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Is Miami really a contender?

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article195303434.html#emlnl=Breaking_Newsletter https://therealdeal.com/miami/2018/01/18/miami-makes-shortlist-for-amazon-hq2/?utm_source=The+Real+Deal+E-Lerts&utm_campaign=7a7991a7ba-SF_WEEKEND_12_3_164_3_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6e806bb87a-7a7991a7ba-385827893 The buzz as of late is Miami making the short list of US … [Read More...]

Could tax reform be a deal killer?

https://therealdeal.com/miami/2017/12/26/could-tax-reform-kill-the-jumbo-mortgage-market/ With prices on the rise and the increased scrutiny of large cash purchases thanks to the release of the Panama Papers, how will Miami’s residential market be affected by the new tax bill and its limits on the mortgage industry and property tax deductions? Given that many developers and brokers schedule sales … [Read More...]

Don’t call it a comeback (yet)

https://therealdeal.com/miami/2017/12/14/neighborhood-dive-coconut-grove-reinvents-itself-into-a-luxury-enclave/?utm_source=The+Real+Deal+E-Lerts&utm_campaign=2a4f4c2dbe-SF_WEEKEND_12_3_164_3_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6e806bb87a-2a4f4c2dbe-385827893 As someone who grew up going to the Grove as a kid going to the bed races and then a college student drinking at the bars, I’m … [Read More...]

Retail’s silver bullet

https://www.fastcompany.com/40491567/the-future-of-retail-in-the-age-of-amazon As we embrace Black Friday and Cyber Monday, who will win? Brick and mortar retail or online retailers? From a real estate perspective retail as a market is hurting with big anchor shops reducing their stores or closing down altogether, and mall managers and leasing agents having to get creative. Amazon is a force to … [Read More...]

Miami, a league of its own.

https://therealdeal.com/miami/2017/11/10/miami-is-the-least-affordable-city-for-renters-in-the-us-report/ Miami has always been in a league of its own—from the weather, to the Hispanic flavor, the beaches, the fraud, the drugs and just what I like to refer to as “the fast life.” We always love to tour those relocating from other places and show them the other areas that make Miami the Magic City, … [Read More...]

Coin for sea level rise? Sort of.

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/election/article183336291.html Election time and everyone who didn’t have an opinion suddenly has one. Most recently is the passing of the Miami Forever Bond, which allows the City to borrow $400 million dollars to fund issues concerning sea-level rise, affordable housing, parks and recreation, streets and public safety. Coincidentally, we … [Read More...]

Plastered!

The beauty of working with first time home buyers is that they are..................hm,..........lets see how I put this...........oh yeah, clueless.This fact paints me in a very favorable light and allows me to corrupt a new generation of "Bro's" with my unlimited (yet unconfirmed) knowledge of everything home related; kinda of an Old Man's guide to DIY.Most projects start with "Well you could do … [Read More...]

My Sunday……………

Coffee/New York Times/EmailsKiss Ana goodbye (off to work)Office/BlogStrike Force (Boxing)Spinning (Indoor Cycling)Lunch/Family VisitOffice/Paperwork/AppointmentsOpen HouseDeliver mail???? Really, I delivered mail...8 mile Charity Run (Ravens Runs) 20 days and 161.5 milesGrilled Cheese sandwiches with BACON!!!!!!!!!!!Glass of wine, Coffee & CookiesBlogHell I need to get back to work, my days … [Read More...]

Hey I can Ski……

First day on the slope which means only one thing…….SKI LESSON!!!!If I’m going to ski off a cliff (which you can do here, see pic) at least I want to have good form.After getting fitted for the beginners ski package (read I’m never getting off the bunny slope) we signed up for lessons with a studley (just in case he reads this) teacher by the name of Bruce, he was very nice but obviously had never … [Read More...]

New Stuff….

Year's ago when I created my Website, I swore that it would always be different then the typical Realtor Site.I never wanted it to be a "Hey I'm the greatest (even though we are), kinda of Site" Did not want you to have to "sign in" or "register" to view it.I wanted it to read like you were actually speaking with someone (me) that you could relate to.That's how I Structured and Wrote it; Yes, I … [Read More...]

"Mary Krismas"

That's how we say it in Hialeah...... I hope you all had a great day and yes I did run today; mile 195.0, I have pic's to prove it............yes I'm the one in the PJ's and Santa Hat. Lot's of folks down on SoBe this afternoon to watch us run, lots of fun. … [Read More...]

Happy 2011!

May 11' bring you all peace, love and happiness...(go Skipper Chuck).We are looking forward to many great things in the new year.We expect business to continue moving forward; contrary to popular belief Real Estate in the "Magic City" has been very strong.We feel that with interest rates staying low it's a good time to buy a home.Can't say it enough Kids; TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE RATES...they will … [Read More...]