May 14, 2012 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Buyers decide whether a house is going to be their’s … within about a minute of walking through the front door. Market stats and the National Association of Realtors indicate that home-buyers decide within the first 90 seconds of entering a property....
May 11, 2012 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE, STAGING/DECORATING
We’ve been told that neutral colors appeal to the widest base of potential buyers. And for the most part, that’s true (especially when the neutral colors are combined with warm accent pieces) … The idea isn’t just to have a blank canvas ,...
May 10, 2012 | HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
If you’re buying a house with a limited-lifespan-left-on-the-roof , be prepared for a hiccup or two. As far as roof insurance goes: If the home you’re buying has less than a year’s ‘life’ left on the roof, getting insurance may be...
May 9, 2012 | GUEST CONTRIBUTORS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Contributed by Michael Restivo, Mike Off The Map and posted on Pocket Ranger and MiamiRealEstateCafe.com As a rock climber growing up in Florida, the options for climbing on true outdoor faces are limited. Aside from the training we do in the gym, our closest options...
May 8, 2012 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
The average price per square foot has gone up 9.6% on Single Family Homes in Coral Gables from October 2011 to now. That’s a good sign for the Gables Market. If you would like to sell your house, call the Restivo Team today. We will give you a FREE home...
May 4, 2012 | GOOD DEALS & WHAT'S SELLING, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
I love this particular quote, and would absolutely love to know who spoke it: “Dear Optimist, Pessimist and Realist – While you guys were busy arguing over the right price for the house, I bought it. Sincerely yours, The Opportunist” The ...