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Events and Real Estate news for this week

2010-04-26T10:17:00.000-04:00

Monday April, 26, 2010

Events and Real Estate news for this week

EVENTS

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Grove Gallery Walk

This month’s Walk sunveil several of the latest exhibitions by renowned artists and premier a new gallery, RODEZart.com Gallery, by the internationally-recognized George Rodez. Another recent Grove addition, the Paris-founded Nomade Gallery will display works by artists Pierre Traversat, Aida Tejada and Georges Bourgoinie, while photographer Wick Beavers will do a live photo shoot of his vision of "Le Penseur de Rodin" during the Walk. Other special exhibitions featured in the Walk include Cristina Chacon Studio Gallery’s “Iluminata” series, with painting master German Tessarolo; Artist and teacher, Sheri Friedman’s open showing and discussion of original works at Blu Moon Studio; and GroveHouse Artists Gallery’s “The Art of Survival,” artwork by artists who have survived or are living with cancer. “The Anti-Show” exhibition at Windisch-Hunt Fine Art will present a local cast of muralists who are known for their large scale works in public environments, such as Tragek, Murder, Rekal, Junk, Pest and Timmy da Toaster, while “NEW Wave” at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery showcases a collection of varied and inspiring works from graduating seniors of Miami-Dade’s high school art programs
Where:Mayfair PromenadeAddress:Florida Avenue and Rice Street
Coconut Grove, FL Phone:305-461-5506Website:http://www.coconutgrove.comCost:free
When:Sat, May 01, 2010 7:00 PM

* Family Fundays on Sundays

Guided tour of Lisa D. Anness butterfly garden with butterfly related crafts and activities. Voices United, a nonprofit organization that promotes cross-cultural understanding through the performing and visual arts and mixed media, performs at 2 p.m.
Where:Fairchild Tropical Botanic GardenAddress:10901 Old Cutler Rd.
Coral Gables, FL 33156Phone:305-667-1651Website:http://www.fairchildgarden.orgCost:$20, $15 seniors, $10 kids 6-17, free for kids 5 and under and members
When:Sun, May 02, 2010 12:00 PM

* Lab B’Omer Barbecue and Bonfire

Celebrations include Air K-9Z Dog Show with high-flying Frisbee dogs, arts and crafts for kids and a basketball tournament. Roast marshmallows and have a barbecue lunch with the family
Where:Chabad of Kendall and PinecrestAddress:8700 SW 112th St.
Kendall, FL 33176Phone:305-234-5654Website:http://www.chabadofkendall.orgCost:$36 per family, $10 per person
When:Sun, May 02, 2010 11:30 AM

* Citizenship Test Preparation Classes

Individuals must be able to read, write and speak basic English in order to take the class
Where:Kendall Branch LibraryAddress:9109 SW 97th Ave.
Kendall, FL 33176Phone:305-279-0520Website:http://www.mdpls.orgCost:free
When:Mon, Apr 26, 2010 12:00 PM

* Florida Marlins Super Saturday

First pitch vs. the Washington Nationals. Features a post-game performance from Willy Chirino, who combines the musical traditions of Cuba with American rock and jazz. The South Florida-based vocalist and bandleader has composed more than one hundred songs. Also includes a fireworks spectacular
Where:Sun Life StadiumAddress:2269 Dan Marino Blvd.
Miami Gardens, FL 33056Phone:877-MARLINSWebsite:http://www.marlins.comCost:free with game tickets $11-$325
When:Sat, May 01, 2010 7:10 PM

* Men's Five vs. Five Soccer Tournament
Where:Homestead Air Reserve ParkAddress:Moody Drive (268th Street) at Southwest 122nd Ave.
Homestead, FL Phone:786-488-9032Cost:$100 per team
When:Sat, May 01, 2010 9:00 AM

NEWS

* New home sales bounce almost 27% higher in March
By ALEJANDRO LAZO AND DON LEE
Tribune Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON -- Sales of new homes broke out of a four-month winter slump with a bang in March, soaring 26.9 percent over February, the government said Friday, evidence that federal tax incentives for buyers due to expire next week are giving the housing market a boost.

The March figures were meager by historical standards, bouncing off an all-time low in February, and analysts said job creation was paramount for the momentum to sustain itself.

"It shows that the tax credit still has some punch, and we will probably see some better sales numbers for April," said Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Economy.com. But "if we don't get more jobs, the housing market is going nowhere."

The news came one day after a report showed that sales of previously owned homes rose 6.8 percent in March. Although new-home sales make up a much smaller share of home-buying activity, economists are watching the data carefully as an indicator of whether the beleaguered construction industry will begin to add jobs in substantial numbers.

Home builders' stocks climbed, with the Standard & Poor's index of 12 major builders increasing nearly 11 percent.

Last year, housing was a drag on economic growth, but that could turn this year, said David Crowe, chief economist for the National Association of Homebuilders. Housing should contribute positively to the nation's first-quarter growth when the government's report on gross domestic product is released Friday, he said.

