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¿Puede un Análisis Comparativo del Mercado ayudar?

Ellen Olsen, P.A. — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:42:50 +0000

Para obtener la estimación más exacta de cuánto debe poner en venta su propiedad, su agente de bienes raíces puede brindarle un Análisis Comparativo del Mercado (CMA). El CMA es una estimación informal del valor de mercado, basado en las ventas comparables de propiedades en su área. Por lo general se tienen en cuenta diversos aspectos de su hogar, incluyendo el tamaño, características y costos anuales. Revisión de casas comparables que se han vendido en los últimos años, junto con la lista o precio actual de los hogares en venta, le ayudará a determinar un justo precio de venta para su propiedad.

CMAs pueden incluir los hogares que actualmente están a la venta y los que han vendido recientemente. Pueden abarcar ámbitos tan estrechos como una o dos calles que rodean su hogar, o tan amplio como toda una subdivisión.

Cada CMA contiene información valiosa sobre varias ventas recientes, incluyendo:

¿Cuánto tiempo permaneció cada propiedad en el mercado?
¿Cuan cerca al precio de venta era al precio que preguntaban?
Toma nota de la comparación de cada casa a la suya, es decir, número de dormitorios y baños, la aproximación de las superficies, los tamaños de las principales habitaciones, amenidades, tales como piscinas y chimeneas, la edad de la casa, los impuestos sobre la propiedad y mucho más.
El CMA es una herramienta de venta de información, pero como cualquier instrumento, no funciona por sí mismo. Por esta razón, el CMA siempre debe ser interpretado por un profesional o con total objetividad o por el vendedor o comprador.

Recuerde también que la CMA es también una herramienta de compra, que se considera igual de serio por parte del comprador y su agente. Como usted y su agente va a utilizar la CMA para pedir al mayor precio posible para tu casa, el comprador va a usarla para encontrar razones para elegir o eliminar su casa, y para llegar al precio más bajo posible.

Preguntas Importantes para usted sobre el Agente

¿Es el agente de un buen oyente?
¿Es el agente accesible?
¿Es el agente a tiempo parcial o tiempo completo?
¿Es el agente de cooperación y entusiasta, o grosero y arrogante?
¿Crees que puedes tener una buena relación de trabajo con el agente?

Vendedores: Protéjase usted y su hogar

Nunca permita que los buscadores-de casas al azar entren a su casa a caminar libremente. Un comprador serio va a trabajar con un profesional de bienes raíces o debe estar dispuesto a contactar su agente para programar una cita. Además, siempre colocar sus objetos de valor fuera antes de poner su hogar en exposicion – el agente estara controlando el tráfico, pero es imposible que se pueda estar en todo lugar en todo tiempo.

As always call or email. I’d love to hear from you.

Ellen Olsen

“Mary Brickell Village and Miami Florida on the Move!”

Ellen Olsen, P.A. — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:32:40 +0000

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· Brickell, the most coveted office address is the the business center of Miami-Dade County.

· International business hub with cosmopolitan style and sophistication, downtown hustle-and-bustle and a stunning waterfront address.

· Brickell has access to unparalleled design in residential high rises, numerous international banks, and thriving financial hubs.

· This is the peak of Brickell’s growth and development in commercial, hotel and residential projects.

· In the heart of Miami’s financial district, the Brickell area is one of the most happening locales in the city. A great place to vacation, to do business or reside, the Brickell area is Miami’s business hub.

I recently joined the “Meet Your Neighbors” event at Mary Brickell Village, a networking event where I had the chance to visit the Restaurants’ tasting stations with complimentary appetizers. Soon after I learned that, the Village offers fine dining, shopping, live entertainment and cultural attractions.

Located within minutes of the Miami International Airport, Brickell has an excellent array of luxury hotels including The Four Seasons, The Conrad Hilton, The Mandarin Oriental and the JW Marriott. Miami’s trendy South Beach and Coconut Grove are also only minutes away by car.

Top-Notch Dinning Restaurants/Cafes:

Azul at Mandarin Oriental, Miami A recipient of the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award for three years running, Azul is Mandarin Oriental, Miami’s signature dining venue that features an award winning blend of Mediterranean flavors with Asian influences.

