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Brokers Open – For the Wine Enthusiast – January 15
Join us! 7460 SW 179 Street Wednesday January 15 12-2 PM For the Wine Enthusiast & those wanting to entertain in style: Host Backyard Soirees - 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...
Food Trucks Coming to Pinecrest
The Food Truck Craze has hit the Village of Pinecrest. Beginning on September 24, the trucks will be in the parking lot of Pinecrest Gardens, one Saturday a month, from 11 am - 3 pm. Parking is free and you may eat at the picnic tables provided outside the Gardens. You may also eat in the...
Restivo Team Sells Five Units in The Townhomes at Oak Lane
After almost two years, our warmest congratulations goes out to one of our buyers who just recently closed on 5 units in Oak Lane! The townhouses are located on Red Road and SW 74 St in South Miami. From the start, the Restivo Team helped negotiate with the developer and sat down with the...
Supermarkets in Miami …
Many of our buyers relocating to Miami are looking for neighborhoods within a 10-15 minute drive of a supermarket. I realize that in many parts of the country it may well be a 45 minute drive to the market. But it's actually hard to find single family house that would put you farther away ...
The Benefits of Owning a Home
Buying a home is the biggest purchase most of us will make, but it's definitely worth it. The biggest reason is the appreciation of the home. The value of the vast majority of homes will appreciate over time. The appreciation builds home equity (the difference between then market value and the...
Top Advices for International Investors … Buying Miami
Whether you want investment property (a condo or a single family home) to buy (and rent out as income producing property), or whether you're looking for vacation property for your own enjoyment, there are several things to keep in mind ... 1) Pick a neighborhood that has the right amount of...
Unpacking Solutions
By far the BEST tips come from our buyers and sellers. We love sharing them with you, both by word of mouth and through our real estate blog. This tip has to do with unpacking. HIRE UNPACKERS !! The other day we stopped by as the moving truck was unloading.... to welcome our buyers. One of...
Public Access to Court Electronic Records
We have been working on closing a very drawn-out and convoluted short sale, involving bankruptcy (actually more than one bankruptcy!). In the process, we came across a helpful resource for following the proceedings - which allowed us access to information that wasn't yet available through...
University of Miami Ranks Best College in the State of Florida
US News and World Report has issued it's newest report on the top Colleges and Universities, ranking the University of Miami at number 38 in the nation. UM jumped from number 47 last year, maintaining the highest ranking in the State of Florida. The University is the only school in the Top 50 list...
Real Estate Marketing – Honesty is the Best Policy
Many of our clients look at property online, and occasionally they'll ask us for more information on something that they find (that we haven't already emailed them a link for). There is one in Coconut Grove listed now that is amusing: Listed in the MLS as a 2 bedroom 2 bath ... it turns out...
Applying for a loan? Quick overview of the loan process
Thinking about moving? To simplify the process, talk with your Realtor, and your Loan Officer before you start house-hunting ... and get pre-approved for a loan before falling in love with a property ... or making an offer. Once you have an accepted offer ... and all the terms have been...
9/11 National Moment of Remembrance
It's hard to beleive that 10 years have passed since the horrific events of 9/11. In honor of the victims and their families, the nation is participating in "Stop and Remember." At 1 pm EST on September 11, we are asked to observe a one minute moment of silence to remember those that were lost and...
So many choices … Life in perspective
"It's a dash. It's what they put on your gravestone. Represents the time we have between our 1st and last day. What are you gonna do with your - ? " Not my words .... but it's thought-provoking and beautiful. It's a quote from Brennan Carroll ... It touches nearly...
Home-buying: A multi-sensory experience
Buyers react viscerally to sights, smells and sensations. The right first impressions often can (and do) sell a house. Imperceptably, buyers will react positively toward the smell of jasmine by the front door, freshly baked cookies, birds chirping in the trees, crisp linens... or a very...
Monthly Mortgage Payment Calculations
Here's a general idea of what your mortgage payments would be with a 30-year fixed-rate loan, 20% down payment and an interest rate of 4%: Mortgage amount Monthly Payment $100,000 $477 $150,000 $ 716...
Who’s Buying Miami?
Miami has long been the focal point for international buyers. Russians and South Americans have had their eye on Miami and their pocketbook in hand for a long time now... And with the favorable euro-dollar exchange rate, so have the Europeans... But it's the Brazilians who have become the new...
