7900 SW 132 Street in Pinecrest Florida just came on the market, listed for $475,000.  

It beats any other listing I’ve come across in recent months … for value… price… It’s an absolute  gem of an opportunity.   It’s a three bedroom home, updated BEAUTIFULLY  by owners who had absolutely no intention of leaving or moving … but who  now happen to find themselves  relocating unexpectedly.   The house has everything:  New aluminum roof, exquisite kitchen, hardwood floors,  new windows … charming street … curb appeal… one car garage … light, bright and welcoming … and beautifully maintained…. and a price tag that makes it a steal!

I have no doubt but that it will go very fast.  It is listed by Carrie Foote through  Lowell International Realty…. and I would love to show it to you …  if you want an incredible move-in ready home  (at an unheard of price!).  Feel free to contact Vicki or Alexandra Restivo on either of our direct numbers 305 793-1365  or 305 632-0164 …   The Restivo Team at EWM Realtors will be  more than happy to arrange to show it to you.  At this price. this home will get scooped up at warp speed.  I have NO doubts about that, whatsoever.   It’s fabulous!

Vicki Restivo, Realtor … Our Real Estate Website and Blog:  www.MiamiRealEstateCafe.com    Direct line:  305 793-1365  EWM Realtors   … restivo.v@ewm.com   ….   Emails went out last night to all  our buyers whose criteria would indicate that this house might be the RIGHT one …  Please let us know your specific criteria for a home, and we will  update you  as well … with new listings as they come on the market.

Currently the home is  listed in the MLS for $869,000.00   According to all indications, the house  will go to the top bidder who comes in at/or above $790,000.00  -  There will be a 10% buyers premium  added …   and the MLS does stipulate that the top bidder needs to be prepared to sign a contract on the spot …  and that it be an as-is, cash only sale…  It does allow for 3% commission to any selling agent. 

 The current owners bought the home  in ’05  for  $1,900,000.00.  The property shows in the MLS and in the Miami Dade tax rolls as being a 4824 sqaure foot  home consisting of  4 bedrooms and 4 baths … with a pool… and a fireplace …  on a  12,000 square foot lot .

The MLS indicates a suggested list price of $869,000.00  – stating too that it will go to the highest bidder coming it at or above $790,000.00.  The property will be sold as-is, and must close prior to January 16,2012.   Price and  value will hinge on the current property condition, so if you are considering bidding on it, we  strongly recommend you preview it beforehand.  That recommendation goes to any property you’re considering buying  - whether auctioned or otherwise.  

Showings can be arranged, anytime between now,  up to just prior to the auction date.  If you’d like to see the property or would like any additional information you are welcome to contact the Restivo Team here or at 305 793-1365.     And if you’re in the neighborhood that day,  we look forward to seeing you.  The Restivo Team at EWM Realtors.

That question about  ’When to move’ is certainly a personal one.  Spending the holidays in the home you’re in now …  or starting NEW  holiday tradition elsewhere …   it’s not an easy decision. 

That said,  what I can say is that the majority of homeowners who ARE selling now tend to be serious sellers (given the current real estate environment).  And… most of properties listed for sale right now (whether they are condos or single family homes)  that are priced-well  do tend to sell  quickly.   It is a good time to be a buyer…. especially if you can recognize the good deals when they come around …  and are in a position to take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves.   

Now through Thanksgiving, and then again starting January 1st, are prime times for listing and selling in South Florida.  The market will likely dip between mid November and the end of the year.   That’s normal in South Florida, and normal in much of the country.    And there will be another big opportunity once spring and summer roll around, once more buyers are out, because spring and summer are prime times for families to buy and move.

The housing inventory in Miami-Dade dipped from where it was even just a few months back.  Unless we see an increase of shadow inventory that the Wall Street Journal and New York Times are reporting on and forecasting,  we will have less in the way of homes to chose from.  There are fewer homes listed for sale now in Miami.  (Homeowners who aren’t serious about selling seem to have  fallen by the wayside).    International corporations and the University of Miami are actively  recruiting and hiring.   The number of buyers moving  to South Florida is on the rise …   and if you are thinking about selling,  there are buyers, and we would love to help you sell.  

