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Brokers Open in Deering Bay
Join is on Wednesday October 24 for a Brokers Open in Deering Bay. Unit 602/603 in Siena will be Open from 12:30-2:30. Come see this unique double unit with spectacular views! This 4 bed, 4.5 bath unit is offered at $1,890,000. Wonderful opportunity to own in Deering. Stop by or call and schedule a private showing at your convenience.
Halloween Events in Miami 2010
This Hallowen there are many different activities around town. Here are just a handful of ideas for you and your family... Monster Splash at Seaquarium: October 29-31 from 5-11 pm. Enjoy Halloween themed animal shows, trick or treating and many other fun activities for kids. Halloween Sundowner:...
Getting Ready to Move
Moving can be very exciting. It can also be hectic, unnerving , and anxiety-provoking. If you can plan ahead (well before you might think is necessary)... it will be less stressful... and a lot more fun. Weed out. Sort through. Get rid of whatever you DON'T want in your new home. Have the...
Housewarming Party … Miami Real Estate Cafe … Just Say Cheese!
Having worked with home-buyers over the years, The Restivo's have a handful of tried-and-true tips for a housewarming party: Keep it simple ... Make it fun ... On the menu: Wine and Cheese Cheeses: Limit yourself to three to five different cheeses. Anything more than that is...
Will You Miss Greatest Opportunity To Buy in the History of Real Estate?
There are good times to buy real estate ... bad times.... and NOW. People talk about real estate anywhere and everywhere it seems... in line at the supermarket check out ... at sporting events... at a cocktail reception. I was sipping an iced-coffee at the bar, watching the very tail end...
TV Show Producing Story on Condo Living … and Looking to Interview Miami Condo Owners
MIAMI CONDO OWNERS: "There is a TV show looking to produce a story next week on unexpected condo costs (which the owners can't control.) The producers want to profile a Miami condo-owner (close to retirement ... or in a fixed income situation) ... struggling financially due to an increase...
Which Side of the Fence are You On?
THERE ARE TWO DISTINCT SIDES TO THE FENCE... 1) ON ONE SIDE ARE PEOPLE WHO SEE THIS AS THEIR OPPORTUNITY TO BUY REAL ESTATE: THOSE HOME BUYERS EITHER HAVE CASH AND ARE LOOKING TO INVEST IT IN REAL ESTATE (AS OPPOSED TO THE STOCK MARKET).... OR THEY ARE LOOKING TO GET A MORTGAGE (BECAUSE THEY...
Buying A Home…Let The Search Begin
Buying a new home is an exciting yet exhausting process. Being prepared before you hit the street with the Restivo Team will make the process a bit easier. Here are some things to keep in mind when shopping for a new home: Do some preliminary research online. Use our site to look at all the...
Real Estate Rebounds in South Florida – Another Pinecrest Home Sells in Minutes!
Real estate may still be sluggish in some parts of the country, but in Miami buyers have to move very quickly when they find a property, or it will be gone. Before the for sale sign was in the front yard and before the interior photos were visible on the MLS, the house was under contract. ...
Misinformed home buyers and their agents are making a mistake!
Holy smokes! A colleague of mine (a Realtor) just told me she plans to "UP a listing price... as a selling strategy" in order to drop the price after a month... Appealing to misinformed buyers (and their agents!) who are searching for 'price reductions' will only delay your home sale, and...
Coral Gables is Named Playful City USA
The City of Coral Gables has been named Playful City USA for the second year in a row. KaBOOM! recently announced the achievement, naming the Gables as one of 118 communities in 35 states to be recognized for their commitment to take action for play. Every year, thousands of kids attend summer...
Venetian Coral Gables Villas – Miami Offers a Glimpse of European Elegance in the heart of Coral Gables
The Venetian Coral Gables is a project that was intentionally put on the back-burner when real estate slowed-down in Miami. The developer/builder opted to weather-out the downturn, rather than accept reservations on the Venetian Coral Gables. He postponed the start of construction, opting to...
3 Reasons Why You Should Sell Your Miami House Now!
You might take a loss by selling your house now. So why do it? THREE REASONS : "WHY SELL YOUR MIAMI HOUSE NOW?" 1) You'll come out ahead, whether you are buying a bigger house or downsizing. Interest rates have actually just dropped again - to 4.19%. In a recent New York Times report, Carl...
THE TRUTH BEHIND PRICE REDUCTIONS
In the eyes of consumers, the new "normal" may literally mean "discounted" or "on sale". Does that spill over into REAL ESTATE? American Express announced a 43% drop in consumer shopping at department stores over the past several years. Consumers surveyed (who spent $5,000 or more...
7 Questions to Ask the Moving Company
Wondering which moving company to use? I am a local Miami Realtor. I suggest you start by asking your Realtor for moving company recommendations. He/she should have several to suggest. Because most people (friends/family) have had some experience moving, you may want to check with people...
Painting and Landscaping… Are They Worth the Investment?
One of the most frequently asked (home-owner) questions is how to get the most return on investment on real estate. Sellers often doubt whether painting and landscaping bring any semblance of a worthwhile return on their investment. A picture is worth a thousand words ... or so they say. Of...
