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More Signs The Economy Is Improving
There was a great Viva Miami MediaPlanet insert in today’s Miami Herald titled: Miami Grows followed by, “Industries unite in the expansion of PortMiami, as the city sets sights on becoming an economic engine for South Florida and the nation”.
Though obviously a promo piece, it spews out some positive numbers:
- PortMiami contributes more than $18 billion annually to South Florida’s economy
- Cruise industry up over 2010
- MIA’s air cargo trade is worth more than $50 billion
Construction projects in and around the airport and port are currently underway to maximize additional cargo and improve the related transportation and logistics involved with moving it on to it’s final destination.
The insert also mentions new residential construction projects that are planning to break ground, since only 4,000 of the 23,000 condo untis built during the boom are still waiting for buyers.
Things To Do In Miami: Visit A Farmers’ Market
Fresh! Keys Gate Carrots
Well, normally the weather has cooled down enough by mid-December for to thoroughly enjoy the local Farmers’ Market that pop up in the fall and last through spring. Even though temperatures are still in the 80′s, head over to one of the markets for a fun day out and a chance to purchase produce straight from the farm. Many also have great gift ideas and live plants for your garden.
Free Things To Do In Miami: New World Symphony Wallcast
Tomorrow night at 7:30, the New World Symphony Wallcast is From the New World. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner for a wonderful evening of culture on Miami Beach.
Latin Spice Festival At Pinecrest Gardens This Saturday
Treat your taste buds to latin food and beverages at Pinecrest Gardens’ Latin Spice Festival. It includes food, music, dancing, and shopping. Stay for Grammy Award wining Chino Nunez.
Pinecrest Real Estate: 6960 SW 60 Ave
Support Your Local Small Business Tomorrow
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, American Express’ push to highlight the importance of small business to our individual, local communities as well as our national economy.
American Express is offering incentives and lists participating businesses by zip code.
So avoid the Black Friday madness at the Big Box stores and relax today and support your small local stores tomorrow,
Miami: Smart Growth Results in 9% Population Increase
According to the National Association of Realtors, 56% of Americans prefer smart growth neighborhoods. These neighborhoods are defined by having retail,restaurant,and businesses within walking distance of home. During the building boom, all of these were added in the downtown Miami area, which is a large reason why the area has seen a 9% increase in population in 2011, as reported in today’s Miami Herald.
Although many may argue that people moved to downtown Miami because of the low rents, if the area hadn’t added a lot of the social infrastructure at the same time that condos were being built, people would not have moved to the area as quickly as they did.
Another Smarty Dog Spotted in Pinecrest
Smarty Dog In Front of Village Hall
Buying Real Estate in Miami? You Need A Realtor.
I received two phone calls from buyers last week. They were calling me on a sign in front of a South Miami townhouse I have listed for sale. Both of them wanted to see it, neither was working with a Realtor. I explained to them that the townhouse was under contract but that I would be happy to show it. One of them wanted to see it. When I asked her how she found it, she said “driving around”. After I showed it to her, she said it was exactly what she had been looking for, too bad it was under contract and could I let her know if the deal fell through. I told her I would be happy to and asked her if she wanted me to help her find a home. She said no, she would rather continue to drive around and use her Trulia app.
The second buyer was also a “drive by”. He said he had been looking in the area for over a year (!) and still hadn’t found anything. I tried to explain to him that by driving around, he is missing opportunities and will probably always be late to the good deals. The South Miami townhouse had seven offers on it in the first week. I told him Realtors have applications on their phones that notify them as soon as a property comes on the market, which allows their buyers to get a jump start on seeing and presenting offers. He said he would rather keep driving around…. Now these “buyers” may just be habitual real estate shoppers who just like to drive around and look at real estate. If you are a serious buyer, you really need to be working with a Realtor. In addition to being notified as soon as a property that meets your criteria comes on the market, you will be saving a lot of time and gas!
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