Please feel free to contact the Restivo Team at EWM Realtors at 305 793-1365 anytime you’d like more information - whether you are considering selling, buying, leasing or relocating.  Alexandra and Vicki specialize in residential real estate in the Miami area, and we will be happy  to refer you to other top real estate agents globally as well,  if you are looking to relocate elsewhere.  Vicki and Alexandra Restivo restivo@ewm.com .

From the start, the Restivo Team helped negotiate with the developer and sat down with the architects and interior designers in an effort to help our client with his wants and needs.

The buyer who was looking for 4 bedrooms, gated community and close to the University of Miami. After taking him to look at many different options, he decided Oak Lane was a possibility, even though there are no more than 3 bedrooms available. He decided he wanted to combine 2 units and make one larger unit. 

The Restivo Team was there from the beginning and throughout the whole process, through closing. We spoke with the architects and the developers to get the process moving, finished and closed.

If you would like to buy or sell, please contact the Restivo Team.

There are so many variables.  In part, it boils down to  location and perceived value.   The calibre of  home,  accuracy of  pricing, marketing finesse, curb appeal, availability to access and show the home, and expertise of the listing agent  … all of that factors in.  

There have been dozens of properties in the Gables and in Coconut Grove listed,  over the span of the past couple of weeks.   My top pick:  4161 Raynolds Avenue in Coconut Grove.   This house  was  just “one of  those homes” … (the kind you know, without any shadow of a doubt whatsoever,  will  get scooped up in a heartbeat).   It was …   It was scooped up within days!

Listed by my colleague at EWM,  J0-Ann Forster (who made this house available … repeatedly… until it was under contract within what seemed like minutes!)  this two-story,  4/3 in  South Grove

was a fabulous listing to begin with!   With a private  gated courtyard entry …   terraces and balconies … a two-story wall of windows in the family room, and a fabulously redone kitchen…  this house had charm, warmth, and intrigue … all rolled into one. 

And truly, apart from the house itself (which was upgraded and  absolutely delightful) and apart from the fact that it could double as both a fabulous retreat AND simultaneously an amazing home to  entertainment in …  it had a  peaceful serenity to it from the moment you opened the gates … and a walkability factor that made it appealing….  the ‘village’ (heart of Coconut Grove … with outdoor cafes, bike paths, shops) within about a mile of the house … via shaded meandering streets and backroads where neighbors with dogs, strollers, bikes smiled and waived to passers by.

The house was listed at $795,000  … all 2512 square feet of it .   Congrats to those fortunate buyers!   Beautiful … beautiful home!    SO very, very, very Miami !!!

Looking to buy or sell real estate in South Florida?     We invite you to preview  properties currently available throughout Miami Dade County on our website  MiamiRealEstateCafe.com  …  You can insert search criteria and customize your search to what is most important to you and your family.   Through our website, we post information daily on the Miami real estate market that we hope you’ll find helpful… and as always, your questions and comments are always welcome.    My team and I are available to you for any and all of your real estate needs….   305 793-1365  … the Restivo Team at EWM Realtors.   We look forward to helping you with your next move !   Contact us here

7340 SW 131 St … Pinecrest, Florida…   

This home is certainly move-in ready. 

 At $619,000  I can tell you that this one is a find! 

There isn’t much in Pincrest at the moment that comes close to this house, in terms of upgrades and renovations… and value.

I can’t think of  a single house in the Pinecrest school district, with anywhere near the 4 bedrooms and 4 baths that this one has, or that is as updated as this one, for under $750,000.The vast majority of updated, move-in ready homes in Pinecrest are listed for  $900,000 …  to well  upwards of a million.

