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Recently Sold in Downtown Dadeland
The Restivo Hechtman Team recently sold 7290 SW 90 St #F404 in Downtown Dadeland, for $315,000. This 2 bed 2 bath corner unit features hardwood floors and a beautiful open concept kitchen and living area. Downtown Dadeland has grown into a happening area, with restaurants such as Ghee Indian Kitchen, Pub Belly Sushi, Harry's Pizzeria and Lime. Also in the complex is Orange Theory Fitness, West Elm and Pasion de Cielo - among others. It was a pleasure representing the Buyer. Welcome Home! If you are interested in a move to, from, or within Miami - give us a call....
MIAMI REAL ESTATE MARKET SNAPSHOT 2010 FOR PINECREST FLORIDA
IN RESEARCHING RECENT HOME SALES AND MARKET TRENDS IN MIAMI, I FOUND THAT THE PROPERTIES THAT ARE SELLING IN 2010 ARE SELLING WITHIN 10% OF THEIR ASKING PRICE - CONSISTENTLY. IN SOME MARKET SEGMENTS, PROPERTIES ARE SELLING CLOSER TO 3-5% OF THEIR ASKING PRICE. THAT MEANS THAT PRICING HOMES...
YOUR HOW-TO GUIDE: GETTING THE SELLER TO ACCEPT YOUR OFFER!
YOUR "HOW-TO" GUIDE ... NEGOTIATING A HOME PURCHASE: HOW TO GET THE SELLER TO TAKE YOUR OFFER ... "7 EASY TIPS" TO GETTING YOUR OFFER ACCEPTED: 1) "007" ... JAMES BOND: FIND OUT THE SELLER'S TOP PRIORITY ... IT'S NOT ALWAYS PRICE. IT COULD BE ANY NUMBER OF THINGS: TIMEFRAME TO...
Palmetto Bay Parks
Back to School doesn't mean you can't get out and enjoy the parks that Palmetto Bay has to offer! While the rest of the country is transitioning into the fall season, we can still enjoy the summer weather. The parks in Palmetto Bay have much to offer... Coral Reef Park: Situated on more than 50...
Working Towards Sustainability : Every Little Thing Makes A Difference
Here are some easy ways to make a difference... When you get coffee to go, B.Y.O.M. (bring your own mug). If we all used one less paper cup a week, we could save thousands of trees per year and much less would be dumped into landfills. Boil water with a lid on the pan. It will boil up to 75%...
Mortgages: Pre Qualification vs Pre Approval
There are some differences when it comes down to it, and some advantages to one over the other. Here's the breakdown of the two so you can decide what best suits you and your needs. Pre Qualification It's an estimate of how much you can afford and how much money a lender would be willing to loan...
ONE PINECREST HOME WORTH COMMENTING ON!
ONE OF THE PERKS OF BEING A REALTOR IS GETTING TO PREVIEW HOMES THAT HAVE JUST COME ON THE MARKET. LISTING AGENTS IN MIAMI HOLD THEIR NEW LISTINGS OPEN FOR BROKERS ON WEDNESDAYS. AND I WAS IMPRESSED BY ONE IN PINECREST THIS WEEK - WITHOUT A DOUBT IT'S BLOG MATERIAL. COMPARING IT TO OTHER...
Open House Sunday 8/29 – 14610 SW 66 Av in Coral Gables
Immaculately maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath home with family room and breakfast area. The home features terracotta tile throughout, an indoor laundry room, shutters and a new A/C was added in 2009. Located in a no flood zone. "A" rated schools. Situated in the tranquil, guard gated community of Kings...
MIAMI REAL ESTATE – SHORT SALES – PERSEVERANCE & PATIENCE PAYS OFF! MY PHONE IS RINGING OFF THE HOOK NOW THAT THIS IS PUBLIC INFORMATION!
AFTER SUBMITTING COUNTLESS OFFERS (ON REGULAR... AND SHORT SALE LISTINGS) ON BEHALF OF TWO VERY DETERMINED AND SPECIAL BUYERS OF OURS, I AM TELLING YOU, IF YOU HAVE THE STOMACH FOR IT, YOUR PERSEVERANCE AND DILIGENCE COULD PAY OFF - BIG. DOES IT ALWAYS? NO, OBVIOUSLY NOT. I AM NOT...
Protect Your Kids from ID Theft
The last time you checked your child's credit report was when? Never? Kids are easy targets for identity thieves. Until they are old enough to apply for credit, there is little reason to check their credit reports. Adam Levin, founder of Identity Theft 911 (a provider of identity theft...
Which Home Is the Right Home?
Sitting down and considering the things you're looking for you will save a lot of time and frustration by avoiding houses that aren't going to work for you. What are you looking for? Home Type: Single Family, Duplex, Apartment, Townhome, Condominium. Interior Features: Air conditioning....
HOW YOUR CREDIT SCORE IS DETERMINED
YOUR CREDIT SCORE IS BASED ON A FEW SIMPLE FACTS: 35% OF THE SCORE IS BASED ON PAYMENT HISTORY ON CREDIT ACCOUNTS (RECENT ACTIVITY WEIGHS MORE THAN ACTIVITY IN THE DISTANT PAST). 30% OF THE SCORE IS BASED ON YOUR CURRENT DEBT TO CREDITORS. 15% OF THE SCORE IS DERIVED FROM HOW LONG YOU HAVE...
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS
KAPOW (KIDS AND THE POWER OF WORK) is looking for volunteers interested in teaching students how class work can help them later succeed in the workplace... Link to the Miami Herald article here. KAPOW is a national network of business and elementary school partnerships in South Florida. The...
WHAT HOMEOWNERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HOT SWITCH PLATES
IF YOU'VE EVER TOUCHED AN ELECTRICAL LIGHTSWITCH, AND FOUND IT TO BE WARM, READ ON... 1) MIGHT BE A DESIGN FLAW: TOO MANY FIXTURES ON A SINGLE SWITCH PLATE WILL OVERLOAD THE SYSTEM. 2) LOOSE WIRING INSIDE COULD CAUSE THE LIGHTSWITCH TO HEAT UP AS ADDITIONAL CURRENT IS NEEDED TO PROVIDE THE...
Village of Pinecrest – A Glimpse Back In Time
Antony's Pizza may be a new local Pinecrest landmark ... but during the construction of the Overseas Railroad down to the Florida Keys in the 1900's, railroad tycoon Henry Flagler used the corner of US 1 and 102 Street as his staging area (pretty much same spot where Anthony's Pizza is...
20 TIPS ON HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME FASTER
20 TIPS TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR HOME'S FEATURES. FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT ... STRESS THE MANY STRENGTHS AND SELLING POINTS OF YOUR HOUSE ... AND IT WILL SELL. HERE'S HOW: 1) FIRST IS CURB APPEAL ! TRIM THE LAWN. PLANT FLOWERS OR SHRUBS AND MAKE THEM THE FOCAL POINTS. PAINT THE FRONT DOOR...
