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Miami’s Real Estate Market Booming Post-Election November 21st, 2012

Negative 'Vote 2012' Over--Local Housing Market Remains Positive Because there's a chance you are as fed up as I am from all of the unpleasant campaign ads and debates of the 2012 elections, I am glad to report that now is a good time to shift your focus away from the negativity and direct attention to something more positive, honest and certain: Miami's real estate market, for instance, which has been on fire and it's not burning to the ground anytime...

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Realtor Scam Artists Beware! September 25th, 2012

I rarely write disparaging remarks about other professionals in my field, and even now I will not name names, but I have to say that I am disappointed by the lack of ethics some Realtors possess when it comes to "getting ahead" or being aggressive in retaining new clients.  Over the past several months I have, on two occasions, seen my listings claimed by other Realtors as their own, listing themselves as the listing agent and directing those interested in the...

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Having Trouble Getting De-Cluttered & Need Help? Who Ya Gonna Call? September 21st, 2012

If your home resembles this . . . you're just not ready to list! As we have all heard plenty of times, first impressions are everything!  This is especially true when showing your home to potential buyers, renters and their accompanying Realtors.  As this article points out, it is crucial that your home look open and airy, and that the abundant storage space take center stage, not your cramped closet or overflowing bookshelves.  Although decluttering may seem like an overwhelming task to...

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Market Update – August 2012 August 24th, 2012

Miami home prices historically strong Limited housing supply and strong demand has seen home prices in Miami increase again in the second quarter of 2012, the latest data from the Miami Association of Realtors shows. The median sales price for single family homes in Miami Dade County rose 4% to $185,000 in the second quarter of 2012 compared to the second quarter of 2011, and 6% compared to the first quarter of 2012. And the median sales price for condominiums was $153,000,...

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Tropical Storm Isaac is on his way…Are you ready? August 23rd, 2012

As Tropical Storm Isaac (hopefully never-to-be-called Hurricane Isaac) prepares to make his way through the Caribbean and onwards towards South Florida, now is the time to make sure you are ready for all the what-if scenarios that come with storms of this nature.  NBC provides us with a great Hurricane Preparedness List that can be found by clicking here.  It's never too late to get stocked up, and it's definitely better to be safe rather than sorry. Last September I wrote a...

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Back to School Means Back to Real Estate August 20th, 2012

For many of you, today was officially the end of summer as you got back into your routine of morning drop-offs, carpools and after-school activities.  In the real estate world this means our "slow" months are also winding down, as people are turning their attention away from vacation plans and back to finding their next home or deciding whether or not now is the right time to sell their current one.  I can tell you that now is a great time to sell,...

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Market Update June 18th, 2012

Everyday, one of the first things I do when I contemplate the day is to scan news sites familiarizing myself with what is happening in our ever-changing South Florida real estate market.  The good news seems to keep pouring in.  On a daily basis, it’s easy to find articles from national outlets that point to an increase in real estate prices and greater buyer demand.  The “not-so-good” news is a rapid decrease in inventory. A particular article I read on Forbes.com,...

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Hurricane On The Way – Where’s My Realtor? September 25th, 2011

If you are like most out of town property owners, you most likely have a relationship with a local real estate agent who has sold you a property which you entrust to the care of your agent to rent and oversee in your absence. Then suddenly during hurricane season while the weather is seemingly calm & beautiful, yet extremely hot and humid, along comes the media with the "go into panic mode now" coverage of a storm brewing somewhere out...

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