Recent Blogs about Buying Real Estate
Can’t imagine buying a house in Miami – without a pool? Some neighborhoods seem to ’demand’ one. Buyers looking in Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay expect their homes to have a pool. Not true of Coral Gables or Coconut Grove though… where homes are a breeze to buy or sell…. with or without a swimming pool. Sure, a lot of home buyers think they ’need’ one if they’re [...] Read full article »
My buyers and I took a private tour of the Residences at Vizcaya recently, and it seems clear that a new level of luxury will be reached with this project. There will be only 18 units in total and seven boat slips in a private marina, as well as really wonderful amenities. The project is the single address on Hiawatha Street in [...] Read full article »
Most buyers and sellers don’t grasp the level of artistry that goes into negotiating a contract to buy or sell a home. “Highest and best offer” implies one thing (but can mean something entirely different). Google anyone? Definition? ”Highest and Best” IMPLIES giving one’s best shot… but often it’s idle chatter… at least in Miami. As a seller, whether you take an offer like that at face [...] Read full article »
Feb. 1, 2010 – Fannie Mae, the largest provider of residential home funding in the United States, announced on Friday that it would start to pay closing costs for buyers of foreclosed homes in its inventory. Buyers of qualified properties will get up to 3.5 percent in closing costs or an equivalent amount for the [...] Read full article »
Advise from Winston Churchill…..Never give in, never give in, never give in…… When buying a home there are so many emotions and decisions. So, when you finally find that perfect home in the perfect neighborhood you think your heading for the finish line or in real estate talk the closing table. But, when you talk to your [...] Read full article »
Can the Seller Keep My Deposit? One of the most common concerns that buyers have revolves around RISK FACTORS with regard to their ESCROW DEPOSIT. Rightfully, buyers want to minimize their risk, and protect themselves. So… ” Can a SELLER keep my money?” The short answer is yes… if the buyer does not abide by the terms of the contract, and the time frames. Whether [...] Read full article »
In THIS market, how do you REALLY know if a property is priced right (… or not!) ? Whether you’re buying or selling, there are a number of tools available to you. By using this link here you can see currently listed properties, and compare them to others listed for sale… as well as others that recently sold. It doesn’t matter whether you are buying or selling… this is good information… information that you should [...] Read full article »
Are you ready….. Get Set… Go….. Yes, The Foreclosures are coming!!!! We are listing them on a daily basis…. All types, all prices, all sizes…… Read Susan Penn’s blogs for current updates on FORECLOSURES! Please, be ready by being pre-approved. It’s easy to provide you with a mortgage consultant! Call Susan Penn, PA, EWM Realtor for updates and showings at 954-559-5993. Servicing: Coral Springs [...] Read full article »
As a guest on the Today Show on January 5, 2010, real estate expert Barbara Corcoran talks about the best places to buy right now. On this list – Miami! Take a look at what she says. Now is definately the time to buy in South Florida, so contact The Restivo Team to help find your [...] Read full article »
ACCORDING TO REPORT FROM NBC MIAMI IS AMONG TOP CITIES TO FIND BEST HOMES. Jan. 5: If you’re in the market for a new home and you’re on a tight budget, you might be in luck. Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran talks to TODAY’s Ann Curry about the top 10 cities where you can get the [...] Read full article »
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