News & Resources
Blog & Event Archives
Browse through news you can use about South Florida and our amazing Real Estate market.
Stunning Unit in Deering Bay For Sale
13611 Deering Bay Drive #204 in Siena is a beautiful condo with views of the water and tree canopy. Wrap around terraces provide great seating areas to entertain or relax. This 3 bed 3 bath unit boasts private elevator access, marble and wood floors and 2 deeded parking spaces. Enjoy all the amenitites of Deering Bay ... Arnold Palmer Golf Course, Tennis, Pools, Marinas and Dining. Sports Equity Membership is available. Offered at $1,100,000. It's all about LIFESTYLE... Luxurious. Distinctive. Serene. Don't hesitate to contact the Restivo Hechtman Team to...
TotalBank sues Mas family over Old Spanish Village in Coral Gables Florida
In real estate, location is everything ... The same applies to timing. In the midst of a major South Florida real estate downturn, and a disasterous economic climate that Miami has been swimming through over the past several years, I'm not at all convinced that breaking...
Caffe Abbracci – Recipe for a Restaurant … Recipe for Success
Restaurants come and go, in Miami as elsewhere. Few thrive. Nino Pernetti's Caffe Abbracci has ranked among the top restaurants in Coral Gables for over two decades now... attracting an international jet set crowd, an entourage of locals, and the A-List of Miami's 'who's who'. Nino...
FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS …
A ceremonial "adieu" to 2009 ... and a special start to the NEW YEAR... 2010 is officially off to a bang in Miami ! All our very best to each of you... Warmly, Alexandra and Vicki... The Restivo Team
Chocolate Fashion – Coral Gables
Jam packed on weekends, Chocolate Fashion, at 249 Andalusia Avenue in downtown Coral Gables, has sidewalk dining and an interior reminiscent of a European cafe. I prefer it during off-hours ... when you aren't jostled by staff, trying to squeeze through a crowded patisserie, ferrying trays...
Fix It Yourself: Refrigerator Tips for Homeowners
Truly, I'm not particularly knowledgeable as a repairperson. I piddled with a dryer once, and fixed it, so I figured it was worth a try then an out-of-warranty refrigerator started making odd noises. So many things go sour now days with appliances. They don't seem to be made as solidly as they...
Miami has something for EVERYONE! Which neighborhood is RIGHT FOR YOU?
Miami Neighborhoods ... by Alexandra and Vicki Restivo ... Esslinger, Wooten,Maxwell Each neighborhood in MIAMI has a vibe... a rhythm of it's own... something different, unique, and special. Miami literally has something for everyone! Brickell Brickell, abutting Downtown Miami, is Miami's up...
Cleaning Tips For Your Miami Home-Using Everyday Items!
Tired of spending a fortune on cleaning products? Well, the people at HGTV have provided some tips on using everyday household items to clean your home. Homemade cleaning supplies are a good alternative to purchasing expensive cleaning supplies. The hardest working and most versatile item is...
Grovenor House: 2627 S. Bayshore Drive in Coconut Grove
Ugo Colombo's 32 story highrise luxury condo in Coconut Grove continues to attract buyers... three years post-opening.... and three years after selling out $5 million in condos within literally the first 45 minutes! Grovenor House, built in 2006, is Colombo's sole waterfront condo...
From Our House To Yours… Merry Christmas!
MERRY CHRISTMAS ... from our family... to you and your loved ones! Perhaps it's Santa? Happiest of Holidays to you all!
The MOST Frequently Asked Home-Buyer Question: “How Much Should I Offer?”
After looking long and hard, scouring the neighborhood for the perfect house, you find the house of your dreams. Now comes probably THE most frequently-asked HOME BUYER QUESTION: "How Much Should I Offer?" According to the National Association of Realtors, it takes 12 weeks of house hunting...
ONE DAD MAKES SURE EVERYONE REMEMBERS HIS HOUSE!
I HAD TO CHUCKLE WHEN I CAME ACROSS A SELLER'S NOTE TO HIS CHILDREN... AFFIXED TO THE AIR CONDITIONING THERMOSTAT ... I SUPPOSE VARIATIONS WOULD WORK ELSEWHERE, BUT FOR MIAMI, THIS WAS FUN... AND MADE THE HOUSE MEMORABLE! *** IMPORTANT AIR CONDITIONING LESSON! PLEASE READ ....(AND SAVE FOR...
Pinecrest Buyers Can’t Find Homes!
Alexandra and I are working with half a dozen buyers who are looking to spend below $1.7 million on a home in Pinecrest. None of the homes currently available adequately accommodate their needs. Of the thirty-five homes currently for sale in Pinecrest priced between $1.1 and $1.7, there...
Miami Housewarming Recipe – Miami Real Estate Cafe Style
Moving day is exhausting... and anyone who has ever moved can attest to the fact that perhaps the single-most overlooked item is food (...and drink). As promised: For all of you who have been waiting for our Goat Cheese Tart Recipe ... the one that Alexandra and Vicki occasionally deliver on...
Buying Real Estate in Miami
Over 90% of buyers use the internet to research property acquisitions. The affluent use the Internet as their primary research tool for assistance in making major purchase decisions. Deciding whether you prefer a home, townhouse or condo is paramount. Lifestyle and location are personal...
Dave Barry’s Herald Hunt Move Over… Rob’s Redland Riot Road Rallye Moves In
The Miami Herald is sponsoring Miami's HISTORICAL ADVENTURE: ROB'S REDLAND RIOT ROAD RALLYE... Saturday January 9th, 2010. The adventure begins at Cauley Square at US 1 and SW 224th Street at 9am. (And you can actually start anytime between 9am and noon.) In Robert Burr's words "It's a...
