I have this Google Alert set up that provides me with an email update of the latest relevant Google results (web, news, etc.) for my name - Adrian Salgado - that I usually just skim through since most of the alerts link back to this blog or my Active Rain blog. However, this morning I awoke to a Google Alert with the words “Miller” and “McCune” attached to it and did the double-take a millisecond short of deleting it.
The article attached to the Alert, “The Slumming of Suburbia”, was published this morning by Miller-McCune, a solutions-based research magazine that “draws on academic research and other definitive sources to provide reasoned policy options and solutions for today’s pressing issues”.
The journalist behind the article, David Villano, emailed me a few weeks ago after stumbling upon a blog post I wrote a few months back titled “Suburbia: 21st Century Ghetto?”. He asked me to call him regarding some research he was conducting regarding a topic I am very passionate about - suburban America. After a few rounds of phone tag, we set a date and time for a phone interview, he asked me a few questions, I answered willingly, and the rest - as they say - is history.
I am very honored to have a quote, my name, and a thought attached to something published in such a prestigious and well-respected publication. However, I am much more honored by the fact that there are others out there who share the same (very serious) concerns I have about American suburbia and the death of the “American Dream”.
It’s sad to think that the same ignorance that allowed the destruction of American cities may once again be the culprit responsible for the suburban demise.
I hope it’s not too late. For an urban dweller’s sake.
This 2-story single-family residence with voluminous ceilings on an oversized lot with golf course exposure in the Santa Barbara subdivision of Grand Palms, a gated golf resort community with a 27-hole championship golf course in the City of Pembroke Pines, was just listed for sale by the REO Team at dash - real estate company.
This home is in need of minor repairs and updating. It features 2 bedrooms, a den, and 3 full baths on the first floor. The master bedroom and 2nd bedroom feature their own private bathrooms. The third bath on the first floor serves as a guest bath that is accessible from the pool area.
Marble flooring is in place in the living area, family room, dining room, kitchen, and guest bath.
An open kitchen (to family room) features wood cabinets with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Floor-to-ceiling tinted windows in the family room flood the home with plentiful sunlight.
The second floor features 3 bedrooms, a loft area, and 1 en-suite bath. All bedrooms are carpeted. The staircase and loft area feature wood laminate flooring in good condition.
The exterior of the home features a swimming pool with spa surrounded by brick pavers. Three HVAC systems, a water heater, and water filtration system are in place.
Grand Palms is located in close proximity to the shopping and entertainment of The Shops at Pembroke Gardens and Pembroke Lakes Mall, the wonderful recreational opportunities of C.B Smith Park, and numerous major arterial highways (I-75, I-595, US 27).
Residents of Grand Palms can also boast about the two "A" schools (elementary and middle schools) and "B" school (high school) within their school boundaries (according to www.browardschools.com).
For more information regarding this home, please contact me at 305-491-7179.
Adrian Salgado is a realtor associate with dash - real estate company and can be reached at 305-491-7179 or SalgadoA@gmail.com.
It was the Vicks® NyQuil®. I knew I shouldn’t have. But damn, you know you’re not feeling well when it’s 80 degrees on your Totaline P474-1050 5/2 Day Programmable thermostat (courtesy of JP Air Conditioning), you’re shaking like a salt shaker and the Ying Yang Twins and Lil’ Jon are nowhere in sight.
I was supposed to meet Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar and….
The Vicks® NyQuil® knocked me out past noon.
Although I got there late (and missed out on the créme de la créme - Manny Diaz, Ileanita, Joe Sanchez, Julio Robaina, Matti Bower, etc.), it was pretty easy to figure out the order of things:
“Parade float” with big logos marketing to the Medicare-wielding Hispanic male and female demographic subset.
Convertible Mustang with Univision news anchor/reporter, talk show host, and/or actor/actress sitting atop back seat smiling and waving at crowd.
Motorcycle club of middle-aged men with middle-aged (but younger) woman in tow.
Marching band of local historically black high school.
Convertible Mustang with incumbent or aspiring local politician sitting atop back seat smiling and waving at crowd.
Scantily-clad females smiling, waving, and dancing (simultaneously) while marketing a sporting event/sports team.
Repeat (not necessarily in same order).
Yep, Leon had la orquesta.
The only thing better than seeing Raul de Molina (of El Gordo y la Flaca fame) sitting atop the backseat of a convertible Mustang would have been seeing Raul de Molina sitting atop the backseat of a convertible Mustang while eating Lili Estefan (la Flaca) one limb at a time with napkin tucked neatly under his chin.
“Fiera, te enterastes que voy a desfilar en La Parada de los Reyes Magos?”
Fiera: “No joda”!
