Unless the homeowner is well versed in real estate, the fact that most transactions involve at least one realtor, means that the home owner operating as a FSBO  is on opposite sides from the realtor representing the buyer. 

Most home sellers are better off listing with an agent who will represent their interests in the transaction, and see that the buyer gets to the closing table and that keys and funds actually change hands.

If you are thinking about selling, and want to arrange for  a seller consultation, we would be more than pleased to meet with you.  We have sold almost every one of our listings.  Inventory is down, in general,  right now.  And there are plenty of buyers who are looking for homes and condos.  Call us.  We would love to list and sell yours.   305 793-1365  Alexandra and Vicki Restivo EWM Realtors, International.   We specialize in Pinecrest, Coral Gables, Palmetto Bay, Miami Beach, Key Biscayne,  Miami and Coconut Grove….  We know the neighborhoods, the market, market values …  and we know how to sell.   Look forward to hearing from you, anytime you’re ready -  305 793-1365

And we just listed a LOVELY HOME FOR SALE there … and hope  it’s exactly what you’ve been hoping might come on the market!  This is a tropical Miami home with Mediterranean elegance … priced well… and ready to move-in!

It happens to be on one of our favorite streets in north Palmetto Bay …   a great neighborhood …  a really good place to raise a family.

16601 SW 78 Ct  is  on a quiet street with very little traffic …  and with a lush tree canopy  … The house has a circular paved drive …  is on a corner lot  …  in an area of North Palmetto Bay known for it’s top rated schools.

This home is warm and welcoming.

You have a formal living room with vaulted ceilings  that opens onto the pool and  patio area, and so many amenities and pluses: Spacious, open feel…  plenty of sunlight… And a lot of the living areas  (your eat-in chef’s kitchen with granite counters, your breakfast area, your family room, as well as the living room and your master suite)  all  open onto the pool and gardens.   The formal dining room is an area you’ll actually use … with it’s soaring, floor to ceiling windows and filtered sunlight….  ”Inviting” is probably the best word to describe it.   And… there’s a fireplace… a split floor plan … and a comfortable layout and design.

There’s a screened-in patio, gardens and covered terrace  (each of which extend across much of the back patio):  And you have plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces for entertaining and relaxing …   year-round …  This is a tropical Miami home with Mediterranean elegance … priced well… and ready to move-in!

The reason so many of us move to Florida… (what attracts us to South Florida in the first place…other than just the weather!)…  and why you may want to see this house:

Sparkling pool, relaxing waterfall spa,  charming gazebo with a built-in bar-b-que….   16601 SW 78 Ct has what’s on the  “WHAT I WOULD REALLY, REALLY, REALLY LIKE TO HAVE!” of so many buyer’s wish-lists …   THIS is a home that offers you  a definite South Florida lifestyle.  5 bedrooms … 3 baths …  3911 sq ft … listed for $630,000.00 … which is below what any of the three homes we sold on that street sold for… and this one has SO MUCH  to offer!  It’s  well-kept,  immaculately and lovingly maintained, and ready-to-move-in.

If you’re looking for a home  in the Coral Gables, South Miami, Pinecrest or Palmetto Bay areas … or know of someone who does …  we invite you (or anyone you  know  is looking to buy a great pool home that’s newly listed and  priced right !)  to come take a look at this one. We would be  pleased to show it to you.  Call us on our direct line 305 793-1365 (Vicki)  or 305 632-0164 (Alexandra) … anytime … or contact us at restivo.v@ewm.com

This home is on municipal water and municiple sewer – which isn’t all that easy  to find in much of South Florida.   Septic tanks and well-water are common  in many parts of South Florida, but this particular Palmetto Bay street offers both city water and city sewer!  A nice plus!  We sold homes to several of your neighbors … 3 wonderful families on this same block!  We would love to show this home to you, and introduce you to the neighborhood .

The current owners of 16601 SW 78 Ct are ready to downsize …  having raised their family here  in this lovely Palmetto Bay neighborhood.

By the way, Palmetto Bay … dubbed “THE VILLAGE OF PARKS”… is well-known for it’s parks, bike paths, and verdant greenery.

SW 78th Ct …  It’s not only a beautiful area to live in  (the street itself and  the surrounding homes) …  but this Palmetto Bay address ( 16601 SW 78 Ct ) is also within the school boundaries of Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay’s highly sought-after and top A-Rated Schools … Coral Reef Elementary, Southwood Middle, and Miami Palmetto Senior High School.   It is worth seeing!

You’re within minutes of shopping, dining and entertainment …  with major transportation and highways easily accessible…. in a charming residential neighborhood !

16601 SW 78 Ct in the Village of  Palmetto Bay, Florida is  listed  for sale for $630,000.00  …  and is move-in ready.   5 bedrooms (including a spacious master suite and enormous  DOUBLE walk-in closet )….  three baths  …. 2 car garage … and  3911 sq ft of gracious living space.

In listing and selling your home, we never forget that you have a choice!    We are honored  …   Finding Homes for Families Like Yours!  The RESTIVO TEAM … Vicki & Alexandra Restivo  305 793-1365   Call us … or email us at restivo.v@ewm.com … whether you are buying, or selling   …  and looking for an experienced local real estate agent … or  if you are moving and relocating  and would like our referral of another top notch Realtor elsewhere, globally…  we are always happy to assist you.

This is an impressive listing …  Hampton Style with a Key West Flair …   in the heart of North Pinecrest …  6 bedrooms … 4 full baths … 2 guest baths …  three stories… 8 foot doors …  magnificent hardwood floors throughout  … chefs kitchen … oversized  lap pool … guest house … BEAUTIFUL NEW LISTING !  

