Oct 2, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MIAMI'S TOP NEIGHBORHOODS
January 2010 through August 2010: The number of Coral Gables condos/townhomes (listed for sale) is declining. Inventory is down. Sales are up. Buyers are looking for value … and price per square foot SOLD is just ONE indication of value . In January 2010...
Oct 1, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
When buying a home, you want a title insurance policy. It’s the best way to protect yourself against title defects that have occured in the past. Some of the past issues may not appear until after you’ve taken ownership of the home. Before a title policy...
Sep 30, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
“FOR SALE BY OWNER?” …. CONSIDERING SELLING YOUR PROPERTY ON YOUR OWN? YOU MAY BE GREETED WITH A RATHER TEPID RESPONSE AND HERE’S WHY: 1) BUYERS ARE OFTEN UNCOMFORTABLE DEALING DIRECTLY WITH A SELLER (FOR SALE BY OWNER) FOR A NUMBER OF...
Sep 29, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, GREEN CERTIFIED, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE, STAGING/DECORATING
Despite a general consensus (at least throughout much of America) that bigger is better, I am finding that home-buyers who are buying property in South Florida are actually leaning toward less space, cozier environments… more charm. What I’m finding...
Sep 28, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
There are some things you should ask your lender when you are looking to purchase a new home. What kind of loans do they offer? What kind of loan do they recommend? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the loan structure? What’s the current mortgage...
Sep 27, 2010 | GREEN CERTIFIED, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MIAMI'S TOP NEIGHBORHOODS
On July 13, the City of Coral Gables approved an 11 member Green Task Force. The Task Force will advise City officials on matters that support sustainability and will make recommendations on the environmental sustainability of City services, programs, facilities and...