New-home sales in March jumped the most in markets hit by February's winter storms. They rose 43.5 percent in the South, 35.7 percent in the Northeast, 5.7 percent in the West and 4.3 percent in the Midwest.

The data are estimates based on surveys and are reported as an annual sales pace adjusted to take seasonal variations into account. The March sales pace hit an annual rate of 411,000 homes.

February's revised annual rate of 324,000 was the lowest since the government began tracking such statistics in 1963. That made it easy for March figures to show a surge.

RECENT SALES

* 9972 SW 125 TERR$440,000.00 ($103.82 ppsqft)Buyer: BLANCO, ROBERT N
Assessed value: $733,674.00
Recording date: 12/07/2009

Seller: CITIBANK NA TRU
Beds/baths: 5/4
House square feet: 4,238
Lot square feet: 21,148

* 12805 SW 102 AVE$408,000.00 ($152.58 ppsqft)Buyer: CASAMAYOR, FERNANDO &W
Assessed value: $494,578.00
Recording date: 03/15/2010
Seller: GARCIA, MICHAEL P
Beds/baths: 3/2
House square feet: 2,674
Lot square feet: 16,618

* 9952 SW 122 ST$950,000.00 ($170.96 ppsqft)Buyer: LENCZNER, ARIEL M
Assessed value: $474,513.00
Recording date: 04/01/2010
Seller: BAUR, THOMAS &W
Beds/baths: 4/3
House square feet: 5,557
Lot square feet: 23,800

* 10500 SW 125 ST$340,000.00 ($156.03 ppsqft)Buyer: ESCOBEDO, DORA
Assessed value: $359,652.00
Recording date: 04/15/2010
Seller: HERNSTADT, JESSICA
Beds/baths: 3/2
House square feet: 2,179
Lot square feet: 15,003

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Events and Real Estate news for this week

2010-03-29T12:47:00.000-04:00

Monday, March 29, 2010
Events and Real Estate news for this week

Hello again everybod, after some technical difficulties we are back with some of this week evnts and happenings around our neighborhood.

* EVENTS

*
Eggsplore at Fairchild
Spring-themed activities and an egg hunt. Part of Family Fundays, which are held on the first Sunday of every month
Where:Fairchild Tropical Botanic GardenAddress:10901 Old Cutler Rd.
Coral Gables, FL 33156Phone:305-667-1651Website:http://www.fairchildgarden.orgCost:$20, $15 seniors, $10 kids 6-17, free for kids 5 and under and members
When:Sun, Apr 04, 2010 12:00 PM

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Moonlight Garden Tours at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Wander through Vizcaya’s breathtaking gardens along Biscayne Bay under the light of the full moon. Enjoy informal concerts of live music and light refreshments for sale in the Courtyard of the Main House. Vizcaya's Volunteer Guides will be on hand to answer questions and lead area tours in the gardens. Admission is $15 per person; $10 for students, seniors, and Vizcayan members. Reservations are not required.
Where:Vizcaya Museum and GardensAddress:3251 S. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33129Phone:305-250-9133Website:http://www.vizcayamuseum.orgWhen:Tue, Mar 30, 2010 6:30 PM
Wed, Mar 31, 2010 6:30 PM
Tue, Apr 27, 2010 6:30 PM
Wed, Apr 28, 2010 6:30 PM

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Dine with Diego
Have an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet with family and friends and meet Diego. Buffet includes turkey sandwich or ham sandwich; lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and assorted cheese; seasonal whole fruit; chips; carrots and dips; cookie and fruit punch, lemonade and water. Includes zoo admission, monorail all-day pass, buffet lunch and refreshments, souvenir cup, zany zoo animal straw, tiger lunch box for kids 3-12, meet and greet with Diego and a souvenir picture with him. Event date is Sept. 5. Event timing is 9:30 a.m. Advance reservations required by Sept. 3
Where:Miami MetrozooAddress:12400 SW 152nd St.
South Miami-Dade, FL 33177Phone:305-251-0400, ext. 84940Website:http://www.miamimetrozoo.comCost:non members: $34.95, $31.95 kids 3-12, members: $28.95, $26.95 kids 3-12, free for kids 2 and under 0.00 0.00

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Aquatics Class
Gentle indoor warm water exercise class available to people who suffer from arthritis
Where:Jackson South Community HospitalAddress:9333 SW 152nd St.
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157Phone:305-992-4069Cost:Free

* NEWS

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White House launches 2nd phase of mortgage aid
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By ALEJANDRO LAZO AND JIM PUZZANGHERA
Los Angeles Times
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration unveiled new measures Friday aimed at getting lenders to reduce the principal balances on problem mortgages and to refinance "underwater" borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth into government-sponsored loans.

The initiatives are part of an escalating effort to buoy the housing market - and an acknowledgment that more steps are needed to prevent a fresh wave of foreclosures from swamping the still-fragile housing market.

One provision will allow many unemployed homeowners to get three to six months of reduced mortgage payments while they look for a job.

But the most significant change to the $75 billion program is aimed at helping underwater borrowers. It would do this by encouraging banks to reduce the principal on loans in default, and by refinancing troubled loans into Federal Housing Administration-backed mortgages.

