December 2011
2 posts
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A little bit of info for those who were skittish about buying South Florida condos…we have had record breaking growth in the number of condo transactions in our market this year!!
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Brazilians are outstanding investor partners in the Miami real estate market. Here in South Florida, we welcome the loosening of travel restrictions by Congress. We are a national leader in understanding that the U.S. is truly a global society, because we embrace our identity as an international city……..
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November 2011
10 posts
At planned Sunny Isles Beach condo, cars and... →
I tell you, we are really taking things to the next level here on the Beach!
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Now THIS is a green house!
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Multi-family is the move for investors: you can achieve economies of scale with multiple units at one location, and can choose cash flow, appreciation, or some of both. The key is to analyze what you are looking for and to get the terms necessary to achieve your goals……..
It is no coincidence that you played Monopoly when you were little, so if you did, then let’s talk about...
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Miami voted “Top Turnaround Town”…
to those who said we are doomed to a slow “U” shaped recover, I say, “V” stands for victory!! We are heading into high season with low inventory and brisk sales, this is a “Sell” signal for sellers, and buyers need to get on board NOW…….the market is turning, it’s time to make your move!
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Keep an eye on the waterfront from Sunny Isles to Hollywood, you will be astounded at the quality of some of the new projects we will see coming on the market over the next few years……
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Location, location, location…if you are going to buy real estate, it always pays to buy in the very best location you can. In a down market, it will stay even or decline less, and when the market starts to climb, it will be the first to gain value……
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Waterfront condo buyers take note! Condo sales in Sunny Isles are up 67% year-over-year for the third quarter. Inventory dropping, demand increasing, the market is turning……
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The future of Miami is being shaped by big developers with new strategies. Keep your eye on this downtown neighborhood with a flood of Genting dollars coming from Malaysia to help fund the future of our international city……
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There is a lesson to be learned from Jorge Perez. He went from boom, to bust, and now a renaissance. Retail real estate investors, it is a great time to find a way to strategically take your losses on properties purchased during the boom and clear the way to embrace the opportunities to recover losses and move beyond them to gains in the current market. As far as Miami and surrounding South...
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One picture is worth a thousand words. Sellers, look at this chart, it is a wonderful time to list your condo or house on the market. We are almost into the winter season where people will seek respite from the harsh winter months here in paradise. The good news is, there are less properties to choose from than there were last year, so if you price according to the market value, you stand a...
October 2011
13 posts
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The Real Deal only confirms what we already know! Wealthy international buyers flush with cash are snapping up luxury waterfront condos and homes here in South Florida! We are a global destination, and NOW is our time. In spite of the fear and tumult still lingering, the renaissance has begun.
Find out what mortgage lenders are looking for in... →
Some borrowers succeed on the second or third attempt, after they have saved for a larger down payment, improved their credit and switched to another lender.
Wall Street Journal & Forbes: It’s Time to Buy A... →
We believe very strongly that now is the time to buy a home. Some will say we are just saying this to create real estate transactions and commissions. Because of that, today we will quote what those outside the real estate
This commode does it all ... for $6,400 →
I am wondering what the ROI on this home improvement would be when its time to sell your property….and would be curious about the settings that family members save on this commode!!
Looking to Rent? Good Luck →
Rents in Manhattan have not only rebounded from the depths of two years ago, but are also surpassing the record high of 2007 during the real estate boom.
tell the truth, people, was there ever any doubt??
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What can I say, if Santa Claus is listening, I just put this Jade Beach condo on my Christmas list!!
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Why green may begin to make even more economic sense……
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OK, I just want to say that even though I like modern clean lines, there is something so earthy and appealing about this 18th century stone villa built by a sea captain long ago on the Adriatic Sea…..
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The dramatic reduction in real estate inventory in our South Florida market is a promising sign, particularly in the luxury condo market. Our market is driven by global economic trends and currency exchange rates more than by local employment trends. Confidence in our market is returning….
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attention Broward and Palm Beach FHA buyers: maximum FHA loan limits have dropped from $423k to $345k; time to pony up with a greater downpayment for a conventional loan to get favorable mortgage rates…..
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Sellers are learning that we brokers have adapted our marketing to account for the fact that a huge percentage of our buyers (particularly for high quality condos) are foreign nationals. As such, print advertising and open houses take a back seat to creative online campaigns………..
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Property owners: let’s get creative about adding value to your home with “green” features, such as solar powered water heaters. Thanks to FP&L and Federal subsidies, you can reduce your costs to install by about 50% right now…
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after a day like today in the stock market, it’s not hard to see why the majority of real estate investors plan to add to their real estate portfolios within the next 6 months. With reduced inventory in our South Florida market, it is a great time to list if you want to sell. With mortgage rates at phenomenal lows and a lack of investment alternatives, its a great time to buy strategically...
September 2011
7 posts
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HOW LOW CAN YOU GO!! 30 year rates at 4.01%, 15 year rates at 3.28%!! You can buy bigger and better for less……….
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It has no electricity or sewer, but for a customer seeking noncity life in New York, Rat Island fits the bill.
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These South Florida real estate investors on the Forbes 400 no doubt have a strategy…do you have a strategy? Tell me your wealth building goals, and we can find a path to achieve them through the strategic liquidation or acquisition of real property. I am all ears…
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A recent pricey new listing on Pinetree Drive………
Miami Beach is a case-in-point that demonstrates the truth that all real estate markets are local. When your friends run around saying tsk tsk, the real estate market is terrible, invite them to look at the increase in sales, the relative stability of prices, and the higher than average closed price per square foot for even the...
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The current state of the Miami condo market:
Sales up, inventory down, particularly in the upper tiers! Buyers have every reason to get in - stabilizing condo prices, declining mortgage rates…AND buyer beware!! Please read my previous post of the NY Times article on the Buddy System: the Buyer’s Broker! Get a broker to represent YOUR interests, and to help you proceed wisely with your...
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Bringing a buyer’s agent into the home-purchase picture can be a good idea, primarily because the loyalty of the seller’s agent is to the seller.
January 2010
1 post
“Life is what you make it, always has been, always will be!”
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