IM BUYING A CONDO IN MIAMI!! | touring condos + prices vlog

Welcome to another weekend in my life! I am finally in the process of buying a condo in Miami! I know Ill have some questions so I will answer all of them in the next video :)
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[@linna3179]

My advice if you buy a property specially a condo with HOA make sure you ask a lot of questions. Sit down one day on the outdoor area of the building and see what happens. Also if you are not alone stay out at night and see how you feel. If you feel safe and you like the neighbors walking around that is your place!! I bought a condo for myself as a single person and I Loved it! But found out later I didn’t like my neighbors and didn’t feel safe. Now is a rental property and I bought a home where I feel safe and love my neighbors.

[@sabinaflapperina1300]

The things no one tells you about the purchase of a condo in MB - flooding, crime, traffic, no one can visit b/c there is no where to park and your car is towed, huge assessments on each unit, and just general inconvenience any time there is an event and you cannot get home. For the price of one of those tiny places, you can buy a nice home in a nicer place than Miami.

[@cloverologie]

True. But sometimes you have to relocate for work. I think it’s very important to be aware of your environment, so newcomers, prepare well. ✨

[@K__u__z__a]

I bought my apartment in Miami Beach and it was the best decision I ever made! The quality of life here is amazing. Best of luck! Sending you the best of vibes.

[@jessssalemme]

AHHHH IM SO JEALOUS! This is amazing! Congrats! ❤

[@gloriarosales1318]

nowadays, security is so important to buy a property.

[@hellostephaniem]

Yes, please keep the condo content coming! Good vibes that you get what you're looking for girl ✨ Also, I'm loving your content, your style inspires me with my channel!

[@laurenofmay]

Looking forward to seeing more condo tours! I’m just now starting to look for condos/townhomes in my area and I had no idea how expensive HOAs are 😅 Could you include the HOA fees in your next condo hunting video?

[@NatalieBarbu]

HOA fees are SOOO expensive. All of these were between $600-$1500

[@aisham1505]

@@NatalieBarbu wow is this a monthly fee or yearly? HOA is only in the US?

[@nicole60000]

@@aisham1505 HOA's are monthly

[@silviavanhuijsen482]

I would choose the bal harbour condo because it's in a safer neighborhood. You can customize it. The price of $450K for a 2bedroom is low for Miami. Usually it's $600-700K

[@angelicastapleton4160]

If you are looking at a completely renovated apartment that costs 600k but you don't like, it means that you also have the ability to choose a 450k apt that you don't like it too, but it is not renovated, the good thing about choosing one below the budget is that you can renovate it and make all changes and at the same time you will increase the price of the apt, so the day that you want to sell it will be win win and your mom is right please don't move to the first floor safety first and good luck finding you dream place.

[@retrozone6043]

Why would anyone pay that exorbitant amount of money for a place like that in that kind of area. High crime and traffic. Total waste of money.

[@danielleS257]

High crime? So which neighborhoods do you recommend?

[@Dorahelite]

I love how you go into so much detail that allows one to have a clear picture about buying a home in Miami. The points you touch on the units is totally relatable. Very well done, thank you

[@prettygirlus9008]

I'm guessing the HOA on these $400K - $600K condo units is about $1000/mo.! And annual property taxes another $6000 - $7000, plus $2000 for HO6 condo property insurance.

[@LindseyDara]

Did you look in the south of fifth area? That’s my fave area in Miami Beach and I love the tree lined streets. The have a building above pura vida “the Metropolitan” which I like the design, not Deco. I feel it’s a great location to meet people and you can walk 2 minutes to south pointe park. Or anything along meridian because it usually has lots of trees. I love apartment shopping, you will find the perfect place!

[@NatalieBarbu]

Yes I love south of fifth! It’s harder to find anything in my price range

[@megdewsnap]

south of 5th is also my fav part of the beach!!

[@brianamendez7039]

I live in a condo on the beach. Super cute Art Deco building in historic flamingo park. If I could redo it, I would not buy in the beach. There's a lot of issues with the city, finding people to work on the beach if they have to deal with city is even worse. My neighbors are even worse.

[@brianamendez7039]

Miami beach is also working on trying to pass something to get the metro mover to come to the beach. That's going to be a 4 year construction job. In the plans I read they would be limiting the lanes on and off the beach using the macaurther causeway to 1-2 lanes each direction. There's already gridlock getting on and off the beach lots of times, it would make being in south beach an even bigger headache

[@amarilystorres8527]

My 2-cents even though nobody asked, respecting everyone's circumstances and decisions obviously... my family owns a house [60+ yrs] near the beach w/2rental apts, it's a hurdle to drive in/out [causeway] Baptist Hospital [embudo], noise at night [although City ordinance], when it rains [alot] streets flooding, tons of construction, traffic and parking It's awful & expensive, personally 😑 I wouldn't buy-in MB, and yes family and friends that live MB and surrounding communities pay extremely high HOA [on the rise], city taxes etc. As an investment property and equity its a definite Yes, to live MB unless you make 💯 local of it ... well there's alternatives coastal heading north FTLauderdale.. Again this is my perspective as a resident living near CG tranquil layback neighborhood, and gated condo owner 2/2/1 my HOA has risen in past couple years alot, Joyous 😊 wishing You the very best in your search 👌

[@Yokkiina]

Sending good vibes so you find the perf property🥂

[@NatalieBarbu]

Thank you!!!

