Professional Real Estate Sales Associate As a professional real estate sales associate you are fully aware of the inspection process required in most sales and purchase contracts prior to closing. The inspection results can sometimes create undue stress and tension for the seller, buyer and real estate professional. What you and the Homeowner (Seller) might not be aware of is, that in many cases, damages such as roof leaks, mildew, mold, plumbing leaks, back ups, and other water sewage related damages may be covered by insurance. As Licensed Public Adjusters with many years of experience, our company will conduct a free preliminary inspection and evaluate and determine if those damages are covered under the Homeowner’s policy. We will represent the Insured (Seller) for covered damages... 01/28/2009

Fairchild Gardens in Coral Gables, Florida Today I went to Fairchild Gardens to see the annual Chocolate Festival. Yummm! There were people all over the place eating all kinds of chocolate foods... chocolate churros (Cuban version of a donut or funnel cake), chocolate fruits, chocolate candies. You can only imagine! People were learning how to make chocolate, listening  to lectures on the history of chocolate, visiting the Chocolate Spa & exploring the rainforest to learn how chocolate grows and sample yummy chocolate delights. There were cooking demonstrations, tastings, plant sales and lectures all over the gardens. It was truly a lovely 74 degrees day in sunny Coral Gables, Florida. Doesn't it look like everyone is having a great time? For those of  you unfamiliar with Fairchild Gard... 01/25/2009

Miami FHA Home Loans 97% Financing, Miami, FL FHA Mortgage Lender, Miami FHA Mortgage programs The FHA loan program was created to help increase homeownership. The  FHA program makes buying a home easier and less expensive than other types of Seminole County loan programs. Here are just some Examples of how FHA can help you buy a Seminole County Florida home,Minimal Down Payment and Closing Costs.  ·  Down payment less than 3% of Sales Price ·  100% Financing options available ·  No reserves or required. ·  FHA regulated closing costs. ·  Seller can credit up to 6% of sales price towards buyers costs.  Easier Credit Qualifying Guidelines such as:  ·  No minimum FICO score or credit score requirements. ·  FHA will allow a home purchase 2  years after a Bankruptcy. ·  FHA will allow a hom... 01/14/2009

The Old Spanish Village - A Luxury development of Condos, Townhomes, and office in Coral GablesAs a member of Miami's elite Real Estate Professional's Association- The Master Broker's Forum, I had the privilege of attending a dinner on the future site of Old Spanish Village in Coral Gables.After assembling approximately 20 parcels of residential and commercial office buildings, visionary builder Ralph Sanchez is rolling out this mixed use project in the heart of Coral Gables. Featuring new 400 upscale condos and townhouse, which will be completed in the second half of 2009.  Old Spanish Village will comprise a seven acre complex of homes, offices and shops in the Ponce Circle area. The 42 three story townhomes will come with elevators, roof top terraces and two car garages. All resident... 01/07/2009

     Splendid Mediterranean villa designed by Ramon Pacheco rests privately behind gates amid lush tropical plantings and charming brick walkways and patios at 2505 de Soto Boulevard in Coral Gables.     Inside, fresh interiors reveal tiled marble insets, old-world windows and beautiful vaulted cypress ceilings. Antique French doors welcome the gentle breezes and frame the splendid garden and pool views. This stunning home features a layout designed for grand entertaining - with formal living and dining rooms perfect for hosting an "all out" dinner party or casual cocktails by the wet bar in the family room. Equally suited for family living the first level shows four family bedrooms and a grand staircase leads to the luxurious and spacious second level master suite with loft area, priv... 11/12/2008

You're invited to our open houses! 100 Casuarina Concourse - a luxurious waterfront estate in Gables Estates is open this Sunday November 9th from 3:00 - 5:00 PM. This stunning estate on the wide water features 5 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 2 half baths, great room with wood-bunring fireplace and sweeping views of the wide water, a sparkling swimming pool. 431 Arvida Parkway - Bermuda style estate in Gables Estates with 180 feet on the water. Beautifully updated 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath with all the upgrades including refreshing swimming pool and spa, guest house, wonderful terrace with built in bbq and much more! Come see for yourself Sunday November 9 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM 4915 San Amaro Court -Great location near the University of Miami 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, gourmet kitchen and lushly lan... 11/06/2008

      Establishing the correct price for your home when you first put it on the market has even greater importance if you are selling a million-dollar-plus property. Buyers who are shopping in a high-end market are likely to be well educated in real estate protocol, and well aware of how other properties are priced. If a luxury home is overpriced by a quarter of a million dollars, a qualified buyer will probably look elsewhere, or wait for you to drop the price. What features can legitimately push the listing price to the top of its range? Generous square footage in the house and on the lot, a glorious view, lakefront or oceanfront access or a glamorous history all add up to a winning listing.      The amenities must be equal to or better than those of neighboring homes in the same cate... 11/05/2008

