Miami Beach Waterfront Homes Blog

South Beach condo residents should be especially happy around this time of year now that the summer season is closing in. What does that mean? More time sunbathing on the glistening sands of Miami Beach, having lunch at al fresco cafes on Ocean Drive and checking out the upcoming and regularly held events in the city and nearby.

At the Jackie Gleason Theater, none other than political satirist Bill Maher brings his signature brand of often controversial humor to the venue on May 6. Anyone who enjoyed his shows â¬SPolitically Incorrect⬝ and his HBO show â¬SReal Time with Bill Maher⬝ will want to check out his upcoming performance.

Some people may not be aware of it but every Friday at The Fifth, the 400 Club party takes place and is usually frequented by individuals both young and still youthful looking for something to do in South Beach when the workday is over and the weekend begins. The party is known to be frequented by several prominent athletes and big name celebs.

Mother⬔s day is just around the corner. Have you decided what you⬔re going to do yet? The Brazilian steakhouse of Texas de Brazil will be having a special one day only menu to celebrate the occasion, be sure to reserve a table now if you⬔re interested.

For music aficionados, the JVC Jazz Music Festival will be taking place at the Raleigh Hotel Restaurant on the sixteenth and seventeenth of May, featuring both established and up and coming artists like DJ Rainer Truby and Yoruba Soul Orchestra.

Whether you decide to venture beyond the perimeter of Miami Beach to explore the host of activities and events taking place in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and downtown Miami, rest assured that the upcoming summer season will bring plenty to see and do close to your South Beach home.

In one’s lifetime, there comes that point when the thought of buying your first home begins to manifest itself. Alas, buying South Florida homes these days is something many will advise against due to the uncertain status of the real estate market. Yet there are those people who will tell you the complete opposite and passionately explain to you why buying in the current inventory of property for sale is actually wise.

With conflicting opinions and advice coming from both sides, it’s easy to be intimidated by the home buying prospect. You may be thinking, “Okay, I really want a Miami Beach condo by the water to call my own so…should I buy a home right now or not?”

Any real estate agent well-informed in Miami Beach real estate and/or the industry itself will explain to you that during tricky market times such as these, the decision doesn’t come down to an easy yes or no answer. Those people who may have told you that you will be losing money if you buy are indeed correct. Whatever you choose to pay now, you could pay less for in a few months. Also, due largely to the mortgage and foreclosure issue, lenders are playing hardball with borrowers and have become quite selective about who they lend to.

Then again, the prospects could be extremely worthwhile. For one, property prices have gone down considerably which should bring you closer to obtaining that four bedroom home in Miami Beach you’ve always wanted and interest rates on mortgages have gone down which should translate to a more affordable monthly mortgage payment, particularly if you’ve maintained an outstanding credit history.

It can be safely assumed then that there is no real right or wrong when it comes to buying a home. Yes you will lose money and this is something you need to be able to deal with before you do anything else. Sometimes however, it’s not so much the money that matters as it is finding a home to call your own.