Miami wants more Public Art and Developers offering to pay for it!
City planners propose taking over management of public art from Miami-Dade County’s successful Art in Public Places program The plan would also require private developers to set aside project funds for art City commission will consider the proposal, which has received pushback from builders, on Thursday. Hoping to further boost Miami’s growing cultural heft, city planners are proposing enactment of a far-reaching public-art program that would require private developers to set aside a percentage of project budgets for the installation of...
read moreLocal Entertainment And Events Calendar
You’ll always know where the fun’s going on with our interactive local events calendar featuring social sharing, images, videos and ticket links. Click through to see what’s happening or to add your own local events. Enter the distance from your zip code to search for events. The default is 100 miles but you can select other distances. The closer the distance to your zip code, the fewer events you’ll see. Full Article Save Article Article Feedback Share Article
read moreAll New Deep Data For Your Neighborhood
Get the inside scoop on your neighborhood–or any neighborhood–and see data about everything from schools to household income. Click through to start your exploration. Use the Neighborhood Widget to get all sorts of facts about your neighborhood or any neighborhood including schools, income levels and many other criteria. To get started, simply click the button below. Full Article Save Article Article Feedback Share Article
read moreThe Ritz-carlton Residences, The Private Side of Miami Beach
A Tradition of Excellence that Continues to Redefine Luxury. The Ritz-Carlton is synonymous with unparalleled service and unrivaled excellence. Renowned developers Fortune International Group and Château Group transform oceanfront living with the new Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach. An Architectural Triumph A winding drive, facing the ocean, leads up to the stunning 649 ft. residential tower, comprised of 212 residences and managed by The Ritz-Carlton. Sitting on 250 ft. of oceanfront property along South Florida’s pristine Sunny...
read moreSpruce Up With These Trends in Wood Flooring
If you ripped up your old outdated carpet, what kind of treasures might you find underneath? Click Full Article below for trends in flooring that could give your house a fresh new look. That carpet may have to go. It looks old and worn even if it has been steam-cleaned a hundred times. It’s time for a change. Who knows, you may have the perfect wood for your home interiors just beneath your carpets. It may be worth a peek. And it gives you a chance for change if you’re in a home improvement mood. Here are the top five trends in...
read more7 Quick Ways to Live Greener at Home
Going green at home doesn’t necessarily require a lifestyle overhaul. You can save money while saving the environment. Click Full Article below for seven great ways to activate your green home. Greening up your lifestyle at home is relatively simple when you take the time to consider choices. Two central approaches are reducing your energy consumption and reducing consumer byproducts, such as waste. The bonus to living with greener habits is you could end up cutting your electric and grocery bills. Full Article Save Article Article...
read moreHow to Pay Off Your Mortgage at Lightning Speed
Paying off your mortgage early can save you lots of money. Many homeowners can achieve this with careful planning and budgeting. Click through for a few tips and tricks to get you started. Did you know that less than 20 percent of U.S. homeowners have 50 percent equity or more in their homes? After reviewing the terms of your mortgage, it may seem like it will take forever to pay it off. But paying off your mortgage early is not impossible. By making a few simple changes you will soon be on the road to becoming mortgage-free! Full Article...
read moreFavorite Home Improvements
With the Lowest ROI Now more than ever people want to increase the value of their homes. But what you like is often what turns off potential buyers. Click through for a list of improvements that fail to give a lot of bang for the buck. It is estimated that 28 percent of U.S. homeowners have plans to remodel, expand or otherwise improve their homes in the next 12 months. If you are a part of that group, there are a few questions you may need to ask yourself before you jump the gun. Are the improvements that you plan on making going to...
read moreHousing Recovery Continues despite Affordability Obstacles | RISMedia
The national housing market has now regained enough momentum to provide an engine of growth for the U.S. economy, according to the latest The State of the Nation’s Housing report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies. Robust rental demand continues to drive the housing expansion, and sales, prices, and new construction of single-family homes are on the rise. Even more important, income growth has picked up, particularly among the huge millennial population that is poised to form millions of new households over the coming decade. At the same...
read moreMiami-Dade propert- tax revenue at record high, but rates lowest in 3 years | Miami Herald
Carlos Alvarez, then-mayor of Miami-Dade County in this 2011 file photo, raised property taxes during his last year in office. Declining real estate values meant the county collected less property-tax revenue that year. His successor, Carlos Gimenez, is proposing a slight dip in property-tax rates this year, but property-tax revenues should hit a new record thanks to a boom in values. Emily Michot – Miami Herald Staff As he heads into a reelection vote next month, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez enjoys at least one undeniable advantage:...
read moreExisting-Home Sales Jumped In June Thanks To First-Time Buyers
Key Takeaways The share of first-time buyers purchasing homes in June 2016 was the highest recorded since July 2012: 33 percent. Total existing-home sales were up 1.1 percent in June, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 5.57 million. There’s finally some good news on the first-time homebuyer front: The share of first-time buyers purchasing homes in June 2016 was the highest recorded since July 2012, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Existing-Home Sales report. In June, 33 percent of all home buyers were first-time...
read moreMiami company to be snapped up by Japanese firm for $225 million South Florida Business Journal
Japan-based pharmaceutical company Santen announced plans to acquire Innfocus, an ophthalmology company developed within University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Santen will purchase Miami’s Innfocus for an upfront payment of $225 million, plus performance-based consideration upon achievement of milestones. The transaction is pending approval. It comes as Innfocus is developing the MicroShunt, an ophthalmological device that drains eye fluid and reduces intraocular pressure. Ultimately, it functions as a non-invasive means of...