Perricone’s Marketplace and Cafe In our Marketplace, you will quickly discover we carry and prepare the finest foods from all over the world. Your senses will come alive with the aroma of freshly made foods lovingly prepared in our kitchens by Master Chefs

Cafe Sambal at Mandarin Oriental, Miami Café Sambal, the all-day casual restaurant offers both indoor and al fresco dining with stunning views overlooking the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay. The 160-seat restaurant features an Asian-inspired menu created by chef extraordinaire Paul Miller

Rosa Mexicano Mexican cooking in an accessible, stylishly festive atmosphere. Rosa Mexicano’s menu features a range of award-winning signature dishes like Guacamole en Molcajete, made in a traditional lava-rock mortar.

Balans Restaurant The large bar stocks a comprehensive selection of wines, beers and spirits to complement the modern brasserie-café style menu.

Blue Martini Listen or dance to the best in live entertainment while enjoying our tapas food menu, the perfect compliments to our fine wine and spirits selection. Blue Martini is open 7 days a week and is always ready to tailor a special event to fulfill corporate or individual requirements.

Grimpa Steak House Grimpa is a contemporary Brazilian steakhouse destined to satisfy Miami’s most exquisite tastes. Plush interiors and eclectic décor tempt the eye and entice the palate, as uniformed sommeliers offer over 500 vintages to complement world-class meats and exotic saladas.

P.F Changs Fresh, contemporary and consistently outstanding is the trademarks of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. The P.F. Chang’s experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro.

The Oceanaire The Oceanaire Seafood Room is an invitingly retro super club that serves the freshest possible seafood, flown in daily, in a setting that’s sophisticated but yet relaxed, sleek yet warm.

Blu Pizza and Cucina Trattoria Sole, a Northern Italian restaurant, opened in 1997 and went through a building expansion in 2000, when Blu was opened. This expansion satisfied customer cravings and extended restaurateur Maurizio Farinelli’s portfolio to include an award winning pizzeria.

Novecento Award of Distinction winning. In 1990, Diego was fifteen years old and his father an accountant, decided to open a special and different fast food store downtown.

With all the places to choose from one has to wonder…Does it get any better than this? A livelable city with a kind of destination status that is attractive not only to international visitors but to new residents with a second home here. Feel the nature and paradise right in Downtown Miami!

With “Warm Sunshine” Regards,

As always, call or email. I’d love to hear from you.

Ellen Olsen

Brickell Real Estate Market Update Mar. 2008-Oct. 2008 (Zip Codes 33129, 33130)

Ellen Olsen, P.A. — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:22:11 +0000

In the last eight months 361 homes sold
The average selling price was $468,000.
The average time on the market was 134 days. This indicates that we are also being affected by the softer Buyer’s market.
The list-price to sale-price ratio was 91.88%.
Website hits and visits are averaging over 600 per house. It is very important that we employ a smart and aggressive Web strategy when marketing a property.

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After some research I have found that the foreclosure properties are being purchased at a much higher rate as first time home Buyers and investors in market after market are deciding that we are near enough to bottom. The signs of this shift are occurring now, that is, the supply of new construction and foreclosure homes are being absorbed by first time Buyers, investors, and secure homeowners taking advantage of their financial strength. This spring may be the tipping point when market activity flourishes. I believe it will.

This Buyer and investor activity will create its own momentum. As more Buyers and investors choose to buy now the demand they create will stabilize and lead to market appreciation. Did people who bought at the height of the boom in late 2005 and 2006 lose equity? In most markets yes, in some markets they lost a lot. Are the Buyers who buy over the next year likely to be buying at the bottom of the market and benefit from excellent appreciation? Every indication that I see says yes.

FIRST TIME BUYERS THIS IS YOUR TIME! The federal government is still offering a $7,500 tax credit that is scheduled to conclude in the summer of 2009. Prices and interest rates are down. If you are employed and credit worthy you can buy with a small amount of cash out of pocket. FIRST TIME BUYERS THIS IS YOUR TIME!

If you are an investor with some cash, I suggest that you start looking for golden opportunities.

As always, call or e-mail. I’d love to hear from you!

City of Coral Gables: Preserving a World-Class Vision

Ellen Olsen, P.A. — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:32:23 +0000

Coral Gables cannot be properly described without explaining the city’s dynamic history. Founded in 1925, Merrick and other early visionaries were influenced by the aesthetics of the “City Beautiful” movement sweeping America. City planners were inspired by the design of New York City’s Central Park, with its wide tree-lined avenues, monumental buildings, winding roadways, and ornate plazas and fountains. Building on Florida’s rich Spanish history and well suited climate, Coral Gables flourished an appeared as though they had been transported from the Mediterranean coast. Since that time, the 14 square mile city has continued to further its objective to provide a beautiful well-designed community while being recognized as the center for international commerce in South Florida.

