Oct 22, 2010 | COMMUNITY INFORMATION, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MIAMI'S TOP NEIGHBORHOODS
The City of Coral Gables has been named Playful City USA for the second year in a row. KaBOOM! recently announced the achievement, naming the Gables as one of 118 communities in 35 states to be recognized for their commitment to take action for play. Every year,...
Oct 21, 2010 | GOOD DEALS & WHAT'S SELLING, GREEN CERTIFIED, LUXURY & WATERFRONT PROPERTY, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MIAMI'S TOP NEIGHBORHOODS, NEW LISTINGS, VENETIAN CORAL GABLES VILLAS
The Venetian Coral Gables is a project that was intentionally put on the back-burner when real estate slowed-down in Miami. The developer/builder opted to weather-out the downturn, rather than accept reservations on the Venetian Coral Gables. He postponed the start...
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 17, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, STAGING/DECORATING
One of the most frequently asked (home-owner) questions is how to get the most return on investment on real estate. Sellers often doubt whether painting and landscaping bring any semblance of a worthwhile return on their investment. A picture is worth a thousand...
Oct 16, 2010 | JUST FOR FUN, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Back from vacation! Alexandra held down the fort while I was away … beautifully … She had several showings… AND offers … (contracts!). We could have EASILY elongated that wonderful vacation! (…Even though Miami is a...