Miami Real Estate

There are over 350,000 students right now  in South Florida.  We have the 4th largest school system in the nation  … and of  6-18 year old students  currently attending school in South Florida, they were born in 171 countries, and speak 106 languages.

There’s a niche for literally anyone wanting to move to South Florida …  One can find familiar foods, make friends, experience  multitudes of languages and cultures amd religions,  find  diversity and familiarity of every possible kind …With no  mountains and no snow,  Miami is home to the largest snow ski club  anywhere in the United States…. 

If you’re relocating to  South Florida there is  information available to you here, on both public and private school options as well as specialized education … what’s offered… where school boundaries are …  school locations…  contact information.

MiamiRealEstateCafe.com  is the real estate blog and website  that we created for our clients who are buying, selling and/or relocating to South Florida.  As local realtors in the Miami area, we hope it will be a good starting point for you … 

Whatever questions you have,  whether you are contemplating moving or are ready to buy, sell or relocate,  please  ask.  You are welcome to contact us directly with your specific needs/wants/questions.  We will be happy to work with you, and help  make your next move the best!  The Restivo Team …  We are local Miami Real Estate Agents….and look forward to working with you.   Vicki and Alexandra Restivo  305 793-1365  restivo.v@ewm.com

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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).   Read the rest of this entry »

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UM was recently ranked number 38 school in the Nation by Us News and World Report, making it the number one ranked school in the state of Florida. If you’re curious about the University of Miami and what it has to offer, take a look at the new commercial.

Considering attending UM? The Restivo Team works closely with the University (with students and faculty alike), so contact us today to find the perfect place to enjoy life as a Miami Hurricane.

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US News and World Report has issued it’s newest report on the top Colleges and Universities, ranking the University of Miami at number 38 in the nation. UM jumped from number 47 last year, maintaining the highest ranking in the State of Florida.

The University is the only school in the Top 50 list to have jumped 29 spots in 10 years and 9 spots in one year. Last year UM was in the top 50 and this year it has made the move to top 40!

The high ranking are due to things such as the high graduation rates, the SAT scores of incoming freshman, as well as the percentage of freshman that were inthe top 10% of their high school class.

The University of Miami continues to be a huge draw for relocations in the area, and the Restivo Team works closely with the UM Family. Contact us today – we can help you with all your real estate needs.

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Home-buyers want to know two things (apart from price and value)…  If you are relocating your family to South Florida  you probably want information on  neighborhoods and about schools, whether it be public or private.  

Which are the best public schools …  How are  Miami-Dade and Broward County schools ranked … And how do they compare to one another?  

The most valuable information inevitably comes from word of mouth …  from other parents, your  neighbors, friends …  Read the rest of this entry »

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The Village of Pinecrest continues to be a magnet for homebuyers relocating to South Florida.  Home prices vary, ranging  typically somewhere between $500,000 and $3.5 million….  although homes can (and do) reach upward of $8 million.  Many homes in Pinecrest sit on acre lots.  

Property values in Pinecrest jumped exponentially a decade ago.   In part, that was because of  the calibre of schools. Pinecrest Elementary School is considered to be one the finest elementary schools  in Miami-Dade County.   Top schools ,both public and private, contribute to  property value increases in Pinecrest.  Read the rest of this entry »

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The University of Miami has something else to add to their list of accomplishments- they are ranked the number one College in the state of Florida. US News and World Report Magazine ranked UM number 47 in the country among all national research universities. Ranked number 50 last year, U of M has never held the number one spot before, which belonged to the University of Florida (who dropped from 47 to 53 this year). Just nine years ago, the University of Miami was ranked 67th in US News’ annual tally. That’s a jump of 20 spots in just nine years-a rare accomplishment, one that the former “Suntan-U” has worked hard to achieve. Read the rest of this entry »

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KAPOW  (KIDS AND THE POWER OF WORK) is looking for volunteers  interested in teaching students how class work can help them later succeed in the workplace…  Link to the Miami Herald article here.

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Welcome to Miami … and to the University of Miami … Leonidas Bachas !

Dr Leonidas Bachas, the distinguished analytical and biological chemist who has been highly recruited by UM, was just named the new Dean of the University of Miami’s College of Arts and Sciences.  UM’s news release announces the appointment of  Leonidas Bachas officially being July 1st. 

UM President Donna E. Shalala says, “Dr. Bachas is a highly respected scientist with a strong background in education and administration. The College of Arts and Sciences will benefit greatly from his experience in academic leadership as well as from his multidisciplinary approach to the humanities and scientific research.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Celebrating 50 years of graduations, Palmetto High School has something to boast about. The Class of 2010 has many accomplishments to be proud of. In his commencement speech, Principal Howard Weiner was extremely proud to share the many accomplishments of the graduating class.

The class of 2010 produced 15 Silver Knight nominees, a Silver Knight winner and a Silver Knight Honorable mention. There were 4 National Merit Scholars, each of which scored in the top 2% nationally on their 11th grade PSAT. In addition, there were 2 Coca Cola Regional winners, 4 Ford Salute to Education recipients, 5 Pinecrest Rotary Winners, 5 Perrine/Cutler Ridge Rotary Scholars, 1 Metro PCS Award winner and one William Simon Award recipient.

Not only did the class excel in receiving awards, but 95% of the class is pursuing a post secondary education, 72% will be attending a 4 year college, 23% will be attending community colleges, 2% will attend Vocational/Technical schools. In addition, 2% will join the military and 1% will enter the workforce.

The 50th graduating glass received 365 scholarships which totaled more than $13 million. 26 student athletes are college bound and scholarship recipients. $4.3 million in Bright Futures Scholarships were given out. A total of $17 million in scholarships were offered to this class.

The class was accepted to 203 colleges and the graduates will be attending colleges in 38 states, while some students will study internationally in Italy, Chile, Holland, Argentina, Switzerland and Japan.

Not only did the class provide stellar academics, but they excelled in athletics as well. The Miami Hearld recognized the school, once again, as having the number 1 high school sports program in Miami-Dade County for the 09-10 school year. In addition, for the first time in 40 years, a public high school won the Boy’s Swimming championship…the winners were the boys of Palmetto’s swim team.

There were 3 students who did not miss one day of school in their 13 year education-2,340 consecutive days of attendance from K-12th grade!

What a class…Congratulations Class of 2010!

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