MLB Player's Mansion Designed By Choeff Levy Fischman Is Listed On The Market For $8.9 Million

MLB Player Asdrúbal Cabrera’s Tropical Modern Mansion Designed by Choeff Levy Fischman is on the Market for $8.9 Million. The recently completed home is located in Southwest Ranches within the exclusive Landmark Ranch Estates. Asdrúbal Cabrera is a two-time All-Star and infielder for the Washington Nationals.

According to Paul Fischman, Principal of Choeff Levy Fischman, the home is very unique and the only home built with a Tropical Modern aesthetic in the neighborhood. The indoor-outdoor living offers beautiful views of the sunset and the neighboring nature preserve. The home is two-stories and 10,313 sq.ft. that features seven bedrooms and sits on a 2.69-acre lot. The home also has a full dining room, living room, game room complete with bar and pool table, a theater and Savant smart home automation. The upstairs includes a master suite complete with large balcony along with an upstairs lounge area to watch TV or work from home. The outside features an infinity pool, cabana with summer kitchen, sunken fire pit and a basketball court.  

“We thoroughly enjoyed helping to create this architectural masterpiece with the architect, builder and designer,” Cabrera said. “Our priorities have shifted. Our family is focused on an equestrian lifestyle, which is the reason we are parting with this stunning home. Our hope is that new owners will fall in love with the grandeur and high design that this showpiece home has to offer.”

Asdrúbal Cabrera’s home is Choeff Levy Fischman’s first residence in Southwest Ranches and is located at 17000 Stratford Court in Broward County. Giselle Bonetti of Coldwell Banker Realty is the listing broker. Interiors were provided by B+G Designs and landscaping was done by Christopher Cawley Landscape Architecture. The home was constructed by Rick Bell of Landmark Custom Homes.

Luxe Miami Four Seasons Penthouse To Be Auctioned At No Reserve

Penthouse 70BCD at the Four Seasons Private Residences in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood will be sold by Platinum Luxury Auctions at a Luxury Auction without reserve on January 29th at 7p.m. EST. The penthouse was previously listed at $15M. The custom home is approximately 5,800 sq.ft. and a combination of 3 units which was done during initial construction and occupies half the building’s top floor. Penthouse 70BCD features ample space for art lovers to display paintings and sculptures, two private balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows, ocean views, a media entertainment area, temperature-controlled wine refrigerators and a floating onyx wet bar with panoramic water views. More than $1M has also been invested in custom woodwork and wood window frames. The home also includes 6 nationwide Equinox memberships with a facility on the property.

Four Season’s Private Residences features a private entrance separate from the hotel. A residents elevator opens up directly into a private foyer with double doors that open into the Penthouse. Penthouse 70BCD is one of the highest penthouses in Miami and located in the second-tallest buildings in Florida. The auction will take place live with in-person bidding on-site along with remote bidding available. The listing brokerage of record is Brown Harris Stevens Miami and the listing agent of record is Techrin Hijazi. The Four Season Private Residences is located at 1425 Brickell Ave in Miami, Florida.

NY Tech Executive Buys Pinecrest Mansion For Record Price, Under Contract In Just 6 Days

A record-breaking sale took place in Pinecrest for a property that was on the market for just 6 days and sold for $5.6 million. 6035 SW 92nd Street is the most expensive resale of a home that is over 10 years old in Pinecrest. The home, dubbed “Magnolia House,” was purchased by Marc and Kerrie Ferrentino who are relocating from New York. Marc is the Chief Strategy Officer of tech company Yext. They were represented by Blair Sonville with Lowell International Realty and Michael Martinez with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty represented the seller, Matthew Adler, who is a prominent real estate developer.

Magnolia House was designed by architect Cesar Molina and built by Mackle Construction. The home features 7-bedrooms and 8.2 bathrooms with 8,863 sq.ft. of living space. There is also a gym, media room, home office with library, 4-car garage, elevator shaft and guest house. Outdoor space features a new summer kitchen, gazebo and heated saltwater pool.

Aman Miami Wins Approval For Versailles Hotel Restoration In Miami Beach’s Faena District

The Miami Beach Historical Preservation Board approved the Aman Miami development by OKO Group’s plan for the restoration of the historic Versailles Hotel. This a big step forward for the art deco building in Miami Beach’s Faena District. Aman Miami will consists of 56 hotel rooms within the restored Versailles Hotel along with 23 boutique residences located in a new tower next door. The residences in the new tower will be designed by Kengo Kuma with the HP board vote of the proposed residential tower design coming up in February. Once the design is approved OKO Group can proceed with permits and construction.

The vote to approve OKO Group’s plan for restoration of the Versailles Hotel was supported by community members including Craig Robins of Dacra, Wendy Kallergis of the Greater Miami and Beaches Hotel Association, Tom Stern the Faena House Board President, and more. OKO Group also released a statement reacting to the vote:

“We appreciate that the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board took time to understand how our vision for Aman Miami will benefit the Faena District and preserve the iconic Versailles Hotel while contributing to the local economy and elevating Miami Beach’s status as a global destination. The board’s favorable vote is consistent with the widespread support that Aman Miami has earned in the neighborhood and the Miami Beach community.

