Median-priced homes in many desirable metropolitan markets are approaching the half-million-dollar mark, so even people with six-figure salaries are feeling challenged when buying a home. While these buyers may have access to a comfortable amount of cash for a down payment, it may not be enough to purchase the high-end home or upscale urban apartment…
Today’s homeowners are becoming increasingly concerned with the environmental fitness of their homes. Knowing what features contribute to the creation and maintenance of a healthy house will help you improve your home’s value over time by upgrading its ecological rating. If you are building a new home or remodeling your current residence, use nontoxic materials…
According to a recent article in Forbes magazine, “outdoor living” has taken a whole new meaning in the luxury home sector. With the cost of travel and security concerns on the rise, people have been choosing to stay at home more and are spending their vacation budget on creating a home away from home….at home! …
Every day we hear about mortgage banking organizations closing and certain mortgage products being eliminated. Stocks of many surviving lenders are low, and it is common to find shares in the industry that have lost 90 percent of their value in the past few weeks and months, according to a report from the National Association…
If you are preparing to sell your house in an area that is dominated by a certain age group, it’s important to do a little “market research” about what your buyers are looking for in a home. Although there are many aspects of a home that are universally desirable to most homebuyers, some features are…
Everyone is wondering what’s in store for real estate this year. Although there are many conflicting opinions, the overall picture is not as dire as some report. Markets in different parts of the country vary greatly. Although some will be down this year, there are many areas that expect continuing growth. FHA loan applications have…
One of the highest priorities among high-end homebuyers and sellers is privacy. Marketing a multi-million-dollar home that contains valuable art, jewelry, antiques, home furnishings and clothing is often done through the real estate agent’s select contacts, to preserve the personal security of the client. Many exclusive homes never make it to the MLS service, because…
For the last few years you’ve been toying with the idea of purchasing a vacation property or retirement home next to your favorite golf course. What are you waiting for? There are many factors in the real estate market that have conspired to make this a very good time to buy. Here are a just…
Selling a multi-million-dollar home is a creative challenge, and not every real estate agent is up to it. What criterion should you apply in choosing a Realtor to list and promote an exclusive property? First and foremost, look for a real estate professional who demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the luxury home market. Ask the realtor…
Many people hesitate to place their home on the market during the holiday season, thinking prospective buyers are too busy with holiday activities to bother with looking at homes they might purchase. However, historical data shows the holiday period to be a very good time to find a buyer. People often have more time available…
Chapter 1 - Our Founder: Arthur Vining Davis The magnificent homes, deep waterways, secure atmosphere and beautiful bayfront location of Gables Estates are the direct result of Arthur Vining Davis’ vision. One of the wealthiest men in Florida in the 1950s, Mr. Davis saw the potential for this 200+ Coral Gables neighborhood and built…
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