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Under Contract in Just 6 Days!
The Restivo Hechtman Team just represented the Sellers in the sale of 11358 SW 116th Terr Road. This unit is a 2 bedroom 2 bath townhouse in the Townhomes at Killian Pines. It features impact windows & doors, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, marble countertops & travertine backsplash and a screened in private patio is perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. It was under contract in 6 days and sold for $250,000! Congratulations to our Sellers and welcome home to the new Buyer. Contact...
Surprisingly Good… Being Back in Miami!
Back from vacation! Alexandra held down the fort while I was away ... beautifully ... She had several showings... AND offers ... (contracts!). We could have EASILY elongated that wonderful vacation! (...Even though Miami is a good 'home' to come back to) . I'm revived after a week away...
2010 -2011 Average Home-Prices INCREASE … Miami Real Estate
Average sales prices are on the increase ... for two very simple reasons. Fewer first-time home buyers are buying. More 'move-up' buyers are buying. Because move-up buyers tend to spend more, the properties they are buying are pricier, causing average home sales prices to rise. Not only...
ARE YOU CONSIDERING SELLING YOUR HOME ?
WE PROVIDE COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATIONS ON "HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOUSE TO SELL"... "HOW TO SELL QUICKLY"... "HOW TO SELL FOR TOP DOLLAR". THE RESTIVO TEAM. THERE IS NO OBLIGATION OR CHARGE TO YOU FOR THIS CONSULTATION. NO OBLIGATION TO LIST YOUR HOUSE FOR SALE THROUGH US ... BUT WE HOPE...
Real Estate is NOT a Good Short Term Investment
While it comes as a shock to many investors who have a pipe-dream that Miami real estate can be found for pennies on the dollar, well-informed buyers are finding and acquiring solid investments at fair market value, and they can certainly expect their acquisitions to ride the ebb and flow of the...
EARNEST MONEY – ‘HOW MUCH DEPOSIT SHOULD I GIVE?’ – HOW SERIOUS ARE YOU?
EARNEST MONEY, OR AN "ESCROW DEPOSIT", AS IT'S OFTEN CALLED, CAN SEND A MESSAGE TO THE SELLER AS TO JUST HOW SERIOUS A BUYER ARE YOU... OR AREN'T. YOUR FIRST AND SECOND ESCROW DEPOSITS MAKE A STATEMENT. JUST HOW SERIOUSLY DO YOU WANT THE SELLER TO ENTERTAIN YOUR OFFER? HOW AGRESSIVELY (OR...
INSIDER TIPS – HOMEBUYERS “HOW TO GUIDE” – FINDING BARGAINS
BARGAIN-HUNTING TIPS FOR HOMEBUYERS... WHAT WORKS/WHAT DOESN'T: 1) WHAT ACTUALLY CONSTITUTES A 'BARGAIN' WHEN IT COMES TO REAL ESTATE? IS IT MEASURED BY HOW MUCH YOU CAN GET THE SELLER TO COME DOWN FROM THEIR ASKING PRICE? HOW MUCH 'LESS' YOU CAN ACTUALLY GET THE PROPERTY FOR IS A...
CASA A MIAMI – INVESTIRE A MIAMI
CERCASI CASA A MIAMI .... (VENDESI ... AFFITASI ) AGENCIA IMMOBILIARE A MIAMI - CHIAMARE VICKI RESTIVO (305) 793-1365 ... ALESSANDRA RESTIVO (305) 632-0164 ... OPPURE QUA' ... TRAMITE INTERNET www.MiamiRealEstateCafe.com
RESORT-STYLE SPA LIVING IN MIAMI … Crash Pad Extraordinaire
Sensuality and Serenity ... On Miami Beach. If you're looking to have it all ... You probably can. The whole idea of Canyon Ranch is the lifestyle of endless vacation. How can you possibly have a bad day, when it starts out like this? It's a European Style Spa and Wellness Center... It...
STAGING AND DECORATING – TWO ENTIRELY DIFFERENT CONCEPTS -12 STEPS TO SELLING YOUR HOUSE FAST
STAGING AND DECORATING DIFFER - AND EACH SERVES AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT PURPOSE. DECORATING IS CREATING A VISUALLY ATTRACTIVE AND COMFORTABLE SPACE IN WHICH TO LIVE (ENTERTAIN, RELAX, SIT DOWN, SPEND TIME). 'STAGING' IS NOT 'DECORATING'. INSTEAD, STAGING CREATES AND DIRECTS THE EYE TO...
HGTV Interviews the Restivo Team – Outdoor Living Rooms and Return on Investment
1) What mistake do you think homeowners make when renovating their outdoor living room? MOST HOME-OWNERS DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT A BIG PLUS (AND HUGE SELLING POINT) “OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS” CAN BE... ESPECIALLY FOR BUYERS RELOCATING TO MIAMI. SELLERS DON'T THINK OF THEIR YARDS, GARDENS,...
Questions and Insights for Miami Home Buyers
For 95% of all Americans, buying a home is the biggest debt they'll ever have. It's up to your Realtor to ask you the right questions. Understanding what you want in a home is just the first step. For Realtors, it's easy to ask the questions ... It's hard for some though to really hear your...
Calculating Property Value in South Florida Based on Median Price, Relevant Home Sales, Available Inventory – Miami Real Estate
The Florida Association of Realtors (FAR) calculates PROPERTY VALUE based on median price through MLS STATS. Home sales vary considerably from month to month (from market segment to market segment / within price categories). As a result, market overviews offer somewhat confusing or skewed...
Buying a Home … The Down Payment
The biggest upfront cost in purchasing a home is the down payment. Traditional lenders typically expect borrowers to put at least 20% of a loans total amount down. If a borrower is unable to do that, they are required to purchase Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), which protects the lender in case...
THE VALUE OF YOUR PROPERTY IS DETERMINED BY MANY THINGS … BUT NOT BY
WHAT YOUR HOUSE IS "WORTH" IS NOT DETERMINED BY: WHAT YOU SPENT TO UPDATE IT WHAT YOU NEED or WANT TO SELL IT FOR THE AMOUNT NEEDED TO PAY OFF YOUR MORTGAGE WHAT YOUR NEIGHBOR TOLD YOU IT'S WORTH WHAT THE HOUSE DOWN THE STREET SOLD FOR. If you are considering selling your house, please don't...
Coral Gables Condo Market 2008-2010: PERCEIVED VALUE is WHAT SELLS!
January 2010 through August 2010: The number of Coral Gables condos/townhomes (listed for sale) is declining. Inventory is down. Sales are up. Buyers are looking for value ... and price per square foot SOLD is just ONE indication of value . In January 2010 there were 350 condos/townhomes...
