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Deering Bay Condo – Open House – Come by for Lunch!
Join us in Wednesday November 8 from 12:30-2:30 for a Progressive Brokers Open in Deering Bay. The Restivo Hechtman Team will be serving lunch at 3611 Deering Bay Dr #204 - in Siena. This 3 bedroom / 3 bath unit comes with golf & tennis membership at Deering Bay. It also includes stunning views of the Bay and the City skyline. Offered at $1,375,000. The gated community features include an Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, tennis, gorgeous swimming pools and a Marina - with boat slips purchased separately. Don’t miss the opportunity to check out...
Miami Herald reports: “MIAMI HOME SALES ARE UP” according to Ron Shuffield
Yet another news-worthy snippet: Sunday's Miami Herald reports that Miami Home Sales ARE UP! .. and Inventories are down! The New York Times has much the same news regarding THE CURRENT REAL ESTATE MARKET IN MIAMI! (What a breath of fresh air... even though I swear it's still hot as blazes...
Investment Visa for Foreign Buyers: GREEN CARD for Internationl Investors
Interested in an INVESTMENT TOOL that would give you a United States GREEN CARD? While less widely-known, and certainly more complex than the straightforward house and condo purchase (through an LLC set up by a real estate attorney... or a purchase made directly in...
The Ultimate Wine Fridge For Your Miami Home
There's a new way to store your wine....A modern approach to a wine cellar, this alternative is visually stunning and very creative. Glass doors are in the kitchen floor and a spiral staircase takes you down below. As you make your way below, your bottles of wine are safely stored along the walls...
Great Deal in Miami-Short Sale in Neo Vertika!
A charming 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom condo is available for sale! Asking $130,000 in the stunning Brickell area, this unit features 7th floor views of the Miami River. Double balcony off Living Room / Kitchen / Bedroom. Loft-like. Washer and Dryer in the unit. Upgraded. Brickell nightlife and...
HOW to CHOOSE a MIAMI neighborhood. Ever had a neighbor you WISHED you didn’t? Wish you’d known before you bought?
Ever had a neighbor you wished you didn't? If ONLY you'd KNOWN before you Bought! People move for hundreds of reasons. A bad neighbor is ONE! Not normally the FIRST item divulged on a seller's disclosure... a BAD NEIGHBOR is frequent "enough" to warrant a BLOG! I sell homes in Miami......
First Time Homebuyers: Clock is ticking for $8,000 tax credit!
Eric Hitzelberger wrote a humorous blog on ACTIVE RAIN, offering REAL information as to the FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER'S TAX CREDIT. PROCRASTINATORS: HEED HIS WORDS! You can actually reap the benefits of the $8,000 tax credit, but refer to the deadlines in his blog, rather than presuming that the...
Summer: BEST Beaches in Miami and Key Biscayne!
Everyone has their own personal "favorite" beach get-a-ways in Miami. ( I have two!) One is on Miami Beach. One is on Key Biscayne. On Miami Beach, my top choice is the beach at The Palms Hotel and Spa at 30th and Collins... where, for some reason, we always, always, always run...
Favorite New Restaurants in Mary Brickell Village: Oceanaire, Rosa Mexicano, Blu’ Pizzeria”
EWM's Blog has a wealth of information on not only Miami Real Estate Market trends, but specific listings, statistics, market trends and conditions, neighborhood information, community insight, restaurant reviews, and "Just for Fun!" As reported by MiamiRealEstateCafe.com through EWM's Blog,...
MIAMI CONDO SALES ON THE RISE! NEW YORK TIMES reports MIAMI REAL ESTATE MARKET UPSWING!
As prices on Miami condos have dropped (Miami Condo Buildings slashing prices as much as 50% ), Miami is seeing a notable rise in the number of condo sales! The real estate market in Miami appears to have turned! The New York Times reports on July 29,2009, ...
Miami Real Estate: Public Schools in Miami Florida offer International Baccalaureate, Gifted & Magnet Programs
Miami-Dade Public School System offers International Baccalaureate Programs, as well as Magnet, Gifted, Nationally Recognized Academic Programs & Merit Scholarships.... encouraging active parent and community involvement. Unique to Coral Gables: Coral...
SUMMER FUN IN MIAMI: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: SUNDAYS are FREE in August
Looking for a great spot to picnic in Miami this summer?: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden offers Free Admission Every Sunday in August. 83 acres of grounds ... with delighful nooks and crannies to explore, paths to wander, scenic havens, tables, benches, and shady spots for a blanket and...
Proposed Aide For Victims of Chinese Drywall
Federal lawmakers are attempting to come to the rescue of families who have been hurt by Chinese drywall. Florida Senator Bill Nelson, along with three other senators, asked President Obama to create a drywall assistance center, where families would be able to get information on the status of...
New Home Sales Spiked 11% in June: South Florida Housing Market Hits Bottom?
The buzz IN THE NEWS over the past couple of days: South Florida MAY have already seen the BOTTOM of the REAL ESTATE MARKET! The Real Estate market may now, finally, be headed upward... At the very least it appears that we are somehow stopping the bleeding! Good news nationally! The...
Miami Recycling – For a Greener Neighborhood
Recycling bins delivered curbside months ago may be too small or too large for some of us. If you'd like a size other than the standard 65 gallon bin provided to you by the county, call 3-1-1 and they'll deliver one that works better for you. They will substitute either a larger (95...
Federal Policy on Foreclosure: Tenants Protected from Eviction
Foreclosure is a hot topic these days, and protecting tenants is a subject of conversation. "Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009" is a Federal Policy protecting tenants from eviction if their rental property goes into foreclosure. Landlords rightfully want to ensure that their...
