Miami's fifty shades of Bay, Icon Bay

Over 90% sold.  Don't miss this opportunity, call 786-351-3342

Icon Bay Luxury Waterfront Residences

Icon Bay offers impressive Bay views

Icon Bay
Miami Luxury Waterfront Residences

This might be the last opportunity to purchase in a luxury condominium where the location offers a convenient proximity to exciting areas such as the new Design District, Wynwood, Midtown, Downtown Miami, Brickell, the beaches and more.
With every unit featuring ample Bay views, private entry elevators and avant-garde floor plans, it is no surprise the units are being reserved extremely fast.

For more information contact me today: Christian Tupper /  christupper@gmail.com / 786-351-3342
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Icon Bay Penthouses

Icon Bay - Penthouses

The developer of Icon Bay released preliminary floor plans for all the penthouse units. 

There will be four floors of penthouses at Icon Bay. The penthouse floors will be the 40th, 41st, 42nd and 43rd floor. And there will be four penthouse units on each one of these floors.

According to these preliminary Icon Bay penthouse floor plans, PH 01 will have 2500 square feet with 3 bedrooms plus service room and 4 full bathrooms. It also has two terraces, one with 275 square feet and a second one with 71 square feet.

Icon Bay Penthouse 02 will have 2350 square feet with 4 bedrooms plus service room and 4 full bathrooms. It also has a small den. The balcony has 324 square feet.

Icon Bay Penthouse 03 will be very similar to Icon Bay Penthouse 02 with the same square footage (2350 sq. ft.). It has 5 bedrooms (the service room in PH 02 was turned into a 5th bedroom) and 4 full bathrooms. It also has the small den and the balcony also has 324 square feet.

Icon Bay Penthouse 04 will be the biggest one with 2700 square feet. It will have 4 bedrooms plus service room and 5 full bathrooms. It will also feature a separate multimedia/family room. It has two balconies, the front one with 327 square feet and the back one with 63 square feet.

The 43rd floor penthouses at Icon Bay, the ones on the top floor, will also have private terraces upstairs. In the following renderings you can get an idea of the upstairs private terraces at Icon Bay.

For more information regarding Icon Bay please contact Christian Tupper 786-351-3342 

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IconBay, Luxury Waterfront Residences in Miami

Icon Bay

IconBay Luxury Bayfront Residences

General Information:

Developer: Related Group

Sales: Related Realty in collaboration with Fortune International Realty

Architect: Arquitectonica (architects of Icon Brickell, Resort World Miami, American Airlines Arena)

Landscape: design of bay front park by GEO Arquitectonica (landscape designers of Museum of Modern Art in Miami)

Floors: 40

Luxury Residences: 300



About the location:

In middle of Miami, blocks from Downtown(cultural facilities-museums, performing arts center),Midtown, Wynwood and Design District.

3 minutes from Genting  Resort World Miami development.

5 minute from Downtown Miami & Brickell.

15 minutes away from Miami International Airport.



There are only 8 units per floor:

1 One Bedroom One Bath +den Residence

6 Two bedroom Two bathroom + den Residence

1 Three Bedroom Three bathroom Residence

Limited number of 4+ bedroom unit penthouses



ALL units with Private elevators.

ALL units facing Biscayne Bay with amazing views of South Beach.

Modern unique designed facades with faceted glass railing balconies.

9' high ceilings

Decorator-Ready units.

Access directly off 28th and 29th street.

Elevated 3rd  floor lobby directly connected to all elevators and private garage.

All units with 1 assigned parking space

Additional spaces for sale.



Amenities:

Infinity waterfront pool

Party room

Complete fitted out gym and spa

Projection room

Lush landscape with interactive fountains

Illuminated water fountain located in center of Bay (pending approval)

400 ln ft of waterfront

Waterfront neighborhood park, your own “Gramercy Park” on the Bay.

Preliminary Information. Subject to change without notice.

HOW TO PURCHASE?

In 4 simple steps:

1. Contact me for availability

2. Select a unit.

3. Fill out a Reservation.

4. Write a check or wire funds payable to Chicago Title Insurance Company for 10% of the purchase price.

After that the schedule of payments is the following:

10% at Contract (date to be determined, estimate 3 months from Reservation)

20% at Ground breaking (date to be determined, estimate 3 months from Contract)

10% at Top off (date to be determined, estimate 12 months from Groundbreaking)

50% at Closing (date to be determined, estimate 25 months from Groundbreaking)

Go to www.IconBiscayneBay.com

or http://www.christupper.com/html/iconbay.htm

Contact me for more informatio: Christian Tupper 786-351-3342

Preconstruction in Miami, Really?

