The vibrant market for luxury homes is one that is defined by constant change, keeping pace with a modern world and the changing needs of its unique clients. Over the past decade, the very definition of luxury has seen a dramatic shift—in the past, the measure of square footage was the primary aspect defining a […]
Often, waterfront properties are more remotely located than standard housing options—both a benefit and a liability to homeowners. While a home that’s “off the beaten path” is attractive in terms of privacy and peace, to a homeowner accustomed to city or suburban living, they may forget to check on the services that are assumed as […]
Current market trends in the luxury home market are placing strong emphasis on the “green-wise” sustainability of luxury homes. With new luxury home buyers placing a premium on environmentally friendly, health conscious building and design, luxury home construction firms and knowledgeable REALTORS® are taking this new emphasis into account when constructing and showing luxury […]
The decision to purchase a waterfront home can be considerable in terms of cost. However, there are hidden bargains—if you know what you’re looking for. There are a few simple strategies that will help you and your REALTOR® find the hidden gems of your area in your home search. The first strategy is to expand […]
REALTORS® and sellers alike are finding passive solar paneling, marble bathroom features, bamboo flooring, and incorporation of alternative energy sources into the home’s overall design, as well as addition of energy efficient appliances to be key motivators in a home’s attractiveness to prospective buyers. The biggest factor, however, in the concept of the “green mansion” […]
It’s easy to “fall in love at first sight” with a home—but it’s important to be mindful of not just the home itself, but the property that it sits on. Even the most desirable home can inspire “buyer’s remorse” if you realize after the fact that the view is obscured from inside the home, it […]
Recent realtor reports have pointed to our area experiencing the largest boom of real estate activity—specifically in the luxury market—of the past five years, which trends towards a healthy Miami real estate market in 2012 and beyond. It is clear that waterfront properties are selling and buyers, both foreign and domestic alike, are willing to […]
The dynamic luxury home market is one that is always changing to keep pace with the times and meet the unique needs of its clients in the most modern way. Over the past decade, the trend of defining luxury has shifted dramatically—once, an abundance of square footage was the primary aspect of defining a property […]
With today’s affordable home prices and historically low mortgage rates, more young adults are asking for help from their families to take their first step towards home ownership. Last year, according to the National Association of Realtors, 36% of first-time buyers paid the down payment on their home with a financial gift from their parents […]
Miami beachfront luxury real estate’s season generally begins to taper off in the summertime—a trend that’s well known among our seasoned REALTORS®. However, the 2011 year has seen a surprising and welcoming turnaround that bodes well for the coming year. Current market inventories are at an all-time low, especially at the ultra high-ends of the […]
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