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December 12, 2013

‘It Takes a Village’ to Successfully Buy or Sell a Home

It takes more than a willing Buyer and Seller to close a real estate transaction, especially in today’s market where low inventory can produce stress and hasty decisions. It ‘takes a village’ of professionals who can work together harmoniously for the same goal. I’ve been very fortunate this year to […]

December 6, 2013

Art Week Shines in Miami! (and finally, so did the sun!)

I dread the traffic but this weekend I’m headed to Miami Beach to enjoy Art Basel, AQUA, NADA (New Art Dealers Alliance – an incredible non-profit!), and the Brazil Art Fair. The Perez Art Museum is No. 1 on my list, but now it’s part of our Miami culture […]

November 21, 2013

Why You Should Determine Your Insurance Rates During the Inspection Period!

I have seen some jubilant Buyers turn ashen-white when they learn what their insurance premiums are going to be. In many of those instances the “insurance bomb” is dropped just a few days before closing – when there is no turning back. This past week I have been working with […]

November 11, 2013

Join Me At Living Alfresco’s Grand Opening Party This Thursday!

Betsy Fantis has moved her enchanting outdoor showroom to the former Gardner’s Market space in the heart of South Miami & High Pines. The ever talented and effervescent “Bets” will celebrate the Grand Opening of Living Alfresco on Thursday, starting at 5pm, and would love you to come! Finally, a […]

November 6, 2013

Thinking About Remodeling? Houzz This!

With the tremendous upswing in the housing market and decline in inventory Buyers are purchasing properties that need more renovating than they were prepared for! I’ve sold several homes in South Miami, Pinecrest, and Coconut Grove recently and my Buyers have the heebee geebees about updating bathrooms, remodeling kitchens, and adding swimming […]

October 30, 2013

Ghosts, Goblins, and Happy Street!

Tomorrow is Halloween and my favorite day of the year! I have been watching ‘trick or treaters’ parade up and down my street in beautiful South Miami for over 20 years (you’ll recall from an earlier blog that I referred to my South Miami home as being located on […]

October 21, 2013

Will You Vote For The “Grove Bay” Proposal On November 5th?

In a nutshell, the “Grove Bay” Proposal (aka The Harbour in Historical Coconut Grove) will sweep away the Chart House, Scotty’s Landing, and the Coconut Grove Exhibition Center. In that vast space will be a Shula’s Steakhouse, an unnamed Peruvian restaurant, and an unnamed “open air” restaurant. The developers (Grove Bay Investment Group) will […]

September 20, 2013

Would You Like To Live On ‘Happy Street’?

I was at “Books and Books” last weekend and lucky for me owner Mitch Kaplan was there too (which puts a whole different spin on reading and book buying). We got into a conversation about some mutual friends and their children, and Mitch said he calls the street the friends […]

August 23, 2013

Do You Know The 6 Real Estate Pitfalls?

Fox News had an article last week that every Seller or soon-to-be Seller should read. Adam Verwymeren lists 6 pitfalls which will hinder a sale, and I ditto them!!! 1. The Price Isn’t Right We are not seeing a lot of over-priced properties in South Miami/High Pines, the Ponce Estates […]