I hope you don’t think that because you bought at the top of the market you’ll have to wait to sell.  If you are thinking of selling, we would LOVE to talk with you.  There’s a shortage of homes right now for the buyers who are looking.  There are homes for sale now in Pinecrest that are priced above where they sold  last year.   

Buyers appreciate and will pay for homes with updates … and  move-in ready …  and buyers are buying.  Whether you are buying or selling, we would love to chat with you.

If you’re looking to buy or sell,  we would love to work with you.  Whether it’s this home …  or another…   in Pinecrest,  Coral Gables, Palmetto Bay, Miami Beach or Key Biscayne … give us a call.   We’ve lived  in Pinecrest and Coral Gables for over 2 decades now….  We know the areas and neighborhoods you want to live in, and we pride ourselves on finding you the perfect home, and finding our sellers just the right buyer.   Call anytime  305-793-1365 or drop us a note here  and tell us how we can help … and we will …   Email: restivo.v@ewm.com  

Whether you’re contemplating selling your house now or doing so in the near future (or have family or friends who might be) we’d love to chat with you.  We need new listings to sell …  and would love to be your choice as Realtor.    305 793-1365  Vicki & Alexandra Restivo  restivo.v@ewm.com

There are 42 townhomes currently listed in the MLS in Coral Gables, South Miami, Pinecrest and Coconut Grove … and a handful of others that are available but not listed in the MLS. 

Owning a townhouse appeals to many of us  (because it combines attributes of  both a home and a condo).

You may be downsizing (& with a townhouse you can just lock up and leave …  and travel).    You might be looking to start from scratch  ( & want something that feels like home  – with a speck of outdoor space  - but minimal grounds to upkeep).  You might be looking for a vacation home or  for an investment property. 

I’ve pulled a list of what’s available now.  To see the townhomes currently listed in the Gables, South Miami, Pinecrest and Coconut Grove, you are welcome to  click on the link here. 

I also wanted to include a handful of  other townhouse listings elsewhere in Miami, in the areas of South Miami, Palmetto Bay and in the Dadeland vicinity.  I’ve included five more here (of the several hundred listed in Miami-Dade):

 There are a few  units still available in Oaklane (which is just south of Sunset Drive … on Red Road) between South Miami and Pinecrest (and these units have 4 garage parking per unit … and three stories to each unit).   Kings Creek (just west of Pinecrest and South Miami)  has a quaint one story waterfront unit. And Paradise Point in Palmetto Bay has a three story unit that’s waterfront,  and in a gated community just off of SW 152nd St.   To see the 5 townhomes in those neighborhoods and see what’s being offered in Oaklane, Kings Creek and Paradise Point you can click the link here.

Pricing on townhomes  in Miami runs the gamut …  from just  under $200,000  …  to upward of $2.5 million in the list I’ve pulled for you here.  Whevever you’d like to schedule a buyer or seller consultation -  whether you are interested in a townhouse, condo or single family home or vacant land –  we’d love to hear from you.  Please send us a note here.   Or give me a call anytime that’s convenient for you.   My direct line is:  305 793-1365  And you can of course reach me by email:  restivo.v@ewm.com.  I look forward to hearing from you.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

NEW PRICE  $630,000.

9800 SW 71 Avenue in Pinecrest  

9800 SW 71 Avenue Pinecrest

Located in North Pinecrest, across from Royal Palm Tennis Club, this 4 bedroom  canal-front home is ready for immediate sale.  

If you are wanting  a four bedroom within the the Pinecrest Elementary School area please call the Restivo Team .  We will be delighted to arrange a showing. 305 793-1365  (phone or text) … or email us:  restivo.v@ewm.com

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.

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.

Come see this new North Pinecrest Listing and enjoy some lunch.

This 4/2 features a bonus room and bathroom, great garden views, lots of yard space and a beautiful pool and covered patio area. Great location. PINECREST SCHOOLS! Near Royal Palm Tennis Club and Coral Pine Park on a tranquil tree-lined street.

Located at 9800 SW 71 Ave, listed for $690,000.

Hope to see you there!

9800 SW 71 Avenue in North Pinecrest was just listed for sale by the Restivo Team for $690,000.  If you’re looking to buy, this home is one of only a handful of properties  in Pinecrest Florida  currently listed for sale below the $1 million mark…  within the DESIGNATED SCHOOL BOUNDARY of  PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.  

Located immediately to the south of Royal Palm Tennis Club, on a tranquil street within minutes of  both Coral Pine Park and Pinecrest Gardens, this Pinecrest location offers easy access to  Highway 826 (a 20 minute commute to Miami International  Airport via the highway, and  less than a 1/2 an hour to the historic Biltmore Hotel  and Downtown Coral Gables, Miami Beach or Key Biscayne).  The house is 15-20  minutes from UM (University of Miami)  by surface roads… and within a few minutes of shopping, dining, and a newly updated Publix  Supermarket  by Downtown Dadeland  & the MetroRail.   (By the way, that particular Publix is generator equipped - in the case of a power outage).

The home has a new roof and new A/C  units installed in 2008,  impact glass on the front of the house - as well as hurricane shutters – living room – family room – dining – granite kitchen – tile floors.   Along with that are four top-selling features:   Location,  School District,  Price  …  and Value.

Location:  Corner property.  Canal Front.  Pinecrest School District.

16,310 square foot lot.  4 bedrooms. 2 baths.  Bonus office/den… plus storage room… and indoor laundry.  Coral Rock Deck. Covered Patio  (Nice for outdoor entertaining and dining).  2,864 square feet of living area indoors.

Price/Value:   $690,000 .   The house will be OPEN on Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 from (noon) 12pm- 2pm and you are more than welcome to come by then, or call us for a private showing.   Our direct number is 305 793-1365 (text or phone any time) …  Email  for the Restivo Team is restivo.v@ewm.com .