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 […]
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Billionaire Saves Millions by Moving to Miami Beach
Billionaire hedge fund manager David Tepper most profitable move last year might have been moving from New Jersey to Miami Beach. Can a headline get any more exciting? Tepper will save millions of dollars in state taxes several years from now, Bloomberg News reports. Florida has been pitching itself as a warm-weather tax haven to […]
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Selling Strategies for a Hot Miami Real Estate Market
Selling Strategies for a Hot Miami Real Estate Market Ready to move up, but worried about entering a cut-throat buyers’ market? I ensure every homeowner has a viable plan for selling high and buying smart from day one. When the greatest fear of selling your home is selling your home, you need an understanding of smart […]
The 1031 Exchange | A Miami Investors Tax Deferred Weapon of Choice
The 1031 Exchange | A Miami Investors Tax Deferred Weapon of Choice The average capital gains tax across all states is 28.7 percent. Were you aware of the 1031 Exchange to defer taxes on your profit when you sell? If not, read on for the most effective loophole in netting you more and increasing your real estate portfolio […]
Miami Condo Sales | 2014 | A Pricing Band Analysis
Miami Condo Sales 2014 – A Pricing Band Analysis Miami Pre-construction is a hot topic around the world and Miami continues to serve as a safe haven for international and domestic buyers. As of today in the premier areas of Miami Dade County with search parameters East of I-95, there are 7,726 condos available for sale. Within these same […]
Miami Beach Real Estate Sales | Summer vs. Winter Season
Miami Beach Real Estate Sales | Summer vs. Winter Season The old adage that summer months are dead in Miami ended many years ago. Summer months are strong and may actually be a better time period in selling premier real estate than the winter months when things ‘cool’ off. Right now the weather is gorgeous […]
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 […]