read moreUS Dollar Reaches 6-Week High, Signaling Economic Boost – Capital Markets
The value of the US dollar has advanced to its highest levels in six weeks, signaling a boost in the economy compared to slow growth elsewhere in the global sphere. Bloomberg’s dollar index rallied 0.5% this afternoon, the highest it’s reached since June 12. The improvement has also sparked chances for a rate hike this year, Bloomberg reports. Investors estimate an 8% chance that the Federal Reserve will raise rates at its July 26 through July 27 meeting, though futures data shows a 42% chance of a coming rate hike. Last December marked...
read moreRetail Driven to Developments Aim to Revitalize South Miami
Last fall, Federal Realty Investment Trust and its two local partners, Grass River Property and the Comras Company, announced they bought the majority interest in the Shops at Sunset Place for $110 million. The goal is to revamp the aging outdoor mall, which serves as an anchor for downtown South Miami. New tenants so far include outdoor furniture store Frontgate. In the meantime, a number of smaller projects along South Dixie Highway are banking on South Miami’s potential. Nearby residents may be familiar with the construction site at 5998...
read morePent Up Demand for South Florida Homes Raising Prices
Florida’s housing market reported higher median prices and fewer days to contract in June as the market sees pent-up demand and paucity of inventory. Closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 27,086 last month – slightly higher (0.4%) than the June 2015 level of 26,973 closed sales. More from Builder and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Please click on FULL ARTICLE link below to read more. Full Article Save Article Article Feedback Share Article
read moreMiami’s hottest real estate company on the move!
Patricia Delinois and her best-selling team explore Miami . Miami is quickly growing into a global city. Let Delinois and her team guide you in all your real estate investments. Century 21 Premier Elite Realty Miami’s leading international real estate firm PremierMiami.com Click FULL ARTICLE tab below to watch a video. Full Article Save Article Article Feedback Share Article
read more12 Tips to Make Moving Easier
Want to reduce the headache of moving into a new home? Follow these tips: BEFORE YOU PACK 1 Plan your move well in advance. This will help you avoid a last-minute frenzy. For a timeline and checklist, visit upack.com/sites/default/ files/pdf/MovingChecklist.pdf 2 Protect critical photos and files. Store copies on a portable hard drive you carry with you, or upload them to a free cloud server such as Google Drive or Dropbox. 3 Photograph your cords. Shoot images of the connections on your television, sound system, modem and computer...
read moreNew transportation- Miami Beach fast tracks $400 million dollar Miami light rail project
Miami Beach city officials are fast-tracking plans to build a light rail system in South Beach that would eventually connect the barrier island to mainland Miami. The city commission on Wednesday will reportedly consider a recommendation to begin negotiations with Alstom, the French rail firm and lead bidder for the nearly $400 million project. Three firms threw their hats into the ring for the public-private partnership, according to the Miami Herald, with the primary difference in their designs being the way they’re powered. In order to...
read moreTime to buy! Average 30-year mortgage rate falls to new 2016 lows
WASHINGTON (AP) – July 8, 2016 – Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week to the lowest level since May 2013, driven down by financial tumult in Europe. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell to 3.41 percent from 3.48 percent a week ago. A year ago, the 30-year rate stood at 4.04 percent. The 15-year mortgage rate dropped to 2.74 percent, down from 2.78 percent last week and 3.20 percent a year ago. After Britain’s recent vote to leave the European Union, worried investors fled to the safety of...
read moreEXCLUSIVE: College seeks to buy city land in downtown Miami
Miami Dade College is in negotiations to buy a city-owned fire station in downtown Miami, according to sources at both the city and college. The city’s Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board is set to consider rezoning the 28,000-square-foot site at 144 N.E. 5th Street from “community facilities” to “central business district” on July 6. That measure, which would significantly increase the allowable density on the site, would also need city commission approval at a later date. Click Full Article for more details. Full Article Save Article Article...
read moreHow to Solve the Biggest Home Inspection Nightmares
Whether you’re planning to put your home on the market next week or not for 20 years, you need to take care of these problems now. Click Full Article below to learn how to fix these three biggest home inspection nightmares. Certain home inspection fails can stop a home sale dead in its tracks. If you are trying to sell your home, it’s important that you identify and fix any major issues in your home before putting it on the market, so you don’t waste time and money after the fact. Certain buyers may not continue the purchase...
read more10 Gadgets to Keep an Eye on Your Home While You’re Away
Set out on your next adventure with peace of mind with these 10 intelligent friends watching your home. Click Full Article below to learn how cutting-edge technology can make you safer. Going on vacation can induce travel-related stress, but with the world of home security progressing at the speed of light, flight delays should be the extent of your worries. From steel vault-like containers for packages delivered while you’re away to weatherproof cameras, gadgets work to keep your home safe while you’re away. Full Article Save...
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read moreSouth Florida Construction | Miami Construction
The first half of 2016 has been a mixed bag for South Florida’s construction industry, with spending on contracts ebbing and flowing depending on the month. But despite that volatility, a new report from research firm Dodge Data & Analytics shows the industry is still outpacing 2015 — albeit marginally. During May, developers and homebuilders spent $204 million on non-residential construction contracts, marking a 15 percent decline year-over-year. That sector covers everything from government offices to hotels. Click Full Article for more...
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