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Sunday Open House in Deering Bay
We will be at 13611 Deering Bay Drive #204 in Siena on Sunday March 11 from 2-5 PM. This 3 bed 3 bath corner unit features views of the Bay and the surrounding topical foliage. A wraparound terrace boasts plenty of space to relax with a glass of wine or entertain your guests for dinner. Beautiful kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, marble floors in the living areas and hardwood floors in the bedrooms. Private elevator entry into the unit, garage parking and a Sports Equity Membership available. Perhaps the Best Value in Deering, offered...
Are You Spending Money On The Right Home Improvements?
We all want the latest and greatest in kitchens and bathrooms, but it turns out that spending money on these kind of improvements might not be helping SELL your home. Think of it this way: Your kitchen may look fabulous - but if the roof is leaking, most buyers won't look beyond that factor....
Home Renovations Are Tax Deductible… Home Repairs Are NOT !
Thinking about renovating? If so, it's important for you to know that your home improvements are tax deductible, while (interestingly enough) your home repairs are not. With that in mind, you might want to consider expanding a project, turning it into a 'renovation', rather than a simple...
Four Secrets to Selling Your House Fast … If You DARE!
"Staging" is a household word these days... BUT HONESTLY... getting your house ready-to-sell does NOT necessarily require staging. D...A...R...E (to try!) Declutter... Clear off countertops (kitchen and bath). Hide the applianaces (toaster oven/ blender/mixer) Box up books and photos....
Property Appraisal Insight – from Philip Spool, ASA
Assessing the value of a property is of enormous value to everyone involved: Buyer, Seller, Realtor and Lender. Having a solid handle on the assessed value, prior to selling your house can be worth it's weight in gold. Real Estate Appraiser Phil Spool, who recently appraised Smathers...
Foreclosure Properties Selling FAST Because of Price – Miami Real Estate
Foreclosures comprise a major portion of the current pool of homes for sale in Miami... over half the current inventory (and a substantial chunk of what sold in Miami in 2009). 60% of what we are selling now are actually short sales and foreclosures. That's a trend that is likely to...
SELLING YOUR HOUSE with OPEN PERMITS or CODE VIOLATIONS in MIAMI?
If you've had renovations, additions or alterations done to your house, you may want to make a few phone calls ... before you put your house up for sale. Do you live in Miami? You could have OPEN PERMITS or CODE VIOLATIONS that you're not aware of. Before you list your house for sale, it's...
10 Facts About Miami
If you didn't already know...these TEN FACTS ABOUT MIAMI might make for conversation... (or perhaps even more!) Cleanest air and drinking water in the United States Only city bordered by two National Parks (Biscayne Bay and Everglades National Park) Follows immediately behind New York, San...
Miami Real Estate – Is your Escrow at Risk?
Can the Seller Keep My Deposit? One of the most common concerns that buyers have revolves around RISK FACTORS with regard to their ESCROW DEPOSIT. Rightfully, buyers want to minimize their risk, and protect themselves. So... " Can a SELLER keep my money?" The short answer is yes... if the...
What Color Should You Paint Your Miami Home?
Choosing the right color for the exterior of your home can be a daunting task. With the help of HGTV's Shari Miller, these tips should be very helpful in the painting process. First and foremost, do your research a couple months before you actually start to paint. You can walk around your...
Miami 2010 … Miami Real Estate
To all of our MiamiRealEstateCafe blog followers ... and every one of you with whom we've worked, or are about to... home buyers, sellers, colleagues... and to those of you who are "looking" and putting out "feelers" right now.... "Thank you!" Thank you for relying on us... as you...
Miami … A new perspective on Haiti … and the relief effort
Before our wake-up call ... we had space to gripe & complain. After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, perhaps Miami will complain less. .. complain less about having to pull building permits.... do engineering designs and reports... schedule building, zoning and code-compliance ...
Haitian Relief Effort
Haitian Relief ... by guest contributor Marc Bayard: "I can’t thank you enough for all for your thoughts and prayers during this trying time, I wanted to update you on the latest news, as of last night, we have finally contacted all of our missing relatives, they are safe and aside from minor...
Looking for a BIGGER Condo? Facelift for Brickell Key in Miami
One benefit to buying a Miami condo in a well-established building is having added space ... space that is often missing in newer high-rises. While Miami is unquestionably known for it's spanking new construction, our ever changing skyline of both pre-construction and brand new...
Selling Miami: Does YOUR Realtor Have the Right BOX OF TOOLS?
Selling your House? Everyone knows a Realtor (or two ... or perhaps even a dozen!) How do you choose the RIGHT Realtor? Make sure your Realtor has the right box of tools ! Expertise? Market Knowledge? Service? International Networking? Connections? Technical Savvy? The ability to...
From Miami to Nepal … Defining ‘HOME’
Moving on... searching for adventure! Michael spread his wings this week, and left the comfort of home... and headed off for NEPAL! He will explore, work, trek ... eat things I've never heard of... experience a culture and traditions I know so infinitely little of... and live with a family he...
