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History Of The Key Biscayne Lighthouse
In July of 1824, the United States Congress contracted Samuel B. Lincoln of Boston to build the lighthouse at the tip of Key Biscayne. With his plans and materials in hand, Lincoln set sail the following month but never arrived. It was assumed his ship sank and left no survivors. This 65-foot lighthouse, with its wooden staircase, was to guide sailors as well as serve as a lookout to protect the area from pirates, Indians and other invaders. Noah Humphreys took over the project, and by the end of 1825, the sixty-five-foot brick tower was finally completed. John...
History Of The Key Biscayne Lighthouse
In July of 1824, the United States Congress contracted Samuel B. Lincoln of Boston to build the lighthouse at the tip of Key Biscayne. With his plans and materials in hand, Lincoln set sail the following month but never arrived. It was assumed his ship sank and left...
Hosting Holiday Guests in Limited Space
With more people working from home this year, space has become a priority, and what once may have been a rarely used guest room may now be an office or school room. What to do with the holidays coming and guests on their way to visit? If it’s a working space, there...
A Checklist for Retiring Early
Retiring early is a great idea if you can afford it. Unfortunately, few people plan for retirement as well as they should. A common rule of thumb is to save 10 times your final salary to retire by age 67. For someone with an annual salary of $50,000, that would mean...
Developers Gil Dezer, Jon Paul Perez: Problems Everywhere Else Will Benefit South Florida
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn just moved his office to Sunny Isles. Starwood Capital is building a new headquarters on Miami Beach. Over the past year or so, there has been something of an exodus of financial pros and hedge funders moving to South Florida. Even...
Will The Economy Rebound . . .Looking Ahead
According to KCMBlog.com's Steve Harney,* "One of the biggest questions we all seem to be asking these days is: When are we going to start to see an economic recovery? As the country begins to slowly reopen, moving forward in strategic phases, business activity will...
Buyers Want Out NOW!
"We want out — NOW!" This quarantine has convinced homeowners that they need more rooms, a backyard and plenty of kitchen space — and they want it all now! “I don’t have enough space.” “Now we can hear the neighbors’ every word.” “I need a home office now.” In the...
What Our London Office Is Saying . . .
Getting in Gear Nick Churton, based at the Berkshire Hathaway, HomeServices EWM Realty, London international marketing office, offers his thoughts on the efforts being made to keep buyers and sellers on the move. Throughout the lockdown, agents and brokers have been...
Corona Virus Impact On Our Local South Florida Markets
MIAMI – One of the many industries feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is real estate. According to Christina Vazquez of The Miami Herald, Jorge Guerra Jr., broker and chairman of the Miami Association of Realtors, said while deals are still closing, they...
What Will America’s Housing Market Look Like After The Coronavirus Pandemic Ends?
According to Peter Lane Taylor of ForbesLife, it’s never easy to buy or sell a home—even in the best market conditions. During the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s become nearly impossible. "I know this firsthand. My wife and I listed our house for sale in late February,...
My New Home Appraised!
Yes, that’s music to our ears . . . “It appraised!” With my vast experience and years in this business, I have come to weather most of the challenges of our ever-changing Real Estate market. I have come to learn that there are many hurdles that I have no control...
The Shift: A Look At 2020
The Shift The Real Estate market has shifted. Pricing has never been so important as in today’s market. Homes listed today are staying on the market longer - especially on the Key. Increase in listings means more competition. Anyone looking to sell his home now has...
2019 International Report Has Been Rolled Out . . .
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New Yorkers Beating Down The Door To . . .
-- as reported by the Miami Herald Business News --- “The city has grown up ... everyone knows our brand now,” he said. “It’s a place where you can build a life for yourself.” The DDA’s numbers tell the story. The number of SEC-registered investment advisors in...
“Going It On Your Own” – Reasons You May Want To Think Twice
Having been in this business for several years, I have worked with all types of buyers and sellers. Even though our inventory is increasing, it remains a seller’s market. I have noticed some sellers are attempting to “go it on their own” – thinking they will save...
Bringing Your “A” Game When Selling Your Home
“Bring Your 'A' Game” is a common expression in athletics which means to arrive with your top attitude and ability because with today's competition we are going to need it. In life, every day is game day. You simply cannot achieve your goals with a “B” effort. In Real...
What Today’s Buyers Are Facing
Whether you are a buyer searching for your first home, or a homeowner looking to move up to your next home, you should pay attention to rising interest rates, decreasing inventories and increasing home prices. Rising Interest Rates In 2018, (due to the research of...
Five Reasons You Need A Real Estate Professional
A few years ago, I published an article as to the five reasons you need a Real Estate agent: Pricing is difficult. Negotiating ability is crucial. Mortgages are key. Your family’s safety is critical. Selling is a full-time job. Since that article, the Real Estate...
Valuation – A Primer
Valuation – A Primer Many of my clients ask me, “how do you evaluate my home?” Many metrics establish home value; the primary is the multiple listing service. If I am looking to “list” a home for sale, I research what has sold in the surrounding area of the “subject”...