There are New Tax Credits for Home Buyers. Some good news for a change! Congress approved the extension of the $8,000 federal first-time home buyer tax credit, and President Obama signed the law into effect on November 9, 2009. The tax credit was supposed to expire on December 1, 2009, and has now been extended through […]
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Miami Beach Treasures
Miami Beach Treasure Dives: You will find beautiful artificial reefs, natural rocks, and coral reefs, which offer scuba divers miles of significant diving areas to explore. The artificial reefs consist of planned wrecks, where you will find abundant marine life close to shore for scuba divers and snorkels to venture in. With over 75 diveable […]
Sunny Isles Beach Opens New Visitors Center
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 […]
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 […]










