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The Smoking Ban In Condos Movement Lights Up Again

A movement to ban smoking in condos is heating up again. Fort Lauderdale developer, Dennis Eisinger does not allow smoking in the common areas of his buildings nor in the parking garage, balconies or inside the units themselves, according to the Daily Business Review. The movement is spreading South as well… we noticed this week that Biscayne Beach will also be a 100% smoke-free building.

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Market Stat Monday: 1800 Club

Because the views from 1800 Club are so different depending upon where in the building the unit is located, we look into the sales and rental statistics from the South, East and West-facing units.

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Market Stat Monday: Quantum on the Bay

After the positive reviews of my Miami Riverfront Market Statistics article last week and similar feedback to previous market stat posts, I’ve decided to try something new and make it a regular thing. Monday is now Market Stat Monday on the Miami Condos Blog. Each week. I’ll take a look at a different neighborhood, area, or a building. If you have a building or area that you would like to see featured, just let me know. I’m happy to do it and enjoy digging in the numbers.

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Investing In Condos For AirBnb Income Is A Risky Idea

Despite Miami Beach’s crackdown on AirBnb properties, we receive regular calls from hopeful investors who want to buy properties in order to lease them out on the short term rental website. It is important to understand the risks involved in breaking the rules with hopes of high returns.

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IconBrickell Pool Closure Begins December 5

Over a year after we first reported the pool closure at IconBrickell, they have finally given the dates for the work to begin. In a letter to residents this week, the condo association has announced that starting December 5, the pool will be inaccessible for approximately 12 months. Surprisingly, the condo association did not make arrangements for an alternative pool for the residents.

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Tenant Sues Condo Association For Price Gouging On Application Fees

A tenant at Quantum on the Bay in the Omni district finally did something about the high application fees that are being charged to prospective tenants, according to the Miami Herald. He is suing them because their application fees are in excess of the $100 cap that the Florida statute issues.

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