Miami Real Estate

Cuba now  has a real estate market?  According to a November 14 article in FloridaRealtors.org - Property sales  became legal in Cuba as of November 10,2011… for the first time in decades.

A sign of economic reform and opportunity?    According to that article the window is open for real estate purchases in Cuba  (although apparently  limited to  those  already residing within it’s boundaries).  Read the rest of this entry »

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Breathtaking …  magnificent …  historic …   Villa Paradiso in Tuscany … Private  and secluded  …  built in the 1700′s …. located in the heart of Toscana, Italy … between Florence and Pisa … This superb Villa is strategically positioned – with spectacular views of the Tuscan countryside, rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, and wooded areas.  There are numerous terraces and patios each overlooking breathtaking scenery … and there’s a  rooftop loggia that offers a 360 degree panorama and views of the  leaning tower of Pisa off to one side.

Century-old cypress trees lead from the gated entrace to the one hectar property and up to Villa Paradiso.  The property is secluded , regal and private.  Inside the Villa are three levels  (along with an attic that is actually a huge expanse of loft space that includes a great room and eight additional rooms). 

Many of the main interior walls  throughout  the villa were magnificently afrescoed during the 1700′s  …  as were many of the ceilings …  And some of the frescoes were painted by Ademollo (Ademollo is the Italian artist reknowned for having adorned the walls of the Ducal Palace in Lucca as well as the Royal Palace in Pisa  with frescoes in the 18th Century).   

Villa Paradiso was passionately restored by it’s current owners… who fell in love with the property and it’s location.  It’s been renovated and meticulously maintained  by them.

Inside the villa are a number of arched entrances… along with terracotta and stone flooring.    Grandiose stairwells from the ground floor lead to the upper levels …  On the ground floor are the main kitchen and fireplace, the living room, dining room and a chapel  … along with an entirely independent section that consist of one bedroom and a bath, another kitchen and another dining area.

Soaring high ceilings portray dramatic frescoed scenes… giving the villa a rich warmth … as well as  significant historical value …   Impecably maintained it has a welcoming and pristine aura.  Villa Paradiso is stunning … replete with manicured grounds,  a stone pond,  decorative fountains.

There are  five bedrooms  on the second floor, along with two additional rooms (for use as studies/offices/or additional bedrooms) …  and 3 baths.    The  central upstairs hall has stunning frescoes (The downstairs does as well) … and the  magnificence of the painting is reminiscent of that of the Sistine Chapel… impecably well preserved and maintained….  There are expansive terraces on the second level, and a fabulous living room … with  endless views of the grounds.

Upstairs on the third level  are more than half a dozen additional rooms  …  each of which can be  interchangeable as bedrooms, sitting rooms,  offices and guest quarters.  Unique and utterly magnificent …

There is a spectacular rooftop  loggia with 360 panoramic views…   Villa is being sold (for the most part) furnished for 7 Million Euros …  Located 35 km from Pisa (and 33 km from the airport) … 77 km from Florence … and 30 km from the Tyrrenian Sea … in an antique, historic hamlet (village)  in Tuscany. 

12 (plus) bedrooms

10 baths

1229 square meters

And the grounds consist of approximately one hectar

Contact the Restivo Team at EWM Realtors for additional information.    Property is listed for sale at 7 million euros … furnished… and available anytime.   restivo.v@ewm.com   305 793-1365.   

No expense and no detail was spared in the restoration and preservation of the magnificent Villa Paradiso, located in the hills of Tuscany in Usigliano. 

For additional information please contact the Restivo Team here or on our direct lines 305 793-1365  or 305 632-0164 

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We just listed a great home … Villa Paradiso, in Tuscany, Italy- between Florence and Pisa. The home features 12+ bedrooms and 10 baths sitting on an almost 2.5 acre lot. There are 360 degree views of the Tuscan hills, vineyards, olive groves and even the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Among the 13,228 square feet are beautiful affrescos on walls and ceilings, painted by Ademollo. The Villa was built in the 1600s and has been given a historical designation by the “Belle Arte” in Italy. It has been restored and is absolutely stunning with gardens and a beautiful pool. Contact the Restivo Team for more information.