The change could help borrowers such as Hector Antonio Gomez and Sandra Segovia of Los Angeles. They were among the relatively small group of homeowners to get a permanent reduction in payments under the administration's current program.

The Salvadoran natives avoided foreclosure but are still saddled with big debts: They owe $460,000 on a two-bedroom bungalow that is assessed at $350,000, but that probably wouldn't fetch more than $286,000, according to a real estate industry estimate.

"We will never be able to pay that off," Gomez said in Spanish as he stood in his tiny tomato garden. Like many first-time buyers who purchased during the heady days of the bubble years, the couple figured that home values would keep going up.

With the changes announced Friday, the administration hopes its Home Affordable Modification Program will meet its target of helping 3 million to 4 million homeowners avoid foreclosure through 2012.

To date, just 170,000 people have gotten permanently lowered mortgage payments under the year-old program - which barely puts a dent in the projected 10 million to 20 million foreclosures expected in the next three years.

"It's really important to recognize we're not going to stop every foreclosure," said Diana Farrell, deputy director of the White House's National Economic Council. "It wouldn't be fair, it would be too expensive and we probably wouldn't succeed, in any case, because many people got into homes that they simply cannot afford."

Slashing the principal on underwater mortgages is seen by many experts as a key to helping borrowers stay in their homes, but the administration has resisted such a move as it could encourage some borrowers to fall behind on their mortgages intentionally - and sticking taxpayers with the bill.

But under greater pressure from the government, and with more foreclosures looming, lenders are suddenly warming to the idea.

On Wednesday, Bank of America Corp. said it would offer to erase as much as $3 billion in principal owed by thousands of severely delinquent borrowers.

"There have been growing pains in that program. I think that we all think that we could have certainly done better," Assistant Treasury Secretary Michael Barr said. "And as the crisis unfolded, we wanted to be mindful of the need to adjust the program along the way."

Still, the new incentives just "tinker around the edges" of the problem, said John Taylor, president of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. Taylor is concerned that the new incentives won't be strong enough to get mortgage servicers and investors to modify loan terms.

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/26/1549714/white-house-launches-2nd-phase.html#ixzz0jaJQ2jMd

RECENT SALES

*10601 SW 126 ST$410,000.00 ($122.72 ppsqft)Buyer: RIVAS, RICARDO M
Assessed value: $457,459.00
Seller: LEWANDOWSKI, KENNETH M
Beds/baths: 4/2
House square feet: 3,341
Lot square feet: 15,093

*13527 SW 114 PL$172,000.00 ($84.52 ppsqft)Buyer: ALVAREZ, FELIX
Assessed value: $262,392.00
Recording date: 11/25/2009
Seller: HSBC BNK USA N A TRU
Beds/baths: 4/2
House square feet: 2,035
Lot square feet: 0

*12220 SW 99 AVE$340,000.00 ($132.55 ppsqft)Buyer: FERNANDEZ, JILL
Assessed value: $177,495.00
Recording date: 01/14/2010
Seller: MAROON, ELSA M
Beds/baths: 3/3
House square feet: 2,565
Lot square feet: 15,000

*9901 SW 139 ST$399,000.00 ($105.39 ppsqft)Buyer: GOODEN, LAUREN K
Assessed value: $595,005.00
Recording date: 02/11/2010
Seller: KONDAUR CAPITAL CORP
Beds/baths: 4/3
House square feet: 3,786
Lot square feet: 20,323

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Events and Real Estate news for this week

2010-03-22T11:18:00.000-04:00

Monday, March 22, 2010
Events and Real Estate news for this week

Hello again everybod, after some technical difficulties we are back with some of this week evnts and happenings around our neighborhood.

EVENTS

*
Native Plant Day
Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension Division hosts a Rain Barrel Workshop, which teaches how to conserve water and protect important natural resources from pollution. Activities include nature walks, plant and book sales and raffles
Where:Bill Sadowski ParkAddress:17555 SW 79th Ave.
Cutler Bay, FL 33157Phone:305-255-4767Website:http://www.miamidade.gov/parksCost:call for price
When:Sat, Mar 27, 2010 10:00 AM

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Dinosaur Encounters
Visitors can view film showing link between dinosaurs and birds at Field Research Center. Search follows for skeleton of 40-foot-long carnivorous dinosaur in mock fossil excavation dig pit
Where:Miami MetrozooAddress:12400 SW 152nd St.
South Miami-Dade, FL 33177Phone:305-251-0400Website:http://www.miamimetrozoo.comCost:Free with admission: $13.95 adults, $9.95 children

* Camp Fair
Find a summer camp for kids. Euro bungee bouncing, coconut tree climb, Scavenger Hunt, face painting by Feathers, magic by Magicamp, music and stage entertainment
Where:Pinecrest GardensAddress:11000 SW 57th Ave.
Pinecrest, FL 33156Phone:305-661-5514Website:http://familymag@bellsouth.netCost:free

