May 30, 2013 | MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGE & FINANCING, REAL ESTATE NEWS
Why are appraisals no longer derailing real estate transactions? In South Florida there seem to be two reasons: 1) Appraisals are coming in higher now than they have been in the past few years. 2) Even when appraisals come in below contract price, buyers seem to...
Mar 18, 2013 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
Biggest mistake sellers make? Pricing the house incorrectly … Just for a minute, think how you react (as a BUYER) when you find a fabulous, well-priced home. You know that someone else may grab it unless you submit a strong, solid offer … fast.. When...
Mar 11, 2013 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE, STAGING/DECORATING
A buyer will buy your home if he/she can envision him/herself living there…. (so make it easy) How we live in a home and how we sell a house aren’t the same. House vs. Home … different ‘concept’ and ‘feel’. Home is how we...
Mar 3, 2013 | IN THE NEWS, JUST FOR FUN, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
A note … from clients of ours who live abroad … who came to visit Miami with the sole purpose of purchasing income-producing property: “Vicki, thank you for all your terrific help with purchasing the Miami condo !! Your knowledge, advice, patience...
Feb 22, 2013 | BUYER'S ADVICE, IN THE NEWS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MIAMI'S TOP NEIGHBORHOODS
Miami is spiraling downward … with available inventory continuing to diminish. Investors, international buyers, second home buyers, and people relocating to Miami for job opportunities have purchased the bulk of the excess inventory, making homes and condos...