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• Landlocked: Lack of New Construction

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  One of the things I love most about both Coral Gables and Coconut Grove is that they possess a sense of history unlike any other place in South Florida. The architecture and landmarks pay homage to the past in many respects. While charming and desirable to most, some buyers want [...]

  From CoralCoconut.com at April 18, 2012, 4:40pm in Real Estate

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• Ready To Buy A Home?

  Ready To Buy A Home?

  There are good opportunities in the real estate market.

  How do you know if you’re ready to buy a home?

  Important things to know before you go house hunting: Make sure your credit is in top shape. Know what you can afford.  The general rule of thumb is 2.5 times [...]
  From What's The Point of Aventura? at April 18, 2012, 3:46pm in Real Estate

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• Realtors Wear Many Hats

  I got a text message from a client of mine last evening that said “Can you play psychologist tonight at 9:45?”.   To give you a little background, these are buyers who had found the home of their dreams but due to unforeseen circumstances (by no fault of their own) could not [...]

  From Coral Gables Real Estate | Coral Gables Real Estate Blog at April 18, 2012, 3:32pm in Communities, Real Estate

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• Diabetes Research Institute News Update Includes 2012 World Stem Cell Summit in West Palm Beach

  This week's news regarding the Diabetes Research Institute and the fight against diabetes:

  1.  The Genetics Policy Institute issued a press release about additional centers serving as co-organizers of the World Stem Cell Summit this December in West Palm Beach. which mentions the DRI, a co-organizer.

  From its [...]

  From Florida Commercial News at April 18, 2012, 2:53pm in Communities, Law, Media, Politics, Real Estate

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• How Long Does It Take to Buy a Midtown Miami condo?

  When you are ready to buy a Midtown Miami condo or any Miami condo for that matter, you need to know how long it might take from start to finish. The answer to that question is, in fact, a lot of other questions. It is impossible [...]

  From Miami City Diggs at April 18, 2012, 1:19pm in Real Estate

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• Rothstein mansion sells for $5.1 million

  The Fort Lauderdale mansion once owned by convicted Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein sold this week for $5.1 million, according to a real estate agent involved in the deal.

  Tim Elmes of Douglas Elliman Florida said the buyer is a “quiet, private person” who prefers not to be identified.

  Rothstein [...]

  From House Keys at April 18, 2012, 12:15pm in Real Estate

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• Is Geomarketing the Next Big Thing in Florida Real Estate? Maybe.

  An interesting article was published recently at HousingZone.com, written by Andrew Ryan and Mark Hickman of Virginia's Commonwealth Partnerships, entitled, " Geo marketing the next wave in social networking."

  In the article, Ryan and Hickman discuss home builders and listing brokers using geomarketing as a new tool to market [...]

  From Florida Commercial News at April 17, 2012, 2:11pm in Communities, Law, Media, Politics, Real Estate

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• Gables Estates Real Estate Activity Increases – Good Sign For Luxury Homes

  The gated community of Gables Estates is a good barometer for the luxury real estate market in South Florida.   Homes in Gables Estates start at $4,000,000 and go all the way up to $18,000,000 and it is without a doubt Coral Gables’ most exclusive and private community.

  This year we have seen a [...]

  From Coral Gables Real Estate | Coral Gables Real Estate Blog at April 17, 2012, 11:47am in Communities, Real Estate

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• Is One Miami Neighborhood Appreciating Faster Than Others?

  One question that is important to ask your Realtor® is whether there is a Miami neighborhood that is appreciating faster than another.  If you are looking at properties in two neighboring Miami buildings or even areas, for instance, you might find yourself frustrated. You like both homes [...]

  From Miami City Diggs at April 17, 2012, 10:48am in Real Estate

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• Favorite Spaces Series: Dining Rooms

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  In some homes, a formal dining room is seldomly used but I suspect my favorite dining rooms featured below have witnessed many an entertaining dinner party, countless lingering meals and indelible memories. Breaking bread with friends and family is ultimately a nourishing occasion – figuratively and literally.

  This was surely the [...]

  From CoralCoconut.com at April 17, 2012, 9:52am in Real Estate

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