July 2014

July 21, 2014

Four Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid

Congratulations! The offer on your first home has been accepted and now the hard part may seem over. But not so fast as that was just the first hurdle. Next up is getting a mortgage and that may not be as easy as you anticipate. Just as you spent hours planning your house search and successfully executing the plan, now you should do the same when you attempt to obtain your mortgage. Some homeowners can become frustrated by this process but with good planning—again–you can avoid the following four mortgage mistakes. Failing to obtain either pre-qualified or pre-approval Going through a free, pre-qualification to […]
July 16, 2014

What it Takes to Get that Deal Closed! 806 Parma Ave, Coral Gables

I am proud to announce my listing at 806 Parma Avenue has closed today. This particular listing had a few complications and required some extra steps in order to reach the closing table. Often times, we must go out of the box in order to get a deal done and this listing really needed that push. When showings for 806 Parma Ave began, the home was occupied by tenants. They gave me a one hour slot, one day per week in order to show the property. This proved to be quite a challenge but I still was able to get […]
July 16, 2014

4 Reasons to Buy a Home That Isn’t Selling

A house is your biggest investment and it’s important to make the right choice. Therefore, when working with your real estate agent, you might reject homes that have been on the market for a while. Even if the house offers everything you want and more, you may question whether there are problems with the property. However, the fact that a house has been on the market for months (or years) does not always suggest a hidden defect. Actually, these homes might be an excellent bargain. For that matter, here are four reasons to consider buying a non-selling house. 1. More Leeway to Negotiate Price Sellers […]
July 15, 2014

Under Contract in One Day! | Coral Gables Vacant Land | Close to Golf Course

Listed and under contract in the same day! This 7,550 sq. ft. lot is a rare find in this area of Coral Gables. Few of these vacant plots remain in the sought-after central Coral Gables. This particular road, Sorolla Avenue, is located within a few blocks of the Granada Golf Course and within 5 minutes of the Biltmore Golf Course.         
July 15, 2014

Benefits of Home Ownership

In today’s real estate market, more potential home buyers are deciding on whether or not they would actually want to become home owners.  The debate between renting and buying is very popular, and based on your current financial standing and other personal reasons or goals, you may choose to rent.  Not everyone wants to be or is cut out to be a home owner, and that is perfectly fine, but those who chose to own a home will receive many benefits. Building Equity When people think about owning a home more often than not they think about how expensive it […]
July 14, 2014

Want to Refinance Your Home, but Carrying A Lot of Debt? Here’s Some Options to Do So

If you are a homeowner carrying a large amount of debt, you may have thought about refinancing your mortgage. By doing so, you’re basically getting a restart as you’ll receive a new mortgage with new monthly payments and rates. You’ll also save money. Let’s say you have a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage loan at $165,000. By refinancing with a 6 percent interest rate to 5 percent, you could save more than $100 each month. Multiply this by 12 and you’ll have $1,200 in annual savings. It sounds great, but you may have a high debt-to-income ratio and find it challenging to refinance at a lower rate […]
July 10, 2014

New Coral Gables Luxury Home Listed for Rent: 510 Bargello Ave

Home just listed for sale in South Coral Gables. This three bedroom, three bathroom home is situated on a large 12,500 sq. ft. lot and features of privately landscaped backyard with wood deck and pool area, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, updated kitchen and bathrooms, and gorgeous hardwood floors. For a private viewing of this home, please contact me at 305-525-7324 to schedule a showing. Details of 510 Bargello Ave, Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 2,480 Sq. Ft. of Living Space 12,500 Sq. Ft. Lot Listed at $989,000      Listing Presented by Greater Miami Investments, Inc
July 10, 2014

Selling a Luxury Home This Summer? Follow These Tips

Selling any home is a challenge. That’s been especially true in 2014, a year in which the number or existing-home sales has fallen. The National Association of REALTORS(R) reported that April was the first month this year in which year-over-year home sales actually increased. And that increase was a modest one, with sales rising just 1.3 percent in Aril when compared to the same month one year earlier. And if you’re selling a high-end luxury home, one with a price tag higher than $1 million? Then selling your home is even more of a challenge. After all, there are far fewer potential buyers for […]
July 9, 2014

Miami Heat Guard Ray Allen Purchases Coral Gables Mansion

Miami Heat guard Ray Allen purchased a Coral Gables mansion which he was previously renting. The mansion was previously owned by Billionaire entrepreneur Miguel Fernandez. Ray Allen is currently a free agent who is considering retirement.  The home sold for $11 million to a trust managed by Orin Mayers who is Allen’s business manager. The 11,533 sq. ft. house is located at 5 Tahiti Beach Island Road and includes a private beach. It features a library, marble and wood flooring, an elevator, an exercise room, a sauna and a spa bath. Fernandez, who is the chairman of MBF Healthcare Partners, had the home […]