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Consider this; as there are more and more bank foreclosure properties that are on the market a good bet is that there is one right for you. A big discount on your home purchase could be worth many times the time and effort to find and make it ready for your family. Find a good agent who understands the market and you can save thousands on your next home.

Homes in Every Market Place - Some over a million dollars, most well under $100,000. You have a supply of homes that will fit your requirements for size, amenities and location. Miami Best Real Estate Team can place you in their VIP Buyer program and email you daily or weekly all new listings that come up and fit your criteria of bank foreclosure, distress sale, size, amenities, and location. What could be easier? Full Story

Pricing your home correctly is the first and most important step in the selling process. Whether you list with an agent or sell by owner the wrong price will cause lost income and/or excessive marketing time. You have options, either to contract with a professional Real Estate agent or do your due diligence and research to find the true Market Value of your home. In the 3 examples below we show why pricing is so important.

Example 1:

A $250,000 home is priced 10% below the true market value at $225,000. The home sells quickly with little or no negotiation for possibly an all cash offer to close quickly. This buyer maybe an investor who is extremely market savvy or a buyer who works closely with a Real Estate Agent using cutting edge buyer programs. This buyer probably has a VIP Buyer Agreement with his agent and receives emails daily with all the new listings as they come on the market. Both of these buyers are able to act before most other buyers even know the home is for sale, they know the area and the pricing. The seller leaves $25,000 on the table and doesn't know it until it's too late.

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Click Here to view and print a one page PDF that describes the changes

From the Associated Press: Dave Dieter/Huntsville TimesThe Senate on Wednesday passed legislation to extend the $8,000 home buyer tax credit to May 1, 2010, for first-time buyers and add a $6,500 tax credit for repeat buyers if they've lived in their home for five of the past eight years. Home prices are capped at $800,000.

The legislation was included in a bill to extend unemployment benefits and is expected to be passed by the House today or tomorrow. President Obama is expected to sign the legislation when it's sent to his desk.

Under the bill, income limits are expanded to $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for joint filers. Individuals with incomes up to $145,000 and joint filers with incomes up to $245,000 qualify for reduced credits.

Households who have binding contracts in place by April 30 will be allowed an additional 60 days to complete their transaction. The deadline for members of the military serving out the U.S. for at least 90 days between Jan. 1, 2009, and May 1, 2010, has been extended one year.

Taxpayers can claim the credit on their federal income tax returns. If the credit exceeds their tax bill, the government will issue a check. Taxpayers will be able to claim the credit on their 2009 income tax return for purchases made in 2010.

Source: http://blog.al.com/breaking/2009/11/senate_approves_tax_credit_ext.html
By Gina Hannah

Did you catch the similarity to Joan Jett's classic, I Love Rock 'n Roll? No? Well please humor me and say you did. =)

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will be performing at Miami's Ribfest tomorrow. Also performing will be another classic act, Blue Oyster Cult. I happen to know that some people are spending Saturday in Homestead just to see them perform.

You can get your Rock 'n Roll fix on Saturday and come back on Sunday for a little Country. Tracy Lawrence and Chuck Wicks will be the headliners on Sunday. Now, I've fallen behind on current signing sensations, but even not knowing who he is, Chuck has a smoky look in his eyes that makes me want to head to Homestead on Sunday for some ribs!

So, head on over this weekend. There will be lots to do and plenty to eat. Visit the Miami-Dade parks site for RibFest to get more information.

What: Miami RibFest

When: Sat. & Sun. 11/8 & 9

Time: 11:00am - 10:00pm on Saturday, closes at 6:00 on Sunday

Where: Homestead Air Reserve Park (268 St. & 122 Ave)

Cost: $15, kids under 10 FREE. Ribs extra =)

1800 Club Condo

1800 Club Condo - Residence Features

- Spacious units, most with split floor plan configurations
- Spectacular panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, cityscape with sunset, Port of Miami, and Downtown Miami
- Floor-to-ceiling windows with hurricane-resistant laminated tinted glass
- Elegant textured ceilings
- Generous balconies with tinted glass railings
- High-efficiency central air-conditioning and heating unit
- Top-of-the-line designer appliances
- Walk-in closets
- Imported marble flooring in all bathrooms
- Full-width mirror over vanity counter in all bathrooms
- Glass shower enclosure in select master bathrooms
- Granite kitchen countertops with backsplash
- Stainless steel, under-mounted double-sinks
- European-style, custom-built cabinetry with frosted glass doors
- Hot tub in master bathroom of most units
- Marble bathroom vanities
- Stackable washer and dryer
- Variety of floor plans including townhouses, lofts and penthouses with rooftop terraces
- Pre-wired with Category-6 high-speed wiring for data/audio/video transmission and high-speed internet access in all bedrooms, living rooms & kitchens

1800 Club Miami - Amenities

- Two-story-high recreational floor with bay front veranda - Dramatic heated pool overlooking Biscayne Bay
- State-of-the-art gym with spectacular views featuring Cardio vascular and fitness equipment rooms
- Yoga / Aerobics Studio
- Steam, sauna and massage rooms
- Tranquil Feng Shui garden
- Billiards room with large-screen plasma TV
- Party / Events Room

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