“Si, el clu’ de moto mio va a desfilar. Tuuuto, El Flaaaco, El Chiiino, mi primo Arieliiito…to’ el mundo. Me llevo a Yanusleyska…”
I know they put the “F” in FCAT, but you can’t be serious. Don’t teachers teach students to proofread?
By this time I was doing “The Creep Dog” and leading it into “Throw the D” (My uncle Pee Wee would’ve been proud).
No pun intended, I’m sure.
A FUEGO. Papi’s reward for missing the Eagles vs. Giants to bask in the sun with his snot-nosed little one instead (I know - priceless).
I didn’t get this one. What does the sunglass-shielded cactus have to do with la Doctora Maribel?
Oscar Haza, the modern day Maximo Gomez. Maximo Gomez was born in the Dominican Republic and fought for Cuba’s independence from Spain. Oscar Haza was born in the Dominican Republic and fights for TV ratings using Cuba (sigh) as his only (monotonous, some would say) topic.
Somebody laughed at Baryshnikov too, I’m sure.
U.S.A. Jersey (in a knot) with Dominican Republic cap and Cuban flag = bachata+ salsa + drop it like it’s hot. Wicked.
The people’s champ. It’s in his blood.
How on earth did this dude score Barbara Bermudo, princesa puertorriqueña (de descendencia cubana, of course) from Guaynabo City, PR? She is the reason why anyone would watch Primer Impacto. Women to try to look like her. Men to create a mental image for later on that night.
Peter Fonda approved.
“Hello, deja el show. Súbete la mini-falda hasta la espalda. Súbetela, deja el show, más alta. Que ahora vamo’a bailar por to’a la jarda…”
“No pague esa casa”! Alex Hanna of Alex A. Hanna Law Library at St. Thomas University-fame would be proud.
By now, I’m sure you’re wondering: “Where’s the picture of Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar?”.
Great question. The search party put together in search of los reyes was unsuccessful. They searched for camels, gold robes, purple robes, grass, but came up empty handed.
An unnamed source made the following statement off the record:
“Esos descarao’ desfilaron, pero se dieron cuenta que los habian cogido pal trajin, se acomplejaron y vendieron el oro que llevaban, se parquearon abajo de una mata alante del Presidente Supemarque con un doce de Jenika (Heineken®), se fumaron la mirra y encendieron el incieso. “
I guess I’ll have to wait till next year.
Until then…
Unnamed source
Photo Credit: The first image (artist rendition) of Los Reyes Magos on this blog post courtesy of Marisa Montes.
adrian salgado is a realtor associate with dash, real estate company in miami, fl. you can reach him at 305-491-7179 or email him at salgadoa@gmail.com.
This open loft space with polished concrete floors and 10′ ceilings in The Loft Downtown II features Italian kitchen cabinets with terrazo counter tops and energy-efficient stainless steel appliances. Spacious bath features high gloss Italian cabinetry with marble counter tops and a white drop-in sink.
Building amenities include a club room equipped with an entertainment center, a rooftop swimming pool and fitness center, and a ground floor lap pool.
The Loft Downtown II is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Miami within walking distance to the Central Business District, Bayfront Park, Bayside Marketplace, and public transportation (Metro Mover station is located next to building).
This unit is tenant occupied and leased through February 2009.
Call me at 305-491-7179 for more information.
Adrian Salgado is a Realtor Associate in Miami, FL and can be reached at 305-491-7179 or SalgadoA@gmail.com.
The same guy that took 750 pair of PUMA kicks (i.e. sneakers - for the slanguagely impaired) and turned them into "Human Nature" in 2006, took wood scraps, mops, clothes pins, pencils, ping pong balls, rakes, purses, corks, shovels, dusters, pliers, shoe laces, and just about any other household item you can think of to create "Animal Farm" this year.
The exhibition, on display in a 4,000 square foot warehouse space dubbed La Comunidad (2215 NW 1 Place) in the Wynwood Arts District, is being featured during the phenomenon/scene we now know as Art Basel Miami Beach.
A phone call seeking comments from members of PeTA was not immediately returned.
Adrian Salgado is a Realtor Associate. He can be reached at 305-491-7179 or SalgadoA@gmail.com.
I don’t know about you, but 20 years ago this is the guy I wanted taking me home from St. Michael the Archangel (Home of the Crusaders), a catholic school for those holier than thou.
Interlude: My fellow Crusaders, do you realize that for 8 years of our innocent live-inside-a-bubble youth we proudly wore the word “CRUSADERS” across our chest during Physical Education? I feel dirty.
As a matter of fact, I want my parents’ tuition money back, Father Paz.
