May 31, 2012 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
The National Flood Insurance Program Deadline (which was to be suspended as of today’s date) was extended late last night … The extension goes through July 30,2012 … after having been approved by both the House and the Senate. Homeowners and...
Apr 5, 2012 | LUXURY & WATERFRONT PROPERTY, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Waterfront property sells at a premium, especially property that comes with dock space, and/or direct access to open water. Many of the canals and waterways in Miami open to the bay and ocean. Some are free of brigdes … Others have fixed bridges of varying...
Mar 8, 2012 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Sometimes appraisals come in low. When they do, they jam a stick in in the spokes. After seeing a slew of homes, you know what’s out there, you grasp the VALUE … And it’s tough to be at the mercy of the bank and the bank’s appraiser. ...
Mar 5, 2012 | GUEST CONTRIBUTORS, JUST FOR FUN, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Guest Contributor Interview … by PocketRangerBlog While some of us struggle to scale faux rock walls, Michael Restivo is gripping boulders and overcoming mountains. The climber-cum-blogger calls South Florida home, but you’re just as likely to spot him exiting...
Feb 26, 2012 | HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
Building Code Amnesty Program Effective August 12, 2011, residents of the unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County may benefit from an Amnesty Period if faced with civil penalties and liens for Building Code violations (Expired Permit violations, Work without...