Coconut Grove, Coral Gables & South Miami Real Estate http://miamiselectrealestate.com Expert Guidance with a Personal Touch Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:07:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Palmetto Bay Beauty for Just $449,000. http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/04/23/palmetto-bay-beauty-for-just-449000/ http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/04/23/palmetto-bay-beauty-for-just-449000/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:07:46 +0000 Leigh Fortuna http://miamiselectrealestate.com/?p=7807 Of all the areas in Miami-Dade, I think Palmetto Bay is one of the places where you get the biggest bang for your buck.

I just listed this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with over 2,700 sq ft of living area on an almost 15,000 sq ft lot.  

It has a completely renovated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances……. 

Formal living and dining rooms…….

Spacious family room……. 

And huge fully fenced backyard.  Great floor plan with 2 car garage, newer roof, and fully shuttered.  Great location and not in a flood zone.

Asking Price: $449,000.

If you or someone you know is interest in this property please give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here. I provide market expertise with a personal touch.

]]> http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/04/23/palmetto-bay-beauty-for-just-449000/feed/ 0 Just Listed – Big House, Big Property http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/04/02/just-listed-big-house-big-property/ http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/04/02/just-listed-big-house-big-property/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:37:19 +0000 Leigh Fortuna http://miamiselectrealestate.com/?p=7768 Are you looking for a home with open spaces, amazing yard and lots of room for entertaining or to just let the kids run wild?  My new listing at 8420 SW 66 Street may just be the home for you. 

Designed for the family that enjoys the indoor/outdoor lifestyle, it is perfect for entertaining family and friends.

 
The interior features include 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, open kitchen, formal dining and living rooms, bright spacious family room with 4,286 sq ft of living area. 
 
 
The outside is where things become really interesting.  Patio areas include the pool, Jacuzzi and cabana bath.

From this view you can easily see the free standing 3 car garage, basketball court and gated secure parking for several vehicles, Boat/RV or any of your favorite toys.  Click here for a complete video tour.

Asking Price:  $975,000.

If you or someone you know is interest in this property please give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here.  I provide market expertise with a personal touch.

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This graph represents the residential inventory in South Florida for the dates noted.

The figures were compiled by Condo Vultures Realty using the South Florida Shared Multiple Listing Service.

]]> http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/03/26/housing-inventory-down-pending-sales-up-just-keeping-it-simple/feed/ 0 Brickell is HOT!!! Under Contract in 10 Days http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/03/19/brickell-is-hot-under-contract-in-10-days/ http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/03/19/brickell-is-hot-under-contract-in-10-days/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:08:24 +0000 Leigh Fortuna http://miamiselectrealestate.com/?p=7658

Brickell is very active right now and the Atlantis on Brickell is no exception.  My listing, unit 1802, went under contract in just 10 days and is expected to close by months end.

With views link this, it is no wonder.  This unit offers some of the best views of the building.

Property features include:

- 2 bedrooms, 2 baths

- 1,304 sq ft

- Two master bedrooms with the bathroom en suite

- New kitchen cabinets with stainless steel appliances

- Building amenities include pool, gym, tennis courts and clubhouse

Click here for a photo tour of the property. 

Asking Price:  $399,000. 

I provide market expertise with a personal touch.  If you or someone you know is looking for a real estate professional with proven results, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here.

]]> http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/03/19/brickell-is-hot-under-contract-in-10-days/feed/ 0 Come on Out and Join Me for an Open House this Sunday 1:00-3:00 at 6890 SW 49 Street http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/03/15/come-on-out-and-join-me-for-an-open-house-this-sunday-100-300-at-6890-sw-49-street/ http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/03/15/come-on-out-and-join-me-for-an-open-house-this-sunday-100-300-at-6890-sw-49-street/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:49:29 +0000 Leigh Fortuna http://miamiselectrealestate.com/?p=7661  

This lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on a corner lot will be open for viewing this weekend. 

What makes this home so appealing is the warm feeling, open areas and great curb appeal. 

Property features include:

- Updated kitchen and baths with granite counters and stainless steel appliances

- Tile and wood flooring throughout

- Spacious yard for all your toys

- Roof is just 6 years old

- A/C is just 3 years old  

Asking Price- $359,000.                                                     

Click here to view the full photo tour.

If you or someone you know is looking for a real estate professional with proven results, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here. 

