This is the best time to be in Miami for Art Lovers. Art Basel Miami takes place Dec.1-5 2010 It is the most important art show in the U S, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. It is the sister event of Switzerland’s Art Basel.

Art Basel combines an International selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events, featuring music, film, architecture and design.

More than 250 leading art galleries from Europe, Latin America, Asia, North America and Africa will exhibit 20th and 21st century artworks by over 2000 artist.

Art lovers Enjoy!!!

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Many times people hire a realtor to sell a house or condo and the listing expires without the house or condo being sold. What went wrong?
Was it the realtors fault? did not advertise it as he or she should have done? did not held open houses? did not answer his or her phone when other realtors wanted to show the listing?
How about the price. Was it priced correctly? did the owners check the CMA and follow the advice of the realtor as to the pricing?
Was the house or condo in good conditions? Did the owners got rid of the wall paper from 1982 ? How about the kitchen? Was the place clean or messy when buyers went to see it?
Did the listing agent had enough pictures of the property in the MLS?
Selling your home requires a partnership with a focused, passionate, succesful and sales oriented agent.
If you are planning to sell your house or have an expired listing please give me a call . I will meet with you to let you know about the best ways to sell your home. 786 274 3683

Miami condominium sales rose by 36% last month compared to September 2009, while existing single-family homes declined by 6%, according to new data from the Miami Associations of Realtors. Nationwide, existing home sales also rose in September, indicating that the U.S. housing market is in the early stages of recovery, the National Association of Realtors said. ” A housing recovery is taking place but will be choppy at times depending on the duration and impact of a foreclosure moratorium,” saide lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist. ” But the overall direction should be a gradual rising trend in home sales with buyers responding to historically low mortgage interest rates and very favorable affordability conditions.” The national median existing home price for all housing types was $171,700 in September, 2.4% below prices in Septembre 2009. Distressed homes accounted for 35% of sales in September compared with 34% in August.

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From The Real Deal- South Florida Real Estate News- August

Beautiful building on the Intracoastal with breathtaking views. 3 miles pathway by Turnberry Isles Golf course where you can jog, walk, skate or bike ride. Aventura Mall within walking distance.

Unit 747 corner unit 1450sf 3Bed 3Bath $349,000
Unit 446 1132sf 2 Bed 2 Bath $285,900
Unit 1242 1023sf 2 Bed 2 Bath $245,000

Please give me a call if you are interested in buying or selling. I am an specialist in the Aventura area. 786 274 3683

The Epic -200 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Fl

Luxurious, incredible building in downtown where the Bay meets the river. Amazing views of Brickell Key, Brickell, South Beach, the Bay and Miami Downtown. Developer- Hugo Colombo.
It has a great spa, 24 hour room service, housekeeping, the famous Zuma restaurant, 900 linear feet marina.
1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments some with dens starting from the low $300,000.
Please let me know if you are interested in this property. You can contact me cel. 786-274-3683 or via e mail at muvdi.l@ewm.com

The great thing about living in Williams Island is that you are living inside a club and to have fun you do not even have to drive.

There is something for every body.  The spa is great.  There are fantastic classes such as spinning with Chris, boot Camp with Noel, dancing with Martin or Alvaro.   After working out you can enjoy the steam bath, the cold plunge or have a massage.

For tennis lovers there are great clay tennis courts and for boat lovers there is the marina where you can have your boat within walking distance from your condo.

At Williams Island you can enjoy the parties and live entertainment at the Island Club and enjoy great food at the CafÉ.

I would be happy to show you what condos are available for sale in Williams Island.  You can call me at 786 274 3683  or via e-mail muvdi.l@ewm.com

Please visit my web page.  Just click on Visit My Web Site (left hand side) – go to property search and you will be able to know what is available for rent or sale .  You can search by the name of the city, zip code,  price range , etc.

Let me help you with all your Real Estate needs cel. 786 274 3683

Short sales is a long and arduous process with unclear expectations and no specific guidelines to follow. 

Many myth about short sales have emerged such as it is better to short sale that to go to foreclosure.  There is no doubt that a foreclosure will have a detrimental effect on credit, but the negative impact on credit for a short sale may not be much less.  Additionally, a short sale may not be in the seller’s best interest, particularly if it is on an investment property and not the seller’s principal residence.  The IRS considers a forgiveness of debt a taxable event under the Internal Revenue Code, and therefore any mortgage amount forgiven on non-principal residence property is taxed as income. In a foreclosure, there’s no forgiveness of debt and therefore no taxable income.

If you have any questions on Real Estate or want to sell, buy or rent  please give me a call 786 274 3683 or e- mail me.

From Florida Realtors Volume 85, Number 7

I have an investor looking for a retail strip mall in Dade or Broward County $800,000 – $1,200,000 , with good tenants.  Please  e mail me or call me if you have a commercial property for sale or know of someone who wants to sell.    786-274-3683