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 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...
Nov 5, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Selling your house? Since the start of 2010, inventory has been steadily dropping. The number of homes under contract (selling) has increased. Expose your house to the biggest buyer pool by doing a little research. If you can pinpoint WHICH PRICE RANGES ARE...
