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First Time Open in Pinecrest
Just listed and first time open, join the Restivo Hechtman Team today for an Open House at 9701 SW 69 Avenue. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath contemporary acre estate is located in North Pinecrest, offering sought after Pinecrest Schools. The 3,000+ sq ft home features a new roof and pool in 2019, gas stove, expansive grounds and expansive volume ceilings. It also offers a bonus room that could function as a 5th bedroom, den or office. Offered at $1,795,000. Stop by today or call to schedule a private showing at your convenience.
A Piece of Miami History – The Venetian Pool
In 1924, the Venetian Pool was created from and old rock quarry on 4 acres. Designed by architect Phineas Paist, the pool gets its name from the Venetian Lagoon in Venice, Italy and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The pool occupies a shallow quarry and displaces 820,000...
Miami Real Estate Overview: May 2011
Right now in South Florida 7 out of 10 condos are foreclosure or short sale listings. 2/3 of all real estate transactions involve distressed property (whether foreclosure, pre-foreclosure, or short sales). Not only do those distressed sales downwardly influence real estate market pricing, but...
Taxes in Florida … What We Pay
There is NO state income tax in the state of Florida. Florida does charge a sales tax though ... And there is a tangible tax as well as an intangible property tax in the state of Florida. And that leads me into taxes on leased property: Residential leases of six months or less are taxable...
Marketing Your House to SELL …to the next generation!
By knowing who to market your property to, you can target those buyers who are most likely to buy. Sounds simple. And it is. Gen Y (consisting primarily of future home buyers, and first time home buyers... between 12-29 years old) are Internet geniuses ... With real estate marketing to this...
New Listing in Palmetto Bay – 17490 SW 83 Ave
Just listed by the Restivo Team is this tranquil 4 bedroom 3 bath home. Featuring an open backyard area with a pool and chickee hut, backed up to a vacant lot. Spacious kitchen and breakfast area, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a gas stove. The home boasts skylights, a...
I Know You’ll Have Questions About the Home Buying Process
What do homes and condos cost in Miami? Which are the top Miami neighborhoods? What is the difference between Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, Brickell, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, and South Miami? How far are each of those towns from one another, and from where I'll be...
Why you MIGHT need a Realtor … as a HOMEBUYER
Most SELLERS hire an agent ... but if you're planning on buying a home, do you really need (or even want) a real estate agent? Over 90% of home-buyers search online (at least at some point during their house hunt). With the Internet, and your ability to search online, how does a Realtor factor...
Mother’s Day … Worldwide
"M" is for the million things she gave me "O" means only that she's growing old "T" is for the tears she shed to save me "H" is for her heart of purest gold "E" is for her eyes with love ... light shining "R" means right... and right she'll always be. Put them all together, and they spell "MOTHER"...
Key Biscayne, Florida: Home pricing THEN … and NOW
Back in 1951 you could buy a Mackle home on Key Biscayne with just $500.00 down ... and a pricetag of $9,540.00. Now, you can't buy a thing on the Key for even remotely close to that ... not even vacant land. Okay, that's not entirely true. There are a handful of 3-4 bedroom homes listed...
Tall order to find anything remotely comparable! Congratulations on finding THE Most Beautiful Home in Miami!
Congratulations to our buyers on their magnificent find! 7420 SW 66th Street in Miami sold for $1,775,000.00. That was $308.27 a square foot. Originally designed by Ramon Pacheco, it was masterfully updated in just the past couple years. I can (with no reservations what-so-ever) say...
New Parking System in Downtown Coral Gables
Parking just got a little easier in Downtown Coral Gables. The City has installed solar powered machines which accept cash (coins and bills) as well as credit cards and a pay-by-phone option. You will select your time and upon payment, a ticket will be printed-which is to be placed on your...
New Water Restrictions in 2011
As of March 26, 2011, there are new water restrictions in place. South Florida has had an unusually dry dry season and these restrictions will help keep water usage to a minimum. Landscape irrigation is limited to two times a week, on certain days and at certain times. Any odd numbered home or...
Coconut Grove Names New Streets
A few years back, Grove residents were asked for their input on naming the numbered streets off US-1. Here's what the City has renamed the streets: 23rd Avenue - Kirk Street 24th Avenue - Calusa Street 27th Lane - Tequesta Lane 27th Way - Tequesta Way 27th Terrace - Secoffee Terrace 29th Stree -...
Happy Easter
From Our Family to Yours, Have a Fantastic Easter!
Earth Day 2011
Today is Earth Day and there is lots going on around the country to celebrate and take part in the Green Movement. Here in South Florida, the South Miami Farmer's Market is hosting an event from 9 am - 2 pm. Activities will include displays of work from local students as well as an art contest,...
