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June 23, 2014

Coral Gables Condo For Rent | 888 Douglas Rd #1517

Just listed for rent is this 15th floor, corner unit in the chic and sophisticated Puerta De Palmas Condominum in Coral Gables. The unit features great views of Coral Gables. There is an elegant kitchen with European style cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. There are nine foot high ceiling, impact windows, and imported ceramic floors. The resort style amenities in the building include a fitness center, clubhouse, business center, concierge, and a meditation garden with a resort style pool. Also included in the rent is cable and internet services. Details of 888 Douglas Road #1517 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: […]
June 19, 2014

Coral Gables Riviera Golf Course Home Just Listed for Sale: 4615 Santa Maria St

  Just listed for sale in Coral Gables is this gorgeous French Colonial style home located right on the Riviera Golf Course. Complete with a white picket fence, the home is perfect for entertaining. It is on a corner lot and has a golf cart path on the other side for increased privacy. The kitchen is completely updated with a gas stove and double ovens and opens to a grand family room. The oversized master suite has two large closets and double sinks. If you are interested in a private viewing of this home, please contact me at 305-525-7324.   […]
June 19, 2014

Learning to Speak “Mortgage”

Buying a home is as exciting as it gets, but the mortgage process can get stressful if you don’t know the right terms. We’ve put together a short list of the most important and frequently used mortgage terms that will boost your confidence and help you relax when speaking with your loan officer. Mortgage Types Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) – A 30 year mortgage with a very low introductory fixed rate (1, 3, 5, 7, or 10 years) then incrementally increasing interest rates after the introductory period is over. FHA loan – A 30 year loan backed by the Federal Housing Administration […]
June 18, 2014

What is the Master Brokers Forum?

The Master Brokers Forum is a very distinct organization of South Florida’s top residential real estate professionals. This organization allows its members the opportunity to meet one another and exchange ideas while networking. It also helps real estate professionals stay up to date with new products and real estate services helpful for their personal business. Established in 1993, the Master Broker Forum accepts members by invitation only and is limited to the top 250 professionals in each county. There are sister chapters in Broward and Palm Beach counties. All members have a long record of success in sales of residential […]
June 17, 2014

Oscar Arellano to Speak at Tonight’s Master Brokers Forum Dinner

Oscar J. Arellano, Jr. was named a panelist for tonight’s Master Brokers Forum dinner at SLS LUX. The panelists will be covering several topics, including where to spend your marketing dollars in 2014. The event will be hosted and sponsored by SLS LUX- A Related Group & Allen Morris Company Project, and will be held at the SLS LUX sales center in Brickell. Other panelists include Jo-Ann Foster of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, Helen Jeanne Nicastri of Coldwell Banker and Judy Zeder of EWM. The dinner is open to all members of the Master Brokers Forum and will prove to be […]
June 16, 2014

What to Know When Applying for a Mortgage Loan as a Couple

If you and your partner plan to split the mortgage payment, and if both names will appear on the mortgage deed, it only makes sense for both of your names to appear on the mortgage loan. Although it’s customary for couples — either married or living together — to apply for a mortgage loan together, they may run into a few obstacles along the road to homeownership. For that matter, here are three things to know when applying for a home loan as a couple. 1. Understand the way lenders handle different credit scores If you’re applying for a mortgage loan as a couple, the […]
June 13, 2014

City Meets to Discuss Proposal for Streetscape Improvement Project

The Coral Gables City Commission met this week to discuss a proposal for a adding a special assessment tax that will assist in paying for a hoped-for streetscape project on Coral Gable’s Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue. City leaders have been wanting to beautify Miracle Mile, making it a more pedestrian-friendly main street through Coral Gables. They have been wanting to follow the same concept as Mary Brickell Village or Lincoln Road in South Beach by resurfacing streets, adding new landscape, displaying public art pieces, and new lighting. In February, a proposal on how to finance this project was heard, […]
June 12, 2014

Coral Gables Homes for Rent: 1515 Palancia Ave and 1434 Garcia Ave

1515 Palancia Ave, Coral Gables, FL  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 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. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 1,968 Sq. Ft. of Living Space 6,000 Sq. Ft. […]
June 11, 2014

Just Listed! Coral Gables Home located at 2515 Alhambra Circle

This gorgeous home located at 2515 Alhambra Circle in Coral Gables has just been listed for sale. Built in 2006, this elegant home features vaulted ceilings, spacious living areas, a library, gourmet eat-in kitchen, marble & hardwood flooring, and hurricane impact glass. The beautiful covered patio area faces the oversized heated pool on a large 17,195 sq. ft. lot. If you would like a private viewing of this home, please contact me at 305-525-7324. Details of 2515 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables: Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 6 1/2 5,474 Sq. Ft. of Living Space 17, 195 Sq. Ft. Lot Listed at $2,998,000 […]