“Houses can form a neighborhood but only people can make it a community."
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Community is an essential part of family, of lifestyle, and of real estate.
Understanding local conditions in Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura, Golden Beach, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood Beach, Bal Harbour, Surfside, Miami Beach, South Beach and Downtown Miami is important when it comes to buying and selling real estate, but the neighborhood you choose can have a dramatic impact on all other aspects of your life as well.
Please feel free to browse through the complimentary Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura, Golden Beach, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood Beach, Bal Harbour, Surfside, Miami Beach, South Beach and Downtown Miami information I’ve provided.
When it’s time to move, call me to get a representative on your side who has experience, Miami (Aventura, Sunny Isles, Miami Beach) market knowledge, and the confidence to help you make the best transaction possible. Enjoy! Katerina
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Miami is more vibrant than ever! There is always something exciting to do or see. Whether it is taking in a show, enjoying an outdoor festival, attending a community class, the beach, first class restaurants or simply hanging out and enjoying it’s unique culture. It is the people that make Miami special. This is a place to work, live and call home.
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Complimentary Neighborhood Kit
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The Neighborhood Kit includes:
Upcoming Community Events
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Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood
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1. Make a list of all of the amenities that are close by in the neighborhood you are considering as your new residence. Keep in mind what distances and routes to each of these places are acceptable and what are not.
2. Determine what the best features of the neighborhoods are. This is especially helpful if you are deciding between a few different neighborhoods. Are there parks nearby?
Is it scenic and visually appealing?
Are there quiet areas, streets, culs de sac?
Are the people friendly in the neighborhood?
Is the neighborhood clean? Yards, streets, parks?
Are there nice trees and foliage?
Do the lots have large or small yards?
Are there walkways and are they easily accessible?
Is it a safe neighborhood?
What are the market values of the homes in the area?
Are there many houses for sale?
How long ago was the community developed?
What is the average age of the people in the area?
Are there families with small children in the area?
What is the proximity to schools?
Are there community events or organizations?
3. Walk around in the neighborhood. The best way to determine the cleanliness and friendliness of the neighborhood is to walk around in it and meet its residents. |
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Florida Median sales price for single family homes up 18 percent
Florida’s median sales price for existing homes last month was $193,600; a year ago, it was $238,900 for a 19 percent decrease. But, looking back to July 2003, the statewide median sales price for single-family homes has increased 18 percent over the five-year-period, according to FAR records – at that time, the statewide existing-home median price was $164,000. Thus making an investment into real estate still safer than into stocks – as former K-Mart , Enron or Worldcom shareholders will testify, whose assets (stocks) were simply declared valueless after those companies collapsed (The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less).
More than half of Florida’s metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported increased sales of existing homes in July; seven MSAs also showed gains in condo sales. Realtors around the state reported increased business activity, including more telephone calls, more home showings and a rise in pending sales.
Industry analysts predict that the housing stimulus bill recently passed by Congress should help boost the housing sector’s recovery. Existing home sales nationwide are expected to show some modest improvement in the coming months, according to the latest housing outlook from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). “With a tax credit now available to first-time home buyers, increases in home sales could be sustained with the momentum carrying into 2009,” says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
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