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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.
How Important Is the Mortgage Interest Deduction to You?
Tom Kelly addressed the issue of the mortgage interest deduction going away. Many argue that it is one way of raising taxes and decreasing the bulging federal deficit. What do you think?
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Mortgage Interest Deduction: Should It Be Phased Out?
What Do Elizabeth Taylor, Christies, The Pearl Islands, and EWM Have in Common?
Okay, this blog is one of those “six degrees of separation” instances.
Elizabeth Taylor was given La Peregrina Pearl, which was found in the Pearl Islands off the coast of Panama. Christies will be auctioning off her collection this week in New York.
EWM is Christies exclusive affiliate in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. EWM is the listing agent of second largest island in the Pearl Islands, San Jose Island.
Related blogs:
Elizabeth Taylor Collection Auction Taking Place This Month
San Jose Island, Panama: How Big Is 11,000 Acres?
San Jose Island, Pearl Islands, Panama
Over 57 beaches on the island
Laurenzo’s Italian Market Holiday Wine Tasting
- Lots of wines, people, food and fun!
For years, my dad trekked up to North Miami Beach to shop at Laurenzo’s Italian Market and I go by every time I visit my sister in Aventura. Last night hubby and I decided to make the drive to attend their annual Holiday wine tasting. I had never been to one before and am so glad we ventured out of our neighborhood for an evening out. So many wines were poured there was no way to try them all, even with a designated driver! Picked up a bunch a great food on the way out, so we will be eating wonderful Italian food this week. If you have never been to Laurenzo’s it is worth the trip. They are holding wine tastings through the holidays on Saturdays, from 1-4 p.m.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Continue To Improve
An article in Wednesday’s Miami Herald stated that Miami-Dade County Public School District students outperform their national peers on their National Assessment in Education Progress (NAEP) exams.
The quality of our public schools and the educational options we provide parents, increase Miami’s ability to attract and maintain businesses by providing an educated workforce. Increased businesses = increased # employees = increase in home sales.
Miami Real Estate: More Signs Market Is Improving
Technology jobs tend to be higher paying jobs and according to Bloomberg BusinessWeek, three of the ten cities leading the nation in tech jobs are in Florida. Miami ranked seventh, Jacksonville ranked fourth and Tampa ranked 8th. High paying jobs + buyer’s market + high affordability index = real estate sales. The challenge for these three cities will be providing the skilled workers required for these jobs because although the tech jobs are increasing, if the companies providing the jobs can’t find employees in-state, the will hire them from elsewhere. That will still improve our real estate market, but won’t help lower our unemployment rate.
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
Free Things To Do In Miami: Attend Exhibit Opening At Deering Estate
The Artist Village at Deering Estate hostS the opening of their Winter Exhibit from 7-9pm on December 7.
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