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Freebies Things To Do

Free Things To Do in Miami – Deering Estate

Tomorrow is a Fee-Free Play Day at Deering Estate.

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Buying Pinecrest

6960 SW 96 Street

 

High ceilings and an plenty of windows make this home spacious and bright

This wonderfully spacious home with a great floorplan and lots of natural light is available in north Pinecrest.  In addition to being in one of the top locations in Miami-Dade County for both public and private schools, it has convenient access to shops, restaurants, the metro rail and U.S. 1.

An abundance of windows and its north/south exposure, ensure that the house has an open, airy feel and views of the pool and garden abound.  The floorplan features a master bedroom/bath and two bedrooms with a shared bath on one side of the house separated from the other two bedrooms and bath by the homes living space, which includes:  living room, dining room, and a large eat-in kitchen opening to the family room.  Closet and storage space is plentiful and the size of the bedrooms are sure to please everyone.
 
Additional information and pictures for 6960 SW 92 Street

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Buying Selling

Miami Real Estate: Appraisals Still An Issue

There is still some confusion in the market in terms of what a house is worth.  A seller puts a price on it, the buyer makes an offer based on what they have seen in the market, and then comes the appraisal.  In the last couple of months I have had a home that should have appraised, but due to the lack of comparables of its size in the same area, the appraiser went over into a whole different area and it came in grossly under the purchase price.  The comps were homes of the same size, year, and approximate lot size, but in a whole different city, school district etc.

In another case, I had a home with a purchase price that was questionable as to whether or not it would appraise due to a lack of comps and low comps in the area, come in at $30,000 over the contract price.

It has always been argued that appraisals are an art and not a science, but in both instances above I would argue there is a huge difference between a Monet and Kindergartener’s painting.

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Things To Do

Free Days At Fairchild in September

The last free days at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens are this month.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011

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Freebies Things To Do

Free Things To Do in Miami – Deering Estate

Tomorrow is a Fee-Free Play Day at Deering Estate.

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Freebies Things To Do

Free Days At Fairchild Tropical Gardens in August

Looking for something to do the next couple of weekends.  Go visit Fairchild.

Sunday, August 14, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011

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Home Improvement

Custom Make Your Own Shower Curtain

Check out http://www.photoshowercurtain.com/ for custom making your own shower curtain with summer photos.  Great idea for college students.

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Florida Life Miami Beach Neighborhood News Restaurants Where's JWo?

Canyon Ranch Grill – Where's JWo Answer

Canyon Ranch Grill, Miami

The answer to my Where’s JWo post on 8-3-2011, is the Canyon Ranch Grill at the beautiful Canyon Ranch Hotel and Spa on Miami Beach.  Once home to the Carillon Hotel, an epitome of the Miami Modern style of many of the Collins Avenue hotels in the 1950’s and ’60’s, Canyon Ranch is a restored, expanded and updated luxurious destination. 

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Florida Life Miami Beach Neighborhood News Restaurants Where's JWo?

Canyon Ranch Grill – Where’s JWo Answer

Canyon Ranch Grill, Miami

The answer to my Where’s JWo post on 8-3-2011, is the Canyon Ranch Grill at the beautiful Canyon Ranch Hotel and Spa on Miami Beach.  Once home to the Carillon Hotel, an epitome of the Miami Modern style of many of the Collins Avenue hotels in the 1950’s and ’60’s, Canyon Ranch is a restored, expanded and updated luxurious destination. 

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Florida Life

South Florida Wildlife

I love South Florida’s wildlife.  Every where I go, I see something interesting. 

Egret