The development of Aman Miami will infuse the City with hundreds of millions of dollars in private investment, resulting in more than 400 new jobs for the community and millions of dollars in new property and resort tax revenues each year. Aman has a proud history of delivering high-end, low-impact properties which are respectful of their physical surroundings and the history and culture of their communities – including 13 resorts bordering UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

We will continue this tradition in Miami Beach as we restore the Versailles Hotel to greatness. We thank the members of the Historic Preservation Board for supporting what will surely become the most preeminent hotel and residential development in Miami Beach.”

Inside Stool Presidente, Dave Portnoy's $35K Miami Beach Rental At 1 Hotel & Homes

Take a look inside Barstool Sports Founder also known as “Stool Presidente,” Dave Portnoy’s lavish Miami Beach rental while he was in town visiting multiple Miami hot spots just days after announcing his fundraising efforts to help struggling small business owners. Portnoy’s “Barstool Fund” has recently hit $20M in less than one month, helping nearly 100 small business that have struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Portnoy started the fund with his own $500,000 but other big name donors include Tom Brady, Guy Fieri and Kid Rock.

Unit 1440 at 1 Homes South Beach is listed for $38,000 per month by Richard Goihman and Neal Klotsman of Douglas Elliman, Portnoy was able to snag the unit for $35,000 as he occupied residence for a one month period in December till January.

The 3 bedroom, 3 bath unit features over 2,092 sq.ft. and is completely furnished and equipped by interior designs of Meyer Davis Studio, the unit is provided with housekeeping and concierge services by the hotel, which can include everything from pre-arrival pantry stocking to luxurious bathroom toiletries. Located directly on the ocean and centered in the heart of South Beach, enjoy 600 linear FT of beachfront, 4 pools, 14,000 sq.ft. fitness center and Bamford Spa.

While Portnoy was in town, he was spotted at Miami’s newest hot spot “Casa Tiki” on Calle Ocho and was treated to the New Year’s Eve celebration “Midnight in Paris” ringing in the New Year in style at David Grutman‘s Swan Miami, where rapper Meek Mill was spotted alongside Chris Brown, Tyga. 

Miami Millionaire's Row $38 Million Penthouse At 57 Ocean Makes Virtual Debut

Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management, the developer behind 57 Ocean on Miami Beach’s Millionaire’s Row, has debuted the building’s new spectacular penthouse in a $180,000 state-of-the-art video that combines reality with the virtual world. DBOX produced the 90-second video that highlights 57 Ocean’s $38 million penthouse. The video features 360-degree ocean views, 7,100 sq.ft of private outdoor terraces and spacious living areas designed by Sofia Joelsson Design. This video allows potential buyers to virtually walk the five-bedroom and six-bathroom condo in our new COVID-reality world.

“We are all living in a virtual world right now. The pandemic has had a profound effect on buyers’ psyche, impacting their ability or willingness to travel. Just as grocery markets are facing a new reality with Instacart, and art fairs and boat shows are going online, so too is real estate having its transformational moment,” said Marcelo Kingston, Managing Partner of Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management. “We believe we have created virtual lust for living at the apex of 57 Ocean, and that only a video can truly personify how the ultimate in luxury living has no limits.”

The video shows the penthouse’s indoor-outdoor living with expansive terraces, large glass windows and  private plunge pools. The open living room includes a gourmet chef’s kitchen and wine cellar facing the ocean. The master suite includes his and her closets, floating tub with ocean view and a special spa area including smaller plunge pools, massage area and outdoor sauna. The penthouse also features a clubroom with pool table, a home theater, private gym and putting turf.

“This $38 million penthouse is truly the jewel in the crown of Millionaire’s Row,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group, the exclusive broker of 57 Ocean. “There is nothing like it on the market in the area, and we are thrilled to be innovatively showcasing it virtually to the world for the first time. The home’s connection to the ocean is unparalleled -- as is its private, resort-like feel in the epicenter of this tranquil, family-friendly neighborhood.”

57 Ocean is located at 5775 Collins Avenue on Miami Beach and is expected to be complete in 2021. The luxury condominium features two-to-four-bedroom residences starting at $1.5 million.

Renderings and video via DBOX.

For more information about 57 Ocean, private showings or purchasing/ leasing information please fill out the form below:

Douglas Elliman Enters Into Jacksonville With Top Producing Agents

Douglas Elliman expanded into Jacksonville’s Ponte Vedra Beach with the addition of the top producing agents of North East Florida, Kim Martin-Fisher and Jennifer Martin Faulkner. Jennifer and Kim has previously worked with Coldwell Banker and sold over $230 million with multiple record-breaking sales since 2019. Both are very knowledgeable of some of the most prestigious neighborhoods in St. Johns and Duval Counties. The agents will focus on these neighborhoods including Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, Vilano Beach and beyond. 

