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Top 10 Most Searched Markets On Realtor.com

Top 10 Most Searched Markets On Realtor.com

Realtor.com

Realtor.com, operated by Move, Inc., is an official website of the National Association of Realtors.  The Top 10 List is based on the number of visitors at Realtor.com that viewed properties in each metro area in the United States from January 2010 through December 2010.

The top 10 most searched for cities at Realtor.com for 2010 are:

  1. Las Vegas
  2. Los Angeles
  3. Orlando
  4. San Antonio
  5. MIAMI

  6. Phoenix
  7. San Diego
  8. Austin, Texas
  9. Tampa
  10. Chicago

“Online search is a critical measure of interest in real estate, especially now that more than 90% of buyers search for their homes online,” says Realtor.com President Errol Samuelson.  “Changing conditions throughout 2010 in the sunshine states resulting from foreclosures, the tax credit, interest rates and other factors created more interest in real estate compared to other states that we hope leads to increased activity and sales in 2011.”

For more information on real estate in the Miami area please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or [email protected]

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City of Aventura Earns Green Government Certification

City of Aventura Earns Green Government CertificationGreen Local Governments

The City of Aventura is the proud recipient of a Green Local Government Certification designated by the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC). The FGBC certified the City at the Silver Level for demonstrating green efforts within a set of sustainability standards established for the Green Local Government Certification program.

The City of Aventura has made a priority to operate a green government for several years. These strategies benefit the community in several ways by reducing environmental impacts and operational costs. Some of the City’s efforts recognized by the FGBC include:

  • Green building incentives for residential and commercial building development.
  • Reducing irrigation water consumption utilizing Florida Friendly Landscaping principles.
  • Implementing environmentally preferable purchasing program including alternative fuel fleet vehicles and bio-diesel in the City’s shuttle buses.
  • Providing single stream recycling bins for public use at all City parks and facilities.
  • Providing public education and recognition such as the annual GO GREEN Awards Program.

For more information on the City of Aventura’s green efforts, visit www.cityofaventura.com.

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Real Estate Market Update 2010: Year In Review

Real Estate Market Update 2010:  Year In Review

Ron Shuffield, President of Esslinger Wooten Maxwell, Inc. Realtors talks about 2010 real estate market, and what to expect in 2011.  Some interesting facts noted are:

  • twice as many homes were sold in 2010 than 2 years ago
  • 2010 turns out to be the best year since 2005
  • prices of single family homes have rolled back about 8 years
  • prices of condos have rolled back about 10 years
  • low prices coupled with some of the lowest interest rates ever seen have created unprecedented values for buyers today

For more information please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or [email protected]

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Real Estate Market Report For Aventura 33180

Real Estate Market Report For Aventura 33180

Executive Summary for Condos – Townhomes

January 3, 2011


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For more information please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or [email protected]

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Aventura Residential Inventory

Aventura Residential Inventory

November 2008 – November 2010

Aventura Residential Inventory Nov 2008 - Nov 2010

Properties for sale are properties where no current sale contract exists; pended properties are properties in which a contract for sale has been executed, but not yet closed.

This graph is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the Realtor Association of Miami or its Multiple Listing Service.

For more information contact me at (305) 329-4929 or [email protected]

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How’s The Real Estate Market?

How’s The Real Estate Market?Executive Summary Report

MIAMI-AVENTURA 33180 Real Estate Market

All the market trend charts on this page are ‘live’. Bookmark this page to watch the market change each week. Want more details? Subscribe to my Real-Time Market Report. It’s all about what’s going on right now and it’s free! Let me know which neighborhoods you’re interested in and we’ll get you my Real-Time Market Report today! To register click here and make your selection.  You can select Hallandale-33009, Hollywood-33019, Aventura-33180, North Miami Beach-33160 or Miami Beach-33139.

