Silent Pumpkin Auction

Going on now through October 30, 2009, bid on hand-painted pumpkins to benefit charity.  The proceeds will go to Whole Planet Foundation, which raises awareness about the power of microcredit to help people lift themselves out of poverty.

Winners will be announced on October 31, 2009 at 1:30pm

Whole Foods Market Aventura – 21105 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL  33180

For more information call (305) 933-1543 or visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Aventura Government Center – 19200 West Country Club Dr., Aventura, FL  33180

• participation from local Veterans Groups
• patriotic performances by Aventura City of Excellence School Chorus
• 21 gun salute and taps
• Aventura Police Honor Guard Presentation of Colors
• special guest speaker from the United States Southern Command
• World War II display

For more information contact the City of Aventura at (305) 466-8930 or www.cityofaventura.com.

Aventura Community Recreation Center – 3375 NE 188 St, Aventura, FL   33180

• ghoulish games
• arts & crafts
• costume parade
• crazy maze
• treats

For more information contact the City of Aventura at (305) 466-3883 or www.cityofaventura.com.

Harborside at The Waterways Condo – 3640 Yacht Club Dr., Apt 1106 Aventura, FL  33180 – $449,000

You probably are aware that I sell quite a few condos in The Waterways, especially in the Harborside Condominium.  I have to say that this new listing really impressed me.  Here are some of the highlights of this wonderful property:

• 3 BR 2 BA
• 1,870 sq ft of living space
• gorgeous marina, ocean and intracoastal waterway views
• 2 balconies
• southeast corner unit
• crown moldings
• ceramic tile floors with marble inserts
• 2 assigned parking spaces in the garage
• hurricane shutters
• extra storage

The layout of this property is truly one of the best in the community, and the southeast corner is probably the best location available.   This is a move-in ready unit that I think most people will really like, and the best part is that it is priced very well.

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Harborside at The Waterways condominium offers the following amenities:

• 24-hr manned guard gate
• 24-hr manned lobby security
• concierge for packages/groceries
• 2 heated swimming pool
• tennis courts
• gym
• party room
• walking distance to shopping and restaurants

For more information on this property as well as others please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com

Chocolate Festival At Aventura Mall

Sunday, October 18, 2009

12:00pm – 4:00pm

Aventura Mall’s Center Court

Local bakeries, restaurants, hotels and chocolatiers will offer a selection of delicious chocolate treats.

Come and enjoy:

• kid’s chocolate station
• raffles
• chocolate-inspired fashions
• and of course, tons of chocolate

Tickets are available during the event for the chocolate products.  Proceeds benefit the Children’s Craniofacial Association.

For more information call (305) 935-1110.

October 7, 2009 EWM Relators has announced that seasoned real estate professional Reiner Perez has joined the company’s Aventura office.

Reiner Perez Joins EWM in Aventura

Perez brings to EWM more than a decade of industry experience in sales management, marketing, business development and corporate communications.  Perez, known for his energetic, creative approach to buying and selling real estate, has dedicated himself to exceeding customer expectations in a highly competitive industry. 

“This is the time and place to be at EWM,” said Perez.  “I look forward to working with a team that has earned such high regard in South Florida’s communities.  This kind of rapport, combined with the cutting edge tools and technology offered by EWM, will help me put the needs of my clients first, effectively and efficiently.”

Prior to this position, Perez was with Turnberry, Ltd. in Aventura where he played a key role in such notable projects as Turnberry on the Green, Fountanbleau II & III Condo Hotel on Miami Beach and Oceana V in Sunny Isles Beach.  Perez was recognized by Turnberry as the “Top Sales Executive of the Year” from 2002 to 2007.   He has had many other career highlights, including being presented the Builder’s Association of South Florida’s GOLD Award for Best Sales Associate of the Year in 2005.

“It’s an honor to welcome Reiner to the EWM family,” said Ron Shuffield, EWM President.  “He is an innovative professional — one who will build industry presence through superior marketing abilities and a highly diversified skill set.”

A native of Havana, Cuba, Perez has lived in Florida for more than 30 years.

14th Annual Founders Day

The 14th Annual Founders Day will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 12:00pm – 5:00pm at Founders Park Bayside.  Activities will include:

• arts and crafts for all ages
• airbrush tattoos
• face painting
• interactive yoga
• dance demonstrations
• rock climbing walls
• Toddler Town play area
• puppet shows
• mobile arcade
• Aventura History and Highlights slide show
• photo booth
• bloodmobile
• health exhibits
• watch the 7th Annual Aventura Star Talent Competition finals and see who will be the next Aventura Star
• watch What’s the Deal game show
• School of Rock music by Hot Brass Evolution, a Chicago tribute band

Sample great food and celebrate Founders Day with the entire family!

Founders Park Bayside is located at 3105 NE 190 St, across the street from Founders Park.  Parking and Shuttles will be available at the Harbour Centre beginning at 11:30am.  The Aventura Express will operate from 11:30am – 5:30pm.  For more information, contact the Aventura Community Services Department at (305) 466-8930 or visit the city’s website at www.cityofaventura.com.

Aventura, FL  33180 – Condominiums & Townhomes

• The median condominium price in Aventura 33180 for the week ending 9/25/09 is $350,000
• Lease expensive listing:  $50,000
• Most expensive listing:  $6,000,000
• Current condo & townhomes listed for sale:  1,124
• Closed sales in the last week:  58
• Inventory has been tightening and days-on-market increasing recently
• This week we continue to see a downward notch for prices in this zip code
• Inventory has been falling in recent weeks, but note that declining inventory alone does not signal a strengthening market
• The 90-day Market Action Index stands at 14, strongly in the Buyer’s Market zone

Now take a look at the market by quartiles.  Each quartile is 25% of the homes.

For more real estate information please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com

Select Theaters Will Screen The Wizard of OZ

Tonight, South Florida theaters will be participating in a nationwide celebration of one of America’s most beloved films, The Wizard of Oz, which is turning 70 years old.  The movie, directed by Victor Fleming, was based on a children’s book by L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and was adapted for Broadway before finally ending up as on of America’s classic film fairy tales.  This is the first theater re-release since 1949.  Participating theaters include AMC Aventura, Sunset Place, Regal South Beach and the Falls.  Enjoy the show!

To find a theater and show times go to www.fandango.com.

A National Dine Out To End Childhood Hunger – September 20 – 26, 2009

Thousands of restaurants across the country are helping to make sure no kid in America grows hungry.  The funds raised from this campaign will support:

• increasing participation in school food and nutrition programs
• increasing the number of community gardens
• food banks and food pantries
• increasing access to fresh produce
• increasing utilization of federal child food and nutrition programs, e.g. food stamps, school breakfast, etc.
• advocacy around child food and nutrition-related programs

Everyone can join the Great American Dine Out in these ways:

• volunteer your skills – register restaurants and/or sponsors in your community
• dine out during the campaign period of September 20 – 26, 2009
• tell everyone you know – family, friends, employees, colleagues and associations – to eat out during the campaign period at participating Great American Dine Out restaurants
• make a personal, tax-deductible donation

For more information visit www.strength.org or contact me at solovay.m@ewm.com.