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93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks
As per Steve Harney of KCMBlog.com: A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes. Do Americans believe a home is a better investment than stocks? In a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York notes that 93.3% of Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than...
Election Day
HAPPY ELECTION DAY No matter what side you're on, get out there and vote! If you decide neither one is for you and want to leave the Country, we can sell your home...call us today!
Recently Sold in Palmetto Bay Gated Community
The Restivo Hechtman Team recently sold their listing in the Gated Community of Flamingo Gardens in Palmetto Bay. The 5 bedroom 4 bathroom home features high ceilings, Italian tile and wood floors along with a new granite and stainless steel kitchen. French doors open to the pool/patio and...
Pinecrest Tropical Oasis – Open House This Weekend
Join the Restivo Hechtman Team for an Open House on Saturday 11/5 and Sunday 11/6 from 2-4 PM at 10651 SW 65 Ave in Pinecrest. This tropical inspired home was renovated, complete with new bathrooms and a chef's kitchen that's been featured in commercials. The home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths,...
Join Us For EWM Open House Weekend
The Restivo Hechtman Team will hold open houses this weekend...October 29 & October 30. Join Us! 10651 SW 65 Ave in Pinecrest This tropical oasis boasts 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The home has been updated while maintaining it's original charm...impact windows, updated bathrooms and...
Biggest Mistakes Sellers Make
We see a lot of homes while working with our buyers and sellers, and there's a few mistakes sellers tend to make...Price, Marketing and Condition. A seller needs to price the home correctly, the home needs to be in good condition and it must be marketed in order to reach the most potential buyers....
Pre-Construction Opportunity in Coral Gables
If you're in the market for a pre-construction home, check out Laguna House. It's a new project being brought to the heart of Coral Gables, at 4220 Laguna Street. We recently had the opportunity to visit the showroom and see what it's all about. Laguna House will be made of just 13 residential...
Renting vs Buying
If you're in the market for a new home, you should know the differences in renting vs buying. Here is a chart, presented by Steve Harney, showing the cost of renting vs buying, historically and now. You'll notice that the percentage of income needed to afford a median home is LESS than what you...
Open House Sunday – Palmetto Bay
Don't miss a chance to preview this wonderful Palmetto Bay Pool home. The main house features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, while the separate guest cottage boasts 1 bedroom and 1 bath. The home features a beautiful swimming pool that can be seen from most rooms in the home. The cottage features a...
Miami Welcomes Autumn … Stone Crab Season Has Started!
Unlike much of the country (which celebrates autumn's seasonal changes with the more traditional apple picking and enjoyment of fall foliage), Miami has our own special way of welcoming in the fall. Miamians mark the start of OUR fall, effective the day "Stone Crab Season" opens, and that was...
Adjusted Square Footage … What It Means
If you're grappling with how to determine home value, based on SQUARE FOOTAGE, you're not alone. One of the most frequently questions our clients ask us is "How does this property compare to that, as far as price is concerned, based on square footage? Knowing what comparable properties are LISTED...
SOLD Near Metro Zoo
The Restivo Hechtman Team recently represented the seller in the sale of 13918 SW 163 St. This immaculate 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home had multiple offers on in within the first few days. Located near the Metro Zoo and Tamiami Airport and Air Force Base, this home sold within a week....
Come see these magnificent Pinecrest homes!
Join the Restivo Hechtman Team this Sunday - October 9 - for two Pinecrest Open Houses, from 2-5 PM. 6330 SW 107 ST is a 6 bedroom, 7.5 bathroom home featuring lovely outdoor entertaining areas including a pool, covered patio and bbq. The home boasts a working fireplace, soaring ceilings, a...
Hurricane Matthew Update
With Hurricane Matthew churning a little too close for comfort, we hope everyone is prepared just in case the storm reaches our backyards. By now, you should be stocked up on supplies, have all your outdoor things moved inside and you should have a plan in place. Here's what the watches and...
Looking for a home in Palmetto Bay…this one could be yours!
This 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom Palmetto Bay pool home features a separate guest house perfect for the guests you want staying with you but not under the same roof. The cottage boasts its own private entrance as well as living room, kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom and dining area. Screened in pool and...
Moving Day Survival Kit
Moving day is exciting and hectic all wrapped into one. You'll have many many boxes filled with your belongings and they probably won't be unpacked on the first day. Why not have a box set aside with the essentials that you'll need immediately upon move in? Here are some suggestions... Cleaning...
