Top 10 States For Flood Insurance Claims - 11/29/11 04:13 PM
I am frequently asked, "is this property in a flood zone?".  To my surprise, Florida is not one of the top 10 states to file a flood insurance claim! National Flood Insurance Program Statistics: Floods are the #1 most common natural disaster in the United States. Over the past 10 years (2001-2010) the average flood insurance claim paid in the US was nearly $48,000 per year. Over the past 10 years (2001-2010), flood insurance claims averaged just over $2.6 billion. The average flood insurance policy is about $600 per year. People outside of high-risk areas file over 20% of NFIP claims … (1 comments)

Latin Spice at Pinecrest Gardens - Saturday, December 10th - 11/28/11 09:33 AM
Latin Spice at Pinecrest Gardens
 Indulge your appetite for Latin culture at this unique and delicious festival.
 Saturday, December 10th
Noon – 6:00pm
Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL
 Food, music, arts and crafts from Central and South America, Portugal and Spain.
This is a one-of-a-kind festival that celebrates all Latin cultures in one extraordinary setting.
 Admission $5.00  ~  Children 12 and under free
 
Then the evening heats up as Grammy Award Winner, “Chino” Nuñez and his Salsa Band set the Banyan Bowl on fire!
 Hot Dancers and Hotter Music; this will be one concert that will keep you asking … (0 comments)

Florida Markets Dominate REALTOR.com Top Ten Turnaround Report - 11/21/11 11:22 AM
Realtor.com has just published Florida Markets Dominate REALTOR.com Top Ten Turnaround Report.  I am currently working on the Pinecrest Florida year end real estate market report and I see Pinecrest Florida is have another strong real estate sales year.  Year-to-date, only 18% of homes sold in Pinecrest have been short sales or foreclosures.  This is way below Miami-Dade County where 58% of the homes sold year-to-date have been distressed sales.
Here is an excerpt of the REALTOR.com report:
Though the past four years have seen many cities suffering from large numbers of foreclosures and a loss in home values, ten of these … (1 comments)

Compare Your Community To Another - 11/15/11 03:44 PM
What a fun and interesting site! 
Here at the Realtor.com Community Report site, you enter a primary zip code to view a report, and for comparison, you can enter a second zip code. 
You can compare population, education, income, cost of living, crime, climate, etc.
Try it…you’ll like it!

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November 11, 2011 - My Marine - 11/11/11 08:19 AM


Today, and every single day, I am so grateful that my Marine, my only child, returned from all his deployments well. 
Please continue to keep all our troops in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank a veteran today –
Happy Veterans Day to all!


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Pinecrest FL Real Estate Market Report - October 2011 - 11/09/11 04:40 PM
Pinecrest FL Real Estate Sales Transactions – October 2011 12 homes sold in Pinecrest in October.
The lowest closed sale price was $280,000 and the highest was $2,000,000.
As of October 31st there were 174 Pinecrest FL homes for sale with 32 homes under contract pending sale.
Contrary to popular belief, and I have the numbers to prove it, Pinecrest real estate does not slow down during the holiday season!  Interest rates are at historic lows, excellent time to put your property on the market.  Call me and let's get together to discuss the pricing and marketing of your property...and let's get it SOLD!


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Pinecrest Restaurants - 11/01/11 01:17 PM
There are so many wonderful restaurants in Pinecrest Florida!  Pinecrest is a municipality within Miami-Dade County and Miami is a very culturally diverse city; the selection of restaurants in Pinecrest reflects that diversity.
I wrote Pinecrest Restaurants on my website to share with you all the restaurants I have been to in Pinecrest and what I have had to eat there.  Most restaurants in Pinecrest are along South Dixie Highway (US 1).  If you have been to a restaurant in Pinecrest, liked it, and think I would also enjoy it, just email me or give me a call – I’m always … (1 comments)

 
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Your Pinecrest Florida Real Estate Specialist - I'm here to help you, just give me a call. Zip code for Pinecrest is 33156, Palmetto Bay 33157.

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