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Recently Sold in Miami Beach
The Restivo Hechtman Team recently Sold 400 Alton Rd #1405 in the Murano Grande on Miami Beach. The unit sold for $900,000.00 at $642.86 per square foot. It's a beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bath unit with 18x36 blue limestone floors, alpine snow quartz vanity tops, marble kitchen counters and Majorca limestone floors and walls in the Master Bath, as well as ocean and city views. The Murano boasts concierge service, tennis court, pool, gym, sauna and 1 eleveator per every 2 units. It's high rise living with all the luxuries and amenities you could ask for....
Hurricane Season Starts June 1
Hurricane season is upon us once again. Miami Dade County has compiled a hurricane preparedness guide for us; Here is a breakdown of the important things you need to know. Let's start with the basics-terms you need to know: A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm conditions with sustained...
Canyon Ranch Living Miami Beach Condos – Deals for the Taking
Condos previously selling from $650,000 to over 7 million in Miami's Canyon Ranch (preconstruction) are considerably more afforable right now. Where are condo prices now on Miami Beach? We showed property on Miami Beach to buyers from Italy, who had a weekend in which to find a 'deal'... Prior...
Icon Brickell and Viceroy Condos For Sale from the $200’s
Brickell and Miami Beach are among the top real estate hot spots for international buyers in Miami... New construction ... Waterfront condos... Endless water and city views. With some of the newer construction, pricing can be very favorable, whether for personal use or for investment. Casa a...
What Does “Home” Mean?
When you "buy"... it's called a "home". When you sell... it's called a "house". The words, and all they imply, are different. How do you describe "home" ... in a couple of words... or a sentence or two ? Because I sell houses, and help people find homes ... I see first hand what...
International Investors Jumpstart Miami’s Condo Market Upswing
International Investors, taking advantage of Miami Condo Pricing, are boosting condo sales in South Florida. The Epic in downtown Miami is a prime example. The Miami Herald reports that Condo Sales are on the rise in Miami, due in large part to international investors pouncing on real estate...
Home Repairs – Fix it Yourself: Washer
Some home repairs are fairly easy (and fairly inexpensive) fixes... if you're handy. Other repairs require a technician. The most common washing machine ailments revolve (literally!) around the spin and balance. Balance is an easy "do-it-yourself-fix". Over-packed washers, or ones that...
Pinecrest Resident Survey Results
Pinecrest residents answered questions on a survey asking them about everything from how satisfied they are about the services received by the Village of Pinecrest, to whether or not the city needs a dog park (52% said yes). Below are two graphs which summarize what residents like about living in...
HOW TO SELL YOUR HOUSE FAST… FOR MORE MONEY
How often do you see a sticker price for $4.00? I'm betting not too often! We've been "taught" that $3.99 is more attractive to buyers. Is it? For as long as I can remember sticker prices were always a penny or a dollar short of the nearest "whole number". Is that why sellers price their...
Pinecrest Named “Tree City USA” by Arbor Day Foundation
For the second year in a row, Pinecrest has been recognized as a Tree City USA community for it's commitment to urban forestry by the Arbor Day Foundation. This national designation requires several standards in order to be named as such. The city must have a tree care ordinance, a tree board or...
Working with Developers and Architects to Create the Perfect Custom Home
What's it like to work with developers and architects? We're becoming quite experienced with the process. We have been working with a buyer for several months and have gotten to experience first hand what it's like to deal with new construction and everything that goes along with it. Our buyer's...
Decorator Ready Means WHAT … in Miami?
When you buy property in Miami "decorator ready"... you are not buying a finished townhome or condo that looks like the model... nor are you buying something that's "ready to move in"! Instead, you'll need to finish it... So, what DO you ... and DON'T you GET... when it's sold "decorator...
4/18 Mike In Nepal – ABSEILING?
By guest contributor - Michael Restivo - Author and Photographer - 4/18 "Mike In Nepal" Namaste everyone! I’ve officially been here three months, and everything is starting to wind down. The kids have been on break from school so I haven’t gotten to see them but I’ve been filling up my time...
Italian Cooking Show at Mia Cucina May 20, 2010
The Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast presents The ITALIAN COOKING SHOW IV A journey through the regional culinary traditions Chef Luca Taretto from TIRAMESU AND Chef Pietro Vardeu from SARDINIA Featuring VENETO VS SARDINIA Thursday, May 20, 2010 – from 6:30 to 8:00 PM Mia Cucina...
Village of Pinecrest Wants Your Pictures
The Village of Pinecrest is asking everyone for old pictures of the original Parrot Jungle. They want to keep them as part of the history of the recently established Pinecrest Gardens. Village officials are working on a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places in order to include the...
Allure of the MIAMI townhouse!
For a variety of reasons, villas and townhouses are a plausible answer to 'what's next?' Whether you want to lock-up and take-off for a well-deserved romp around the globe... or eliminate entirely the hassle of maintaining a large home ( and grounds!)... a townhouse can offer freedom, without...
