Category Archives: F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.) for Miami Beach real estate and Fort Lauderdale.

The Rosetta Stone Guide When Buying or Selling in the Sunshine State ☀

The Rosetta Stone Guide When Buying or Selling in the Sunshine State ☀ Agency/type of representation: Florida has various forms of real estate representation as defined below and explained on state disclosures. In the state of Florida, representation is deemed to be transaction brokerage unless otherwise disclosed. Money is just one-factor driving agents’ brokerage choices. The relationship an agent […]



Miami’s Million-Dollar Cash Sales and Government Scrutiny by FinCEN

Miami’s Million-Dollar Cash Sales and Government Scrutiny by FinCEN In January, I posted information regarding the upcoming government watchdog FinCEN’s new scrutiny on purchases over $1M which began March 1st. Many were concerned and called it a “killer” for Miami. As of February, Miami was the fourth highest City for cash sales noted in the United […]








ONE Sotheby’s International Realty | 2015 Marketing Partners

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Marketing Partners The Sotheby’s International Realty® cooperative advertising program provides an array of options, both print and digital, for listing advertising needs. This program leverages high-profile, global media partners and offers targeted reach and vast worldwide exposure. Our digital cooperative advertising offerings also provide high-profile online impressions with our globally […]


Sunny Isles Beach Luxury Oceanfront Condo Market Index (1Q 2010)

Sunny Isles Beach Luxury Oceanfront Condo Market Index (1Q 2010) Edition #5; I’ll be reviewing & comparing the luxury oceanfront market from the 1Q 2009 Sunny Isles Condo Index to today’s updated 1Q 2010 Sunny Isles Condo Index, including premier oceanfront towers such as Turnberry Ocean Colony, Acqualina, JADE Beach, Trump Palace, Trump Royale, Ocean 4, […]


What’s It All About – The New Good Faith Estimate and HUD-1?

Significant RESPA ‘good faith estimate’ changes are coming. The new RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) regulations published on November 17, 2008, are going into effect on January 1, 2010.  These changes were primarily enacted to protect borrowers against excessive loan fee charges and to make it easier for borrowers to understand their key loan […]