Oct 22, 2010 | COMMUNITY INFORMATION, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MIAMI'S TOP NEIGHBORHOODS
The City of Coral Gables has been named Playful City USA for the second year in a row. KaBOOM! recently announced the achievement, naming the Gables as one of 118 communities in 35 states to be recognized for their commitment to take action for play. Every year,...
Oct 4, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE
The biggest upfront cost in purchasing a home is the down payment. Traditional lenders typically expect borrowers to put at least 20% of a loans total amount down. If a borrower is unable to do that, they are required to purchase Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI),...
Oct 1, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
When buying a home, you want a title insurance policy. It’s the best way to protect yourself against title defects that have occured in the past. Some of the past issues may not appear until after you’ve taken ownership of the home. Before a title policy...
Sep 28, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
There are some things you should ask your lender when you are looking to purchase a new home. What kind of loans do they offer? What kind of loan do they recommend? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the loan structure? What’s the current mortgage...
Sep 27, 2010 | GREEN CERTIFIED, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MIAMI'S TOP NEIGHBORHOODS
On July 13, the City of Coral Gables approved an 11 member Green Task Force. The Task Force will advise City officials on matters that support sustainability and will make recommendations on the environmental sustainability of City services, programs, facilities and...
