836 Majorca Avenue – $810,00

2,241 Adj SqFt Living area – 5,650 SqFt Corner Lot

Bedrooms: 3 (2 downstairs + master upstairs w/walk-in closet and private sun terrace)

Bathrooms: 2 (1 downstairs + master upstairs)

Den/office off bedroom downstairs with independent entrance

Wood floors living areas and bedrooms

Terracotta tile with hand painted cabochons insertions foyer area

Tile floors kitchen and family room

Chicago bricks exterior entrance – patio

Cathedral ceilings – Crown moldings – Base boards – Recessed lights – Fireplace

Kitchen with new dual fuel range (Electric & gas), new refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, disposal, trash compactor, wet bar

Family room with built in TV cabinet and built in bookcase

Impact glass windows and French doors

New garage door

3 years old A/C – New condensing unit (May 2008) – 2 handlers

New roof (December 2006)

Public sewer – Sprinkler w/timer (Municipal water)

Electrical system barkers

New plumbing fixtures

Virtual tour at http://www.Obeo.com/490858

As has been the case in recent months, the majority of real estate transactions taking place in Brickell Key continue to involve distressed properties. Each sale, including short sales and foreclosures, sets a precedent for the next and puts downward pressure on prices. Average prices per square foot continue to fall and at best remain constant with those observed in 2008.

Three Tequesta Point / 848 Brickell Key Drive # 2002 / 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths / List Price: $575,000 / Sale Price: $500,000 / Price per square foot: $347.22 / Closing Date: 01-20-09

Courts Brickell Key / 801 Brickell Key Boulevard # 1101 / 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths 1 Half Bath / List Price: $515,000 / Sale Price: $432,000 / Price per square foot: $337.50 / Closing Date: 11-09-09 / Short Sale

Carbonell Condo / 901 Brickell Key Boulevard # 2502 / 1 Bedroom 1 Bath / List Price: $325,000 / Sale Price: $325,000 / Price per square foot: $302.04 / Closing Date: 01-23-09 / Foreclosure

Isola Condo / 770 Claughton Island Drive #1015 / 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths / List Price: 275,000 / Sale Price: $286,000 / Price per square foot: $268.54 / Closing Date: 01-08-09 / Short Sale

Isola Condo / 770 Claughton Island Drive #406 / 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths / List Price: 238,918 / Sale Price: $215,919/ Price per square foot: $229.70 / Closing Date: 01-16-09 / Short Sale

Courvoisier Courts / 701 Brickell Key Boulevard #1108 / 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom / List Price: $219,900 / Sale Price: $210,000 / Price per square foot: $260.55 / Closing Date: 01-09-09 / Foreclosure

Isola Condo / 770 Claughton Island Drive #1715 / 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths / List Price: 197,900 / Sale Price: $215,300 / Price per square foot: $202.16 / Closing Date: 01-07-09 / Foreclosure

Isola Condo / 770 Claughton Island Drive 2108 / 1 Bedroom 1 Bath / List Price: 150,000 / Sale Price: $150,000 / Price per square foot: $223.55 / Closing Date: 01-09-09 / Foreclosure

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Lógica de Einstein

Duas crianças estavam patinando num lago congelado da Alemanha. Era uma tarde nublada e fria, e as crianças brincavam despreocupadas. De repente, o gelo se quebrou e uma delas caiu, ficando presa na fenda que se formou. A outra, vendo seu amiguinho preso e se congelando, tirou um dos patins e começou a golpear o gelo com todas as suas forças, conseguindo por fim quebrá-lo e libertar o amigo. Quando os bombeiros chegaram e viram o que havia acontecido, perguntaram ao menino:

Como você conseguiu fazer isso? É impossível que tenha conseguido quebrar o gelo, sendo tão pequeno e com mãos tão frágeis!

Nesse instante, o gênio Albert Einstein que passava pelo local, comentou: - Eu sei como ele conseguiu.

Todos perguntaram:
- Pode nos dizer como?

É simples – respondeu Einstein -não havia ninguém ao seu redor, para lhe dizer que não seria capaz.

‘Deus nos fez perfeitos e não escolhe os capacitados,
capacita os escolhidos’.
Fazer ou não fazer algo, só depende de nossa vontade e perseverança. (Albert Einstein)Conclusão :
Preocupe-se mais com sua consciência do que com sua reputação. Porque sua consciência é o que você é, e sua reputação é o que os outros pensam de você.
E o que os outros pensam, é problema deles.

