Jan 27, 2011 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
The four most common mistakes sellers make can all be avoided. As a seller, you work hard to get buyers IN … You definitely want to keep them interested. Over the past month we previewed countless properties … and it seems to me that...
Jan 26, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Last year, it made financial sense to rent instead of buy. This year, however, experts say it’s better to buy! Moody Analytics’ chief economist, Mark Zandi, says that by mid 2011 to the end of 2011, it will make more sense to buy in most parts of the...
Jan 25, 2011 | COMMUNITY INFORMATION
A new art exhibit is being showcased in Coral Gables- the Pink Snail Exhibit titles the REgeneration Art Project. 21 snails are placed throughout the Gables. It has been around the world and was recently showcased at Art Basel. The 8-foot tall snails are made out of...
Jan 13, 2011 | BUYER'S ADVICE, GOOD DEALS & WHAT'S SELLING, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
According to NAR, existing home sales were back on an upward track in November 2010, starting the growing trend again since bottoming in July. Home sales, which include townhomes, single-family, co-ops and condominuims, rose to 5.6% in November from 4.43 million in...
Jan 10, 2011 | FORECLOSURES/SHORT SALES
Sellers aren’t able to obtain a short sale based solely on the fact that they’ve lost equity in their home. Lenders will look at the complete picture, the total hardship, and then make a decision. From a lender’s eye, things such as divorce, job...