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August 26, 2025
You’ve found a local real estate agent you can trust, and you’re almost ready to list your property. Now it’s time to figure out what you’ll do when different types of offers start coming in, and buyers start asking questions to demonstrate their seriousness in closing the sale. It’s very helpful to be prepared for these scenarios now, rather than trying to think of an appropriate response on the spot. Here’s our final round of questions a seller should ask a realtor before listing their property: What Do I Need to Disclose to Buyers? There may be certain issues with your home (or your home’s history) that you’re hesitant to disclose to potential buyers. Your Realtor will tell you if […]
August 19, 2025
Selling your home for an ideal price is all about being prepared. It’s your realtor’s job to help you prepare by equipping you with essential information about your home’s condition, the current market, and your selling strategy. That’s a lot of information so to simplify this process, we’ve broken it down into two sections, so you know what to focus on when meeting with realtors. First, you’ll want to update yourself about the current market, and then you’ll get into the nitty gritty of finding your target buyer. On that note, here’s part I of our list of questions a seller should ask a realtor before listing: Is This a Good Time to Sell In This Neighborhood? A great starting […]
August 12, 2025
Whether you’ve found a beautiful property in your price range and you’ve confirmed no major repairs are needed, or if you are still looking, you’ll want to be ready for the financial side of the transaction. If you want to see what other questions you should be asking about properties as a buyer, please read our previous post. Here’s what to ask your realtor about the financial aspects and closing stages of the home buying process: Should I Get Pre-Qualified or Pre-Approved? Pre-qualification is a preliminary estimation of how much you can afford to borrow. Pre-approval carries much more weight because it shows that you’ve taken the time to get the bank’s official approval on a specific borrowing amount. You’ll want […]
August 5, 2025
As a real estate team, a big part of our job is preparing our clients for the home-buying process. That includes knowing which questions to ask potential sellers, so you can make sure that a home you buy is going to be perfect for you for years to come. After all, when you look at a beautiful home online it’s easy to start envisioning your life there, but you have to look at all the details about the home – and the neighborhood – to get the full picture. That’s why we’ve created this guide for the most important questions you should learn the answers to about a property you are interested in. We’ll start with questions related to the […]
July 29, 2025
Selling a home in Palmetto Bay can be intimidating because people have pretty high standards for homes in this area of Miami-Dade County. There’s also a lot of homes to choose from, so it’s in your best interest to make your home stand out from the competition and show potential buyers that you’re ready to sell. Palmetto Bay is particularly attractive to young families, which means that buyers will be looking for a well-kept, up-to-date property with plenty of indoor and outdoor space to raise their kids in. With this in mind, here’s what you need to know about selling a home in Palmetto Bay, Florida: Hire a Professional Cleaning Crew There’s clean, and then there’s absolutely pristine. The latter […]
July 22, 2025
Palmetto Bay is a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood known for its plentiful green space and high-quality schools. Many new families move to Palmetto Bay in search of a “small town” atmosphere that’s not too far from the shopping, restaurants, and bustling activity of the Gables and Miami. Palmetto Bay typically has plenty of houses for sale, and prices are actually pretty reasonable despite the village’s massive appeal. So, if you’re thinking of buying a home in “The Village of Parks,” it’s recommended to be prepared for a quick sale while simultaneously proceeding with caution. Here are a few key things to keep in mind when looking at houses in Palmetto Bay, Florida: Work with an Experienced Palmetto Bay Real Estate Agent […]
July 15, 2025
There’s exclusive, and then there’s Deering Bay. Located in the southernmost section of Coral Gables, Deering Bay is a 220-acre gated community with less than 300 residences ranging from single-family homes to townhouses to luxurious high and mid-rise condominiums offering stunning views of Biscayne Bay, and the City of Miami. Upon entering this lush, tranquil community, you’ll immediately notice a variety of Italian-Mediterranean architectural styles, which is why it’s no surprise that its five luxury condominium buildings are named after Italian cities: Venice, Padua, Verona, Siena and Milano. Each building offers approximately 40-55 units as well as ample parking for residents and guests. Deering Bay’s low-maintenance, townhouse-style homes are known as club villas, and there’s 24 of them ranging from […]
July 8, 2025
When it comes to real estate, when the media reports nationwide pricing and sales numbers it – obviously – has very little to do with the reality of pricing for an individual home. A little less obvious is that real estate data for Miami-Dade County only is slightly more correlated with the current market value of a home within Miami-Dade County. The size of Miami-Dade (both population and area) is just so large that there are always areas within the County that are in a buyers market and areas that are in a sellers market. You really have to get more granular to see what is going on — which is why we like to look municipality by municipality to see […]
June 24, 2025
America’s birthday is one of the best celebrations of the year. So, what better place to spend Fourth of July than the paradise we call home? Families have plenty of Fourth of July events to choose from in Miami, so there’s no shortage of fireworks, great food, and lively entertainment for all ages. Here are a few of our favorite places to spend Fourth of July in the Magic City: America’s Birthday Bash For the largest Fourth of July celebration in South Florida, head on over to Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami for America’s Birthday Bash. This free event begins at 4pm with live music, food trucks, a spacious kids’ play area, and of course, a hot dog eating contest! […]