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New Listing in Gated Flamingo Gardens – Palmetto Bay
New on the market is a gorgeous home in the Gated Community of Flamingo Gardens. The 4 bedroom (plus office) / 4 bath home is located in Palmetto Bay was built in 2003 and features new impact windows and doors, a gas heated salt water pool and spa, a 5 hole putting green and a built in outdoor grill. Indoor features include volume ceilings, marble floors and a chef's kitchen. The property boasts a light filled interior with views of the luxurious tropical landscaping ... your own private retreat! Offered at $859,000, this home is a must see. Join us on Sunday...
Home Repairs: Dishwasher Trouble Shooting
DISHES NOT COMING CLEAN? If the dishes are not coming clean, there could be a clog somewhere, a broken spray arm, or a problem with water filling the dishwasher. Or it may simply be packed a bit too full (That's a quick and easy fix). "Dishwasher ailment research" began in earnest when my...
Real Estate Ups and Downs
Since 1980, real estate has appreciated nationally (unlike many investments!). Looking at five year increments real estate has appreciated between 25% and 89%: 1980-1985 25% 1985-1990 27% 1990-1995 25% 1995-2000 29% 2000-2005 89% Real estate prices, now,...
Congratulations To Our Sellers …. Selling in a Tough Real Estate Market
Congratulations to our sellers who closed on their beautiful waterfront property in Miami at $288.83 a square foot... well above the average sales price per square foot of $250.59 for relevant properties sold over the past 12 months on E-Lake. Key to selling 9200 SW 140 Street at that price...
Return On Investment – Case Shiller Report 2000-2009
If you invested $100,000.00 this past decade, according to the Case Shiller Report, your return on that investment would have either put you in the hole ... or not... depending on whether you'd invested in stocks, bonds, or in real estate: January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2009...
Offers to Buy Your House Will Drop Off – Case Shiller Predicts a 20% Drop!
Case Shiller predicts that you will have lower (and fewer) offers on your house. Why? Because buyers won't be able to afford the payments. There will be an impact on home sales , perhaps as early as April 2010 (once the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT takes their hand out of the pot, and interest rates...
HOW TO SELL YOUR HOUSE (HOW TO DE-CLUTTER)
SELLING YOUR HOUSE? DON'T GET OVERWHELMED BY 'WHERE TO START". START BY REMOVING THE CLUTTER: BOX UP PHOTOS, TRINKETS, COLLECTIONS... ANYTHING THAT COLLECTS DUST. YOU DON'T WANT BUYERS DISTRACTED, TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHO LIVES THERE . EMPTY OUT THE CLOSETS, AND RE-ORGANIZE. YOU ARE...
Open Permits and Code Violations can SLAM THE DOOR on REAL ESTATE DEALS in SOUTH FLORIDA!
If you're buying or selling a house in Miami, make sure there are no open permits! If you find any, they should be closed prior to closing.... WELL IN ADVANCE OF CLOSING. Open permits can be grounds for the title company to balk or the lender to renege on financing. Uncovering open permits and...
10 Years from Now – The Future of Real Estate – Market Snapshot
10 Years from now, someone will be saying: "That house around the corner, I could have bought it for 1/2 that just a decade ago, and I could have gotten a 5% mortgage!" Each generation says pretty much the same thing. My husband and I are kicking ourselves (still) for not having bought an...
Home Repair: Do-It-Yourself Trouble-Shooting / Dryer
If your clothes dryer takes inordinately long to dry, here are a couple of quick "fixes". And if it makes odd noises, here are a couple of solutions ... TEMPERATURE SETTING: The setting may have been moved to "air dry" or "low". In our house, depending on WHO used the dryer last, the...
2010 Delray Beach International Tennis Championships
This year's tournament promises to be exciting, with players like James Blake, Tommy Haas, Taylor Dent, and legends like John McEnroe and Patrick Rafter. Doubles favorites Bob and Mike Bryan will also be playing. The tournament runs from February 20 to 28 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center. There...
Coral Gables Farmer’s Market Every Weekend through March
The Coral Gables Farmer's Market runs now through March 27, 2010. Located at 405 Biltmore Way, the market includes chilis, citrus, corn, eggplant, bananas, onions, potatoes, honey, herbs, strawberries and a variety of plants for sale. There's also some baked goods available. The market runs every...
Community Pool in South Miami May Become a Reality
South Miami residents have waited a long time to see a community pool added to Murray Park and they may finally get their wish. Construction could start late next year, as the city now has enough money to build it. City Commissioners could give City Manager Roger Carlton the green light to start...
Different Real Estate Perspectives
Your house as seen by: Yourself Your Buyer Your Lender Your Appraiser Your Tax Assessor I would love to help you buy or sell, so contact me here.
Valentine’s Day Activities in Miami
Valentine's Day is upon us once again, and there are many ways to celebrate. Here are some things to do around Miami on February 14! For those who like to participate in good causes, the "V-Day 5K" is a great opportunity on Key Biscayne. The race benefits a cause that gets heart saving devices out...
How Window Treatments Can Help Sell Your House
When someone is trying to sell a house, more often than not, window treatments are not one of first things on their mind. Most people consider window blinds or shades to be a once-in-a-lifetime purchase like roofing or flooring mainly because custom treatments can be rather expensive and many...