90-day stats for Single Family properties in
MIAMI, FL33180 - Aventura as of May 10, 2013
Median List Price:$711,269Average List Price:$957,721
Total Inventory:50Price per Square Foot:$260
Average Home Size:2,728Median Lot Size:201,738
Average # Beds:3.99Average # Baths:3.36
Homes Absorbed:3Newly Listed:3
Days on Market:198Average Age:34

90-day stats for Condo properties in
MIAMI, FL33180 - Aventura as of May 10, 2013
Median List Price:$409,719Average List Price:$585,588
Total Inventory:597Price per Square Foot:$286
Average Home Size:1,506Median Lot Size:n/a
Average # Beds:2.49Average # Baths:2.52
Homes Absorbed:5Newly Listed:4
Days on Market:163Average Age:20

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Upcoming Events At Aventura Arts and Cultural Center

Upcoming Events At Aventura Arts and Cultural CenterAventura Arts & Cultural Center

Celebration of Life Music Festival – January 8, 2011

On January 12, 2010, The New Victorian School was completely destroyed by the 7.0 earthquake which hit Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Romel Joseph, Executive Director, was trapped under the rubble of the school for 18 hours. His remarkable ordeal captivated audiences around the world, including Miami Herald, Washington Post, London Times, CBS News with Katie Couric, BBC, Stevie Wonder and others. Walenstein Musical Organization, also founded by Mr. Joseph, will present a “Celebration of Life Music Festival” to commemorate the 1st anniversary of Haiti’s earthquake, as well as help raise funds for the reconstruction of The New Victorian School.

Miami International Piano Festival: Prodigies & Masters of Tomorrow – January 9, 2011

South Florida’s got talent! Luis Urbina (19 year-old pianist) joins forces with Michael Province (15 year-old violinist) in a program showcasing the brilliant virtuosity of these rising stars. Both were selected by the Piano Festival for their extraordinary musicianship and receive guidance from the great Masters within the Piano Festival family. Province was featured in the documentary, “The World’s Greatest Musical Prodigies.” Urbina performed with the legendary violinist, Ida Haendel in New York City. Today’s program will feature Michael & Luis playing solo works and partnering on Grieg’s Violin Sonata in G and the “Symphonie Espagnole,” (Violin and “Orchestra”) by Edouard Lalo.

Brazilian Voices – Smart Stage Matinee – January 10, 2011

Don’t miss the beat with Afro-Brazil … be part of this exciting experience of unique musical rhythms born long ago when Read the rest of this entry »

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Season’s Greetings

Season’s Greetings

Season's Greetings

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What Does My Affiliation With Christie’s Great Estates Mean?

What Does My Affiliation With Christie’s Great Estates Mean?Christie's International Real Estate

Christie’s Great Estates ( is a wholly owned subsidiary of Christie’s , the world’s oldest art auction house which was established in 1766.  Christie’s Great Estates is the largest international network of real estate brokers specializing in the marketing and sale of high-value real estate.  The global network is comprised of 35,000 sales associates operating from 900 offices in more than 40 countries.   Christie’s Great Estates brings buyers and sellers together throughout the world.   Only those with proven success in luxury sales and who demonstrate Christie’s value of service to their clients can display the Christie’s Great Estates brand.

The centerpiece of the marketing program is Christie’s Great Estates magazine.  Millions of affluent readers worldwide rely on this for their real estate needs.  Issues of the magazine are mailed to a strategically targeted list of the world’s wealthiest homeowners in more than 1,800 of the most affluent cities and towns.  The magazine is also distributed at important art auctions around the world, sold internationally and made available in first-class and private airport lounges.Christie's Great Estates

Research shows that 87% of homebuyers use the Internet to search for real estate.  The Christie’s Great Estates website is a collection of luxury properties for sale around the world.  The website, www.christiesrealestate.com attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.  The Great Estates Finder, a customized and interactive search, will increase a property’s visibility on the Internet.  A direct link from the home page of the world’s largest art auction house, www.christies.com, leads tens of thousands of visitors to the Christie’s Great Estates site. Read the rest of this entry »

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South Florida Home

South Florida Home

The Miami Herald – South Florida Home Section Front Cover Page

Are you selling  your home?  Is Your Property On The Cover Of The Real Estate Section?

Through my affiliation with EWM Realtors I am able to provide my customers with unique advertising opportunities.   One of those unique opportunities is being able to feature your property on the cover page of the South Florida Home section of the Miami Herald.

Recently I selected my listing at Harborside at The Waterways Condo to feature on the December 4, 2010 cover.  Within one week the property was under contract with a closing scheduled for mid January 2011.

For more information on buying, selling or leasing South Florida real estate please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or [email protected]

Open publication – Free publishingMore miami herald

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