Yes, Really! Miami has a unique global position and a lifestyle people from all over the world dream of.

Those who have been tracking the market understand that this is the right time to jump into the next big opportunity. Inventory is low and with Multi-Billion Dollar projects under way such as Resorts World Miami and Brickell Centre, timing couldn't be better.

Experienced developers have secured prime locations and world class architects, designers and construction teams. With lessons learned from the past, the deposit structure will be different. Now deposits will vary from 70% to 80% by completion of the project, divided in payments through out the construction process. This will assure all buyers that only solvent buyers are buying and completion and delivery will be smooth.

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10 Tips to find the perfect home

This is an old but still valuable article I found online some time ago.  It was written by the staff at Trulia.

Now that you're ready to purchase a place, you want to make sure it's the right one for you. Follow these tips to find a home that's a perfect fit for you:

1.    Go for the long haul

When looking for a home, search for one that you could see yourself living in for several years -- at least five to seven years is ideal. Buying -- and moving -- to a new home takes a lot of time and effort, and can add up significantly in closing and moving costs, etc. Staying in place longer will help you avoid those added expenses. Plus, the extra time spent in your home could be just enough to help you ride out a downturn in the real estate market.

2.    Leave room to grow

Aim for a home that can adapt to your needs as your life changes, say, if you have a new baby, or Junior moves back in after college. If you can't afford a place that's large enough to meet your anticipated future needs now, look for one that will allow you to build on later on.

3.    Be flexible

Consider a place with rooms that can serve multiple functions, so the home remains highly functional for you through the years. For example, an open-floor-plan-style home is very adaptable. A kitchen that overlooks a family room is helpful when one's children are young (you can cook while watching the kids), while such a kitchen is also great for entertaining your friends once the kids leave the roost.

4.    Go for your type

Think about what style of home fits you best -- house, condo, townhome, etc. -- they're not one size fits all. For example, a single-family home -- which sits on its own lot and must be maintained by the homeowner -- may be great for a person seeking privacy, but not so wonderful for somebody who doesn't want to worry about mowing the lawn, fixing the plumbing, etc. Meanwhile, a condo might be perfect for somebody who wants a "lock 'n' leave" lifestyle, but not for somebody who doesn't like sharing a wall with his neighbors.

5.    Check the surroundings

When you purchase a home, you not only get a house, you also buy into a neighborhood. Think about whether that neighborhood will suit you. Sure, you might love the house itself, but will the loud neighbors next door or the school across the street become too bothersome for you? Also, do you like the feel of the neighborhood and does it offer everything you need? It's best to find a place in a community that you'll enjoy.

6.    Buy what you can afford

It's easy to shoot for the sky and overspend when buying a home -- you understandably want the best your money can buy. Examine your finances, keeping in mind current and future expenses, and don't exceed your means. It's smarter to buy a home you can easily afford than one you have to stretch to get into. Stay down to earth, and you'll be better prepared should unexpected financial commitments and problems arise later down the road.

7.    Think "home" first

When purchasing a home, don't imagine the dollar signs you'll see the day you sell it. A home is just that -- primarily a "home," and not an investment. So, buy a place that'd be great to live in first and think about its resale value second. Predicting real estate cycles and home appreciation is tough enough for the experts -- and much more for the average home buyer. Plus, while home renovations tend to add value to a residence, they rarely recoup more than what was spent on them.

8.    Look at both old and new

It's nice to move into a place that's brand-new. But, new isn't always better. Consider both old and new. While you might not like a previous homeowner's decorating decisions, you might like the owner-installed upgrades -- like a finished basement and a backyard deck -- that a new home might not have.

9.    Location, location

You've heard this tip before, but a home's location does matter. A house that's located on a busy, noisy street may be less enjoyable to you as a homeowner than one situated on a quiet, secluded cul-de-sac. Plus, a home on a cul-de-sac is likely to be worth more than a poorly located one when it comes time to resell. So consider a home's location before you're smitten by a spectacular interior.

10. When it comes time to sell

While you want to think of your place as a home first and not an investment, it doesn't make sense to purchase a white elephant, either. You should put at least some thought into how easy -- or difficult -- it'll be to resell the home one day. If a home is so unlike other nearby homes in terms of size, style, price, etc., you might want to skip it and look elsewhere -- it could become a burden should you want to someday move on.

I will add No. 11, Hire the right agent with experience and knowledge in the area you are look for! 

I have focused my practice to serve the areas of Miami Beach, Downtown Miami and Brickell.  With 10 years of experience, I invite you to take advantage of my expertise so you can save time and money.

I can also help you sell or lease your property.  Call Christian Tupper at 786-351-3342 

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