Love vacationing in the best destination cities (like Miami), and growing your investment portfolio? Then, you need to know about condo-hotel investments! Condo-hotels in Miami offer the perfect investment opportunity, allowing you to enjoy a luxurious vacation home and earn rental income while you're away. In the condo-hotel video below, Sep Niakan (founding Broker of Blackbook Properties and a South Florida Realtor for more than 20 years) explains the pros and cons of investing in a ‘condotel,’ how it is different from a timeshare, and a quick look at some of the best properties in the city:     Is a Condo-Hotel a Good Investment? What Are the Pros? If you’ve vacationed in Miami before and found it to be a great getaway spot, then investing in a condo-hotel here would be a smart choice. Unlike a timeshare, this type of property allows you to have a place of your own, that only you own, and with the freedom to holiday any time of year. Additionally, when you are away, you can...

Brickell Key has long been a coveted address. Offering a private island lifestyle right next to the heart of Miami’s financial district, it guarantees you exclusive and secure luxury. Surrounded by water on all sides, condos on this triangular isle are designed to take advantage of its strategic position and often offer better price points than mainland Brickell. In this blog, we’ve listed the best condos in Brickell Key to give you a sense of the architecture, the amenities, and the prices you’ll encounter if you choose to own one of these high-end residences in Miami. And with one of the most exciting and luxurious developments in all of Miami—The Residences at the Mandarin Oriental—coming soon to complete this idyllic island, it’s prestige and desirability is only increasing.  — Why Choose Brickell Key? Brickell Key is a man-made, semi-private island off the coast of Brickell (mainland Miami). It is roughly 44 acres and has mostly residential condo towers properties, about two...

As predicted, Miami’s luxury housing market is off to a robust start. Q1 2024 numbers reveal that our luxury condo market is performing well, despite the challenges faced by the national housing market. Any claims that predicted a complete market reset post-pandemic have been silenced, too, as sales continue to outpace pre-pandemic levels, prices are at an all-time high, and properties are being sold within two to three months of being listed. With high season kicking in at the end of the first quarter and the strongest quarter of the year around the corner (historically Q2), we are excited to see how market enthusiasm unfolds in 2024. As luxury real estate experts, we forecast a moderate increase in prices as a widening demographic of buyers seeks luxury and ultra-luxury condo options along our sunny shores, resulting in sustainable growth. The take-away? Overall, Miami’s luxury condo market shows signs of a new normal and of great health and stability. With steady sales, prices...

Join us to explore the 5-star luxuries, 360-degree water views, and meticulous curations that will make The Residences at Mandarin Oriental one of Miami’s most exclusive and sought-after island addresses. Sep Niakan, founder and lead broker of Blackbook Properties, talks to Adrian Gonzalez and special guest Maile Aquila, Senior Vice President of Sales at Swire Properties, about how this 64-story tower is poised to become a global icon for luxurious island living.     — Come and Live on an Island-Within-an-Island With its prime corner location within the Brickell Key island, two floors of resort amenities, and exclusive access to the Mandarin Oriental flagship hotel’s storied hospitality, this collection of 228 waterfront homes will offer an unparalleled lifestyle just minutes from Miami’s financial hub.  In addition to its skyline-defining architecture by New York’s renowned Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, interiors at these sprawling residences will be curated by A-List Parisian...

Miami stands out as an internationally acclaimed haven for boat owners. It offers vast stretches of pristine turquoise waters, ideal for unforgettable days of sailing, cruising, sport fishing, and nautical adventure. And one of the most coveted treasures of living in Miami is the opportunity to dock your vessel at your own private marina or boat slip, just steps from your residence.  However, many existing Miami condos with a boat slip for sale are often in older buildings, making them not as desirable as a brand-new, pre-construction condo, where you would be the first to live in a new, luxurious waterfront condo building. So we’ve done your homework for you, and in this guide, we’ve created a list of the best pre-construction Miami condos with private marinas.  — What to Know About Mooring Your Boat in Miami Although boating in Miami is a highly popular activity, securing a spot for your boat can be challenging, inconvenient, and lack exclusivity. Depending on your vessel’s...

Coconut Grove is not just about rich foliage, Florida bungalows, and old Spanish or Mediterranean estates. It’s also home to a growing number of thoughtfully designed luxury residences crafted by world-renowned architects.  For a taste of this historic neighborhood and its plush properties, we’ve listed the five most luxurious (and most expensive) projects that perfectly fit your Coconut Grove condo for sale search goals, plus exciting pre-construction condo projects around the area that set the bar high for phenomenal living in this elegant and highly desirable bayfront part of Miami. — Why Choose Coconut Grove? The partly coastal neighborhood of Coconut Grove sits along Biscayne Bay and is characterized by lush, tropical foliage and a relaxed yet sophisticated bohemian vibe. Its collection of boutiques, unique shops, colorful cafés, diverse restaurants, historical venues and estates, nationally ranked schools, lush parks, and cultural events like the Coconut Grove Arts...