Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting and buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice is clear. Every market is different. Before you renew your lease, find out [...]
Some are afraid the real estate market may be looking a lot like it did prior to the housing crash in 2008. One of the factors they’re pointing at is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low-down payment loans and down payment assistance programs are causing concern that we’re returning [...]
Buyers are out in full force this fall, increasing the demand for homebuying in all four regions of the country. According to the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, “Home showing activity was up again nationwide with a 4.6 percent rise in traffic, as the traditionally slow fall season began with a marked boost in buyer interest.” [...]
In the third quarter of 2019, the U.S. homeownership rate rose again, signaling another strong indicator of the current housing market. The U.S. Census Bureau announced, “The homeownership rate of 64.8 percent was not statistically different from the rate in the third quarter 2018 (64.4 percent), but was 0.7 percentage points higher than the rate [...]
Today, on Veterans Day, we salute those who have served our country in war or peace, and we thank them for their sacrifice. This year marks the 75th anniversary of VA Home Loan Benefit offerings through the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, also known as the GI Bill. Since 1944, this law has created opportunities for those [...]
Satori Hotel Residences 434-36 NE 35 Terrace Miami Satori is an exclusive Hotel-Residence condominium located in the Edgewater section of Miami Midtown at the intersection where fashion and art come together, offering the best of Miami, the Design and Wynwood Districts - only a few steps from Biscayne Bay at [...]
1900 Biscayne 1900 Biscayne Blvd. Miami The 429 units include 27 studio apartments (just above 500 square feet), 248 1-bedroom units (ranging from 720 to 1,091 square feet), 149 2-bedroom units (997 to 1,366 square feet) and 5 penthouse units (2,167 to 3,312 square feet). At the ground level, there will be [...]
BuenaVista Villas 4510 NE 2nd Ave Miami Every inch of the Villas is covered with the perfect synergy between classic and modern. Elegance throughout the green balconies and lush coral stone facade. Units: 12 Stories: 4 [...]
250 Wynwood 250 NW 24th Street Miami Your first chance in a decade to own a new condominium in Miami’s world-famous Wynwood Arts District. This boutique live/work building has only eleven units, is covered in site-specific works of art, and is located steps away from the neighborhood’s town square, Panther Coffee. [...]
Villa Leone 2100 S Miami Ave Miami The houses are sited in the historic and scenic South Miami Avenue neighborhood. Miami’s premier location, within walking distance of the Brickell Village, Key Biscayne and the Residential Brickell Avenue corridor. Easy access to I-95, 15 minutes from Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, [...]
Laguna House 4220 Laguna Street Miami Laguna House is a contemporary, Mediterranean tower that delivers modern design, luxurious interiors and stylish living. As the only ultra-luxury residences located within Shops at Merrick Park – one of the city’s premier luxury shopping destinations – the development presents an intimate setting comprised of [...]
Some Highlights: Learning the lingo of homebuying is an important part of feeling successful when buying a home. From APR to P&I, you need to know the acronyms that will come up along the way, and what they mean when you hear them. Your local professionals are here to help you feel confident and informed [...]
The residential real estate market has been plodding along for most of the year. However, three recent reports show the market may be on the verge of a rebound. 1. Existing Home Sales (closed sales) are up, marking two consecutive months of growth. 2. Pending Home Sales (contracts signed) are up with each of the [...]
Villas at Vizcaya 3558 W. Glencoe St Coconut Grove Enjoy true privacy, tranquility, and unsurpassed luxury in your new three-story home. Villas at Vizcaya is an exclusive community composed of only seven sophisticated single-family residences exuding classic and stylish elements through exquisite contemporary Carribean architecture. Each villa’s distinctive and elegant details, [...]
By making a few key upgrades to your home, you’ll save on your utility bills and improve the energy efficiency of your home. When you’re ready to sell your house, these key features will make it even more attractive to potential buyers. As a homeowner, it’s important to keep your home running efficiently, not only [...]
Villa Biltmore 1228 Anastasia Ave. Coral Gables Villa Biltmore comprises of two buildings with 11 luxurious residences and an underground parking garage with additional storage adjacent to Coral Gables’ incomparable Biltmore Hotel and Golf Course. Each residence is designed to incorporate elements of the community’s historic charm, lush natural landscape, and [...]
You made an offer and it was accepted. Your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Agents often recommend you make your offer contingent upon a clean home inspection. This contingency allows you to renegotiate the price you offered for the home, ask the sellers to cover repairs, or in some [...]
The latest edition of the Realtors Confidence Index from NAR sheds some light on the relationship between seller traffic (supply) and buyer traffic (demand). Until the supply of homes for sale starts to meet buyer demand, prices will continue to rise. The price of any item is determined by supply, as well as the market’s demand for the item. The National [...]
SMART Brickell 255 SW 9th Street Miami The SMART Brickell condominium will be located at 275 SW 9th Street in the city of Miami right in the heart of the Brickell neighborhood. The Smart Brickell has an incredible location with amazing views and year tropical breezes. Units: 50 Stories: [...]
GlassHaus in the Grove 3161 Center St Coconut Grove GlassHaus in the Grove is a new boutique condo building in the heart of Center Coconut Grove beautifully designed by award-winning European architect and interior designer, Varabyeu Partners. Offering only 23 well-appointed residences, GlassHaus offers residents exclusivity and luxury living in one [...]