Sister Carolyn, you were the best principle ever. I remember when you were my substitute teacher one year. I think it was 7th grade. It was one of the funnest days ever. You couldn’t control the students. That was the day I lost what little respect I had left for you. I love the way you used to twirl the back of your hair around while you would speak publicly to the students. It was of way of saying “I feel so insecure right now”. You were nice and soft spoken, though. I appreciate that.
Sister Mary Gil, keep your hands to yourself. If you were to try that now, you’d get your a*s handed to you. Kids nowadays don’t play. You think you got authority cause you’re an adult? Try again. Mary (can I call you that?), I always wondered who your barber was? He would hook you up with the illest flattops, square sideburns and all. I was so jealous.
Parents, the gentleman driving this Chevrolet Express not only assures your child’s safe return from school, he offers a lesson that can only be rivaled by the after school program held every afternoon on the southeast corner of SR 441 and Miami Gardens Drive.
Your children don’t want the oh-so-boring Maranatas, Franmars, and Carlos & Susanas of the world. Give ‘em what they want. Give ‘em the guy who uses caution when transporting children while macking hoes.
Photo Credit: Manuel “Manolete” Vidal
Adrian Salgado is a Realtor Associate in Miami, FL and can be reached at 305-491-7179 or SalgadoA@gmail.com.
This 2-story single-family home on a corner lot with voluminous ceilings is completely tiled throughout. First floor features a living room, formal dining room, open kitchen, family room, a ground floor bedroom, and a full bath.
Kitchen cabinets and kitchen appliances are in place and in maintained condition.
The second floor features 3 bedrooms, one bath, a spacious master bedroom with a walk-in closet, and a master bath with separate tub, shower and double sink.
The home also features a 2-car garage and a brick-paved driveway. Two central A/C units and a water heater are in place.
Home is located in close proximity to Old Cutler Road, US 1, the Florida Turnpike, Black Point Marina, Biscayne National Park, and Deering Estate.
For more information on this home, contact me at 305-491-7179.
Adrian Salgado is a Realtor Associate with RED I Realty in Miami, FL and can be reached at 305-491-7179 or SalgadoA@gmail.com.
What you’re about to witness are real pictures of a real listing posted on the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Location: Hialeah Gardens, FL
EXTERIOR FRONT
LIVING/ DINING AREA
KITCHEN
COVERED TERRACE/ENTRANCE TO “IN-LAW QUARTER”?
CHILLIN’ IN THE COVERED TERRACE
I’m not sure what to make of this. Does this mean that the sale of the home includes Yellow Shirt Guy? Was Yellow Shirt Guy’s real estate agent too lazy to take his/her own photographs, hence a request to the homeowner to provide him/her with photographs of the home? Did Yellow Shirt Guy and his real estate agent kill two birds with one stone: MLS photographs and photographs for the family back home in Cuba?
Please help.
Adrian Salgado is a Realtor Associate in Miami, FL and can be reached at 305-491-7179 or SalgadoA@gmail.com.
This single-family home in the Keys Landing subdivision of Homestead, FL (known as The ‘Stead to some) was recently listed by the guys you all know and love.
This well-kept home features an open kitchen with upgraded Mahogany thermofoil cabinets, a formal dining room, living room, family room, and a separate laundry room with full-size washer and dryer.
The home is tiled throughout. Tile is damaged in certain areas of the home and needs to be replaced. Other than that, this home is in maintained condition.
Keys Landing is a gated subdivision in close proximity to the Florida Turnpike and US 1. It is a short drive to Key Largo.
Adrian Salgado is a Realtor Associate in Miami, FL and can be reached at 305-491-7179 or SalgadoA@gmail.com.
Located in the Royal Oaks subdivision of Miami Lakes, this 2-story home on a dead end tree-lined street offers loads of living space. A double door entry leads into an ample-sized living room graced with plentiful natural sunlight made possible by a row of windows set high upon vaulted ceilings that open to above. An intimate family room with a gas-powered fireplace is directly adjacent to the living room followed by a ground floor bedroom and guest bath perfect for hired help. A formal dining room, fully equipped island kitchen, laundry room with full-size washer and dryer, and a 2-car garage occupy the remainder of the first floor.
The second floor of the home consists of a loft area with bedrooms split to each side. The spacious master bedroom with a large walk-in closet and a private master bath are split to the right, while two bedrooms and another full bath are split to the left of the loft area. All second floor bedrooms feature private balconies.
Additional features include a covered terrace, a swimming pool with spa, and a gazebo.
This home is located west of the Palmetto Expressway and is easily accessible from SR 826 (Palmetto Expressway) and I-75. It is located in a highly desirable school district.
For more information on this home, contact me at 305-491-7179.
Adrian Salgado is a Realtor Associate with RED I Realty in Miami, FL and can be reached at 305-491-7179 or SalgadoA@gmail.com.
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