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Join us on Sunday September 22 for an Open House at 9701 SW 69 Avenue from 2-5 PM. This contemporary acre estate features 4 beds / 3.5 baths and 3,660 sq ft in North Pinecrest. Dramatic expanses of floor to ceiling glass open to an expansive backyard. New roof and pool in 2019. Gourmet kitchen and wet bar, butler pantry and gas stove. Pinecrest Schools. Stop by and check it out.
Tuscany … Florence, Castiglioncello, Cinque Terre… and Miami
I just got back from a beautiful three week family vacation in Italy ... renewed & inspired.... and motivated to work doubly hard! On the flight back all I could think about was renovating & decorating our house... making our Miami home feel more European.... and focused on selling a...
Pending Home Sales Are Up
According to the National Association of Realtors, pending home sales are up from one year ago, although they declined in July. The West shows the highest level of activity in the nation and didn't decline in July. This information is based on contracts, not actual closed sales. In our region, the...
Social Network Usage Higher Than Ever
According to a survey by Pew Research Center, half of Americans say they use a social networking site (like Facebook or Linked In). Only 5% of Americans used these sites six years ago! Women aged 18-29 use social networking the most, with 69% saying they use it on a daily basis. However, young...
ForSaleByOwner founder, Sambrotto, hires a Realtor!
From the Wall Street Journal article: “Looking to move his family to the suburbs, [Mr. Sambrotto] said he carefully staged his apartment for sale himself, and put it on the market. But after using a mix of websites to publicize his apartment, he said he had only ‘middling success’ and switched to...
Average Home Sold Price Per Square Foot – July 2011
Single Family Home Sales in South Florida, price per square foot, by area: Pinecrest - $228 a sq ft, up from $213 in May 2011 Coral Gables - $348 a sq ft, up from $277 in May 2011 Key Biscayne - $1028 a sq ft, up from $461 in May 2011 All Dade County - $173 a sq ft, up from $154 in May 2011 If you...
First Hurricane of 2011 Heads Towards the U.S.
As Hurricane Irene continues to pose a threat to South Florida, there are some things you should keep in mind in preparation for the storm. Remember to fill your cars with gas, as it's hard to come by if we lose power. Stock up on water, non-perishable goods, dog food and medications. Make sure...
New Phone App for Back to School
Just in time for the new school year, Miami Dade County Public Schools has a new way for parents to keep in touch - a phone app. Parents can get updates on grades, assignments and can even be notified if their child is absent from school! All parents have to do is obtain the school's PIN number...
Miami-Still a Buyers Market
It's still a great time to buy a condo or single family home in Miami. In the year to year comparison, there was a decrease of 4%, with 17,597 homes sold in June compared to 18,402 homes sold in June 2010. There was also a 2% decrease in the statewide median sales price for existing homes, with a...
Florida Sales Tax Holiday
Summer is nearing it's end and it's time to head back to school. You can take advantage of the tax break from August 12-14. That tax break is valid on school related items such as clothing (not to exceed $75) and school supplies (not more than $15). Before you head out, take an inventory of last...
Miami Rental Market
Rentals are red hot, being rented almost immediately after they hit the market. We have worked with a number of out-of-town clients who have missed out on properties, as they aren't able to view them as soon as they become available. We even had clients lose a unit, with an above asking price...
Miami Spice 2011
Looking for a fun activity this summer? Miami Spice is back for it's 10th year! Get out and enjoy delicious meals from fabulous retaurants like Morton's, Christy's, Por Fin and Two Chef's, just to name a few. Miami Spice runs from August 1 to September 30. Feast on $22 lunches and $35 dinners at...
Speechless and Stunned … Miami Real Estate … Time to Vent!
The listing agent's email reponse to our scheduled inspections for Saturday morning ( our home buyers were flying in from Texas) read something along the lines of: 'Sorry to have failed to advise you that, as the listing agent, I can accommodate inspections only between the hours of 10am and...
Tips: Electricity, Water & Sewer in Miami
To simplify your move, the minute you have a contract ... whether it be a lease or a home purchase... contact the utility companies and set up your account. FPL makes it a fairly seemless task, but Miami-Dade Water & Sewer can be considerably more of a hassle. By calling to give the...
Red-Light Cameras in Miami … Cost Effective in Saving Lives?
Miami-Dade County, like so many others in the State of Florida, is looking to up it's revenue. As far as housing goes, code enforcement is hot on the trail of home-owners who have done work without permits ... or are neglecting to keep up their exterior curb-appeal. And from the looks of...
Assets … Mortgage Application … What the Lender is Looking For
It's one thing to be a 'cash buyer' ... another to be applying for a mortgage. If you're getting a loan, any lender will want to know where your 'cash to close' is coming from, and require domumentation... a paper trail. Yes, your cash to close can come in the form of a 'gift' from a relative,...