• University of Miami
• Shops of Merrick Park / Village of Merrick Park
• Coconut Grove
• Village of South Miami
• Sunset Place where there is shopping and restaurants
• Doctors Hospital
• Larkin Hospital
• South Miami Hospital (which is part of the Baptist Hospital health system)
• Downtown Miami where the Metrorail links to the Metromover for getting around Downtown
• Viscaya
• Historical Museum of Southern Florida

The amenities of the townhome include:

• Three bedrooms
• Three baths
• Two-car garage
• Walled in
• Approximately 2300 square foot of living area
• Designer touches by Palm Beach Interior Designer, Joseph Bartosek

The community amenities include:

• Swimming Pool
• Cabana House
• Common area/lawn care

The public schools in the area are as follows:

• Sunset Elementary School (FCAT Scores)
• Ponce Middle School
• Gables High School

CAVEAT:  School boundaries are subject to change.  Prior to purchasing any property, please consult the school boundary website for Miami Dade.

This home is listed at $949,000 and the monthly maintenance fee is $542.00.

More information and photos.

Florida Statue now mandates coverage for individual unit owners, but it has always been a good idea to buy a Condo Owner’s Policy.

Did you know that the condominium association’s insurance policy only provides coverage for commonly owned property, such as the building (outside walls), partitions within units, common areas, pool and pool area, recreation room etc? If the interior of a unit is damaged due to fire, hurricane, water damage or theft, the condominium master policy may not protect you properly.

Buying Building Property Protection under the Condo Owner Policy protects the items that are permanently attached inside the unit, like wall coverings, floor coverings, cabinets, additions and alterations.  This covers real property for which you are responsible for according to the Florida Statues (718.111).

Personal Property protects your belongings like furniture, clothing and electronics within your unit.

Personal Liability protects your assets in case you are legally responsible for property damage or bodily injury to others. This includes water damage caused by your location to another unit.  If your water heater, toilet, dishwasher or a pipe causes damage to another unit, this portion of your Condo Owner Policy will protect you and pay for damages.

Give EWM Insurance a call @ 305-960-3060 for a free insurance quotation.

Simply put, owning a condominium can bring you carefree living, buying a Condo Owner Policy can add peace of mind.

]]> http://blog.ewm.com/2009/01/30/new-condo-insurance-law/feed/ 3 http://blog.ewm.com/2009/01/30/living-in-south-miami-3/ http://blog.ewm.com/2009/01/30/living-in-south-miami-3/#comments Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:09:24 +0000 TK Heatley http://blog.ewm.com/?p=14865 South Miami has got to be one of the fabulous places to live in Greater Miami. Restaurants, shops, and movies are all part of the fun of the location which is linked to the rest of Miami-Dade County through the downtown Metrorail station & S. Dixie Highway….

We are lucky to have 3 residences for sale in the immediate area…. For the individual who enjoys in-town urban living we have a beautifully maintained 3 bedroom condo built in 2005 located at 7440 SW 59 Place(#202)….

A short drive from the condo we have an attractive 3 bedroom, 2 bath canal front home at 7555 SW 65 Place. This a great location for a family with children as the home sits on a dead end street and is near Ludlam Elementary School, South Miami Junior High School, and South Miami Senior High School….

On the other side of downtown South Miami we have a recently completed home by the popular local builder George Prendes… Located at 7821 SW 54 Ct. the 2 story home has 5 bedrooms and 5 baths, a media room , pool, and large kitchen…This has got to be the home you have always wanted to have !

8559 SW 115 Place, Miami Florida 33173 – $309,000

Live in a wonderful park like setting!  Kings Court is a gated community well known for its tree lined streets and superb management with a host of amenities including guard gated entrance, two community pools, 4 lighted tennis courts, basketball court, fitness center, clubhouse, and much more.  Consider this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, two story townhome with a nicely converted garage (additional master suite).   Only minutes to the FL Turnpike and all other expressways and within walking distance to major shopping centers..

Features:

• 1825 sf living area
• 3600 sf lot size
• zoned air conditioning units (2)
• 1 master suite on ground level
• fenced back patio area
• court yard entrance
• low maintenance fees (only $153/month)

For additional information contact listing agent Monica LoMonaco 305-215-5564 lomonaco.m@ewm.com

The 1121 Madruga, classy boutique condo in Coral Gables is conveniently located east of US1, across the University of Miami and just few minutes walking distance  to the Metro station. The building is the architectural experience. Rooftop pool with the great downtown and Coral Gables views can be enjoyed by day and by night! Top of the line appliances, granite countertops, marble floors, spa like bathrooms, spacious floor plans and Tuscany reminiscent details are some of the features of the 1121 Madruga. The columns and the fountain as the focal points intensify the sense of fine living. The two parking spaces per unit as the bonus!  Show it with the confidence even to the single family home buyers. Easy to show and easy to get the deal done!

Please see the video presentation:

http://www.exploremiamihomes.com/MadrugaPresentation.html

Three 3/2.5 units available, 2000 SQFT priced 599K

( MLS numbers: M1291840, M1291855, M1291847 )

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Contact Alexandra Restivo at 305.632.0164 or Vicki Restivo at 305.793.1365 for further information on this property, or for any of your South Florida real estate needs.