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Deering Bay Progressive Brokers Open
Join us on Wednesday September 26 from 12:30 - 2:30 PM at 13611 Deering Bay Dr # 602/603 in Siena. Unique double unit with magnificent views! Unit features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths with beautiful views of the golf course, water and city. State of the art amenities include clay tennis courts, Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, marinas, and restaurant. Offered at $1,890,000 Check out a map of all the units open in Deering Bay today ... Deering Bay Progressive Brokers Open We hope to see you there!
What is Title Insurance?
When buying a home, you want a title insurance policy. It's the best way to protect yourself against title defects that have occured in the past. Some of the past issues may not appear until after you've taken ownership of the home. Before a title policy is issued, a serach of public records will...
TEPID RESPONSE: “FOR SALE BY OWNER”
"FOR SALE BY OWNER?" .... CONSIDERING SELLING YOUR PROPERTY ON YOUR OWN? YOU MAY BE GREETED WITH A RATHER TEPID RESPONSE AND HERE'S WHY: 1) BUYERS ARE OFTEN UNCOMFORTABLE DEALING DIRECTLY WITH A SELLER (FOR SALE BY OWNER) FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS. 2) BUYERS, MORE OFTEN THAN NOT,...
Home Trends for 2010 in South Florida – What Miami Buyers Expect
Despite a general consensus (at least throughout much of America) that bigger is better, I am finding that home-buyers who are buying property in South Florida are actually leaning toward less space, cozier environments... more charm. What I'm finding that buyers ARE looking for is : 1) An...
Questions For Your Lender
There are some things you should ask your lender when you are looking to purchase a new home. What kind of loans do they offer? What kind of loan do they recommend? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the loan structure? What's the current mortgage interest rate? Is the rate quoted the...
Green Task Force Now in Coral Gables
On July 13, the City of Coral Gables approved an 11 member Green Task Force. The Task Force will advise City officials on matters that support sustainability and will make recommendations on the environmental sustainability of City services, programs, facilities and equipment. They will also help...
Miami Real Estate Report for 2010 and 2011- Misinformation is Rampant!
The information hotline is bubbling over with misinformation... on many fronts ... especially with regard to real estate. Having a few facts will make life easier. Here are a few tidbits of information for you to tuck away: We are selling two times what we were selling 5 years ago. Selling...
BANG FOR YOUR BUCK – RETURN ON INVESTMENT: HOME REMODELING 2010 MIAMI
REMODELING YOUR HOME? IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE YOUR INVESTMENT, YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW WHICH RENOVATION PROJECTS BRING THE HIGHEST RETURN ON INVESTEMENT (ROI), AND WHICH FALL SHORT. THE BEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT MOST OFTEN COMES FROM HOME RENOVATIONS THAT CAPITALIZE ON BUYER'S EMOTIONS. HOME...
Getting Your House Ready To Sell: Create Curb Appeal in a Day!
How to create curb appeal - fast. Invest in a new mailbox. Make sure the front door is painted and the hardware is appealing. Add color ( flowering plants in window boxes or in planters) by the front door. Replace light bulbs. Manicure the lawn. If need be, fertilize and use weed...
HGTV Miami: Want to Sell Soon? Then HGTV is looking for You!
We are looking for home-owners who would soon like to sell... and ... would be willing to have it documented on HGTV. If you are willing to share your story ... your journey ...and would like to sell your home through us ... we would like to talk with you about listing and selling your...
HGTV Accepting Home-Seller Applications for Upcoming Shoot in Miami
HGTV Preliminary Screening Application: Miami Home-Seller (Miami Shoot - WINTER 2010) HGTV is looking for fun, energetic home-owners who are soon wanting to sell their Miami home/condo/townhouse. If you missed the blog on HGTV'S HOME-SELLER CASTING for MIAMI, you can link to The Restivo...
The Restivo Report – Miami Luxury Real Estate Market Snapshot: 2008-2010
With the barrage of information and news headlines on the Real Estate Market and where we're headed, we thought we'd share a few relevant insights with you, specific to the Miami Real Estate Market, and to luxury property: RESTIVO'S REVIEW: REAL ESTATE REPORT for CORAL GABLES AND PINECREST:...
Code Red: Coral Gables Emergency Notification System
The City of Coral Gables has the Code Red Emergency Notification System, which is a high speed telephone communication system for emergency notification services. It can send notification to target areas or to all areas in the City in case of an emergency such as evacuation notices, pre and post...
Things to Keep in Mind When Getting a Loan
Applying for a loan can seem like a daunting task. Use these tips as a starting point and make it easier to understand what you're getting yourself into. You should ask your lending institution for a list of its current mortgage rates. Also ask the lender whether or not you're being quoted the...
Top Real Estate Brokers in Miami-Dade County … Ranked by Volume
Trendgraphics just came out with their report on the top real estate brokers in South Florida. Ranked by total sales by dollar volume within the market share : EWM Realtors, Inc (Esslinger Wooten Maxwell) ranks #1 across the board in Miami-Dade County. For the past three months ... June, July...
Cercasi Casa A Miami
Investire ora a Miami potrebb'essere l'opportunita' che cercate. Se volete esplorare le possibilita' di investire a Miami(casa/ appartamento), ora che il cambio Euro-Dollaro e' talmente favorevole, chiamateci... Vicki Restivo: 001-305-793-1365 Alessandra Restivo: 001-305-632-0164 Agenzia...
