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Join us for Open House Weekend
Stop by 13611 Deering Bay Dr #602/ in Siena this weekend and experience what Deering Bay is all about. This unique double unit features 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths and 4,564 sq ft of living space. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Bay along with views of the City, marina and grounds of Deering. Private elevator entrance, two expansive balconies, 9 ft ceilings and impact glass windows and doors. Unit comes with 4 parking spaces and 2 storage units. Deering Bay boasts an Arnold Palmer Golf Course, clay tennis courts, private pools, marinas, fine dining, gyms and...
BUYERS BEWARE: DON’T PRESUME YOUR TAX ASSESSMENT WILL BE THE SAME AS THE SELLER’S
INITIALLY, WHEN YOU FIRST BUY A HOME, YOUR TAXES WILL MOST LIKELY BE BASED ON WHAT THE CURRENT OWNER (SELLER) IS PAYING IN THE WAY OF TAXES... THEY'LL BE DETERMINED BY THE ASSESSED VALUE ... FOR THAT YEAR. YOUR PROPERTY TAXES (ONCE YOUR TAXES ARE RE-ASSESSED) WILL CHANGE, BASED ON WHAT YOU...
WHO DETERMINES FAIR MARKET VALUE?
THE 'IDEA' OF FAIR MARKET VALUE CAN AND DOES VARY ACCORDING TO WHO IS DETERMINING IT. WHILE THERE IS A FORMULA FOR DETERMINING VALUE, COMBINING RECENT RELEVANT SALES, THE PROPERTY TAX APPRAISER'S ASSESSMENT, NUMBERS OF PEOPLE BUYING AS OPPOSED TO SELLING, AND MARKET CONDITIONS, AND THE MARKET...
Open House Weekend: 14610 SW 66 Av and 7820 SW 51 Av
This weekend, the Restivo Team will be holding two Open Houses. The homes will be open On Sunday September 19, so come and take a look around. 7820 SW 51 Av is located in High Pines and is an absolute charmer. This 4 bedroom 2 bath home boasts terracotta tiles throughout the main living areas...
Buying a Home in Miami … Mortgage Broker vs Traditional Lender
When considering financing options, you will want to review many different things about the loans being offered to you. Home loans are available to consumers from thrift institutions which include commercial banks, credit unions, mortgage companies and mortgage brokers. A broker is different from...
The Dalai Lama Set To Visit Miami
The Dalai Lama is set to visit the University of Miami on October 26, 2010. This is a return visit for the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzen Gyatso, who will speak on “The Quest for Happiness in Challenging Times”. The event will take place at the Bank United Center at 1:30 PM on Ocotber 26. The event is...
LEBRON PROVES TO BE A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT – MIAMI
LEBRON JAMES LIT THE FIRE WITH HIS ANNOUNCEMENT OF SIGNING "MIAMI'. THAT NEWS PROVIDED THE SPARK... AND A FIRM BUT GENTLE PUSH TOWARD ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT IN SOUTH FLORIDA... LE BRON PROVIDED THE PROMISE OF A TEAM WORTH ROOTING FOR.... AND ALL THE HYPE THAT GOES WITH THAT. SEASON TICKETS...
A SHOT IN THE ARM FOR MIAMI’S REAL ESTATE MARKET – REAL ESTATE FORECAST 2010-2011
FROM THE LOOKS OF THE ECONOMY, MIAMI APPEARS TO BE AT THE EPICENTER ... AND WE ARE LOOKING LONGINGLY TOWARD A HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED REAL ESTATE UPTURN. EMPLOYMENT AND JOBS (AND, IN MIAMI, "TOURISM") ARE MAJOR CATALYSTS THAT CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE ECONOMY AND THE HOUSING MARKET. APART FROM THE...
Miami Real Estate – Only in Miami … The Tanning Butler!
How exactly does this work? Well... Welcome to Miami. Not only can you own a piece of the sun by buying a home or condo in South Florida (and we can certainly help you with that)... but you can be part of something entirely unique. The Ritz Carlton on Miami Beach coined the term "Tanning...
Loan Type / Rate Types…Insider Tips to Financing a Home in Miami
There are many kinds of loans out there, and it's good to know what you're getting yourself into before you start shopping around. Fixed Rate (Traditional) Loan: These kinds of loans usually offer repayment terms of 15, 20 or 30 years. The lender agrees to charge a fixed interest rate over the...
YouTube … Return on Investment (ROI) Miami Outdoor Living Spaces … Here’s What Buyers Want
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE75eoacgeY[/youtube] What are home-buyers looking for? In Miami, buyers are looking for well-defined outdoor living areas, which serve as extensions to their interior living spaces. Home-buyers (who are ditching snow shovels for sun-screen and year-round...
New on the Market: 7820 SW 51 Ave …Charming High Pines Home – OPEN TODAY!
Brilliant opportunity to own in High Pines, which is one of Miami's most delightful neighborhoods ... nestled between Coral Gables, South Miami and Pinecrest. High Pines has mature trees, a nice balance of sun and shade, and quiet streets, making it a great place for bike riding, jogging...
The University of Miami – Florida’s Number 1 College
The University of Miami has something else to add to their list of accomplishments- they are ranked the number one College in the state of Florida. US News and World Report Magazine ranked UM number 47 in the country among all national research universities. Ranked number 50 last year, U of M has...
MIAMI REAL ESTATE CAFE BLOG POSTS
TO KEEP YOU UP-TO-DATE ON MIAMI REAL ESTATE MARKET INFORMATION AND NEWS, WE INVITE YOU TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG POSTS ON MiamiRealEstateCafe.com VIA THE LINK BELOW. ONCE YOU REGISTER, YOU MUST ACTIVATE THE SUBSCRIPTION IN A FOLLOW-UP EMAIL. WE LOOK FORWARD TO KEEPING YOU INFORMED ... UPDATING...
WHAT THE REAL ESTATE EXPERTS ARE SAYING: SHOULD YOU SELL NOW OR WAIT?
If you are among the many homeowners who are wondering whether to wait for the real estate market to show some appreciation before selling your home, the experts are now predicting that you will likely have a longer wait than previously forecasted. According to the S&P Case Shiller Index, we...
“HOME” VERSUS “INVESTMENT”
Brilliant thought! The New York Times published this post ... shared below on MiamiRealEstateCafe.com because there truly is much "more to homeownership than a line item on a net worth statement". Carl Richards and Ron Lieber go 'back to basics' and I (for one) thought their points were...