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With interest rates below 4% right now  -  91 % of all home purchases in the U.S. are at least partially financed  -  according to the NAR’s 2010 statistics. 

That’s interesting because international buyers tend to pay cash and they certainly rely far less on conventional financing  than domestic buyers do ….  with fewer than 15% of foreign investors getting a mortgage.  

Interesting too is that the number of acquisitions by international buyers  (whether vacation property,  or for  investment purposes, or as a primary residence) continues to increase, especially in resort destinations like Miami… which bodes well the real estate market in much of South Florida for the remainder of 2011 and throughout 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

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Whether you want investment property (a condo or a single family home)  to buy (and rent out as income producing property), or  whether you’re looking for vacation property for your own enjoyment,  there are several things to keep in mind … 

1) Pick a neighborhood that has the right amount of infrastructure for your needs (supermarkets, drycleaners, gas stations) ….  Some areas have good potential for the long term investor (depending on expectations) … and others already have an infrastructure in place: Read the rest of this entry »

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I just got back from a beautiful three week family vacation in Italy …  renewed & inspired…. and motivated to work doubly hard!  On the flight back all I could think about was renovating & decorating our  house… making our Miami home feel more European…. and focused on selling a ton of property in Miami (and elsewhere)!

Alexandra stayed to hold down the fort, and hold down the office.  I’m SO proud of her … and of  the amazing person and business woman she has become!  Read the rest of this entry »

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CERCASI   CASA   A  MIAMI ….   (VENDESI … AFFITASI )

AGENCIA IMMOBILIARE A MIAMI -  CHIAMARE VICKI RESTIVO (305) 793-1365 …

ALESSANDRA RESTIVO (305) 632-0164 …  OPPURE  QUA’  … TRAMITE INTERNET

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Investire ora a Miami potrebb’essere l’opportunita’ che cercate. Se volete esplorare le possibilita’ di investire a Miami(casa/ appartamento), ora che il cambio Euro-Dollaro e’ talmente favorevole, chiamateci…

 Vicki Restivo: 001-305-793-1365

Alessandra Restivo: 001-305-632-0164

Agenzia Immobiliare a Miami.

Trovate casa a Miami tramite www.MiamiRealEstateCafe.com oppure chiamateci direttamente. Siamo qui per aiutarvi.

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The Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast presents

The ITALIAN COOKING SHOW IV

A journey through the regional culinary traditions

Chef Luca Taretto from TIRAMESU
AND
Chef Pietro Vardeu from SARDINIA

Featuring

VENETO VS SARDINIA

Thursday, May 20, 2010 – from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Mia Cucina Showroom- 105 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134

After the show, enjoy traditional Italian food and wine tasting until 9:30 PM

Costs:

Cooking Class & Festival:
$45 general admission
$30 IACC Members

Italian Food & Wine Festival (only):
$10 general admission
Free for IACC Members

Registration and payment by May 19, 2010
RSVP to tanti@iacc-miami.com

SE CERCATE CASA A MIAMI, RIVORGERSI A VICKI ed ALEXANDRA RESTIVO, AGENTI IMMOBILIARI A MIAMI: 305 793-1365  restivo.v@ewm.com

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For a variety of reasons, villas and townhouses are a plausible answer to ‘what’s next?’ Whether you want to lock-up and take-off for a well-deserved romp around the globe… or  eliminate  entirely the hassle of maintaining a large home ( and grounds!)…  a townhouse can offer  freedom, without catapulting you into  quarters of claustrophobically minimal dimensions.  If you want  independence and elbow room …  and a condo is just too confining…the answer COULD BE  a townhouse.   

In both Coral Gables & South Miami there are several in the works – some in the development stages (having already broken ground, or about to)…   others ready for occupancy.  They run the whole gamut, with some available for under $500,000.  

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