Newly renovated,  this house at 7340 SW 131 Street  is on a great block, with good curb appeal, impact windows,  marble flooring,  a pool,  a generator  …  2855 square feet … 

And it lies within one of the top school districts: with Palmetto Elementary, Middle and High Schools … (Pinecrest ”A+”  schools)…  which is a big selling factor for families moving to South Florida. 

There’s  one catch with this house …. (?) …  the downside is that it lacks a garage. 

Given that,  and especially with a price tag of $619,000 … in Pinecrest,  with all it’s charm… this is a buyer’s dream. 

The listing agent is Jose Rodriguez of Coldwell Banker … and  if I understand  correctly, there’s an offer that will put this in PENDING STATUS pretty quickly.

Looking for an experienced agent to work with?  The Restivo Team at EWM would love to help you with your next move …   Call us at 305 793-1365.  We look forward to working with you!

Congratulations!  Our buyers have an absolutely beautiful  bird’s eye view of paradise  now …   golf course, exotic birds and wildlife, lagoons, marinas, tropical greenery  …  open water, breezes and bright blue skies.  

Decoratored and furnished   …  this three-bedroom penthouse was a rather unique acquisition …  a Miami Pied-A-Terre  that was purchased replete with  tastefully luxurious furnishings…  art work on the walls …  even  patio furniture on the terraces …   potted plants… area rugs … linens…  Gorgeous!   13611 Deering Bay Drive #1404 …    Was there ever an easier move? For anyone  calculating price based on price per square foot  … and value …   this one has a  twist!   How one calculates convenience and designer artistry is up for grabs!   This piece of paradise SOLD in 10 days …   complete with private two-car garage and covered golf cart parking… and nothing to bring but a suitcase.   Congratulations to our wonderful buyers!   And welcome to Miami from the Restivo Team!

SOMEONE MUST HAVE, BECAUSE WE’VE GOTTEN NUMEROUS BUYER CALLS FOR JUST THAT…. THE CALLS ARE COMING FROM EVERY GENRE OF BUYER:  CASH, FHA, FIRST-TIME HOME-BUYERS, ALONG WITH MANY LOOKING TO DOWNSIZE.

WE POSTED SEVERAL RECENT BLOGS ON LISTINGS  WE FEEL ARE ’DEALS’… PROPERTIES  OFFERING VALUE … AND COMPELLINGLY PRICED.

MOST OF THE HOMES WE”VE WRITEN ABOUT  ON MiamiRealEstateCafe.Com  (THOSE THAT WE SHOWCASE AS HAVING UNIQUE VALUE)  HAVE GONE UNDER CONTRACT VERY FAST  -   WHICH IS EXPECTED.   

THERE ARE DOZEN HOMES  CURRENTLY  PRICED UNDER $600,000 IN THE GABLES… A COUPLE  ARE SHORT SALES/MOST ARE NOT. 

ANY TIME YOU OR A FRIEND IS  INTERESTED IN BUYING OR SELLING PROPERTY IN SOUTH FLORIDA, AND LOOKING FOR A TOP LOCAL REALTOR TO ASSIST YOU, PLEASE CALL US AT 305-793-1365 OR CONTACT VICKI OR ALEXANDRA … THE RESTIVO TEAM HERE.    THERE IS A SHORT SUPPLY OF AVAILABLE LISTINGS RIGHT NOW,  AND BUYERS WHO ARE ANXIOUSLY LOOKING TO BUY, SO IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SELLING THIS MIGHT BE THE TIME !

6625 SW 97 Avenue in Miami was under contract the first day it went on the market … and it closed in just over a month … at well OVER THE ASKING PRICE.   Listed at $689,900.00 it  just closed for $725,000.00.

If you are looking  for an experienced real estate agent in Miami to sell your home…   Contact the Restivo Team at EWM here or  at (305)  793-1365 or  (305) 632-0164.  

We are happy to assist you  … buying, selling, leasing, or building.