[@Crazybutterfly2000]

How u afford buying a house in Miami , I mean you just started a company 😅Probably all ur expenses are going for a company right now

[@andra4712]

mom & dad probably

[@2000Iria]

Shes been doing KZbin since she was a teenager and has many other sources of income other than her company

[@NatalieBarbu]

I put a lot of money into Rella when we first launched, and since then we’ve raised money from investors and I’ve finally begun paying myself this month (so one stream of income). I still make great money from social media, I sold a house 2 years ago and haven’t touched the profits of that yet, and have been saving for the past few years.

[@gillianhill4757]

@@NatalieBarbu you shouldn’t have to explain yourself it is none of their business! Xo

[@tatendaxo6357]

Probably her parents honestly. It’s not realistic and in inflation these sorts of influencers make things look easy with so much help from parents and what not

[@namiraayumiz]

always so excited for your videos

[@rebekkaroe]

Loved this video! Miami has such cute apartment buildings. I love the building (the outside vibe) of #1 and the beaaautiful plant/garden/terrasse thing from #4. So pretty! I hope you find a great fit for you soon 😊

[@TristaCastillo]

Such a good vlog! Missed this type of content❤

[@NatalieBarbu]

Glad to have it back!!

[@Shes.A.Sagittarius]

I agree!! You could feel the Miami-esque!

[@Jibril_Abdulkadir]

Hope what you get what your looking for especially in this market rn 💗 and can’t wait to see more of your condo hunting videos

[@NatalieBarbu]

Thank you! It’s a better market now than last year

[@Jibril_Abdulkadir]

@@NatalieBarbu np 😉 all 💗 and hope nothing but the best for u

[@xoxo20000]

Honestly the best condo I loved is the first one. Shame about the storage space though. I used to live on Miami Beach so you'll love it if you decide to buy anything over there, especially in the residential areas.

[@MorganTurnerMakeup]

keep these coming! Im buying a condo in MIA next year so loveee seeing this! Best of luck in your search!

[@NatalieBarbu]

Good luck!!! It’s a struggle

[@verybadminimalist8446]

That green dress is so cute!!! Although I agree, wasn’t in love with it with the wedges. Where is the dress from?

[@NatalieBarbu]

Everlane!

[@cloverologie]

The homes in Miami get good after the 1m mark

[@NatalieBarbu]

Why is this so sad but true

[@jeannelle_]

How exciting!!!

[@jeanetteoxo]

You will find the one. The last one had potential but I feel like the one is out there somewhere

[@NatalieBarbu]

Right it wasn’t for me!

[@megdewsnap]

Omg, the listing #1 is my dream condo!!! Holy F😍 Is that one still available lol

[@mompreneurlife]

❤ Miami has a beautiful Real Estate! I like the first one the best though.❤

[@laurenletsche1134]

I love Miami

[@MarcosFanonRocha]

I am also looking to buy in Miami. Condo preferably. I have 350K cash, do you think i have a reasonable budget?

[@mariaeugeniamartins]

I lived my entire life in an apartment, minding I am from São Paulo, Brazil - just like NYC, and it’s really hard to find the perfect apt, but definitely would do some research about the neighborhood and even talk to people around the area. And I think if you have that feeling of “oh, this is it” and it makes sense, go for it. About the prices, gosh, how I wish northern Virginia had the same prices lol dying to move to Florida

[@msbelinda6467]

I love Miami. I have only visit twice for vacation wish I could live there. But for a condo price lord Jesus 😢😮😢

[@JessicaMtl]

Watch Michael Bordenaro on YT, Miami real estate agent he speaks about the current real estate crisis and how it’s a bad time to be buying in Miami right now

[@mahoganydrive]

#4 had no counter space on those vanities. They look nice but so impractical. Good luck on the rest of your search!

[@palomahealing5073]

#4 I really liked, but the price is High, you're right!👌

[@cloverologie]

That green bottle is Ting, a Jamaican carbonated drink. I don’t know anyone to use it in cocktails. I’ll give it a try (maybeee)

[@lieulieubear1407]

Why buy a place if you don’t want to fix it up you sound ps y abd want everything well put together

[@linna3179]

The opportunity to see potential in a property that you see with a good price range! Those are the best investments! You can eventually renovate it at a good price and with your own taste 😊.

[@robinpippin2285]

Hi where is your white bag from? So cute!

[@erichernandez5672]

Absolutely beautiful Natalie...❤️🌻🌹🙏🏼

[@birdielala444]

Loved your video! Show us which one you end up with!!!

[@j.r.3850]

LOVED the theme of the engagement party!!

[@ubib.1710]

yes girl go out and have fun!!!

[@DeeMontezx1]

You haven't volunteered in years? No offense but you can pass for 14 or 15 year old. Maybe you are just 18? : )

[@NatalieBarbu]

I’m 26 lol

[@palomahealing5073]

Good video, Natalie! You Go girl..👍

[@raniamohammed1437]

The first condo is amazing

[@K9_NINA]

Love the first one 💙

[@atifkhan-Jokesvideos]

It's nice congrats

[@mirandaalexis]

condo #4 was my favorite

[@NatalieBarbu]

Mine too!

[@davidparnell4675]

Third

[@크흐흐-r3k]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@cucumberbreezee]

That is so exciting Natalie! What is your wishlist for your condo?

[@NatalieBarbu]

I want to be by the beach, in a safe area, has charm and something I think will appreciate, and 2 bed/2 bath with storage!