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Gorgeous Modern Home in Palmetto Bay – Take a Tour NOW!
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Foreclosures in Process by State
InfoGraphic Methodology as per CoreLogic: The foreclosure inventory represents the number and ratio of homes that have been placed into the process of foreclosure by the mortgage servicer.... via Foreclosures in Process by State.
Climbing Mountains in Miami
Perhaps you don't think of climbing - when you think about Miami - but ... some people live and breath for the thrill ... especially in Miami. This blog is by Michael Restivo, who writes for Mike off the Map (an adventure blog) and for Pocket Ranger (which provides apps for the National Park...
House Prices: Window of Opportunity Beginning to Close
There have been conflicting opinions as to where housing prices are headed. We want to give our opinion on this subject for the short term. We believe sellers have a window of opportunity for the next 90-120 days ... via House Prices: Window of Opportunity Beginning to Close.
What’s My House WORTH? Here’s Where It Gets Sticky…
When you see a house, and like it, and are ready to put in an offer, you may know what it's worth to you .... what you're willing to pay. (Same holds true if you are buying a piece of art, or a dress.) Price and value are subjective. And they (at least in part) hinge on your budget. If you're...
Time to Buy Real Estate in Florida … or Not ?
Is this really the time to buy real estate in Florida? Have we hit bottom and leveled out? Steve Harney, in his Keeping Current Matters, seems to think so. Speaking to Realtors at EWM Realtors International in Downtown Miami last month, Harney projected that real estate pricing would remain...
Crash in Housing Market … WHO DO YOU LISTEN TO? – “Sell Now?” … “Time To Buy?”
Well, if you're reading any of John R. Talbot's books , he has it pretty much spelled out: Here are the titles : 2003: "The Coming Crash in Housing Market" 2006: "Sell Now! End of the Housing Bubble" 2012: And now he is quoted as saying ... "It is time to buy a new home!". Warren Buffett...
Private Island For Sale in the Florida Keys
Who hasn't dreamed of owning their own island? Now you can, and it's in our backyard. East Sister Rock Island is up for sale in the Florida Keys. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is situated on 1.4 acres and about a quarter mile off the coast of Marathon in the Keys. It boasts over 5000 sq ft of living...
3.8% Capital Gains Tax Starts in 2013 … How Will It Affect You ?
According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) a new real estate tax will go into effect in 2013. The fact is that this capital gains tax of 3.8% will impact relatively few sellers. First of all, it targets home sellers with high annual incomes (individuals earning $200,000 per year...
Who Says You Can’t Sell Now? …Because you bought at the height of the market? 6845 SW 98 St Pinecrest is Selling Now
6845 SW 98th Street in Pinecrest sold in '06 for $1,551,840.00 ... It's listed again now at $1,995,000.00. If you like, you can link to the property details on 6845 SW 98 Street here. It's been beautifully re-done. 6845 SW 98th St was upgraded exquisitely in 2006 ... Everything was...
If you are SELLING within next 6 months … WHY you should SELL NOW!
Prices for Miami real estate are expected to remain stable. We are currently in a so called 'normal market' with 5-6 months of inventory a the close of February 2012. That said, IF you are planning to sell within the next 6 months, every indication suggests that you sell now. The reason behind...
Townhomes in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, South Miami & Pinecrest
I've been working for the past several months with buyers who are wanting to find a townhouse. And we received two other inquiries through our real estate blog this weekend, MiamiRealEstateCafe.com, from others wanting to purchase a townhome in the Miami area. There are 42 townhomes...
Tag Sale Experts … in South Florida
Clients periodically ask us to recommend service providers ... anything moving related ... roofers, plumbers, contractors, movers, cleaning services, lawn care, interior decorators, staging, title and closing companies, real estate attorneys, schools, dry cleaners, caterers.... And we are happy...
What to do … When you get a BAD appraisal .
Sometimes appraisals come in low. When they do, they jam a stick in in the spokes. After seeing a slew of homes, you know what's out there, you grasp the VALUE ... And it's tough to be at the mercy of the bank and the bank's appraiser. We have been very fortunate with appraisals overall...
Who Likes Short Sales?
The people who like short sales are those with patience ... because they are the people who get the short sales. Short sales can take up to 6 or 8 months to close ... even today ... and there are NO guarantees whatsoever that any one given short sale will actually close. Short sales can...
Pinecrest Homes SOLD IN 2011 … SELLING AGAIN NOW!
Homes in Pinecrest that SOLD in 2011 are SELLING AGAIN now. If bought a home at the height of the market, and think you can't sell it again now, this may give you a broader perspective: PROPERTY ADDRESS: CLOSED: SALES PRICE: BACK ON MARKET NOW: 12800 SW 80 Ave ...
