportation services, which will hopefully make it even more accessible. For those interested in living in Aventura, there are a number of Aventura condos immediately surrounding the mall. It seems like everyone who lives in Aventura is within walking distance of the shopping center. In addition, just a couple of miles down the road, the Sunny Isles Beach condos offer easy access to the mall and its many amenities, as well as the always important proximity to the beach.