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Opportunity to Live in Deering Bay
Amid the turquoise waters & powdery white sand of South Florida lies a hidden secret ... & the privilege of living in Deering Bay. Spectacular sunrise & sunset views... ocean, bay, marina, grounds. UNIQUE DOUBLE UNIT. Direct water views. Impact glass. Picture windows. 9 ft ceilings. 2 huge balconies .4 bdrms+ 4 ensuite baths+powder room. Den/Family/Living/Dining & Bfst Nook. Private Elevator.4 parking.2 storage. 24 hr Security...
Cheapest Price or Best Value – Miami Real Estate
I wish I were a fly on the wall, and could have heard the whole conversation. I got enough of a snippet ... and I must say, it was rather typical of Real Estate agents who JUST DON'T GET IT! One Realtor was muttering about how much he hated working with buyers, because they were all looking...
World Cup Fever in Miami
The 2010 World Cup is here and has fans in Miami heading to local hangouts to take in the various matches! The FIFA World Cup comes once every four years, with this year's venue being South Africa. This year's matches began on June 11, and the finals will take place at 2:30 pm EST on July 11....
5/30 Mike in Nepal … Trek to Everest Base Camp … Highs and Lows
"Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away". 5/30 By contributing author and photographer Michael Restivo - Namaste everyone! Well after two frustrating days in Lukla waiting for a flight I'm back in Kathmandu, and here is, unedited, the 11 day...
Selling Miami Luxury Real Estate
We sold a number of luxury properties in Miami recently ... at, or near, asking price. Each of those properties was compelling for one simple reason: Each was well-priced to begin with. We negotiated several recent purchases of luxury homes and condos in Miami at a fraction of the...
Confidentiality in Real Estate
I'm the first to understand confidentiality in real estate. Privacy and confidentiality are often basic requisites of real estate transactions... Property is routinely acquired or sold under the name of a trust, corporate entity, or alias. Neighbors curious about the price of the house across...
Miami Real Estate Market Overview June 2010
The Miami Real Estate Market is extremely value sensitive right now, as we inch close to the half-way mark in 2010. Unquestionably 2010 remains a buyer's market. Buyers are looking for value, and finding it. Overpriced real estate languors, stagnant... while properties that offer value are...
Everyday Uses for Baking Soda
There are many uses for baking soda other than cooking or deodorizing the fridge. Vicky Lansky created a book on the many ways to use the powder, things you may not have thought of. Here are some ways to use it! To Wash Your Food: On a clean sponge, make a paste of baking soda and wash toxins off...
5/16 Mike in Nepal … A Journey Begins
"Mountains are not Stadiums where I satisfy my ambition to achieve, they are the cathedrals where I practice my religion. I go to them as humans go to worship. From their lofty summits I view my past, dream of the future and, with an unusual acuity, am allowed to experience the present...
BUY vs RENT? … A Look at Miami Real Estate
Take a look at "Buying versus Renting" ... In the midst of South Florida's current real estate market, Miami is certainly a great place to buy ... (and better than most!). Real estate, historically, has been a solid financial investment - especially long term. Investing now, in this...
Miami Condo Prices Down 40-50% below what they were in 2006
Small wonder that Miami condo sales have skyrocketed! Miami condo prices dropped 40-50% below what they were at the height of the Miami Condo Market Boom... back in 2006. Inventory has dropped considerably, with fewer condos and townhomes available for purchase right now than at any other...
5/10 Mike in Nepal … A Glimpse into Turmoil
By contributing author and photographer, Michael Restivo 5/10 - Mike in Nepal - The big event of the last week was the strike. Currently the country of Nepal is in a state of political chaos, worse than before. Following the death of the prime minister a few weeks ago, the Maoists, a...
Miami Summer Camps 2010
Looking for summer camps for your kids? Here are just some of the many activities that your kids can enjoy, offered by Miami-Dade County. Most of the camps have a rolling registration, meaning you can sign your kids up at any point in the summer, for as long as many weeks as you would like, as...
5/10 Mike in Nepal – Keeping a Low Profile
5/10 Namaste everybody! I'm writing this on my last day in Chitwan, tomorrow I'm heading back to Kathmandu and hopefully to Everest in a week. These last few weeks have been full of ups and downs and although the treks and adventures have been temporarily suspended we've been living the last few...
500 Brickell – Condos Selling Fast in Miami
At 500 Brickell (in up-and-coming Brickell area of Miami) you can find some rather compellingly priced condos ... as the developer is very close to selling out. NEW CONSTRUCTION: 1 bedroom units: $248,900 up 2 bedroom units: $344,000 up 3 bedroom units: $487,000 up Apart from the competitive...
Icon Brickell
Modeled after the Maoi structures of Easter Island and with lobbies designed by Phillipe Starck, the Icon is a magnificent building in Brickell. There are three buildings which make up the complex, with 22 foot ceilings in the lobby areas, and arrival areas for all three towers (which include a...
