Nov 13, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
A warm thank you to my colleagues… Miami’s top Realtors! You made it possible for me to preview over a dozen properties listed for sale in Deering Bay this week in the span of a ‘power lunch’. Broker’s Open Houses, held on Wednesday...
Nov 12, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
You should never invest in real estate without going into in with your eyes wide open. Before purchasing any investment property, you need to clearly understand where ‘deals’ are (and aren’t) … and be able to oust any that aren’t...
Nov 11, 2010 | MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, REAL ESTATE NEWS, SELLER'S ADVICE
Realty Trac reports that currently 24% of residential home sales are FORECLOSURE property. With the shear volume of foreclosure properties on the market (and foreclosures expected to rise), IF YOU PLAN TO SELL YOUR HOUSE over next couple of years, you might do...
Nov 10, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
If you are purchasing a home that’s 35 years or older in South Florida, for insurance purposes (and savings!) order a FOUR POINT INSPECTION … plumbing, AC, roof, electrical. Citizens Insurance (the primary insurer in South Florida) will require that a...
Nov 9, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Once the Restivo Team has found you a home you really like, there are some questions you may want to ask. A home inspection will answer many of them, but make sure you know everything that’s important to making the decision. Some general questions include: When...
Nov 8, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
BUYERS ARE LOOKING FOR VALUE AND WILL MOVE QUICKLY TO ANOTHER HOUSE IF 1) A SELLER IS UNREALISTIC OR 2) IF NEGOTIATIONS GO BACK AND FORTH WITH NUMEROUS COUNTERS. THE NUMBER OF HOME SALES IN SOUTH FLORIDA IS DOUBLE WHAT IT WAS A YEAR AGO. PRICING HAS CERTAINLY...
