Miami Real Estate

This 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom Palmetto Bay pool home features a separate guest house perfect for the guests you want staying with you but not under the same roof. The cottage boasts its own private entrance as well as living room, kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom and dining area. Screened in pool and patio make a great space for entertaining and enjoying the outdoor Miami lifestyle.

7740 SW 141 St is offered at $665,000. For more information, contact the Restivo Hechtman Team. If you’re looking to buy or sell in Palmetto Bay, call us today.

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Moving day is exciting and hectic all wrapped into one. You’ll have many many boxes filled with your belongings and they probably won’t be unpacked on the first day. Why not have a box set aside with the essentials that you’ll need immediately upon move in? Here are some suggestions…

• Cleaning supplies
• Toilet paper
• Paper towels
• Sponges
• Big outdoor trash bags
• Paper plates, cups & utensils
• Scissors
• Snacks (food & drink)
• A set of towels & sheets
• Bathroom toiletries

Make getting settled in your new home easier by using this list to pack a go to box when you walk thru the door. If you’re looking for a home or want to sell yours, contact the Restivo Hechtman Team today. We would love to be a part of your adventure.

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This beautiful home is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home is a masterpiece. Remodeled and updated, the home features a magazine quality chef’s kitchen that’s been used in commercials.

The grounds rival Fairchild Tropical Gardens and are home to exotic palms, black olive, clusia, 30+ varieties of tropical palms and 12+ varieties of fruit trees, including avocado, mango, lychee, guava and citrus trees.

There is also a large pool (20 x 50 ft) as well as a hot tub, screened patio and shaded pathways throughout the grounds.

The home was built in 1950 and is believed to be the oldest post WWII house and only 1 0f 2 remaining homes in the Village of Pinecrest made entirely of slump brick.

10651 SW 65 Avenue is offered at $1,595,000.

Contact the Restivo Hechtman Team from more information and to schedule a private showing.

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FREE … and Open Every Sunday…  all year long …. from 9am to 2pm ….  PINECREST GARDENS FARMER’S MARKET

Small locally owned and operated businesses and local farmers open for business under the tree canopy of Pinecrest Gardens – at 11000 Red Road for what has become a Sunday morning tradition for many of us.  Fun place to wander and shop for goodies.

What’s for sale?   Organic fruits and vegetables, specialty artisan breads (ZTB … Zak the Baker),  locally grown organic produce, herbs, plants & trees, fresh flowers, orchids, spices, teas, coffees, eggs, tropical fruit smoothies, gourmet specialties, prepared foods (barbeque and pizza cooked there), cheeses, meats, olives, granola, candles, gift items.

One more reason that Pinecrest is such a desirable place to live, work and play!  Feels like a pinch of Europe, right here in Pinecrest.

Thinking about moving here?  Call us … We can make that happen!   The Restivo Hechtman Team at EWM Realty International  305 793-1365  -or-  305 632-0164

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There’s an exciting new project coming to Coral Gables. It’s called Merrick Manor and is located near The Village of Merrick Park. Located at 301 Altara Avenue, this 10 story building will be made up of 227 units with a contemporary Mediterranean Villa style. The architect behind the project is Behar Font & Partners while the interior designer is Steven G. Inc. Some amenities will include a state of the art fitness center, an owner’s lounge and business center, private pool with bbq areas and summer kitchens, bar, bistro and lounge area. The community is will feature lush landscaping, will be pet friendly, and there will be a 24 hour concierge, valet and security.

Developed by the Astor Companies, there will be 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom units starting at $499,900 to $2,349,900.  The units will range from 500 square feet to over 3,000 square feet.

If you’re interested in more information on this project, or any real estate information, contact the Restivo Hechtman Team. We will set up a private tour of the showroom and figure out what unit would best suit your wants and needs.

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No matter how beautifully staged and photographed your house is, buyers will be off-put by “odors”.   Here’s how to avoid that turn-off.

These tips can eliminate bad odors before your open houses or showing appointments (THEY REALLY DO WORK!):

1. Paint fumes?    Cut an onion in half,  place each peeled half on opposite ends of the room before painting.  Once the onion absorbs the odors, just toss it out.

2. Pet odors?   Spray an enzyme on the stains, and let it soak into the rug/underlay/and floor.  After an hour, absorb it up using microfiber towels.  If that doesn’t work, remove the rug or carpet, or change that section of flooring.

3. Lingering cooking smells?   Turn on the ventilator hood before you start cooking.  (… a “fresh linen candle” is one of my favorite odor eaters, too).  Close whatever doors you can (to the rest of the house while you’re cooking), in order to contain the cooking odors.   AND HERE IS THE BEST TIP:   Fill a shallow dish with white wine vinegar and coffee grinds (and leave it on the countertop overnight).  It will absorb all sorts of cooking smells.  (I tried this after pan frying fresh fish yesterday …. It really does WORK!)

