Many condo buyers at Marquis Residences buy their condos as second or vacation homes, and it seems as if that trend is picking up across cities once devastated by the housing market crash.

The Wall Street Journal recently wrote an article highlighting many real estate markets that are on the upswing due to vacation home sales.

“The clouds hanging over upscale vacation-home markets are starting to lift. While prices are still falling in most regions, the luxury segment is picking up, and brokers are reporting more inquiries than they have had in years. The upshot: If you have the money and plan on staying put for the long term, now may be a good time to buy,” says the article.

The article highlights Miami as one of the hardest hit markets during the crash and why purchasing a second home in Miami now is so attractive to foreign buyers:

“Miami was among the biggest casualties of the housing crash, in part because a wave of speculative building swept through the market. But bargains are beginning to attract more foreigners particularly wealthy Venezuelans looking for a safe haven from President Hugo Chavez, says Michael Internosia, vice president of sales for Pordis Residential, a Miami based real-estate firm, who notes that such buyers made up 35% of his sales so far this year.”

Miami was recently voted the 8th best Luxury Vacation Destination in the U.S, which might explain why our condos are almost 70% sold, many of them to foreign buyers looking for the perfect vacation condo.

For more information or to schedule a tour of Marquis Residences, contact our sales center at 305.571.4000 or connect with Marquis on Facebook and Twitter today.

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Delicioso, a cooking and lifestyle show hosted by Ingrid Hoffman, recently filmed an episode on location at our spectacular sky pool deck.

In the segment, Hoffman displays all the latest swimwear trends on gorgeous models set to the beautiful background of Marquis Residence’s pool deck.

Hoffman hosts the Spanish language show Delicioso on Galavision/Univision along with her Food Network series, Simply Delicioso. She moved to Miami in 1985, where she opened La Capricieuse, a high-fashion luxury boutique in Miami’s Coconut Grove. Soon after, she opened the restaurant Rocca, an innovative eatery that soon became a celebrity hot spot.

The segment was filmed just outside the RockResorts Spa and Fitness Center on the 14th floor of Marquis Residences, where guests enjoy the Sky Pool Deck. The infinity-edge pool overlooks Biscayne Bay, surrounded by topiary and dramatically scaled cabana-style curtains. Towel service, frozen fruit service, poolside juice and snack bar, and Club Room with full gourmet kitchen, large-screen television and plush seating areas awaits each Marquis resident.

For more information or to schedule a tour of Marquis Residences, contact our sales center at 305.571.4000 or connect with Marquis on Facebook and Twitter today.

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Marquis’ innovative iPad application has been making quite a buzz in the real estate world.

The Reality Biz News recently published an article highlighting Marquis Residence’s iPad application and its implication on South Florida condo sales. Pointing out the benefits for international buyers, the article states:

“As yet they are amongst a handful of properties who have realized the potential of this new technology, and it’s worth has already been proven by their impressive sales figures. During the first year of marketing the Marquis has sold 70% of the 292 units, which is way ahead of sales projections, and at least one buyer purchased their unit sight unseen, merely by using this application.”

Our very own Susan Trevista, quoted as being a “top producing agent” at Marquis, spoke to the Reality Biz News about how enthusiastic she is about the application and how easy it is to “send clients comprehensive recap after a meeting.”

Wendy Parks Pine of Cervera Real Estate and our Sales Director said the app “allows for us to be more accessible to people overseas, to be accessible to a wider range of people, and the client notices how everything is personalized to fit just what they want. It makes them feel special.”

Now that our units are over 70% sold, and at least one condo was bought sight unseen by an international buyer, this influx of technology into the real estate game could aid in South Florida’s real estate recovery.

For more information or to schedule a tour of Marquis Residences, contact our sales center at 305.571.4000 or connect with Marquis on Facebook and Twitter today.

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Realty Biz News reported yesterday what we’re very happy to confirm today – Marquis Residences is now 70% sold!

Read the full article below:

Marquis Residences Attracting International Buyers With Portfolio Loan From Americor

by Allison Halliday – 04 July 2011

Marquis Residences is attracting dozens of international investors

Americor Mortgage is offering hassle free loans to international investors, and the development has already attracted buyers from Russia, China, Greece, England, Switzerland, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Brazil and Venezuela. A large part of the attraction of obtaining finance through Americor is that the approval process is exceptionally fast, so closings can take place within as little as two weeks. This compares to an industry average of 45 days.

Bob Wuan, Managing Director of  Americor says “One in three cash international buyers are opting for the portfolio loan at Marquis. We are able to provide them with a hassle free, uncomplicated loan that makes for an easy transaction into this luxury condominium.”

Marquis Residences Now 70% Sold

At the moment 70% of the units have already been sold, including all of the one bedroom and four bedroom homes. There are still some two and three bedroom homes available to buy. Prices for two-bedroom, two and half bathrooms condominiums start at around $590,000. Prices for three bedroom, two half bathrooms condominiums start at $860,900.

All condominiums are fitted with European gourmet kitchens featuring top of the range appliances. The bathrooms are luxuriously fitted with exclusive Sand Studio master baths and Duravit Starck water closets. Condominiums in the Marquis Residences have unparalleled views of the city, and enjoy close proximity to Miami Beach and the arts and entertainment district.

There are a total of 292 luxury condos at Marquis Residences, which is a product of the prestigious New York-based developer Africa-Israel USA. The building was designed by the acclaimed architectural firm Aquitectonica, and at night there is a 16 storey lighting fixture which crowns the tower, making this building a landmark on the Miami skyline. Residents can enjoy luxurious amenities such as the 14th floor sky pool deck which has Asian inspired gardens, cabanas and a juice bar, a RockResorts Spa with private suites and the fine dining restaurant, Amuse.

For more information or to schedule a tour of Marquis Residences, contact our sales center at 305.571.4000 or by e-mail marquisassistant@gmail.com.

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Marquis Residences is used to being close to the HEAT and the sparkling animation of downtown Miami. But this July 4th, Marquis Residences is just minutes away from one of the largest fireworks spectaculars in South Florida.

Spend Independence Day in Bayfront Park for a free waterfront celebration like no other. From 3 to 7 p.m., bring the family for inflatable slides, a carousel, hoops, face painting, and more kid-friendly fun. The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m., and can be seen from anywhere in the park, and probably from your Southeast window at Marquis Residences. Watch the spectacular show as the fireworks take flight from a barge in Biscayne Bay and illuminate both Downtown Miami and Miami Beach.

For more information, please call 305-358-7550.

See you at the celebration!

For more information or to schedule a tour of Marquis Residences, contact our sales center at 305.571.4000 or by e-mail marquisassistant@gmail.com.

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