By: Terry Sheridan www.OnePlaceOpenHouse.com Know the basics of FHA loan rules and you stand a better chance of selling your house or condo. Most buyers will expect a home inspection, including a form outlining what the inspection revealed. Make your house FHA-friendly, and it will appeal to more homebuyers. Why? Because the Federal Housing Administration is insuring the mortgage loans used by about 30% of today's homebuyers. If your house passes the FHA rules, it will appeal to buyers who plan to use an FHA-insured mortgage. If your house doesn't qualify for an FHA loan, you're cutting out 30% of potential buyers. FHA is especially important to first-time homebuyers and those with small downpayments because it allows borrowers with good credit to make a downpayment as low as 3.5% of th... 06/29/2010

www.OnePlaceOpenHouse.comBy: G. M. Filisko Ask detailed questions about their experience and skills to help you find the right agent for your home sale. Working with the right real estate agent can mean the difference between getting prompt, expert representation and feeling like you're going it alone when selling your home. Here are 10 questions to ask when you're interviewing agents. 1. How long have you been selling homes? Mastering real estate requires on-the-job experience. The more experience agents have, the more likely they'll be able to handle any curveballs thrown during your home sale. 2. What designations do you hold? Designations like GRI (Graduate REALTOR Institute) and CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), which require that agents complete additional real estate traini... 06/28/2010

www.OnePlaceOpenHouse.com Enter a world where alluring asian design and 21st Century technology merge to create an intimate atmosphere of unprecedented beauty.MEi is a glittering jewel of shimmering glass, flowing water, imported silk and polished teak located on 175 feet of glorious white-sand beach on Miami Beach's legendary "Millionaire's Row" also home to such illustrious neighbors as the Bath Club, Canyon Ranch and Fountainbleu.  MEi many amenities include a sumptuous Tea Lounge, Zen library, Spa and state of the art Fitness Facility.Luxury 3 bedroom 3.5 bathroom condominium is the best value on the market.  Completely finished Jerusalem marble, Bosh appliances and so much more!  Corner residence with southeast exposure and huge 774 square foot wrap around balcony. Price Upon Reque... 06/23/2010

www.OnePlaceOpenHouse.com                      As a Miami Realtor my profession allows me the opportunity to meet and work with some truly accomplished individuals.  It has always been a rule of thumb for me in the real estate business never to tout celebrated clientele or interactions with these individuals...no matter how many times they tell me it's okay.  Everyone deserves some form of discretion.  However there are genuine times such as this when me and my friends come together to make a difference with the youth who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity.  Bigger then real estate these are the moments I live for.Kids can already hear the swoosh of the baskets from their favorite current and former NBA players who will be participating in the All Star Basketball Camp at the Michae... 06/21/2010

Click to Find Miami Real Estate Values and of Real Estate Across the US Last weekend I tried this incredible recipe and found that grilled nectarines are a wonderful accompaniment to a tender and juicy grilled flank steak.  Best of all it only takes 30 min to prep and cook.  Perfect for a chill friday evening.  Delicious for a hearty appetite!Goes great served on mashed potatoes w/ grilled peppers, onions and bruleed blue cheese chunks.Ingredients: 1-1/2 pound beef flank steak 1/4 cup beef broth 1/4 cup honey 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger root 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup minced onion 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 4 nectarines, cut in half Preparation: Cut the beef in a crisscross pattern 1/2" apart ... 06/18/2010

www.OnePlaceOpenHouse.com PENDING SALE: 18800 NE 29 Ave, #722 Aventura, FL 33180 LISTED PRICE: $170,000DEVELOPMENT: THE VENTURE EAST CONDOMINIUMS Unit 722 at The Venture East was recently featured on HGTV's "Property Virgins" as host Sandra Rinomato doled out advice to two Miami condo buyers on the homebuying process.  Of course  national television exposure to millions of viewers is a tremendous advantage to get a property under contract quickly, yet again an uncanny network of opportunity for a Miami Best Real Estate Team listing.Another pending sale as buyers discover Miami real estate is on an upbeat mode.  The phones are ringing!  I'm starting to feel Miami's become the boom town again.  Buyers from as faraway as Australia and Zimbabwe have called to inquire about South Florida con... 06/16/2010

  1031 Exchanges are excellent tools to reduce income taxes. Known both as "tax free exchanges" and "1031 exchanges" (based upon the enabling section of the federal income tax code) this tool allows investors to sell real estate without paying income taxes (at the time of sale). Real estate owners or investors expecting to acquire property subsequent to the sale of existing property can indefinitely defer income taxes by utilizing a 1031 exchange. 1031 exchanges have been available for over 20 year. Their popularity seems to have increased sharply over the last 7-10 years as their benefits have become known. In a typical property sale, an owner has to pay taxes on any gain. In some cases, a 1031 exchange does not make sense or is not practical. If an investor is trying to reduce his rea... 06/15/2010