As a young kid growing up in South Florida, I would often take the bus and Metrorail from the suburbs to come skateboarding with my friends in Brickell and Downtown Miami. Ever since then I can remember being enthralled with the hustle-and-bustle, skyscrapers, and scenery of downtown. The environment was worlds away from the relative calm of suburbia. That was twenty years ago, and since then Brickell and Downtown Miami have evolved from being primarily business centers to vibrant nightlife, cultural and residential centers.

Four years ago I moved to the heart of the Brickell Financial District. Since then I’ve been enjoying all the perks of living in the heart of the action. Everything I need is either a walk, a short car ride or a couple of stops away on the Metromover. The world class restaurants, entertainment and the beautiful scenery make the area an amazing place to live.

About two years ago I started doing research into selling my condo to move to a bigger place right here in Brickell. Having been working professionally in the online world and having specialized knowledge in marketing real estate online, I knew that over 80% of homebuyers began their search online. So I understood the importance of the web for marketing real estate. However, although I did find major real estate internet portals (i.e. condo.com, trulia.com etc) that listed properties in the area, I didn’t find any website that offered the depth of information that I’d like to offer a prospective home buyer looking to move into the area. Unlike living in suburbia, living in the city is much more than the property you may be looking to rent or buy; It’s about the lifestyle that living in Brickell and Downtown Miami provides you.

That is when I decided to develop BrickellMiamiCondos.com. The website will not only provide a listing of real estate for rent and for sale in the area but also in-depth information on the community such as events, news and entertainment. It will provide the prospective resident a feel for what it will be like to live here and the local community a place to obtain relevant information on their neighborhood.

The site is currently in beta stages (meaning that it’s still not finished and under development) but stay tuned because when completed the site will be THE source –from a local’s perspective– for anything having to do with Miami’s up-and-coming, vibrant Brickell and Downtown Miami areas!