Aventura & Sunny Isles Beach Luxury Real Estate

Everyone knows now is a great time to invest In real estate as a primary home, investment for the future, second home, or have friends from elsewhere who are just aching to own a piece of South Florida. With the economy still in a shaky state, you might be leery to choose a higher priced residence and defeat the very purpose for which you want to buy. We have decided this week to feature many apartments on the market that are offered at the lower end of the real estate spectrum. Most of the maintenances are lower and the opportunities are well worth looking into. Some are newly offered and ‘others have been drastically reduced. All are very doable for many budgets, We get so many phone calls from out of the area from people looking to finally buy something in South Florida for now or in the future, For anyone who has been talking about doing this for the longest time, this is the chance of a lifetime. While prices seem to be holding their own there is still so much inventory out there that prices still remain low. Once the inventory starts to reduce the prices will not drop any further and eventually will increase a little. The luxury condos have also been reduced in price and are great opportunities as well. We have featured many of them in the past few weeks, but with so many less expensive apartments on the market this might be the perfect time for you to consider jumping in and seeing if any of these works for you. There are other condos in other buildings but also with in the same complexes listed here. Give us the chance to help you realize now could be your time to add another property to your portfolio. Never before would you have seen any of these In the under ‘$100,000, category as well as $150,000 or $200,000. Don‘t you think now is the time to take a look and see if this works for you? Many of these units are in buildings that have not seen the lower prices since the time they were first developed. You’ve talked about doing something when prices dropped. Well they have and we can help direct you to the right investment, second home of your choice or change in your primary residence. We’re happy to show you the inventory and guide you to make the right purchase that you will be happy with.
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Susan Koslovsky

In a business that is supposed to be cooperative and the people involved are supposed to be cooperating, it is this writer’s opinion that this is not always the case. As a matter of fact it has become increasingly more difficult to conduct business in this industry more and more. Sellers and Buyers used to be our stumbling blocks along the way of trying to put together deals. Now that is not the case as much anymore. I will leave aside for the moment, banks, attorneys, lending institutions, inspectors, appraisers, title companies and condo/homeowner association boards. For now I will address the very agents, brokers, and associates who share the same licenses and are out there representing buyers, sellers, and those working for the transactions. (I think that covers you all.) In an industry that is trying so hard to survive it is extremely nerve racking and at the same time very upsetting to find how so many real estate licensees are not cooperating with each other. Agents are impossible to reach, don’t call back, cancel appointments with little or no notice, and basically have such a small regard for each other. Instead of performing in a professional manner, so many are anything but. In almost 30 years in this business we have come across so many diligent, caring, and professional agents that it pains me to have to even write these words let alone speak them. This column this week is by no means addressing any of you who do your job and do it well. I appeal to those who have let the credibility of your license fall by the wayside. Do your profession proud and try to do your job better. Call back, keep your appointments, and make your listings available for anyone to advertise. In this most unusual time in the history of real estate, let’s all work smarter, not harder, and get those deals done for the sake of everyone. We can do it but must do it together.
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Susan Koslovsky

It’s now June 2009 and real estate seems to be moving again down here in South Florida. Our phones are ringing again and more and more people are out looking. And Buying. Prices are holding in many places and unless a property has been on the market for a very long time and the Sellers are disgusted, they don’t seem to be dropping any lower. There are many short sales and bank owned opportunities out there but no one seems to understand that these are NOT necessarily the best deals that can be had. They are unfortunate situations for Sellers but not the most fortunate for Buyers. For a wait and see opportunity they are good possibilities. The best deals are always with the most motivated Seller. Buyers are cautious with their money and Cash is still King. Many astute Sellers are willing to hold financing to make their deals work if necessary. Give yourselves the benefit of the doubt and seek out all the choices you have out there. Take the time to properly evaluate the different available properties and take advantage of choice locations, great square footage, and new opportunities. Let us help you assess what your options are to guide you in your Sale or Purchase. When you look In the newspaper and the Internet there still seems to be such a large Inventory out there. The truth Is many of the properties are stale, not the choicest, and might be overlooked. You could make these work to your advantage. The “fixer uppers” most of the time are the best deals you could find. Don’t let an old kitchen, outdated bathrooms, or the need for a new roof deter you from what could be the buy of a lifetime. As a Single Agency Boutique Office we offer our Clients the best representation real estate has to offer. We look out for you and your best interest. Call us today to receive a confidential evaluation for your Sale or Purchase. Don’t Wait.
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Susan Koslovsky