May 2014
May 30, 2014
If you’re thinking about purchasing your own place in the future, buying the home that you’re currently renting might be an option. Buying the home that you’re renting makes sense from a financial and practical standpoint. Since rent payments are typically higher than mortgage payments, buying this house might reduce your monthly housing costs. And if you like and know the area, you don’t have to pick up and relocate your family. Of course, for this to happen, you’ve got to get your landlord on board. The truth is, even if your landlord hasn’t considered selling the house, he might […]
May 29, 2014
Just sold is Coral Gables is the gorgeous home located at 1031 North Greenway Drive. This two story home is on a large 17,000 sq. ft. lot with a large sparkling heated pool and spa. Other features of the home include a chefs kitchen, marble & wooden flooring throughout, master bedroom with balcony overlooking the golf course, and separate maids quarters. Details of 1031 N. Greenway Drive Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 5 1/2 5,016 Sq. Ft. of Living Space 17,000 Sq. Ft. Lot Sold for $1,950,000
May 28, 2014
Just listed for rent in Coral Gables is the great home located at 1515 Palancia Avenue. This centrally located home is within minutes of the University of Miami and is ideal for families. The three bedroom home is set on a 6,000 sq. ft. lot, providing lots of room and even a covered, screened patio out back for entertaining. The home has pergo flooring throughout, a two car garage, and new kitchen appliances. Contact me today for a private viewing of this home. Details of 1515 Palancia Ave, Coral Gables Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 1,968 Sq. Ft. of Living Space […]
May 28, 2014
Even though we’re often implored not to, judging a book by its cover is only human nature. First impressions and appearances matter, because they help us to make decisions about what might be best for us. This is important to know and understand if you’re thinking about putting your home up for sale and want to have it move quickly. When you stage your home, you’re essentially making it visually appealing and inviting to prospective buyers. But it involves much more than simply keeping spaces clean and putting up some nice decor, and when one properly, it can even help […]
May 27, 2014
Each day I set out to make sure my clients are receiving the best possible experience in the already difficult task of purchasing a home. In the case of my clients Mike Kutsch & Tammy Coselli who were coming from Texas, I needed to make sure that not only was I making the home-buying process as easy as possible, but that I assisted my clients in the transition of moving to a completely new state. In the end, it is very rewarding to see they are pleased and I am sharing with you now their words of praise. “We decided […]
May 27, 2014
The mortgage and housing industry has struggled to recover since the subprime meltdown six years ago. In the aftermath of the crisis, foreclosure rates hit an all-time high in many major cities across the nation; home sales came to a standstill in other markets; and banks saw an increase in their number of short sales and mortgage modifications. The years following the crisis were tough for mortgage lenders and realtors, but 2013 proved to be an amazing year for both industries. With regard to home sales and prices, several U.S markets reported their highest fourth quarter in six or seven years. For example, the […]
May 23, 2014
The Clean Energy Green Corridor program will now be offered to Coral Gables residential property owners, making their homes more energy efficient and will also have added hurricane protection. This will allow home owners the opportunity to implement clean energy upgrades to their homes through Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. The financing program allows owners to finance renewable energy and efficiency upgrades over long term through a voluntary property tax assessment. Improvements that are eligible include solar panels, hurricane windows and shutters, roof strengthening measures, air conditioning systems, insulation, and much more. Over time, these changes will help to […]
May 23, 2014
As baby boomers near retirement age, the concept of a reverse mortgage may seem more enticing. With a reverse mortgage, they must simply agree to turn the home over to the lender when they die in return for deferring payments while still alive. A Sudden Shift The advertisements make it sound like the perfect plan. Without a mortgage payment, a homeowner has the freedom to purchase new sports cars, take luxury vacations, and enjoy a worry-free lifestyle. Payment comes due the day the homeowner dies, sells the home, or moves into a nursing home, usually through selling the home. As […]