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Brokers Open in Deering Bay
Join the Restivo Hechtman Team for a Brokers Open at 13611 Deering Bay Drive #204 today from 12-3 PM. This stunning 3 bed / 3 bath condo boasts beautiful views of tropical foliage and the Bay. Featuring marble floors throughout living spaces, hardwood floors in the bedrooms and wraparound terraces - perfect for entertaining or relaxing! Deering Bay features Tennis, Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, Marinas, pools and dining. Sports Equity Membership is available. Offered at $1.1M. Mention unit 204 in Siena at the Guard Gate and come check it out. We hope to...
Miami Wildlife From Prehistoric Times – Surprise!
Miami is home to native plants and a handful of former 'pets' released into the wild... some of which look absolutely prehistoric... Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Boa Constrictors ... Nine years ago, along the waterway/canal on Red Road, our family literally stumbled across a bearded...
Short Sale “Twists and Tail Spins”: Be Aware !
Miami has had more that it's share of short sales and foreclosures... and as a result, banks have had plenty of practice. Bottom line? The process is getting smoother but there are some new twists that buyers and sellers should be aware of. Hiccups seem to be the name of the game. This...
Miami Secret … 12 Hours of Darkness !
All you need is 12 hours of darkness ! For what? South Florida landscape will brighten ... to a warm red... with one simple recipe. Have poinsettia plants you're not sure what to do with? Jeff Wasielewski of Fairchild Tropical Gardens says "Plant them in the ground ... somewhere sunny. ...
HOW TO KNOW IF A HOUSE IS “PRICED RIGHT”!
In THIS market, how do you REALLY know if a property is priced right (... or not!) ? Whether you're buying or selling, there are a number of tools available to you. By using this link here you can see currently listed properties, and compare them to others listed for sale... as well...
Miami Weather
A picture is worth a thousand words! I've questioned (so many times!) WHY Florida laws require homes to have HEAT, and no laws whatsoever requiring AIR CONDITIONING. With temperatures dipping close to freezing in Florida for days now... 2010 is off to a brisk start ... Our local farmers ...
BusinessWeek Reports “If You Don’t Buy a House Now, You’re Stupid or Broke”
BusinessWeek bellows: "If you don't buy a house now, you're stupid or broke". Okay, Marc Roth softens the blow somewhat as his article continues ... but the basic gist of the message is simple and straightforward. Here's what matters... Want to know why? We are seeing, right now, the...
2010 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: How to Apply
Apply once... between January 1st and March 1st...and REDUCE YOUR FLORIDA PROPERTY TAX ! Apply for a HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION before March 1st ... because after that, your eligibility for the year 2010 will expire. To qualify for the Florida real estate tax exemption, you must 1) own your...
Shared Perspective… Life Has Changed Since the 1930’s… Grandmother to Grandson
What makes a 'home' are the memories ... The memories you take with you when you sell and move ... The memories you make when you move some place new: Contributing author ... Sherrill Boller (my mom). "In the 1930's when I was a child, ice was delivered to our neighborhood by truck. Most...
Real Estate Expert Says Miami Is The Place To Buy!
As a guest on the Today Show on January 5, 2010, real estate expert Barbara Corcoran talks about the best places to buy right now. On this list - Miami! Take a look at what she says. Now is definately the time to buy in South Florida, so contact The Restivo Team to help find your dream...
Cash Buyers for Miami Real Estate Increase
The sheer increase in cash buyers negotiating offers on Miami Real Estate is telling. Cash talks, and buyers offering to purchase for cash are in a better position to negotiate than those relying on traditional financing. Talk is cheap... so cash offers really ought to be substantiated...
MIAMI CARES … A stray bullet, a foreign tourist, and a city that rallies
New Year's Shooting - A six-year-old boy is expected to recover ... Will Miami? In times of need, you see what a city is really made of. Miami has been at center of global focus, and international scrutiny since New Years Eve 2010 ... when a stray, celebratory bullet fired into...
Curb Appeal- Tips For Selling Your Miami Home!
Curb appeal is one of the most important things when selling your house. Potential buyers can be drawn to your house if the front is appealing and eye catching. On the flip side, buyers can be turned away if the outside doesn't draw them in. Simple things like flowerbeds and a clean yard can add...
Brickell Key … Just over the Bridge from Miami
Key (or an island) ... Brickell Key is just across the bridge from Miami... well before Miami Beach. With 256 condos for sale currently on the island, and a variety of well established and newer construction condo buildings to choose from, the median price is currently $547, 000 with pricing...
Buyers Want Single-Story Homes in Pinecrest Florida
Do you own a one-story home in Pinecrest? If so, you are (likely!) holding onto one very hot commodity! Over the past several months, Alexandra and I have noticed that there are increasingly sparse-pickings of single-story houses in Pinecrest. We are keeping an eye peeled, on behalf of a ...
Life is Full of Traditions … Sharing One with You!
Fabulous behind a grill, my dad spent very little time in an actual kitchen... until he became an empty-nester. I don't know what sparked the change, but he took up baking bread... with a passion. His 'hobby' became tradition ... something he and his grandson share now, each time he visits...
