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Choosing the Wrong Realtor Can Cost You
I received an offer on one of my listings ... It's literally a one page offer from another Realtor, accompanied by a text message to my iPhone, asking that I respond to the agent by phone or text the next day if the offer is accepted. There's no property address, no folio number, no terms, no...
Top Luxury Real Estate Agents in Florida
Miami's luxury real estate market (property valued over $1 million) is dominated by EWM Realtors. EWM makes 48% more luxury sales in South Florida than our closest competitor, according to Ron Shuffield. In the first three months of 2012 we sold over 100 properties in Miami valued over $1...
SOLD 3 Homes on ONE BLOCK … 3 Wonderful Families … 16601 SW 78 Ct … NOW LISTED FOR SALE!
We sold homes to 3 WONDERFUL families on this BEAUTIFUL tree-lined block in Palmetto Bay. And we just listed a LOVELY HOME FOR SALE there ... and hope it's exactly what you've been hoping might come on the market! This is a tropical Miami home with Mediterranean elegance ... priced well... and...
Condos in Coconut Grove
Here is a comprehensive list of most of the condos in the Grove, with the year they were built and the total number of units in the building. 1600 South Bayshore Lane: 3171 Via Abitare. Built in 1970, 32 units. Abitare: 3171 Abitare. Built in 1978, 21 units. Arboretum in the Grove: 2952 Peachy...
Walk-in Bath tub …
We were intrigued over a laudry room we saw recently ... designed with a dog tub at pretty close to counter height... Here's another clever idea ... a walk-in bath tub (not for dogs) but for their owners. We stumbled across this tub the other day and thought of several homeowners...
Coral Gables Waterway Usage and Bridge Clearances for Powerboats
Waterfront property sells at a premium, especially property that comes with dock space, and/or direct access to open water. Many of the canals and waterways in Miami open to the bay and ocean. Some are free of brigdes ... Others have fixed bridges of varying heights that allow the passage of...
Obligatory Water Hook Up in Pinecrest
We published a previous post on water hook up requirements through MiamiRealEstateCafe.com ... and are reposting it now because it's a question that's asked frequently. The Village of Pinecrest indicates: 1) Current homeowners in the Village of Pinecrest have a 10 year grace period in which to...
Luxury Real Estate Market in Miami Rebounds
Luxury homes are selling. In part it's because list prices have dropped. Prices have re-assessed downward, adjusting to market conditions. There is less inventory available right now and that certainly contributes. With corporations relocating families to and from Miami, sellers who need...
Which Real Estate Markets are in Bad Shape?
According to Chase Bank, home prices are predicted to drop 6-7% in the nation before hitting rock bottom in 2012. Prices in New York and New Jersey will drop 13%. Illinois and Indiana and Kentucky will have significant drops in their housing prices, because of the amount of shadow inventory in...
Restivo Team Named Top 1/2 of 1% of Realtors Nationally
Thank you to each of OUR WONDERFUL buyers and sellers ... and each of you who have referred the people you care about, who are considering moving or relocating, to us. You are the reason we are in the TOP 1/2 of 1% Realtors Nationally. We are honored to be recognized for...
South American Companies Again Looking to Relocate to Miami
Patrick O'Connell, in charge of Corporate Relocation for EWM Realtors, indicates there's a significant rise in relocations into Miami. South American Companies are again looking to relocate to Miami. That's good news for those selling condos as well as single family homes ... and beneficial as...
Miami Real Estate Market Forecasts Miami Prices to Remain Stable in 2012
2012 will be breakthrough year in real estate according to the experts... in Miami. Who is FORECASTING WHAT ... FOR THE REAL ESTATE MARKET? : Zillow says: Prices in Miami will remain stable over the next 12 months, although prices will go down in Chicago by 7.6% ... and will similarly drop in...
HARD for Appraisers to Appraise Property These Days!
I can see WHY IT'S SO HARD for appraisers to appraise property these days. One of the homes I showed buyers recently was described in the MLS as being a "Great home in a wonderful area near Baptist Hospital. New roof! New bathrooms! Handicap accessible! Showings by appointment only. 24 hour...
National Average Rental Prices ON THE RISE
Chris Thornberg had a change of mind about real estate. Back in 2007 he warned "WAIT TO BUY, because you'll get it for 10% less in a year". And ... He was absolutely right. He was recently quoted saying : "If you have been thinking about buying in Las Vegas , or a condo in Miami BUY...
Midtown Miami … Recreating the Look & Feel of New York’s SoHo & Meat Packing District
MIAMI'S MIDTOWN is starting to take on the look and feel of New York's Meat Packing and SoHo Districts. Miami has a new "fashionably-trendy" hot spot... offering walkability... a neighborhood feel ... nightlife... shopping and dining ... entertainment ... art ... and a vibrant interactive...
