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Has Miami Beach Reached the Housing Bottom?
I’m often asked by both buyers and sellers interested in purchasing or selling a waterfront (and non-waterfront) single family home on Miami Beach if we’ve reached a housing market bottom? The answer for PRIME waterfront properties located on island communities such as Palm, Star, Hibiscus, Sunset Islands I – IV, and the various Venetian Island…Read More »
An overview of general Miami Beach Sales Patterns as of January, 2010
In Miami-Dade County, pending home sales decreased by 2.21 percent in December compared to the previous month, from 8,288 to 8,105 according to the Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches (RAMB) and Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service. This slight decrease can be attributed to the holiday season, which traditionally results in fewer home…Read More »
Lack of Progress on Loan Modifications Compromises Miami Beach Real Estate Values
The Obama administration has finally begun to crack down on mortgage companies and loan servicers that are failing to do enough to help borrowers at risk of foreclosure. Measures announced this week include sanctions and fines that will be imposed via the Treasury Department. According to a random survey of approximately 50 of our clients…Read More »
Miami Beach Real Estate Agents- What to Look For?
Given that we are in a Buyer’s Market, most real sellers today should have a listing agent that is working full-time and marketing their properties aggressively, right? Unfortunately, far too often, we’ve seen both buyers and sellers represented by agents with sloppy administrative and contract negotiation skills that make it difficult to successfully close a…Read More »
The Advantages of a Short Sale vs. Foreclosure for Property Owners
I’ve been asked so many times over the past several months if there are any advantages to successfully accomplishing a “Short” sale versus just letting the Foreclosure process run its course. So I’ve decided to write this post highlighting the major differences between a Short Sale and a Foreclosure, and how will it will probably…Read More »
Miami Beach Real Estate: Kleer Team’s Target Marketing
The world is constantly changing and evolving- and this is especially true for Miami Beach’s internationally focused local real estate market. Most of the luxury buyer’s in today’s market are both tech savvy and very well informed. In order to reach this target market, whether we are the listing or buyer’s agents of a Miami…Read More »
Miami Beach Real Estate: Choosing the Right Agent
Given that we are in a Buyer’s Market, it should be easy to get a great deal buying a property in Miami Beach, right? Not so! Unfortunately, far too often, I’ve seen both buyers and sellers represented by Real Estate agents with sloppy administrative and contract negotiation skills that make it very difficult to complete…Read More »
Introducing Miami Beach Real Estate Video Blog
Title: Introducing The Miami Beach Real Estate Video Blog I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome our followers to the TheKleerTeam video channel. Our purpose here is to inform & educate anyone interested in buying or selling real estate in Miami Beach and even Greater Miami. We’re committed to providing our clients value added…Read More »
Miami Beach Real Estate Market is Gaining Steam
Over the past month, my team and I have witnessed a significant increase in buyer activity for what I consider to be “A” real estate properties. These can be quickly defined as: – Miami Beach waterfront condos in buildings such as The Murano, Murano Grande, Icon South Beach, Portofino Tower, Continuum, and more affordable buildings…Read More »
Palm & Hibiscus Island- A brief Historical Tour (and a great waterfront home deal)
Today’s Palm and Hibiscus Island still bear historical evidence of a grand and illustrious history, visible immediately beyond the guard gates at the entrance to Palm Island. As one proceeds onto the island, the first thing you pass is a children playground full of swing sets, slides and see-saws. But half a century ago this…Read More »






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