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Biscayne National Park-Anniversary
Celebrates 40 years of marine heritage, day-long forum to address challenges and opportunities of the largest marine park in the National Park system. Discussion on marine fish, wildlife and more. Call to register by Oct. 9. Price includes breakfast and lunch
Where:Deering EstateAddress:16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157Phone:954-961-1280 ext. 201Website:http://jcrucet@npca.orgCost:$15

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Big Cypress Swamp-The Western Everglades
Elam Stoltzfus' film and Clyde Butcher's black-and-white photographs capture the natural world of Big Cypress swamp, which is a richly diverse wilderness of subtropical flora and fauna; through Dec. 31
Where:Deering EstateAddress:16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157Phone:305-665-4769Website:http://www.southfloridaparks.orgCost:$45 opening night donation, $10 admission, $5 for ages 4-14

REAL ESTATE NEWS

* Slowing construction could lead to housing shortage, experts say

By ALAN J. HEAVENS
The Philadelphia Inquirer
PHILADELPHIA -- Mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures maintain a high profile as the economy feels its way through a mostly jobless recovery. The home-building business continues to struggle, with several U.S. companies in bankruptcy.

Yet some observers believe they are seeing the emerging signs of a housing shortage. The current overabundance of available homes may be masking a need for more housing in certain parts of the country in the next few years, these analysts say.

Predicting how much housing is needed involves a complex calculus that weighs hard statistics (new-home starts, sales of previously owned homes) against a certain amount of demographic tea-leaf reading (household-formation forecasts). Thus, there isn't complete consensus on what will be enough.

"At current levels of housing construction and demand, the nation has just about two years' worth of excess vacant homes for sale and rent," said Moody's Economy.com chief economist Mark Zandi.

"However, by mid-2012, the market could very well begin to become undersupplied. Construction will likely not have fully caught up to improved demand, and the market will tighten," Zandi said, though it will take longer to work off oversupplies in some states than in others.

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/18/1535258/slowing-construction-could-lead.html#ixzz0iv0gA5qH

RECENT SALES

* 10341 SW 119 ST$289,600.00 ($170.96 ppsqft)Buyer: CASTROVERDE, HORTENSIA
Assessed value: $385,095.00
Recording date: 12/28/2009
Seller: MCNELLEY, JESSICA
Beds/baths: 3/1
House square feet: 1,694
Lot square feet: 15,128

*9972 SW 125 TERR$440,000.00 ($103.82 ppsqft)Buyer: BLANCO, ROBERT N
Assessed value: $733,674.00
Recording date: 12/07/2009
Seller: CITIBANK NA TRU
Beds/baths: 5/4
House square feet: 4,238
Lot square feet: 21,148

*9841 SW 123 ST$435,000.00 ($183.62 ppsqft)Buyer: CARDENAS RAMIROFF, ANA M
Assessed value: $459,390.00
Recording date: 11/02/2009
Seller: TOLLEY, SHAWN W &W
Beds/baths: 3/3
House square feet: 2,369
Lot square feet: 15,000

*11515 SW 97 AVE$868,000.00 ($115.03 ppsqft)Buyer: DIANE JAAR REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST TRU FOR
Assessed value: $2,649,510.00
Recording date: 01/13/2010
Seller: MARKS, JEAN N
Beds/baths: 5/4
House square feet: 7,546
Lot square feet: 132,858

* hope to keep bringimg you events, and Real Estate news every week, I hope my information is useful, and remember to contact me with any Real Estate question you might have.

see you next week

Events and Real Estate news for this week

2010-03-15T09:08:00.000-04:00

Hello again everybod, after some technical difficulties we are back with some of this week evnts and happenings around our neighborhood.

EVENTS

* Spring Slam Backyard Carnival and Family Fun Day
Features rides, games, live music, food, beverages, education, bounce houses and raffle prizes; Danny Berry Baseball Field
Where:Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community CenterAddress:11155 SW 112th Ave.
Kendall, FL 33176Phone:305-271-9000, ext.

* Citizenship Test Preparation Classes
Individuals must be able to read, write and speak basic English in order to take the class
Where:Kendall Branch LibraryAddress:9109 SW 97th Ave.
Kendall, FL 33176Phone:305-279-0520Website:http://www.mdpls.orgCost:free
When:Mon, Mar 15, 2010 12:00 PM
Mon, Mar 22, 2010 12:00 PM
Mon, Mar 29, 2010 12:00 PM
Mon, Apr 05, 2010 12:00 PM
Mon, Apr 12, 2010 12:00 PM
Mon, Apr 19, 2010 12:00 PM
Mon, Apr 26, 2010 12:00 PM

* JohnMartin's St.Patrick's Day Street Party
Begins with live Irish music by Paddy Kelleghan and The Rolling C's followed by rock tunes by The Hard Liquor Band. UV, the U2 Tribute Show, takes stage at 9 p.m., playing U2's hits and classics. The restaurant offers a traditional St.‚Patrick's Day menu with smoked salmon, Gaelic steak, Irish stuffed chicken, corned beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie, fish and chips, bangers and mash, Irish potato soup, bread and butter pudding and homemade Bailey's ice cream for dessert. Also indulge in fish and chips, chicken tenders, corned beef sandwiches, hotdogs and Irish beverages along the street. Benefits the Coral Gables Rotary Club
Where:Miracle MileAddress:Coral Way between Le Jeune Road and 37th Avenue
Coral Gables, FL Phone:305-445-3777Website:http://www.johnmartins.comCost:free
When:Wed, Mar 17, 2010 5:00 PM

