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What is MY HOUSE WORTH? Selling Real Estate in Miami

Nov 20th 2009
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What Is My House Worth?
FOR A COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS (”CMA”) OF YOUR PROPERTY,  showing recently SOLD relevant properties,  as well as any currently FOR SALE ,  conact the Restivo Team at EWM REALTORS.
Curious as to what the value of your property is, and whether this would be the right time for you to sell?
For a no pressure market valuation, contact us through [...]

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Can The Seller Keep My Escrow Deposit? A Buyer’s Worst Fear!

Nov 18th 2009
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CAN THE SELLER KEEP MY ESCROW DEPOSIT? 
ISN’T THAT EVERY BUYER’S WORST NIGHTMARE?  
The answer is “YES!” … to both questions!  
The seller can keep your deposit … if you fail to adhere to the time-frames and  the terms of the contract.  
My seller client just heard  from FREC (Florida Real Estate Commission): 
She was awarded the “buyers” full escrow deposit … and rightfully so!   Here’s why…

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“Deed For Lease” – Alternative to Foreclosure

Nov 17th 2009
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As an alternative to foreclosure,  Fannie Mae will now (as of November 2009) allow homeowners (who qualify!) to remain in their homes,  renting,  as tenants… for a year.    Month by month extensions are an option (although not  guaranteed) after the first year. 
The government program is called “Deed For Lease“. 

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Coral Gables: Among the TOP Zip Codes in the Country!

Nov 13th 2009
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“The City Beautiful” (literally and figuratively),  Coral Gables captures an elegance admired the world over.  Incorporated in 1925, the City of Coral Gables offers special incentives to architects, builders and developers whose designs are in keeping with George Merrick’s vision of a community steeped in Mediterranean style. Himself influenced by Deering’s creation of Villa Vizcaya, George Merrick envisioned creating [...]

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Reduced to $980K…OPEN HOUSE on E-LAKE this Sunday!

Nov 13th 2009
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Price Reduced to $980,000…PHENOMENAL OPPORTUNITY!!!
Open House from 1-5 PM  on  Sunday November 15

4 Bedroom / 2 Bath 
3,168 sq ft
Private Dock and Sandy beach
Koi Pond
Gorgeous Renovations
MUST SELL!!!

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Land Value In Pinecrest … Vacant land selling between $17-$21 a square foot

Nov 12th 2009
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Vacant land is selling  between $17 and $21  dollars a square foot in Pinecrest.    Acre  lots can be had for under $750,000. .. and  15,000 square foot lots can occasionally be found for as little as $350,000 … although most tend to be listed for, and sell above that.
Perceived value drives price.   While quiet streets  appeal to a number of home buyers [...]

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Oldest Standing Historic House in Coral Gables: 6810 Maynada Street

Nov 10th 2009
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I just stepped back in time …  into the oldest standing house in Coral Gables.   Built in 1899, this Gables house at 6810 Maynada Street in Coral Gables Florida  literally catapults you “back into history”.  (My daughter said it felt like being shot back  into the Civil War… The history of this house goes back to just before the turn of the [...]

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Making Sense of Miami Beach – Overview for “Out-of-Towners”

Nov 9th 2009
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South Beach is a priviledged destination, affectionately referred to as SoBe by the locals.   Occupying the southern-most 23 blocks of Miami Beach… from  1st Street ….  extending up as far as 23rd Street…. South Beach is a major tourist destination, with beautiful white sandy beaches, world class dining, nightclubs , oceanfront hotels, and a resort life “style”.  A  playground for anyone wanting  a  tropical, [...]

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Santa Maria on Brickell – Still a Highly Desirable Miami Address

Nov 7th 2009
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Not a bad track record…   Ugo Colombo’s highrises still rank among the very top of Miami’s most desirable condos.    
The Santa Maria, built in 1997,  as of right now, has list prices averaging  $702 / square foot in the MLS … despite foreclosures that are rampant throughout in Miami (and hitting  high-end condo owners hard).  That’s a mere $20 / square foot  drop in average asking price since [...]

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Dogs Welcome in Miami! Tropical Park 2 Acres Just for Dogs!

Nov 6th 2009
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Neighbors and local residents are one of the BEST sources of information for area new-comers… and their pets!  A new Doggie Park  recently opened at Tropical Park (2 acre  dog park!) and Nancy Sanabria did a ‘test run”, and determined that Tropical Park’s Doggie Park was worth sharing:  She’s a great neighbor and friend…  passionate dog owner… so I am sharing her insights [...]

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