Sunny Isles Beach has opened its new Visitors Center. New ways are being created to impress tourists and locals with the opening of the Sunny Isles Beach Visitors Center located in the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center at 18070 Collins Avenue. Staff members will be there to answer questions on what to do, where to […]
Category Archives: F.A.Q.
Bal Harbour Beach Erosion & the 2009 Replenishment Project
Bal Harbour real estate is placing a band-aid on its beaches which have seen major erosion in the past few years. Currently, the replenishment project is underway, with the city dumping money ($8.2 million!) and truckloads of sand to assist before the hurricane season to remedy the problem and prepare for any additional erosion. Congresswoman […]
Miami Beach Condo REO (Bank Owned) vs. Short Sale Inventory Q2 2009
Miami Beach Condo REO (Bank Owned) vs. Short Sale Inventory Q2 2009. In researching Miami Beach condo inventory Q2 2009, including the Dade County entities of South Beach, Miami Beach, North Bay Village, Surfside, Bal Harbour, and Sunny Isles Beach. We have an inventory on May 11th, 2009, at 5,677 (6,073 from May REO analysis […]
700 credit score & thinking of Miami foreclosure
A 700 credit score, but thinking of a Miami foreclosure and wondering how long will it take for my credit to recover? This question was asked on Trulia’s real estate search here and answered to the best ability below. Miami foreclosure? Q: My 1/1,5 condo in NMB Fl was purchased for $137K in 2006, BUT the […]
First-Time Homebuyers Receive $8,000 Before December 2009
First-time homebuyers have exactly 273 (Dec 1st) days to buy a home if they want to pocket $8,000 tax-free. It’s not long. Unlike the tax credit enacted in 2008, the new credit does not have to be repaid. Every homebuyer has unique circumstances, however, and specific questions. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has […]
Miami Asbestos Prevention and Tips for Homeowners
Miami Asbestos Prevention and Tips for Homeowners. Although Florida does not contain naturally occurring asbestos, the substance still made its way to a large portion of the state. Located in the southern tip of Florida, Miami is home to a thriving financial and entertainment industry. Home to Kennedy Space Center and many shipyards, such as […]
Bal Harbour Florida’s Sophistication
Bal Harbour real estate’s sophistication is well-noted in its pristine Collins Avenue location and the luxury condos that line the strip. On Tue, Feb 3, 2009, at 12:20 PM (private), wrote: I am familiar with the Bal Harbor / Sunny Isles area. My family has had a condo in Bal Harbor for the past 4+ […]
Miami Beach Real Estate… Is Now a Good Time to Buy?
Many wonder about Miami Beach Real Estate this year and ask, “Is Now a Good Time to Buy?” Real estate markets can be unpredictable, and timing is crucial when it comes to buying a property. Several factors can affect the real estate market, such as interest rates, housing supply and demand, economic conditions, and government […]
Miami Beach Broker Associate Earns Membership in Prestigious Million Dollar Guild
News Release Miami Beach Broker and Local Real Estate Professional Recognized for Million-Dollar Successes Ashton Coleman Earns Membership in Prestigious Million-Dollar Guild (Miami Beach FL, December 1st) Ashton Coleman of Keller Williams Miami Beach has been recognized by the prestigious Institute for Luxury Home Marketing for his recent performance in the million-dollar and above luxury […]
Selling A Home In Miami Beach; Traditional Pricing vs. Traffic Approach
Selling A Home In Miami Beach; Traditional Pricing vs. Traffic Approach. “I don’t want to give it away!” This is occasionally the response heard when honest property values seem far too low from the seller’s perspective. When selling your Miami Beach Home, if you interview 3 sales associates, there’s always 1 who doesn’t know the […]
Miami Beach Oceanfront Short Sales & REOs
Miami Beach Oceanfront Short Sales & REOs. So I am frequently asked to show the short sale steals and deals, including REOs and great Miami Beach condo deals alike. Here are new luxury condos meeting those requests. An ocean view from a condo is manageable in the price range of 500 to 750k. I believe […]
Miami Beach Real Estate Market Recovery?
Are we experiencing the Miami Beach real estate market recovery? Everyone wants to know, and no one has a clear answer. Lawrence Yun, the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), expects a soft first half of 2008 with notable improvement in the second half of this year. So when is our Miami Beach […]
Amendment 1 Revisited Covering FL Taxes & Portability
Thank you to my friends & readers who have surpassed 10,000 visitors! Amendment 1 Revisited Covering FL Taxes & Portability. Amendment 1 is of interest, and I’d like you to be educated on what benefits may apply when buying and selling Miami Beach real estate. Amendment 1 was passed by Florida voters about 6 months […]
Getting an Accurate Real Estate Analysis of Home Prices
Getting an Accurate Real Estate Analysis | S&P Case-Shiller Predictions of Home Prices. Can you smell a conflict of Interest? S&P Case Shiller Home Price Index The S&P Case Shiller Home Price Index is the benchmark the financial press uses in telling people how much doom & gloom there is with the housing market. In […]
Buying a Home in Miami? Interest Rates Creep Up
Buying a Home in Miami? Interest Rates Creep Up. A recent survey and a rate increase could mean more competition for homes. The recent indication is that first-time home buyers are getting tired of sitting on the sidelines. According to a recent online poll by the National Apartment Association, 17 percent of renters plan to […]
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