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Recently Sold in Gated Community in Palmetto Bay
The Restivo Hechtman Team recently sold 8631 SW 166 St for $820,000 at $211.83 per square foot. This 4 bedroom 4 bath home sits in the Exclusive Gated Community of Flamingo Gardens Estates. Step into your own STUNNING PRIVATE RETREAT through Custom, Wrought-Iron Entry-Doors. 4 Bedrooms plus Office (Alternatively 5 bedrooms). French Doors open onto your Gorgeous Covered Back Patio. 5-hole Putting Green. Gas HEATED SALT WATER POOL & SPA (all New Equipment). Built-in Outdoor Grill. Luxurious Tropical Landscaping. NEW Impact Windows & Doors throughout....
You Know You’re a Floridian If…
Socks are only for bowling. You never use an umbrella because the rain will be over in five minutes. A good parking space has nothing to do with distance from the store, but everything to do with shade. Your winter coat is made of denim. You can tell the difference between fire ant bites and...
Buying A Home: Financing Concerns
Most people buying a home find that they need to finance at least part of their purchase. This is one of the first steps to take in buying a new home.- figure out your financial situation and make a reasonable estimate on how you will pay for the purchase. Things to take into consideration are...
BOATERS DREAM: GATED COMMUNITY IN CORAL GABLES WITH MARINA ACCESS COMPELLINGLY PRICED AT $498,000
KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD GIVE THEIR EYE TEETH TO LIVE IN A GATED COMMUNITY IN CORAL GABLES WITH MARINA ACCESS ... FOR UNDER $500,000 ? TAKE A PEAK ... THIS MIGHT BE THE ONE FOR THEM (... OR FOR YOU!!! ) ALONG WITH A DELICIOUS 3 BEDROOM HOME WITH A BEAUTIFUL TREE-STUDDED BACKYARD ... ...
A New Twist on Coral Gables Hospitality
The Ambassador Program is coming to Downtown Coral Gables. These Ambassadors will be like a concierge, but will be street-side. By the end of the year, the easy to spot Parking Enforcement Officers will be asked to participate in this program. They will answer questions about the City and it's...
WHAT TO DO IN MIAMI THIS SUMMER: BLACK POINT MARINA – LOCAL MIAMI GET-AWAY
WHAT TO DO IN MIAMI ON THE WEEKEND? A GREAT BIKE RIDE FROM CORAL GABLES TAKES YOU DOWN SOUTH AS FAR AS BLACK POINT MARINA... NEAR BISCAYNE BAY. LOCALS GET THERE BY BOAT - MOORING VESSELS UP TO 55 FEET AT THE MARINA. BIKING THERE IS ANOTHER OPTION, DOWN OLD CUTLER ROAD or SW 87th AVENUE, VIA...
Coral Gables Parks
Coral Bay Park: Located at 1590 Campamento Ave, this 1.3 acre park features picnic tables, benches, a walking path, a playground and basketball courts. Jaycee Park: The park is situated on 2 acres and has a tennis court, basketball court, a playground, pavillions, benches and a walking path. It's...
HOME INSPECTIONS FOR HIGH-TECH HOMES – ARE YOU PROTECTED?
HOME INSPECTIONS - ALTHOUGH THEY GIVE HOMEBUYERS CONSIDERABLE INSIGHT INTO WHAT MIGHT NEED REPAIRING AND CAN TELL YOU WHETHER A HOUSE HAS DEFECTS TO WARRANT WALKING AWAY FROM - HOME INSPECTIONS ONLY COVER CERTAIN THINGS. HOME INSPECTIONS TYPICALLY DON'T COVER LOW VOLTAGE WIRING (INTERNET,...
Two for One Lobster … in Miami
North Pinecrest is home to a well-known fish market and local restaurant, Captain's Tavern, on South Dixie Highway and SW 98th Street. Captain's Tavern occupies what used to be the site of a post office: Kendall's Post Office. But as the name "Kendall" might imply that post office eventually...
TAKING THE PAIN AWAY – MOVING WITH KIDS
MOVING TO A NEW CITY (OR HALFWAY ACROSS THE COUNTRY) CAN BE CHALLENGING ... AND IT CAN BE ESPECIALLY HARD ON KIDS. CHANGING SCHOOLS AND LEAVING FRIENDS BEHIND IS TOUGH. WE'VE HELPED ENOUGH FAMILIES RELOCATE TO KNOW THAT THE MORE YOU INVOLVE YOUR CHILDREN IN YOUR MOVE, THE EASIER IT...
Village of Pinecrest … Once there were Snakes. Now there are Realtors
The Village of Pinecrest has a history... abeit brief. Once there were snakes ... Now there are Realtors. For literally decades, Miami was home to the Miami Serpentarium. King cobras. Green mambas. Palm vipers. Almost every deadly snake known to man. Miami Snakeman, Bill...
Canyon Ranch Spa – Endless Possibilities
Looking for something special? Canyon Ranch Miami Beach is an uppercrust, world-reknowed wellness-spa and resort unlike any other. You can stay here, or you can live here. Canyon Ranch took Miami's historic Carillon Hotel, and created a three tower oasis of endless possibility. The boutique...
Parks in Pinecrest
With summer still in full swing, what better time to enjoy the outdoors by visiting one of your neighborhood parks! Pinecrest has a variety of parks for your entertainment, six to be exact. Coral Pine Park: This nine acre park has 6 lighted tennis courts, a recreational center, a playground and...
BUGS, MOSQUITOES, AND HUMIDITY? ARE WE TALKING ABOUT MIAMI? BUYERS MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ALEXANDRA AND I WERE CHATTING THIS WEEKEND WITH HOME BUYERS CONTEMPLATING MOVING TO MIAMI FROM NEW YORK. THEY WERE CURIOUS AS TO HOW HOT MIAMI REALLY GETS OVER THE SUMMER. THEY WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT NEIGHBORHOODS, SCHOOLS, SAFETY, TRANSPORATION, LIFESTYLE, PROXIMITY TO AIRPORTS, BEACHES,...
Miami Spice: August 1-September 30
Miami Spice is back and Miami's finest restaurants are ready to serve up some delicious meals. The event offers 3-course meals for lunch ($22) and dinner ($35). Restaurants like Mr.Chow, Chef Allen's, Mortons and Scarpetta at Fountainbleu Miami Beach are just some of the many featured this year....
RELOCATING TO MIAMI … LET’S FIND A HOUSE IN A WEEKEND
FINDING A HOME ON A 32,932 SQUARE FOOT LOT, WITH A CLAY TENNIS COURT AND A POOL WAS ICING ON THE CAKE. WHAT WE WERE SEARCHING FOR WAS A RENOVATED HOME WITH A POOL IN A TOP MIAMI NEIGHBORHOOD WITH "A-RATED" SCHOOLS ... FOR UNDER $525,000 .... THAT WAS OUR GOAL. OUR BUYERS FLEW TO MIAMI FOR...