GABLES PARK TOWER was built in 2003. Coral Gables real estate is among some of the most desirable real estate in Florida and offers spacious residences, direct ocean views, 5 star amenities and 24 hours security and much more. Many investors buy GABLES PARK TOWER Coral Gables condos both for investment and as a vacation residence. 08/29/2008

Nordica Condo  Miami condo - A crystal tower with majestic views of the city skyline is the new exclusive spot where elegance and modern living fuse. Enjoy Nordica Condo Miami modern, sophisticated lifestyle, where you'll experience the verge of Brickell's urban city living.Nordica condo Miami each residence displays Italian designer kitchens, soaring 10 foot ceilings, topped by impressive 12 foot ceilings in the penthouse and all with private oversized balconies. Nordica Miami complete with a fully equipped high-tech fitness center, a soothing pool area and an elegant club room, Nordica's recreation center is encompassed by panoramic city and ocean views. Every amenity is designed to complement your success. From discreet full -service concierge to the efficient valet parking, you'll e... 08/26/2008

JUST SOLD  - 1425 Sorolla Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida $900,000 Totally remodelled with all the charm and character of a 1925 Italian Villa!   This 3 bedroom 3.5 bath classic features a large lush master suite with jacuzzi tub and french doors leading out to a serene pool patio area that is private and tropically landscaped.  The first floor has a media room with surround sound, den with built in cabinetry and a murphy bed, a grand formal living and dining room!  The second floor is a perfect one bedroom one bath guest suite with a private entrance.  No details in this remodel were overlooked! For information concerning this sale contact selling agent at lomonaco.m@ewm.com 08/21/2008

Gables Park Tower - Merrick designed the downtown commercial district to be only four blocks wide and more than two miles (3 km) long. The main artery bisected the business district. Merrick could boast that every business in Coral Gables was less than a two-block walk. The old electric trolley system was replaced by the popularity of modern automobiles; today a new free circulator trolley system, initiated in November, 2003, that runs down Ponce de León Boulevard is in operation. Coral Gables is known as a pedestrian-friendly destination. Located only four miles from Miami International Airport, the 'City Beautiful' boasts more than 140 dining establishments and gourmet shops, plus many notable international retailers. Among the beautiful and distinctive landmarks in Coral Gables are t... 08/21/2008

About the Gables Park Tower in Coral gables Florida: Address: 357 Almeria Ave, Coral Gables FL 33134Gables Park Tower condo year built: 2003Number of Floors: 16 Number of units: 78Condo Floor plans Sq.Ft. Range: 815-1,320Beds: 2-3 Baths: 1-2 Enter website:    Gables Park Tower       Gables Park Tower condo Coral Gables Gables Park Tower Condominium amenities: - 24-hr Security - Covered Parking - Gym - Pool - Jogging PathGables Park Tower Condo Coral Gables Images photosThe Gables Park Tower condominium is located at 357 Almeria Avenue in the  City of Coral Gables.The Gables Park Tower condo with just 77 condo apartments and seven floor plans this boutique building is very popular because it is well located near Miracle Mile and the Coral Gables city center. Coral Gables has long been th... 08/21/2008

Coral Gables condos: Coral Gables - Florida's Global City - Is the crown jewel of the world renowned community of Miami-Dade.The city of Coral gables known for its preservation of history and lifestyles of old Florida and is often referred to as the Beverly Hills of Miami-Dade, but with cutting edge innovation in the latest technological advances...such as a wireless downtown and being the first municipality to connect to the NAP of The Americas.Coral Gables equally enjoys the reputation as a globally recognized 'Center of Commerce' as Latin America and regional headquarters to US, European, Latin American and Far East based corporations, such as ABC News, AT&T Americas, Adobe, Alcoa, American Airlines, Apple Computers, Bank Boston International, BBC, Club Med, Del Monte, Dow Jones, Exx... 08/06/2008

One Village Place Condo One Village Place has next-door neighbors like Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. One Village Place Condo is located within walking distance of the Village of Merrick Park. Where can you walk down the block to indulge in gourmet delicacies? One Village Place... sophisticated shops, chic boutiques and dozens of culinary delicacies. All just steps away from your front door. It's the perfect union of urban living and splendid Gables tranquility. Created to perfectly accentuate true Coral Gables character, your One Village Place luxury home was designed in the classic Mediterranean architectural style. Each meticulously-planned residence at One Village Place offers European flair. In the kitchen at One Village Place, One Village Place features European-style cabinetry, aut... 08/01/2008