“Kim and Jennifer exemplify the exact qualities we strive to promote at Douglas Elliman, and we are honored to have them join the brokerage as we continue to expand our presence in key Florida markets,” said Jay Phillip Parker, Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Elliman Florida.

"Since 1996 I have experienced a rapid evolution of the Ponte Vedra Beach lifestyle, from fine dining to world class beaches coupled with some of the best real estate in North East Florida – Jacksonville has been attracting buyers from all over the globe,” said, Kim Martin-Fisher.

Kim and Jennifer have been ranked in the top one percent of Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty’s top agents since 2013, and also have produced the top sales volume. Jacksonville Business Journal recently named Kim and Jennifer the number one sales team by sales volume for 2020, totaling $105.81 million in closed transactions. The team has over 45 years of combined real estate experience and bring 14 active listings to Elliman, totaling over $34 million throughout the Jacksonville area. 

“As a nationally recognized market, our decision to join Douglas Elliman was based on the strength of the brand on a global scale and the impressive platforms offered in order to effectively market properties around the world, which will ultimately bring greater awareness to the multiple luxury real estate markets we service throughout the North East,” added, Jennifer Martin Faulkner.  

Douglas Elliman is one of the largest independent residential real estate brokerages in the United States. Elliman plans to open an office in Ponte Vedra Beach in the near future to continue expansion across the state of Florida.  

Tom Brady And Gisele Bündchen Buy Miami House For $17 Million

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen recently bought a house for $17 million on Indian Creek Island in Miami. This private island with high-security is also known as “billionaire’s bunker.” The exclusive island offers residents a private country club, golf course and police force. Brady and Bündchen plan to demolish the house that currently exists on the site and build a new eco-friendly home. The couple is currently renting Derek Jeter’s Tampa mansion and will be neighbors with Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in their new home

Kreps DeMaria PR Repositions Into Two Companies

Kreps DeMaria Public Relations & Marketing is reengineering itself into two different companies. Kreps DeMaria is consistently ranked among the top three PR firms in South Florida for the last thirty years. The firm currently represent some of Miami’s best hotels, banks, law firms and real estate developments. The two new companies will be Cultivate PR, a Sissy DeMaria + Campbell + Acker Agency, and Israel Kreps PR led by Israel Kreps.

Cultivate PR will be a lifestyle public relations agency to offer clients an integrated, disciplined and strategic approach to their public relations business. Offices will be in Miami, New York and LA and will offer global impact through its proprietary WorldWise PR Affiliates. The new firm will offer PR services in consulting, branding, digital marketing, social media, media planning and crisis management. Sissy DeMaria-Koehne will be CEO, Ansley Campbell will be partner and President, and Laura Acker will be President of the firm’s New York Office. Sofia Borges has been appointed from outside the company to Director of Digital Marketing to work with Stephanie DeMaria Rosado the Social Media Director and firm Partner.

“The pandemic has become a punctuation mark and pivotal point in our lives. It accelerated our decision to forge new paths with a nod to the nostalgia of our great memories together at Kreps DeMaria,” added DeMaria-Koehne. “We are both committed and invested in our clients and to offering them a smooth and seamless transition.”

“It is time to challenge the old adage “if it is not broken, don’t fix it.” Complacency is an enemy. After nearly twenty-five years building Kreps De Maria into a powerhouse PR firm, it was time to reinvent, rebirth and reposition, into the agency of the future which is a Data plus creativity focused agency. The PR industry, like advertising and media before it, is undergoing disruption. With the formation of Cultivate we don’t intend to carry the torch, rather we want to light it. Social Media is the new Public Relations and Public Relations is the new Social Media. We wanted to break the mold and create a new fresh, energetic and data + creative lifestyle agency that blends both of those best practices.” said DeMaria-Koehne.

Cultivate PR, a Sissy DeMaria + Campbell + Acker Agency, will specialize in real estate, automotive, luxury retail, wealth management and hospitality industries. It will be headquartered at 300 Sevilla Avenue in Coral Gables and will continue to operate its Manhattan office at 232 Madison Avenue.

Stephen Marley Son of Reggae Legend Bob Marley Buys Miami Estate

Eight-time Grammy award winning musician Stephen Marley just bought a Miami manor for $3.4 million that spans 5.6-acres. The sale included 2 properties featuring a main house along with 2 guest houses. Across the three houses totals 7-bedrooms and 8.5-bathrooms. The manor features a media room, pool, summer kitchen, tennis court, volleyball, basketball half court, arena, gym and 4-car garage. The property is surrounded by landscaping and a flowing river perfect for fishing Koi fish. Stephen Marley is notable musician famous for following in the footsteps of his father. He is a singer and producer that creates music at the family’s private recording studio, Lion’s Den Studios. Marley has lived in Miami for numerous years.

27440 SW 187th Ave, Homestead sold for $3.4 million by Chad Carroll with Compass and the buyer was represented by Shana Santalla with Lifestyle International Realty.