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The Perfect Staycation Home in Palmetto Bay
Stop by our Open House on Sunday March 15 from 3-5 PM. This is the perfect home for your next staycation...outdoor TV screen, summer kitchen, grill, bar & fireplace, security cameras, covered pool/ patio. Substantially remodeled: New roof, chef's gourmet kitchen. Custom built-in wine cellar. Soaring-high tongue & groove wood ceilings. Subtle changes in level offer intrigue & character & flow. Master Suite w/ adjoining sitting area. Luxurious spa-like master bath. Separate office. Split plan. Impact glass throughout. Proximal to Palmer Trinity,...
Good News for Miami Real Estate
Florida has eight of the ten spots on the "Turnaround Town" list put out by the National Association of Realtors. The report took local markets that claimed the most appreciation in median price and the largest drop in inventory from the fourth quarter of 2010, to the same quarter of 2011. Miami...
Pinecrest Open House … Price Reduced!
The Restivo Team will be holding an Open House at 9800 SW 71 Ave in Pinecrest, this Sunday February 5, from 2-4 PM. The NEW PRICE is $675,000 for this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home which features a pool and a bonus room. Stop by for a tour of the home, this Sunday. Contact the Restivo Team if you have...
Good News in the Real Estate Market
The Today Show aired a segment on January 31, 2012 on the Real Estate Market...there's some good news, so take a look! http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/3041440/vp/46203461#46203461
Lease-Purchase Wave for Miami Real Estate
A lease-purchase can sometimes be a good alternative for buyers ... especially given the current real estate market in Miami. If you are relocating, a lease-purchase offers you the ability to lock in a purchase price (and yet still lease!) ...until you can sell the home you currently own....
The Perfect Miami Vacation
Looking for a great place to vacation in Miami? Try The Palms Hotel & Spa- a well kept secret on Miami Beach. The beachfront hotel is located on 31 St and Collins Ave and boasts lush gardens, a beautiful pool area with cabanas and a delicious restaurant. The hotel also features a world-class...
European Investors Looking to Buy a Piece of Florida 2011 – 2012
European buyers are divided almost evenly between those wanting a condo and those wanting a single family home. 47% of Western European real estate acquisitions in Florida are for single family homes. 41% are for condos ... with a handful looking for townhouses. And 90% of them are paying cash....
Getting an FHA Loan in Miami-Dade and Broward
We were showing property this week to a buyer looking for a home priced under $500K ... Let me tell you - There are SO many well-priced (nice) homes in Miami available for under $500K right now. Because of the pricepoint for these buyers we are working with, an FHA loan is an option. And...
Free Tickets to UM Men’s Basketball Games
The 20 year agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the University of Miami is benefiting Gables residents once again. If you reside in Coral Gables and would like to attend these games, go to the War Memorial Youth Center at 405 University Drive on the dates below, show proof of residency,...
Coral Gables Farmers Market Starts January 21
The Farmers Market will be in season from January 21 through March 31 and takes place every Saturday from 8 am until 2 pm in front of City Hall (intersection of Biltmore Way and Le Jeune). There are baked goods, specialty plants, fresh picked produce as well as live music children's activites at...
Caution – Crocodile Alert
Florida Wildlife Officials have put up signs along the Snapper Creek Canal, warning residents that there have been crocodiles spotted in the canal. If you frequent Red Road Linear Park or areas around the canal, you should exercise caution and be aware of your surroundings.
Pinecrest People Mover … Up and Running!
The Village of Pinecrest recently started using a people mover, a free ride that connects Palmetto Middle School and Palmetto High School with the neighborhood. Many Pinecrest Middle and High school students do not qualify for Miami Dade County School Bus Service, so the People Mover is a great...
Rental History Impacts Getting a Loan
Last year, Experian-the credit report company- added a section which includes rental payments. It helped elevate scores for tenants who paid rent on time. Two other credit report companies are also adding the rental payment history section to their reports. Sources at FICO report that on time...
Reaching Mt. Everest Base Camp
In an age where social networking and blogging allows us instant communication, travel writing has now fallen on the shoulders of young explorers, armed with backpacks and digital camera’s to provide up to the minute updates on their adventures. Welcome to the new age of travel writing. I feel...
5 BIGGEST MISTAKES TO AVOID…first-time home-buyers
If you're contemplating buying your first place, try to stay within your comfort zone and not get swept away. As local real estate experts in South Florida, we want our buyers to have access to the right information so as to make better decisions. 1) Don't Guess .... Determine what you can...
New Year, New Travels 2012 – Mike Off The Map
New Year, New Travels: How To Maximize Your Adventures In 2012! By: Guest Contributor, Michael Restivo "This post is dedicated to the dreamers of the world. The ones who are ready to put aside what makes them comfortable and travel to a new land, discover a new culture, make a new friend,...