* Cheese 101
Single session class about the basics of cheese and the wines that best suit them. Explore the history of artisanal cheese from France to California. Learn about different milk types, textures and flavors as well as how to shop for, care for, and serve fine cheeses. Uncover some new wines that complement different cheese types
Where:Pinecrest GardensAddress:11000 SW 57th Ave.
Pinecrest, FL 33156Phone:305-271-8492Website:http://mbittel@sunsetcorners.comCost:$45

REAL ESTATE NEWS

* FHA Head: Don't Raise Down Payments
Now is not the time to raise the downpayment requirement on a Federal Housing Administration loan, warns FHA Commissioner David Stevens.

Stevens, testifying before a committee of the U.S. House, said his agency would probably insure 300,000 fewer home loans per year if the mandatory down payment was raised from 3.5 percent to 5 percent — a 40 percent increase.

Congress has been considering various ways to put FHA on a sounder financial footing. Besides increasing the downpayment requirement, another suggestion under discussion is raising the upfront mortgage insurance premium to 2.25 percent of the loan amount, up from 1.75 percent currently.

The National Association of REALTORS® also opposes the proposal to raise the mandatory down payment for an FHA loan. The FHA remains financially strong because it has taken steps to ensure solid underwriting standards and responsible lending practices, said Charles McMillan, NAR immediate past president, in testimony before the House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

“As the leading advocate for housing issues, NAR believes that one of the best ways Congress can help strengthen FHA is to quickly consider and pass legislation that would make current loan limits permanent,” McMillan said. “It’s important to note that higher balance FHA loans perform better than lower balance ones. While some argue that higher balance loans put taxpayers at risk, such loans actually strengthen the program and reduce risk to the fund.”

Explaining that FHA has played an important role in the recent housing and economic crisis by filing the gap left by private lenders, McMillan said FHA insured almost 30 percent of single-family mortgages in 2009 and more than 50 percent of first-time buyer loans. “Historically, FHA’s market share has hovered between 10 and 15 percent of all loans. And when the private market is strong enough to return, we welcome a reduced FHA market share,” he said.

McMillan said NAR was also concerned that FHA wanted to decrease seller concessions to 3 percent. Reducing seller concessions could put homeownership out of reach for many buyers, he said, because it could require buyers to pay more at closing.

Source: Associated Press, Alan Zibel, and NAR (03/11/2010)

RECENT SALES IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD

* 13254 SW 106 AVE$520,000.00 ($105.80 ppsqft)Buyer: KIBORT, GABRIELA
Assessed value: $893,782.00
Recording date: 03/08/2010
Seller: PAUL, JENIFER C
Beds/baths: 5/5
House square feet: 4,915
Lot square feet: 18,115

* 12220 SW 99 AVE$340,000.00 ($132.55 ppsqft)Buyer: FERNANDEZ, JILL
Assessed value: $177,495.00
Recording date: 01/14/2010
Seller: MAROON, ELSA M
Beds/baths: 3/3
House square feet: 2,565
Lot square feet: 15,000

* 9972 SW 125 TERR$440,000.00 ($103.82 ppsqft)Buyer: BLANCO, ROBERT N
Assessed value: $733,674.00
Recording date: 12/07/2009
Seller: CITIBANK NA TRU
Beds/baths: 5/4
House square feet: 4,238
Lot square feet: 21,148

* 10975 SW 107 ST 215$50,000.00 ($68.78 ppsqft)Buyer: SLEPOY, JORGE N
Assessed value: $121,770.00
Recording date: 02/19/2010
Seller: HOLLADA, JUEL C
Beds/baths: 1/1
House square feet: 727
Lot square feet: 0

*I hope to keep bringimg you events, and Real Estate news every week, I hope my information is useful, and remember to contact me with any Real Estate question you might have.

see you next time

Evnts and Real Estate news for this week

2010-03-08T09:52:00.000-05:00

Monday, March 8, 2010

Hello again everybod, after some technical difficulties we are back with some of this week evnts and happenings around our neighborhood.

EVENTS

*Miami 101
EcoAdventures staff provides an introduction to the "magic city" of Miami to new visitors. Visit key neighborhoods of the city and learn what made Miami the vibrant international place it is today. The four-hour van tour with stops along the way gives the real flavor of Miami with various stories, including good, bad and unbelievable
Where:A.D. Barnes ParkAddress:3401 SW 72nd Ave.
West Miami-Dade, FL 33155Phone:305-365-3018Cost:$60
When:Fri, Mar 12, 2010 10:00 AM
Fri, Mar 19, 2010 10:00 AM
Fri, Mar 26, 2010 10:00 AM

*Family Fest
Presents a series featuring family-friendly out-of-doors activities and performances, hands-on demonstrations and mini-workshops. Families can make a puppet, learn a song, or try out a few new dance moves, while learning about the arts and other cultures.

