Miami Real Estate

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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The Restivo Hechtman Team just sold a lovely 4 bedroom 2 bath home near Baptist Hospital.

The kitchen was remodeled 2 years ago … and this immaculate home offered some added extras: a huge family room/ billiard room, plus an extra den/office …  and tons of closet and storage space…big back yard with plenty of space for a pool …  a generator…  hurricane shutters.  This home is located near Baptist Hospital in Gallo-Wood Estates… with easy access to shopping, dining and the expressways.

8625 SW 110 St was listed for $649,000, it sold for $640,000 …  at $205 per sq ft.

We loved selling this house ….  Congratulations to our amazing sellers and a very warm welcome to the new homeowners!  If you are looking to sell your home or are in the market for a new one, contact the Restivo Hechtman Team today.  305 793-1365  Vicki Restivo …305 632-0164 Alexandra Hechtman  EWM Realty International.  [email protected]

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Join the Restivo Hechtman Team for two days of Open Houses on Saturday September 17 & Sunday September 18.

6330 SW 107 St is a spectacular 6 bedroom, 7.5 bath 2-story gated Estate on one of Pinecrest’s most desirable streets. It features high ceilings, a chef’s kitchen and a master suite with private loggia upstairs. Rooms include a gym, office/den, play room and staff quarters with a separate children’s wing. There’s a magnificent family room with gas fireplace and a formal dining room with a wet bar. Outdoors features a pool, an expansive covered terrace, ambient outdoor lighting and majestic palms. There’s a 3-car garage, all impact windows and doors plus a whole house generator. Offered at $2,500,000.  OPEN SATURDAY 9/17 FROM 2-5 PM and SUNDAY 9/18 FROM 12-2 PM.

10651 SW 66 Ave is a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home secreted behind exotic palms, black olives & clusia trees. This extraordinary updated/remodeled home has grounds that rival Fairchild Tropical Gardens with 30+ varieties of fruit trees. There are shaded pathways, screened patios and a 20 x 50 ft pool and a hot tub. The home features impact windows, a new wing added in 2000 as well as new bathrooms. The kitchen was remodeled in 2012, knocking out 3 rooms to create a magazine quality chef’s kitchen that’s been used in several commercials. Offered at $1,650,000. OPEN SATURDAY 9/17 FROM 2-5 PM and SUNDAY 9/18 FROM 2-5 PM.

If you want more information or would like to schedule a private showing, contact the Restivo Hechtman Team.

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The Real Deal reported that the priciest home in Pinecrest has sold for $5.5 million at $655 a square foot. The newly constructed home at 9701 SW 63 Court features 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, a home theater and a lap pool. It also boasts a 400 bottle wine cellar, limestone floors, a sauna in the master bedroom and an indoor courtyard with a waterfall. The home was listed by Tony Rodriguez-Tellaheche of Prestige Realty Group. Last month, Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson purchased a home nearby for $478 a square foot at $4.87 million.

If you are in the market for a home like this, contact the Restivo Hechtman Team to get started.

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 Join us this weekend for two Open Houses in Pinecrest. We will be serving homemade cookies! Sunday September 11 from 12-5 PM. We hope to see you there. If you can’t make it to the Open House , contact the Restivo Hechtman Team for a private tour and more information.

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Spectacular 2-story home with gated-entry on one of the most desireable streets in Pinecrest. The home features high ceilings, a chef’s kitchen, a gym, office/den, play room and staff’ quarters. It also boasts a separate children’s wing and a huge family room.

Among other features, the home has a gas fireplace in the living room and a gorgeous formal dining room. Outside features include  a beautiful pool, an expansive covered terrace, built-in grill and ambient outdoor lighting. There’s also a 3 car garage, all impact windows and a generator for the entire house.

6330 SW 107 St is now offered at $2,500,000. Contact the Restivo Hechtman Team for a private tour. Also, stop by our Open House on Sunday September 11 from 12-5 pm, where we will be serving homemade cookies.

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