4.  Last night’s dinner?   Remove the trash bag.  Open the windows.  Turn up the AC & crank the fans.  (And spray the trash receptacle with Febreeze)

5.  Garbage disposal smelling funky?   Put a couple lemon (lime or orange) slices into the disposal, add ice, white vinegar or mouthwash. Turn on the faucet, and grind away. (Tried and true!)

6.  Bathroom needing freshening up?  White wine vinegar in the toilet bowl  (works wonders) … and  a little bit of Pine Sol poured into the toilet-bowl-brush-base will work too.

Contemplating moving or selling or staging your house?  Call us!  The Restivo Hechtman Team Sells Miami ….   Vicki Restivo 305 793-1365 or  Alexandra Hechtman 305 632-0164   EWM Realty International

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Unit 1405 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo featuring ocean and city views. The kitchen boasts marble counter tops while the floors throughout are 18×36 blue limestone floors. The master bathroom is made up of Majorca limestone floors and walls, alpine snow quartz vanity counter tops, along with frameless shower doors.

The building boasts 24 hour concierge and security, tennis court and gym as well as a spa and pool with views of the bay. The Murano Grande is located at 400 Alton Rd in Miami Beach’s SoFi District-near shops, dining, shopping and nightlife.

This beautiful unit is offered at $1,169,000.

Contact the Restivo Hechtman Team for more information and to set up a private showing.

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Have you heard about the Underline? It’s a fabulous new project that will redevelop a 10-mile path along the MetroRail from Dadeland to Brickell. The plan is to redesign the space underneath the MetroRail and make it into a linear park with an urban trail. The Underline is especially meant to connect communities with a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly way of getting around, while making the park into usable spaces for everyone. The idea is to add exercise equipment, native vegetation, bike kiosks, pop-up shops, playgrounds and art. There are also plans to improve all the stations and intersections along the MetroRail.

Founded by Meg Daly, this project is not only going to improve the space underneath the MetroRail, but it will also have great economic impact in the surrounding areas. There will be new development along the corridor, creating new jobs and real estate appreciation. Their studies indicate up to 25% increase in the value of properties adjacent to the corridor and up to a 5% increase in property values up to 1/3 a mile away.

The Master Plan was designed by New York’s James Corner Field Operations, and the University of Miami School of Architecture Studies – under the Dean of the University of Miami’s School of Architecture,  Rodolphe el Khoury – received valuable input from student and faculty resources. Professor Rocco Ceo led a class of 10 students to create a concept design for park space, trail and intersection improvements.

The Master Plan is fully funded, while construction funding is up to $5 million. The rest of the funding will come from public and private donations, while the trail and intersection improvements will be funded by private sources. The Friends of the Underline is a non-profit organization responsible for getting this project going and seeing it through to it’s completion. Similar projects have taken about 10 years to complete, so the Underline could take that long to complete. If you would like to help with ideas or donations, you can do so by joining the Friends of the Underline.

Thank you to Friends of the Underline for sharing their images, renderings and statistics with the Restivo Hechtman Team. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this wonderful project will have on the community.

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On Sunday September 25, join us for an Open House at 6335 SW 107 St in Pinecrest. This magnificent 6 bedroom, 7.5 bath home features a gourmet kitchen, upstairs master bedroom with private loggia, a separate kids quarters with playroom area, a beautiful swimming pool, and impact windows and doors.

Offered at $2.5M. Open on Sunday from 2-5 PM.

Contact the Restivo Hechtman Team for more information and to set up a private tour.

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Have you heard of the new development that’s making it’s way into the Falls area? It’s called Veridian Grove – a new construction project located at 8290 SW 120 St, 33156 and will feature 20 private estate homes on 10.5 acres. With architecture by Sotolongo Salman Henderson and with interior design team by TOGU it’s sure to be a beautiful modern masterpiece.

All the homes will feature state-of-the-art appliances, customizable smart technology, an open floor plan, pool and outdoor BBQ. The design team will work with you to make the home your own.

There are 4 models to choose from:

Sequoia House – 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths. 6,330 sq ft. 2 car garage.

Cypress House – 6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths. 6,191 sq ft. 3 car garage.

Palm House – 6 bedrooms, 7 baths. 6,134 sq ft. 3 car garage.

Ivy House – 5 bedrooms, 8.5 baths. 6,136 sq ft. 3 car garage.

The Community will feature a Wellness Center with a heated lap pool, a fitness center, steam room, sauna, and hot tub. Veridian Grove will feature 24-hour security, a playground and a virtual concierge.

Pricing starts at $2.8M ($470/sq ft) with a projected completion date of early 2018.

If this is the home for you, contact the Restivo Hechtman Team today to get started. If you’re looking for a different kind of home or want to sell your home, contact us! We know the market and can help you with all your real estate needs.

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