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Coral Gables is the result of the efforts of George Merrick, who dreamed of creating a planned community close to the rapidly growing City of Miami. In 1921, using the citrus and avocado groves he had inherited from his family along with the additional land he purchased in the surrounding area. Merrick began to lay the plans for the city, selling plots of land through an elaborate marketing campaign that cost millions of dollars. By 1924, the result was a community of more that 600 homes, churches and businesses, in 1925, the area was incorporated as the City of Coral Gables.

Less than a century later, Coral Gables has matured into a city of distinction accomplishing the City founder’s dream for a completely planned Mediterranean-style city. Architecture is one of lasting gifts that George Merrick gave to the City. Historic properties, spectacular homes and significant landmarks are part of his legacy.

“What is New in Coral Gables” at the Novecento Cafe Bar

Ellen Olsen, P.A. — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:55:44 +0000

Coral Gables, The City Beautiful, stands out as a rare pearl in South Florida, a cohesive community built on a grand scale that blends color, detail, and the Mediterranean Revival architectural style to create a timeless grace. What’s New in Coral Gables, was an event presented by The Realtor and Commercial Alliance, RCA , thus far, one of the most enjoyable speeches I have ever attended this year.

Mr. W Allen Morris, Chairman, CEO & President The Allen Morris Co. Mr. William “Bill” Kerdyk, Commissioner Coral Gables, and President & CEO Kerdyk Real Estate, as well as Catherine Swanson Director of Development at the City of Coral Gables were featured speakers on that day. Downtown Coral Gables has experienced dramatic and successful growth in the past ten years, including several new office buildings, new residential developments, and several new restaurants, galleries, and shops.

Regarding culture and entertainment, Coral Gables now has the highest concentration of live theater in Miami-Dade, highly acclaimed year round concert series, and more than 30 art galleries. Last year, more than 1.1 billion in retail sales were generated in this district. ”There are two issues in Coral Gables: traffic and parking”. Mr. Allen Morris added . Since the trolley’s launch ridership has been increasing on a daily basis, surpassing the City’s goals. Original projections estimated at 1,000 passengers daily by year’s were quickly surpassed with a an average now of more than 4,000 riders per day. At John Martins price per parking space ranges from $34,000.00 to $35,000.00. ” The new projects will bring some relief by giving access to sufficient parking spaces.

He continued speaking about building developments such as, Alhambra Towers, inspired by the grandeur architecture of the 15^th Century Gothic Cathedrals of Old Spain but designed for the 21^st century executive, Ponce de Leon Towers with 2 1/2 year vacancy rate at highest 6%. The new project, Old Spanish Village at Ponce de Leon Circle, caught my attention last month as a demolition had to take place on Jun 28 of a commercial building before building began. There will be two mid rise multi-family residential buildings on Palermo and the other on Ponce. Besides the 38 townhomes along the blocks that abut Coconut Grove Dr. the development include a 15 story Mediterranean-style office portion as well. There will be a retail on the ground floor and offices will begin on the 8^th floor. The office portion of the project will be known as the Ponce de Leon Towers. The strategy selected for Coral Gables concentrates on home and lifestyle store formats. It also responds to a “sweet spot target Market” Downtown Coral Gables has two distinct segments: office workers and residents. Among them is the magnificent bldg. Project 2020 Ponce which is designed to provide the ultimate corporate experience. It also encourages the development of quality cultural offerings that complement the district development, such as theaters, galleries ,festivals, and programs including lectured book readings, and concerts. The Ponce Circle Park is the largest downtown Coral Gables amphitheater. This cultural fabric serves as an excellent destination or anchor point, and clearly differentiates Coral Gables from other local shopping area. Efforts to attract home/lifestyle stores have proven successful because there are quality local and regional chains that usually locate in non-mall formats. As of April 2008, the City of Coral Gabled has a listing of large preliminary building projects that have been brought before the City of Coral Gables Building and Zoning Department’s Development Review Committee. This information came from the DRC’s agenda records, which are also posted online at “City of Coral Gables”

The City of Coral Gables in an effort to create a balance of tradition, grace and beauty has successfully tackled the challenges of modern living.