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Open House Sunday in Deering Bay
Join us on Sunday for a Progressive Open House in fabulous Deering Bay. A number of homes will be open and available to take a look at. The Restivo Hechtman Team will be hosting 13631 Deering Bay Drive #247, a 4 bed/2.5 bath unit in Siena. Offered at $910,000. Stop by from 1-3 PM to see what Deering Bay is all about! Contact us at 305-793-1365 for more information or to schedule a private showing.
Progressive Brokers Open Wednesday
Please join us for a Progressive Brokers Open this Wednesday, September 24, in the St. Thomas area of Historic South Miami, from 12-4. The prices range from $775,000 to $2,550,000. The Restivo / Hechtman Team will be at 7411 SW 66 St from 1-4 pm. Stop by all these homes and join us for lunch!...
Six Best South Florida Hiking Trails
CLOSE Join us! Enter your information to sign up for our emails First Name: Last Name: Your Email: Written for and Published by Nemo Equipment by Michael Restivo - adventure writer for Mike Off The Map and guest contributor to Miami Real Estate Cafe: While South Florida is known worldwide...
Florida’s Housing Market Report – July 2014
In a recent report release by Florida Realtors, the housing market in Florida had increased inventory and rising median prices in July. The figures show a 5% increase (from July 2013) in single family homes that closed statewide, totaling 22,099. Overall, inventory for single family homes has...
Defining “Furnished” … What furnished apartments include
With a 'furnished' rental, don't assume it will come with much more than just the bare basics. Some rentals are "staged" (as hotel rooms are)... with all the bells and whistles ... and all you really need is just your suitcase. This condo unit in 500 Brickell was a real breath of fresh air...
Looking for an opportunity to live in Pinecrest? $675,000 – 7330 SW 116th Terrace
Looking for an opportunity to live in Pinecrest? 7330 SW 116th Terrace ... $675,000.00 FIRST TIME LISTED ... This is a house full of love & a lifetime of memories. The current owners will be downsizing to another city, to a house directly behind their daughter's ... ...
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT “ROMA EAT” – TOP NEW Restaurant in Coral Gables
I woke up up this morning wanting to go back to the restaurant we ate at last night. EATING HERE IS JUST LIKE BEING IN ITALY! The chef is brilliant. The pastry chef is an cullinary artist. Both of them, as well as the owner, Carlo Sargenti, are from Rome. The name of...
3752 Kumquat Cottage $730,000 “The Tropical Cottage – At Home in Coconut Grove”
Like to own a piece of Miami history? One of the oldest cottages in the Grove was JUST listed for sale ... (This one dates back to 1935 - if not before). Miami photographer, Claudia Uribe, photographed this one, along with 32 others for Beth Dunlop's book "The Tropical Cottage - At Home in...
Perfect Alternative to the Million Dollar Pinecrest Estate?
If you want a Miami neighborhood (with acre estates - and priced below what you'll find in Pinecrest) there is one neighborhood that relatively few people know about: Historic Sunset ( by South Miami). Architects and builders have been building personal residences for themselves and their...
Join us for a Broker’s Open Today
The Restivo Hechtman Team is hosting a Broker’s Open today from Noon-2:30 pm. Come see this two story home that's nestled among multi-million dollar homes and features a European feel, a lighted tennis court, an outdoor paella grill and much more. We will be serving drinks and lunch, so don’t...
Join Us For Broker’s Open Today 12-2
The Restivo Hechtman Team is hosting a Broker's Open today from Noon-2 pm. Come see this charming Coconut Grove Cottage that's been completely remodeled. We will be serving drinks and lunch, so don't miss it! 3674 Loquat Ave Coconut Grove 12-2 PM
Congratulations on Selling Your House ! Full Price Offer … one week on the market!
Warmest congratulations to OUR SELLERS, whose house just closed this week. Getting a full price offer within days of listing this Miami house was the goal ... The fact that this property was so beautifully redone and tastefully updated, and was immaculately "staged" certainly helped...
Coconut Grove Upsurge
If you're thinking of investing, it might be worth keeping an eye on the Grove. Coconut Grove's waterfront revitalization plan, and recent real estate developments have put Coconut Grove on our radar screen (again). The Convention Center was demolished a few months ago, with plans approved to...
Grove Hill Condo For Sale in Coconut Grove
Christie’s names 3 top cities attracting globally affluent buyers
Miami - along with New York and London - are "three of the most vibrant world cities currently attracting the globally affluent buyer" according to Bonnie Stone Sellers, CEO of Christie's International Real Estate, in Christie's annual research report Luxury Defined. As the exclusive affiliates...
Miami Real Estate Market Overview & Projection 2014
"The median price of a single-family home in Miami-Dade increased 19% during 2013, while the median price of a condo in Miami-Dade increased 12%. We have had double-digit annual median price increases for over 24 months for both single-family homes and condos in both Miami-Dade and Broward...