Four-story villas, each with an individual PRIVATE ELEVATOR, outdoor summer-kitchen, 2-3 car garage, IN THE HEART OF RESIDENTIAL CORAL GABLES, offer Gables residents opulence, and options. Surrounded by multi-million dollar homes and a smattering of  luxury condos, there will be 20  European-style Venetian Coral Gables Townhomes.  7 stunning floorplans/designs, delivered completely finished (with stone flooring, Italian-designed kitchens by Mia Cucina & Scavolini, generator-ready ... &  with an optional 4th floor private outdoor Jacuzzi). WWW.VENETIANCORALGABLES.COM (for a visual tour).  920 Sevilla Avenue, across from the Venetian Pool:  These gorgeous villas offer amazing views of the tree canopy, the Biltmore Hotel, and Venetian Pool.  An abundance of terraces, courtyards, and balco... 07/24/2008

One Village Place  - One Village Place condominium Year built: 2008Developer: Roger Development GroupDescription: Residential, RetailType: Condominiums, Mix -Use Building Floors: 9Number of Bedrooms: 1 & 2Floorplans Unit Sq. Ft. Range: 1,065-2,207   See Floor plansPrice Range: $ 450,000's - $ 750,000'sAmenities: Temperate Controlled Pool, Fitness Center, ValetENTER HOME PAGE:  One Village Place Condo The One Village Place is located next to the "Village of Merrick Park on Salzedo Street (between Ponce de Leon and Lejeune Road). The area is up and coming and will be a booming residential/commercial area in the next 2-3 years. Walking distance to high end stores like Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom's and restaurants like Villagio Italian restaurant, Chispa and coming soon P.F. Chang! 07/10/2008

One Village Place  - One Village Place condominium year build: 2008Developer: Roger Development GroupDescription: Residential, RetailType: Condominiums, Mix -Use Building Floors: 9Number of Bedrooms: 1 & 2Floorplans Unit Sq. Ft. Range: 1,065-2,207   See Floor plansPrice Range: $ 450,000's - $ 750,000'sAmenities: Temperate Controlled Pool, Fitness Center, ValetConstruction starts: 2006year build: 2008ENTER HOME PAGE:  One Village Place The One Village Place is located next to the "Village of Merrick Park on Salzedo Street (between Ponce de Leon and Lejeune Road). The area is up and coming and will be a booming residential/commercial area in the next 2-3 years. Walking distance to high end stores like Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom's and restaurants like Villagio Italian restaurant, Chispa and... 07/09/2008

After a 3-month delay due to something called asbestos, the implosion of the almost entirely-gutted 12-story office tower located at 2801 Ponce de Leon Blvd finally “took place” on Saturday morning: | View | Upload your own The smoke: | View | Upload your own The smoke clears: | View | Upload your own Raul, the lone representative from the Gables Condo Blog to attend the event (the other failed to hear the Urban Theme ring tone of his Motorola Razr at 6:02 am while counting sheep - the Cabernet Sauvignon from the night before may have had something to do with it), described it as: “Anticlimactic. The first implosion in the history of the City of Coral Gables was a dud. Tripods, 35 mm cameras, digital sophistication, screaming children, frightened adults, champagne sippers, political big... 06/30/2008

Sunday, February 17, 2008 11:30 am (ish) Chili’s Outlines Plans for New Venue in Gables Remove restless torso from Stearns & Foster. Wash face. Wipe cold out of eyes. Back to Stearns & Foster. Chili’s Outlines Plans for New Venue in Gables Miami Herald headline remains unchanged. The development of the U.S. Interstate Highway System (Dwight D. Eisenhower’s baby) in the 1950’s facilitated many things. It allowed businesses to ship goods and services across the country, families to utilize the vehicle to vacation in far-away destinations, and facilitated the birth of the franchise chain. Motels, diners, gas stations, and fast food chain restaurants soon sprouted next to every highway, in every town, every city, and (later) every suburb throughout America. While Coral Gables has never bee... 06/26/2008

University Inn Condo Coral Gables The University Inn condominium is located at 1280 S Alhambra Circle in the "City Beautiful" - Coral Gables. University Inn Condo in the Gables offers 1 and 2 bedroom units perfect for University of Miami students and residents living in the area. In the heart of Coral Gables, just steps away from the University, fine restaurants and boutiques South Florida has to offer. More than 15,400 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world call UM home during the academic semesters. The University was chartered in 1925 by a group of citizens who felt an institution of higher learning was needed for the development of their young and growing community. About University Inn Condo Year Built: 1990 Number of Floors: 4 Number of units: 146 Sq. Ft. range:... 06/05/2008