Oct 20, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, REAL ESTATE NEWS
You might take a loss by selling your house now. So why do it? THREE REASONS : “WHY SELL YOUR MIAMI HOUSE NOW?” 1) You’ll come out ahead, whether you are buying a bigger house or downsizing. Interest rates have actually just dropped again...
Oct 19, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
In the eyes of consumers, the new “normal” may literally mean “discounted” or “on sale”. Does that spill over into REAL ESTATE? American Express announced a 43% drop in consumer shopping at department stores over the past...
Oct 18, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, SELLER'S ADVICE
Wondering which moving company to use? I am a local Miami Realtor. I suggest you start by asking your Realtor for moving company recommendations. He/she should have several to suggest. Because most people (friends/family) have had some experience moving, you may...
Oct 15, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Average sales prices are on the increase … for two very simple reasons. Fewer first-time home buyers are buying. More ‘move-up’ buyers are buying. Because move-up buyers tend to spend more, the properties they are buying are pricier, causing...
Oct 13, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
While it comes as a shock to many investors who have a pipe-dream that Miami real estate can be found for pennies on the dollar, well-informed buyers are finding and acquiring solid investments at fair market value, and they can certainly expect their acquisitions to...
Oct 11, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
BARGAIN-HUNTING TIPS FOR HOMEBUYERS… WHAT WORKS/WHAT DOESN’T: 1) WHAT ACTUALLY CONSTITUTES A ‘BARGAIN’ WHEN IT COMES TO REAL ESTATE? IS IT MEASURED BY HOW MUCH YOU CAN GET THE SELLER TO COME DOWN FROM THEIR ASKING PRICE? HOW MUCH...