Features a performance by Step Afrika! at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 6. The only professional dance company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping

Where:Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing ArtsAddress:1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132Phone:305-949-6722Website:http://www.arshtcenter.orgCost:free, reservations required
When:Mon, Mar 08, 2010 11:30 AM

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All Movies | All Theaters Adopt-a-Greyhound
Friends of Greyhounds, Inc., a nonprofit corporation dedicated to finding adequate homes for retired racing greyhounds, hosts open house events. Visitors meet and play with more than 40 greyhounds that need a good owner. Potential adopters welcome to bring well-behaved leashed dogs to meet the greyhounds
Where:Florida KennelsAddress:7218 W. Fourth Ave. (Red Road)
Hialeah, FL 33014Phone:954-578-0072Website:http://www.friendsofgreyhounds.orgCost:free
When:Sat, Mar 13, 2010 10:00 AM
Sun, Mar 14, 2010 10:00 AM
Sat, Mar 20, 2010 10:00 AM
Sun, Mar 21, 2010 10:00 AM
Sat, Mar 27, 2010 10:00 AM
Sun, Mar 28, 2010 10:00 AM

*Cool Nights Hot Jazz
Features

ø‚Mike Orta Quartet on Feb.19

ø‚Fernando Ulibarri Quartet on Mar.5

ø‚Rudolfo Zuñiga Quintet on Mar.19

ø‚Shelly Berg Trio with special guest Ed Calle on Apr. 2

ø‚Negroni Trio on Apr. 16
Where:Bass Museum of ArtAddress:2121 Park Ave. (in Collins Park)
Miami Beach, FL 33139Phone:312-673-7530Website:http://dwolpert@bassmuseum.org.Cost:$10 for non-members, $5
When:Fri, Mar 12, 2010 7:00 PM
Fri, Mar 19, 2010 7:00 PM
Fri, Mar 26, 2010 7:00 PM
Fri, Apr 02, 2010 7:00 PM
Fri, Apr 09, 2010 7:00 PM
Fri, Apr 16, 2010 7:00 PM

*NEWS

* Home sales dip in January
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By ALEJANDRO LAZO
Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES -- In another sign that the foundation of the U.S. housing recovery might be shaky, the number of homes placed under sales contract fell 7.6 percent in January, according to a national index.

The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that its pending home sales index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in January, fell to 90.4 from an upwardly revised 97.8 in December.

That remains 12.3 percent higher than January 2009, when it was 80.5. The group blamed the weather for the month-over-month decline.

"January pending sales, though still higher than one year ago, remain much lower than expected given that a large number of potential buyers are eligible for the expanded home buyer tax credit," Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the Realtors group, said in a statement. "Moreover, the abnormally severe and prolonged winter weather, which affected large regions of the U.S., hampered shopping activity in February."

The January results were the lowest since April. The biggest month-over-month drop came in the West, where the index declined 13.2 percent. The index fell 8.9 percent in the Midwest, 8.7 percent in the Northeast and 2.1 percent in the South.

RECENT SALES

*11201 SW 108 AVE$200,000.00 ($97.37 ppsqft)Buyer: YAGER, JENNIFER
Assessed value: $384,103.00
Recording date: 03/01/2010
Seller: YAGER, RITA
Beds/baths: 3/3
House square feet: 2,054
Lot square feet: 15,120

*11900 SW 107 AVE$280,000.00 ($167.16 ppsqft)Buyer: PETURSSON, SIGURDUR &W
Assessed value: $142,729.00
Recording date: 12/10/2009
Seller: MESTRITS, THOMAS
Beds/baths: 3/1
House square feet: 1,675
Lot square feet: 15,000

*9972 SW 125 TERR$440,000.00 ($103.82 ppsqft)Buyer: BLANCO, ROBERT N
Assessed value: $733,674.00
Recording date: 12/07/2009
Seller: CITIBANK NA TRU
Beds/baths: 5/4
House square feet: 4,238
Lot square feet: 21,148

*I hope to keep bringimg you events, and Real Estate news every week, I hope my information is useful, and remember to contact me with any Real Estate question you might have.

see you next time

Evnts and Real Estate news for this week

2010-03-01T15:47:00.000-05:00

Hello again everybod, after some technical difficulties we are back with some of this week evnts and happenings around our neighborhood.

