Mar 18, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, REAL ESTATE NEWS
The Real Estate market is heating up… South Florida is already on a roll … first quarter of 2011. In Miami, it’s still very much a buyer’s market. If you are thinking about buying, and want to explore creative funding there are a...
Mar 17, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Homeowner’s Insurance … What does it cover? Homeowner’s Insurance Covers: The dwelling, other structures (detached garage, fences), personal property, and additional living expenses for living elsewhere after a loss. Obligtory or Optional? ...
Mar 16, 2011 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
Years ago, my 4 year old and my 8 year old were bickering in the car while we were on vacation in Yosemite National Park … I was driving … and my Dad was with us. I stopped the car, and suggested that the two boys hop out, because the rest of...
Mar 15, 2011 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE, STAGING/DECORATING
Not sure whether first impressions count? Last week, I was scouring through a couple hundred listings online. I excluded properties fast. My search criteria was specific to the buyers we were working with … I’d read through 120 (or so)...
Mar 9, 2011 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
The Restivo Team will be holding two homes open today, from 12-2 pm. 7400 SW 142 Te is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in Palmetto Bay. It’s a corner lot with a screened pool and patio area. $470,000 16641 SW 78 Ct is a 5 bedroom 3 bath home in Palmetto Bay,...
Mar 8, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, REAL ESTATE NEWS, SELLER'S ADVICE
Mortgage lenders often require 2 appraisals on real estate transactions priced over $1.2 million in Miami. We just jumped that double appraisal hurdle … with a surprising outcome …one I’ve yet to see before . I wonder if anyone else has...
