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Just Listed -Tropical Paradise in Pinecrest
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Insuring a House with Roof Issues
If you're buying a house with a limited-lifespan-left-on-the-roof , be prepared for a hiccup or two. As far as roof insurance goes: If the home you're buying has less than a year's 'life' left on the roof, getting insurance may be virtually impossible. With 2-5 years of life left on the roof, ...
Celebration on the Rocks: Bouldering at Blowing Rocks State Preserve in Jupiter, Florida
Contributed by Michael Restivo, Mike Off The Map and posted on Pocket Ranger and MiamiRealEstateCafe.com As a rock climber growing up in Florida, the options for climbing on true outdoor faces are limited. Aside from the training we do in the gym, our closest options are the bouldering grounds in...
Average Price Per Square Foot in Coral Gables
The average price per square foot has gone up 9.6% on Single Family Homes in Coral Gables from October 2011 to now. That's a good sign for the Gables Market. If you would like to sell your house, call the Restivo Team today. We will give you a FREE home valuation. We know we can sell it quickly...
Optimist, Pessimist, Realist … or Opportunist?
I love this particular quote, and would absolutely love to know who spoke it: "Dear Optimist, Pessimist and Realist - While you guys were busy arguing over the right price for the house, I bought it. Sincerely yours, The Opportunist" The battle these days centers aroung home values ......
Deep Into Hell’s Bay: Everglades Canoe Adventure
The rain was pounding. The gray skies had opened up and the water hadn’t stopped falling for the last four hours. Our canoe weaved through the dense mangrove trails and we were cold and sopping wet. Trying to navigate through the dense weather, my crew and I were searching for the guide poles that...
Average Price Per Square Foot in Pinecrest
From October 2011 to March 2012, the average price per square foot in the 33156 zip code has risen. If you would like to sell your house, call the Restivo Team to get a FREE Home Valuation. Our noteworthy sales record shows that we can sell fast and for the right price!
6 Don’ts After You Apply For A Mortgage
I learned a long time ago that “common sense is NOT common practice“. This is especially the case during the emotional time that surrounds buying a home, when people tend to do some non-commonsensical things. Here are a few... via 6 Don’ts After You Apply For A Mortgage. If you would like...
Miami Beach Condos
Here is a comprehensive list of most of the Condos on Miami Beach and the year they were built. Contact the Restivo Team if you would like to buy or sell locally. 200 Ocean Drive Condominium: 200 Ocean Dr. Built in 2000. 401 Blu: 401 69 St. Built in 2005. 1500 Ocean Dr: 1500 Ocean Dr. Built in...
Home Prices Rising in Miami
Sales prices have increased 17% over the past 12 months. That number represents closed sales of single family homes, sold in Miami since the early part of 2011. Condo sales prices have also increased over the past 12 months ... by nearly 42% . That is good news for sellers. But it's not...
National Park Week
National Park Week is April 21 - 29 ... If you're looking to get out and explore take a peak at what's going on in our Breathtakingly Beautiful National Parks... A Week in the Wild ... A Guide to National Park Week ... Mike Off The Map . Arches National Park, Utah It’s that time of year again!...
Tips For Sellers
If you're interested in selling your house, there are a few things to keep in mind in order to make the process run smoothly. Hire a realtor to help you sell. The Restivo Team will help you with everything from preparing the house before it goes on the market, listing and showing it, negotiating...
Applying for a Home Mortgage … Documents You’ll Need
Applying for a mortgage (single family home/ or condo)? This is what your lender will ask you for: 1- Last 2 years tax returns for individual tax returns (all pages) 2- Last 3 years w-2 and 1099 (if applicable ) 3- Last 4 pay stubs ( if applicable) 4- Last 2 months bank-statements (all pages)...
Moving Day … What to Schedule … What NOT to Pack … What NOT to Forget
Moving? Mini checklist: SOME THINGS NOT TO SHIP: Anything that is irreplaceable, just carry it with you. You won't want to pack or send with the moving truck: Wills, stocks, bonds, securities, jewelry, cash, collector items... And make sure you have (in hand): cash, credit cards,...
Reverse Mortgages Can Be Used to Buy a Home
You may be able to Use a Reverse Mortgage to Buy a Home ... The benefit to you is that (rather than you paying a monthly mortgage to your lender) a Reverse Mortgage pays you to stay in your house ... A reverse mortgage allows you to receive cash payments which from the equity in your home. The...
For Sale By Owner (FSBO) … Why Use an Agent?
The 19% FSBO statistics (For Sale By Owner) dropped to 9% last year. The reason home owners list and sell property on their own is because of the perception that they will save on the commission. Fact is, using a reputable reliable real estate agent will actually give them more money in their...