EVENTS

*Everglades Expedition
Glide through the Everglades with a local guide and experience the wildlife native to the “river of grass.” After the airboat ride, have lunch at the Coopertown Restaurant. Travel to Shark Valley, Everglades National Park, and take a leisurely paced guided walk through the Bobcat Boardwalk where deer, otters and alligators are often spotted
Where:A.D. Barnes ParkAddress:3401 SW 72nd Ave.
West Miami-Dade, FL 33155Phone:305-365-3018Cost:$65
When:Thu, Mar 04, 2010 10:00 AM
Thu, Mar 11, 2010 10:00 AM
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 10:00 AM
Thu, Mar 25, 2010 10:00 AM

*Kendall Networkers
Networking, special guest presentations and referrals for businesses and professionals
Where:La Carreta Restaurant-KendallAddress:11740 North Kendall Dr., SW 88th St.
Kendall, FL 33186Contact: Carl HerreraCost:call for price
When:Wed, Mar 03, 2010 7:30 AM
Wed, Apr 07, 2010 7:30 AM
Wed, May 05, 2010 7:30 AM
Wed, Jun 02, 2010 7:30 AM
Wed, Jul 07, 2010 7:30 AM
Wed, Aug 04, 2010 7:30 AM
Wed, Sep 01, 2010 7:30 AM

*Organic Gardening Class
Learn how to grow pesticide-free garden with master gardener Andres Mejides. Presented by the Environmental Center at Miami Dade College, Kendall campus. First class on Feb. 21 is free
Where:Miami Dade College-Kendall CampusAddress:11011 SW 104th St.
Kendall, FL 33176Phone:305-237-2605Website:http://vramos@mdc.eduCost:$125
When:Sun, Mar 07, 2010 10:00 AM
Sun, Mar 14, 2010 10:00 AM
Sun, Mar 21, 2010 10:00 AM
Sun, Mar 28, 2010 10:00 AM

*Night Hike
Walk down the tropical hardwood hammock trail at dusk and explore the natural areas. Offers visitors a rare opportunity to view the woods and its wildlife as it comes to life at night. Listen for great horned owls and eastern screech-owls along the way
Where:Deering EstateAddress:16701 SW 72nd Ave.
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157Phone:305-235-1668, ext. 233Cost:free with admission of $10, $5 kids 4-14
When:Thu, Mar 04, 2010 7:00 PM

*Coral Gables Farmer's Market
Gardening workshop conducted by a local expert: 9 a.m.

A master chef from one of Coral Gables' restaurants creates a dish for shoppers to sample: 10 a.m.

Kids’ activities for young market shoppers: 11 a.m.
Where:Coral Gables City HallAddress:405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134Phone:305-460-5311Website:http://market@coralgables.comCost:free
When:Sat, Mar 06, 2010 8:00 AM
Sat, Mar 13, 2010 8:00 AM
Sat, Mar 20, 2010 8:00 AM
Sat, Mar 27, 2010 8:00 AM

REAL ESTATE NEWS

*Residential Lending To Face Greater Challenges In 2010
Even though mortgage rates likely will remain near historic lows, prospects remain dim that residential lending will stage a big rebound in Florida and around the country this year.

That forecast, including a continuing tight market for prospective buyers of condo units, is based on information from several lenders, a prominent real estate analyst and economic reports from two major national mortgage organizations.

Banking and real estate professionals also expect that short sales by banks and sales of foreclosures will continue to dominate the South Florida housing market

RECENT SALES IN EAST KENDALL

*11200 SW 114 TERR$170,000.00 ($83.99 ppsqft)Buyer: RODRIGUEZ, ANTONIO
Assessed value: $365,589.00
Recording date: 01/06/2010
Seller: DIAZ, MICHAEL
Beds/baths: 3/2
House square feet: 2,024
Lot square feet: 9,400

*10780 S KENDALE BLVD$455,000.00 ($229.80 ppsqft)Buyer: LEHTINEN, DEXTER W
Assessed value: $134,905.00
Recording date: 12/29/2009
Seller: BARKER, PATRICK L &W
Beds/baths: 4/2
House square feet: 1,980
Lot square feet: 11,215

*11351 SW 122 ST$344,000.00 ($149.05 ppsqft)Buyer: MARTINEZ, VANNESA A
Assessed value: $290,899.00
Recording date: 12/30/2009
Seller: MENDEZ, JORGE E &W
Beds/baths: 4/2
House square feet: 2,308
Lot square feet: 19,088

*13004 SW 114 CT$328,000.00 ($148.35 ppsqft)Buyer: MERRIAM, SCOTT A
Assessed value: $277,725.00
Recording date: 12/21/2009
Seller: SANDS, RICHARD A
Beds/baths: 3/2
House square feet: 2,211
Lot square feet: 16,000

*I hope to keep bringimg you events, and Real Estate news every week, I hope my information is useful, and remember to contact me with any Real Estate question you might have.

see you next time

2010-02-22T20:45:00.002-05:00

Hello again everybod, after some technical difficulties we are back with some of this week evnts and happenings around our neighborhood.

