ILoveSoFla.com http://ilovesofla.com South Florida Real Estate Sat, 19 May 2012 17:29:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 Where’s JWo? http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/19/wheres-jwo-4/ http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/19/wheres-jwo-4/#comments Sat, 19 May 2012 17:27:36 +0000 jenniferwollmann http://ilovesofla.com/?p=15411

]]> http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/19/wheres-jwo-4/feed/ 0 Hurricane Season Coming Up June First http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/18/hurricane-season-coming-up-june-first/ http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/18/hurricane-season-coming-up-june-first/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 11:06:19 +0000 jenniferwollmann http://ilovesofla.com/?p=15406  Hurricane season can be a bit of a roller coaster ride with storms swirling out at sea, uncertain projection paths, and an onslaught of news coverage if one comes even close to making landfall.  Take some of the worry out of the season by going through your check list now and making sure your home is protected.

 

]]> http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/18/hurricane-season-coming-up-june-first/feed/ 0 The Importance of Proof Reading… http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/17/the-importance-of-proof-reading/ http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/17/the-importance-of-proof-reading/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 22:16:13 +0000 jenniferwollmann http://ilovesofla.com/?p=15403 I have lived in Miami for over 20 years and would have a hard time following these directions “6 BLACKS NORTH OF MIARCALE MIE”.  I am not making that up.  Luckily I played a lot of “Scramble” as a kid and deciphered it to read 6 blocks north of Miracle Mile….

]]> http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/17/the-importance-of-proof-reading/feed/ 0 The National Association of Realtors Rallies Congress on Real Estate Issues http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/16/the-national-association-of-realtors-rallies-congress-on-real-estate-issues/ http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/16/the-national-association-of-realtors-rallies-congress-on-real-estate-issues/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 15:54:30 +0000 jenniferwollmann http://ilovesofla.com/?p=15397 Today the National Association of Realtors will be in Washington DC to address several real estate issues that Congress is contemplating to address the federal deficit.  Some of the issues being addressed include:

  • Mortgage Interest Deduction: long enjoyed by homeowners, this deduction has been recommeded to be eliminated as part of  large tax reform proposal
  • Capital Gains – Exclusion on Sale of Residence:  reducing or limiting the capital gains exemption ($250,000/$500,000) on the sale of a home is also being discussed.
  • Property Tax Deduction:  possibilty that current deduction would be reduced or eliminated.

NAR is tackling other issues as well via their 2012 Federal Public Policy Priorities.

]]> http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/16/the-national-association-of-realtors-rallies-congress-on-real-estate-issues/feed/ 0 Miami Real Estate: Prices on the Rise http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/08/miami-real-estate-prices-on-the-rise/ http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/08/miami-real-estate-prices-on-the-rise/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 21:49:20 +0000 jenniferwollmann http://ilovesofla.com/?p=15394 Miami and Phoenix are seeing a rise in asking prices, based on a Trulia Price Monitor Report.  There are still a lot of good buys out there, but many buyers are frustrated when a new property comes on the market and goes under contract almost immediately.  Decreasing inventory and aggressive pricing by listing agents, mean you have to act fast if you are serious about making a purchase.  If the property is priced right, don’t try to negotiate it down too much, if at all.  I listed two properties last week that both had multiple offers within the first two days.  The first property had all offers at asking price and we went to a multiple offer situation where we asked for highest and best.  Total time on market was 6 days.

The second property had several offers on the second day.  One agent had his buyer offer slightly over asking and put down 10% as an initial deposit, upon acceptance.  The seller accepted his offer.  Two days later, a higher offer came in from a buyer who was desperate because she had just lost out on a short sale and needs to move fast.

If you are a buyer, be ready to put your best offer forward early on.  If you are a seller and get multiple offers, don’t second guess your pricing or hold out for something even better.  The reality is that you get the most activity on a listing when it first goes on the market.  The longer you wait, the less you are likely to get.

 

]]> http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/08/miami-real-estate-prices-on-the-rise/feed/ 0 Free Things To Do In Miami: New World Symphony Wallcast http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/04/freethingstodoinmiami/ http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/04/freethingstodoinmiami/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 12:08:35 +0000 jenniferwollmann http://ilovesofla.com/?p=15104 Tomorrow night at 8:00, the New World Symphony Wallcast presents its last wallcast of the season. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner to watch The Mahler Legacy: 9, broadcasted on the wall of this beautiful building, designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry.

]]> http://ilovesofla.com/2012/05/04/freethingstodoinmiami/feed/ 0 Pet Friendly Buildings on Brickell http://ilovesofla.com/2012/04/29/pet-friendly-buildings-on-brickell/ http://ilovesofla.com/2012/04/29/pet-friendly-buildings-on-brickell/#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:05:33 +0000 jenniferwollmann http://ilovesofla.com/?p=15383 Luckily for pet lovers living in or moving to Miami, there are more buildings than ever that allow pets.  Most of them do have restrictions and sometimes buildings go from pet friendly to not, so make sure to double check with the association before you buy or rent.  Most only allow one pet per unit

Under 20 pounds

500 Brickell

Solaris

Fortune House

Sail

Brickell on the River

One Broadway

Under 30 pounds

Axis

One Broadway

Under 50 pounds

The Mark

No weight limit

The Plaza – allows 2 pets per unit

]]> http://ilovesofla.com/2012/04/29/pet-friendly-buildings-on-brickell/feed/ 0 Riviera Drive Gets A Facelift http://ilovesofla.com/2012/04/28/riviera-drive-coral-gable/ http://ilovesofla.com/2012/04/28/riviera-drive-coral-gable/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:55:40 +0000 jenniferwollmann http://ilovesofla.com/?p=15380 I drive Riviera every day on my way to and from work and love all of the renovations that have been going on on that street between Hardee and U.S.1.  Whether on a waterfront lot, like the house below, or a dry lot, over 6 homes have recently had major remodeling done.

I love the new look!

]]> http://ilovesofla.com/2012/04/28/riviera-drive-coral-gable/feed/ 1 Miami Real Estate: Believe Warren Buffet http://ilovesofla.com/2012/04/27/miami-real-estate-believe-warren-buffet/ http://ilovesofla.com/2012/04/27/miami-real-estate-believe-warren-buffet/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:53:44 +0000 jenniferwollmann http://ilovesofla.com/?p=15376 I listed a rental in Cutler Bay last week and had over 150 phone calls!  I had three offers the first day, even though there wasn’t single picture listed yet, the yard was over grown and the house had not been cleaned out from previous tenant.  If you are an investor, buy more properties.  The demand for rental housing is huge, which is probably another reason why Warren Buffet said he’d buy a couple hundred thousand single family homes!

 

 

]]> http://ilovesofla.com/2012/04/27/miami-real-estate-believe-warren-buffet/feed/ 1 7601 E Treasure Drive – Bank Approved Short Sale http://ilovesofla.com/2012/04/26/7601-e-treasure-drive-bank-approved-short-sale/ http://ilovesofla.com/2012/04/26/7601-e-treasure-drive-bank-approved-short-sale/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:31:55 +0000 jenniferwollmann http://ilovesofla.com/?p=15372 This bank-approved short sale at The Grandview Palace in North Bay Village has water views from every room.  Other features include:

  • crown molding
  • baseboards
  • updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters & a pantry
  • two full baths
  • two good-size balconies

All this for $136 per squar foot!

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