]]> http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/03/15/come-on-out-and-join-me-for-an-open-house-this-sunday-100-300-at-6890-sw-49-street/feed/ 0 Want a suggestion for Valentines Day? http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/02/14/want-a-suggestion-for-valentines-day/ http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/02/14/want-a-suggestion-for-valentines-day/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:00:37 +0000 Leigh Fortuna http://miamiselectrealestate.com/?p=7632

Why not buy your sweetheart a house?  Just sayin….

If this sounds like a good idea to you, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here, I’d love to help.

]]> http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/02/14/want-a-suggestion-for-valentines-day/feed/ 0 Economists predict “Economy shift into high gear this summer” http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/02/13/economists-predict-economy-shift-into-high-gear-this-summer/ http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/02/13/economists-predict-economy-shift-into-high-gear-this-summer/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:00:12 +0000 Leigh Fortuna http://miamiselectrealestate.com/?p=7591 In an article published earlier this week by USA Today, 46 economists predict that “the economy will shift into a higher gear this summer and then grow for the next nine months at the fastest pace in three years”.

Here in Miami, we have already seen the signs of a recovery but glad to hear that the economist are in agreement.  The more interesting news is the growth prediction.  Now that’s exciting.

Click here to read the full article.

If you or someone you know is looking to take advantage of this opportunity, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here. 

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9070 SW 156 Street, Palmetto Bay

Investment properties are going like hotcakes.  I just sold this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in Palmetto Bay to an investor for cash.  We had 4 backup offers waiting in the wings, also all cash.  Obviously priced right!!

It needed to be completely remodeled but investors can see past the issues a home currently has to what it can be and what it could be worth.  They also have the cash and resources to revitalize a home like this one.  Good for the neighborhood, good for them and good for the seller.  Everyone wins.

Click here for additional photos and information on this property.

I have several investors that have cash and are looking to buy and buy quickly.  If you or someone you know is interested in selling their home, no matter the condition, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here. 

]]> http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/02/11/palmetto-bay-investment-property-under-contract-in-29-days/feed/ 0 Want to Save Money on Your Mortgage? The H.A.R.P. program may be just what your looking for! http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/02/07/want-to-save-money-on-your-mortgage-the-h-a-r-p-program-may-be-just-what-your-looking-for/ http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/02/07/want-to-save-money-on-your-mortgage-the-h-a-r-p-program-may-be-just-what-your-looking-for/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:52:19 +0000 Leigh Fortuna http://miamiselectrealestate.com/?p=7495

If you’re not behind on your mortgage payments but have been unable to get traditional refinancing because the value of your home has declined, you may be eligible to refinance through the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). HARP is designed to help you get a new, more affordable, more stable mortgage. HARP refinance loans require a loan application and underwriting process, and refinance fees will apply.

You may be eligible for HARP if you meet all of the following criteria:

  • The mortgage must be owned or guaranteed by Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae.
  • The mortgage must have been sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on or before May 31, 2009.
  • The mortgage cannot have been refinanced under HARP previously unless it is a Fannie Mae loan that was refinanced under HARP from March-May, 2009.
  • The current loan-to-value (LTV) ratio must be greater than 80%.
  • The borrower must be current on the mortgage at the time of the refinance, with a good payment history in the past 12 months.

Click here for additional information and the official website. Good Luck!!

If you would rather sell your home than re-finance, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here.

]]> http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/02/07/want-to-save-money-on-your-mortgage-the-h-a-r-p-program-may-be-just-what-your-looking-for/feed/ 0 Coconut Grove Townhouse sold in 13 Days http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/01/30/coconut-grove-townhouse-sold-in-13-days/ http://miamiselectrealestate.com/2013/01/30/coconut-grove-townhouse-sold-in-13-days/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:55:57 +0000 Leigh Fortuna http://miamiselectrealestate.com/?p=7501 Congratulations to the seller of my townhouse listing as she just started a brand new life in her new home in Naples, Florida.  The move was a bit quicker than she had anticipated as we were under contract in 13 days.  Luckily for everyone, she had already bought her new home and was ready for the move.

The timing was perfect as the market here in Coconut Grove is bustling and the inventory is very low.  This 2/2 with 1,116 sq ft sold for $290,000.  The last unit in this community sold, by me, for $230,000. in April of 2011 and at that time we were thrilled as the market was still a bit iffy. 

I would say and I have been saying, the market has turned!!

If you or someone you know is looking for a real estate professional with proven results, give me a call at 305-987-2644 or send me a note here.

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