EWM Realtors – #1 Luxury Leader

EWM Realtors is #1 in luxury sales (residences priced in excess of $1,000,000) for the period January 2011 – August 2011 with 222 residences sold in Miami-Dade and Broward.  EWM Realtors is the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate for Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.   We have exclusive access to 32,000 global real estate professionals through our affiliate networks: Christie’s, Luxury Portfolio International and Mayfair International Realty.

If you want to work with the #1 Luxury Leader contact me to discuss your real estate needs at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

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A Few Reasons To Hire A Realtor

If you have any questions regarding buying, selling or leasing real estate in Aventura or anywhere in South Florida feel free to contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

Season’s Greetings

10 Reasons To Buy A Home

In a recent Wall Street Journal article, 10 Reasons To Buy A Home, Brett Arends reports “Enough with the gloom and doom about home ownership.” He then goes on to explain why owning a home is a good thing.

Brett’s 10 reasons why it’s good to buy a home:

1. You can get a good deal.

2. Mortgages are cheap.

3. You can save on taxes.

4. It will be yours.

5. You’ll get a better home.

6. It offers some inflation protection.

7. It’s risk capital.

8. It’s forced savings.

9. There is a lot to choose from.

10. Sooner or later, the market will clear.

In the following Wall Street Journal video, Brett Arends discusses why he thinks now is a particularly good time to buy a home:

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Let me show you what your money can buy.  Take advantage of the “good deals” and contact me today at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

AVENTURA, FL 33180 – CONDOS – TOWNHOMES

This Week

• The median list price in Aventura is $346,000
• Inventory is up
• Market Action is trending down recently
• Days-on-market appear to be trending lower, however the overall conditions are weakening a bit

Supply and Demand

• The Market Action Index has been trending lower for several weeks while prices have remained relatively stable.  If inventory continues to grow relative to demand however, it is likely that we will see downward pressure on pricing.

The Market Action Index answers the question “How’s the Market?”  By measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of the inventory.  Index above 30 implies Seller’s Market Conditions.  Below 30, conditions favor the Buyer.

Price

• We continue to see prices in this zip code bouncing around this plateau.  Look for a persistent up-shift in the Market Action Index before we see prices move from these levels.

To subscribe to my Real-Time Market  Report, click here.  It’s all about what’s going on right now and it’s free!

For more information contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

Chairman’s Club

If you would like to work with a Top Producer contact me today at (305) 332-4260 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

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Tax Credit Program

Learn how the home buyer tax credit can benefit you.  Ron Shuffield, President of EWM Realtors explains.

Click here to view the embedded video.

For more information contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

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Esslinger Wooten Maxwell, Inc. Realtors Introduces New Texting Application

Just text EWM to 59559 from your cell phone to receive information on properties close to your location.

Click here to view the embedded video.

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EWM Realtors uses the latest technology to help you buy and sell real estate in South Florida.

Contact me to learn more about this and other new ways I can help you buy, sell or lease your property.  Michael Solovay, Broker Associate at EWM Realtors – Aventura , (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Eligible buyers must close by December 1, 2009 so it’s important to select a residence soon to make sure you don’t get left out.  The credit applies to first-time homebuyers, as well as individuals who have not owned a principal residence in the 3-year period prior to the purchase, and applies to homes purchased between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009.  The tax credit is equal to 10% of the purchase price, but capped at $8,000.  Certain income restrictions apply so be sure to visit www.irs.gov to learn more about eligibility requirements and limitations.

The credit:

• applies to purchases that close before December 1, 2009
• applies only to homes used as the taxpayer’s principal residence
• reduces a taxpayer’s tax bill or increases his or her refund, dollar for dollar
• is fully refundable, meaning the credit will be paid out to eligible tax payers, even if they owe no tax or the credit is more than the tax owed

Recovery:  First-Time Homebuyer Credit

First-Time Homebuyer Credit Questions and Answers: Basic Information

For more information please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com

Aventura Hotel Aims To Lure Snowbirds Shopping For Real Estate

The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura, FL is offering a package aimed at snowbirds shopping for real estate bargains this winter.  The “Future Floridian” package includes:

• a “preferred list of Realtors”
• a city of Aventura guidebook
• GPS to navigate South Florida’s residential communities
• foot massages at the resort spa
• hotel accommodations

Package holders that end up buying a home also receive:

• a Florida welcome gift
• a resort stay discount for “future house guests”
• a $3,000 spending credit with the purchase of a membership at Turnberry Isle Resort & Golf Club

The rate, based on a 2-night minimum stay, starts at:

• $839 from October 1, 2009 – December 18, 2009
• $1,389 from December 19, 2009 – January 4, 2010
• $1,019 from January 5, 2010 – April 30, 2010

For more information on real estate bargains contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com