Dec 9, 2016 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Home buyers are willing to pay more for extra features/improvements/upgrades (such as a pool, a new roof, a tennis court) …. But how do appraisers value those improvements? The answers may surprise you. They surprised all of the Realtors in our offices!...
Nov 26, 2012 | BUYER'S ADVICE, GUEST CONTRIBUTORS, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGE & FINANCING, REAL ESTATE NEWS, SELLER'S ADVICE
Several recent appraisal catastrophies almost derailed a handful of home sales for our buyers and sellers. Keeping those transactions on track took effort and creativity. Appraisal issues are way too common! Wondering why? Phil Spool, an appraiser who writes for...
Jun 9, 2010 | LUXURY & WATERFRONT PROPERTY, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
We sold a number of luxury properties in Miami recently … at, or near, asking price. Each of those properties was compelling for one simple reason: Each was well-priced to begin with. We negotiated several recent purchases of luxury homes and condos ...
Apr 22, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
If you are looking to find Real Estate Values in Miami, keep in mind that the Dade County property record is NOT an appraisal, NOR does it give you an appraised value for your property. If you are looking for real tax values, go to the MiamiDade.Gov website. ...
Mar 29, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
As attractive as Miami is for foreign buyers, I’m wondering what it is about Doral Isles that has such a special appeal to Venezuela. We listed a townhouse in Doral Isles Martinique, and had three offers…. Each buyer was moving here from Venezuela,...