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For Home Buyers

Coral Gables Historic Homes Market Report 2006-2010 (Have we hit bottom?)

February 21, 2011 Coral Gables
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A five year market report for Historic Homes in Coral Gables including average sale, $/sf, REO and short sale data and data by neighborhood

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Broker’s Open House Tour of Coral Gables Historic Homes – 2/15/2011

February 17, 2011 Coral Gables
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Take a tour with me as I attend the weekly Broker Open House Tour of Historic Coral Gables Homes

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Just what is a “Comp”? Taking the mystery out of the equation

February 15, 2011 Finance
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Just what is a “comp”? What will the appraiser use? A home next door? One that is actively on the market for sale? One that is in worse condition? Find out your questions here…

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Did you Know? Liberal zoning if you have a Coral Gables Cottage!

January 25, 2011 Coral Gables
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Did you know about the special, liberal zoning that awaits you if you have a Coral Gables Cottage?

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How accurate are Zestimates in South Florida? According to Zillow, not very

December 1, 2010 For Home Buyers
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Zillow’s own data shows the accuracy of Zestimates in South Florida is too far off to be reliable.

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Coral Gables Foreclosure deal of the week – on Valencia Ave

November 30, 2010 Coral Gables
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The Coral Gables Foreclosure Deal of the Week is an historic pool home!

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Real Estate Update for the historic Granada Section of Coral Gables

November 29, 2010 Coral Gables
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Map and real estate market data for Coral Gables historic Granada Section, built in the 1920s

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Interested in buying a Coral Gables Waterfront Home?

November 27, 2010 Coconut Grove
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What should you know before you buy an expensive property on or near the water in South Florida that you want to upgrade?

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Historic homes in Coral Gables are a deal and hot commodity

November 21, 2010 Coral Gables
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Historic homes in Coral Gables sell faster, closer to list price and lower $/sf than the avearge single family home in Coral Gables.

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Coral Gables Foreclosure of the Week – 424 Garlenda Ave

October 31, 2010 Coral Gables
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Spacious South Gables REO for under $600,000 with gorgeous kitchen and wood floors. Brand new on the market!

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Coral Gables Foreclosure Deal of the Week! 1/1 just $79,900

October 17, 2010 Coral Gables
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The Coral Gables Foreclosure Deal of the Week is a 1/1 fully renovated condo in the heart of the Gables under $80K!

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What does CASH ONLY mean when buying a house?

October 14, 2010 Finance
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What does Cash Only mean in a real estate listing? Does it really mean cash only? Isn’t my bank’s money cash? Is the seller flexible about Cash Only?

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What a buyer’s market means in Coral Gables Real Estate

September 26, 2010 Coral Gables
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What a buyer’s market means for Coral Gables buyers and sellers

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The Coral Gables Foreclosure Deal of the Week – Luxury Gables Estates

September 25, 2010 Coral Gables
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Rare opportunity to buys a waterfront Gables Estate Luxury home as a foreclosure, priced at land value! Act fast before this is gone!

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