*Family Festival of Arts and Games
Features Zot Art, a series of tools developed by Dwayne Zot to allow persons with the most severe disabilities to create art, music, games and singing. Open only to the kids enrolled in the Miami-Dade Parks Disability Services Program and Creative Children Therapy Program and their families
Where:Kendall Indian Hammocks ParkAddress:11395 SW 79th St.
Kendall, FL 33173Phone:305-226-1622Cost:free
When:Sat, Feb 27, 2010 11:00 AM

*Everglades Expedition
Glide through the Everglades with a local guide and experience the wildlife native to the “river of grass.” After the airboat ride, have lunch at the Coopertown Restaurant. Travel to Shark Valley, Everglades National Park, and take a leisurely paced guided walk through the Bobcat Boardwalk where deer, otters and alligators are often spotted
Where:A.D. Barnes ParkAddress:3401 SW 72nd Ave.
West Miami-Dade, FL 33155Phone:305-365-3018Cost:$65
When:Thu, Feb 25, 2010 10:00 AM
Thu, Mar 04, 2010 10:00 AM
Thu, Mar 11, 2010 10:00 AM
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 10:00 AM
Thu, Mar 25, 2010 10:00 AM

* Let’s Embrace Living Festival
Features various activities for kids and adults. Includes fitness and cooking demonstrations, free health screenings, boot camp and Zumba. Free pedometer for the first 1,000 people. Also includes a fitness challenge that offers a free consultation with an exercise physiologist and a dietitian
Where:Baptist HospitalAddress:8900 North Kendall Dr.
Kendall, FL 33176Phone:786-596-5991Website:http://ping.fm/JmCMB
When:Sat, Feb 27, 2010 1:00 PM

*Historic Coral Gables Waterway Canoe Adventure
Paddle a canoe to the Coral Gables waterway and experience nature and history in a blend of natural vistas and historic landmarks. Watch wildlife in the water and on the shore
Where:A.D. Barnes ParkAddress:3401 SW 72nd Ave.
West Miami-Dade, FL 33155Phone:305-365-3018Cost:$33 per person
When:Sun, Feb 28, 2010 9:00 AM

REAL ESTATE
*1,000 Residences For Rent In Greater Miami
Nearly 1,000 condo units, apartments, and houses are available for rent in Greater Downtown Miami with a median asking price of $1.61 per square foot per month, according to a report from CondoVultures.com.

The current available rental inventory represents about three months of supply as an average of 332 apartments have been leased in Greater Downtown Miami in the last six months dating back to August 2009, according to the report based on Florida Association of Realtors data.

The number of available rentals does not reflect any residences that are available for lease but not on the Multiple Listing Service.

SALES

*14444 SW 97 TERR$195,000.00 ($112.72 ppsqft)Buyer: PERRETA, FRANK
Assessed value: $219,507.00
Recording date: 01/07/2010
Distance: 342 feet
Seller: GONZALEZ, CARMINA &H
Beds/baths: 4/2
House square feet: 1,730
Lot square feet: 0

*11900 SW 107 AVE$280,000.00 ($167.16 ppsqft)Buyer: PETURSSON, SIGURDUR &W
Assessed value: $142,729.00
Recording date: 12/10/2009
Distance: 0.4 miles
Seller: MESTRITS, THOMAS
Beds/baths: 3/1
House square feet: 1,675
Lot square feet: 15,000

*10322 SW 113 ST$346,000.00 ($129.69 ppsqft)Buyer: BRUNO, MATTHEWS
Assessed value: $160,886.00
Recording date: 01/22/2010
Distance: 0.4 miles
Seller: MARSH, JOHN K &W
Beds/baths: 4/3
House square feet: 2,668
Lot square feet: 14,883

I hope to keep bringimg you events, and Real Estate news every week, I hope my information is useful, and remember to contact me with any Real Estate question you might have.

see you next time

Events and news

2010-02-12T09:46:00.000-05:00

Here are some events coming up in the next few days;

1.Coconut Grove Art festival: From Sat , Feb 13-Mon. , Feb 15
10AM- PM More than 360 world renowned artists will be exhibiting their work. Music , food . great family outing I go every year and I recommend everyone to attend.
Admission $17.00 for 3 day pass. 10 admission at the door, kids under 12 , free.

2.Valentine's concert Featuring Jon Secada at The Fairchild Tropical Gardens , 10901 Old Cutler Rd.
Admission : $175.00 VIP ( includes reserve seating, buffet dinner and wine), general admission is $75.00, members $60.00 tel:305-663-8058

3. Marlins fan fest , Saturday , Feb. 13 from noon-6:00 PM. Buy tickets for individual games, season tickets, partial plans. Meet the players.

Sun Light Stadium, $5.00 for parking , but the $5.00 can be applied towards the purchase of tickets.

Miami International Boat show, Miami Beach Convention center Feb. 14-15
admission 6$6.00-$30.00 954-441-2220
www.miamiboatshow.com

HOUSES SOLD IN EAST KENDALL

11320 sw 107 ct $305,000.00
9571 sw 124 tem $1,250,000.00
11611 sw 104 ct $355,000.00

Remember to contact me for your Real Estates needs.

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Hello From East Kendall

2010-02-11T09:05:00.001-05:00

Good morning everybody, I am Freddie Santiago a Real Estate agent and an East Kendall Resident looking to optimize your Real Estate experience.

Being a resident of this great community will help me fulfill your Real estate needs in East Kendall.
Knowledge , experience,honesty and transparency are some of the attributes that have contributed to my success in my Real Estate career.
Whether you are buying or selling a property, I will make your Real Estate experience a smooth one.
Through this blog I will keep you inform on special events and home sales in our community.

I will be getting back to you guys soon with East Kendall news and events to keep you updated.

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