Miami Shores, FL

I am so happy to announce that Shores Pediatrics recently had its Grand Opening in Miami Shores! Dr. Laura Fernandez-Ortiz re-opened her office on February 2nd, 2009 at 9715 NE 2nd Avenue in downtown Miami Shores and her new phone number is 305.757.8040 - there is plenty of free parking in the back of the building and we now have a local Miami Shores Pediatrician that is not only trustworthy and experienced, but also accessible and convenient….. don’t know about you, but I’ve been waiting for this for years.

So what makes Dr. Laura different than the other pediatricians? and why am I such an advocate for her?

Easy….. she’s one of us! Not only does she have children of her own, she’s involved in the community and you can bump into her at school, Publix or the fields at any given time. It’s so great to see the “human” side to your doctor, the one you entrust your children’s health to. Dr. Laura will treat your child like it was one of her own and she will give you the time you need to understand any health concerns or questions you may have. Dr. Laura is down to earth and approachable and you can’t beat that in a doctor.

Here’s what Shores Pediatric’s website says about Dr. Laura:

Dr. Laura Fernandez-Ortiz is a pediatrician practicing in Miami Shores, Fl. She has been in private practice since 2001. She graduated from the University of Miami with a B.A and a B.S. and from the University of Oklahoma with a medical degree. She completed her internship and residency in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is board-certified in pediatrics. She is excited about opening up her own office as a solo practitioner and strives to always offer the best medical care possible. She is so excited about opening up her office in her own community of Miami Shores. She is also a wife and mother of three beautiful girls. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading and exercising.

In the photo above, you have the whole office staff: (from left to right) - Rosa Ramos (front desk/receptionist), Lilly White (office manager), Cynthia Malena (billing), Dr. Laura and Phyllis Barnes (medical assistant). The office is magnificent and your child should feel right at home. From the moment you walk in, friendly murals and a circus ticket counter welcomes you and there are themed patient rooms for every child’s taste.

Here’s what a patient, Lorraine Nowakowski, has to say about Dr. Laura Fernandez-Ortiz and Shores Pediatrics’ Grand Opening in Miami Shores:

Dr. Fernandez is a great physician in the sense of her medical expertise combined with her love of children - add to that her compassion and empathy and you have an outstanding pediatrician. She is always available and has an open door policy and visiting her office is always a pleasant experience, one that I have never felt in any other doctor’s office.

Shores Pediatrics
Laura Fernandez-Ortiz, M.D.
9715 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33138
305.757.8040
www.ShoresPediatrics.com

**original blog-post written at Miamism.com **

Miami Shores Real Estate Report and Analysis -A Sellers and Buyers Guide to Miami Shores Real Estate.

Year to date there have been 65 closed sales in 2008. This report will give you some perspective on what those prices really mean in terms of price per square foot in each price range and how that compares with those currently listed for sale in the Miami Shores area. Of the 65 closed sales in 2008, the breakdown by price range is as follows:

Right now there are 208 homes listed for sale in Miami Shores. Below is a breakdown by price range of the closed sales and the listings currently available for sale. The breakdown by price is as follows:

Price Range CS Active

Over $1 million (0) (16)

$700,000-999,999 (11) (21)

$600,000-699,999 (8) (23)

$500,000-599,999 (4) (31)

$400,000-499,999 (16) (42)

$300,000-399,999 (18) (42)

Under $300,000 (8) (33)

Totals 65 208

There is a distinctive difference between the listing prices in general and the homes that are listed to sell, or in other words priced right. The current average listing price in Miami Shores for all price ranges is $605,105, which is $263 per square foot. The average listing price for all homes that were sold in 2008 was $534,602 or $242 per square foot. The average selling price was $485,435 or $219 per square foot, which is 90% of the price it was listed at right before it was sold, which does not include price reductions during the course of the listing or any other changes. In other words, the average selling price over the course of the year is really 83% of the average list price.

For 2008, in Miami Shores only 1 house out of every 27 that is available for sale actually sells and is closed each month, so if your home is not one of the best priced homes in that particular price range, it most likely will not sell, and unless the price is adjusted to put it in contention to compete against the other homes, it may take a very long time to sell. Many people lose their patience and let the listing s expire or cancel them when they are not priced right. The absorption rate (the amount of time to sell all of the current supply or inventory) is approximately 27 months based on the number of houses sold (65) so far in 2008 (253 days).

Average days on market is 145 days, which is the length of time a house is on the market, or from the listing date until it goes into contract. This does not include the time it takes to actually close from when it went into contract, which averages about 60 days right now. What is telling about this number is that only if your house is priced right in Miami Shores, it will take approximately 200 days to actually close based on the information reported through various sources.

Contact Cristina Euripedes-Sahlman and Michael Sahlman, P.A.,e-PRO, IRES, CDPE, Keller Williams Realty,Licensed Realtors® in Florida at 786-553-0697 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Miami Shores, Miami Beach, South Beach, Fisher Island, Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside and the rest of Miami-Dade County Florida and southeastern Broward County Florida. We are accepting referrals.

Call us today at 786.553.0697 or Toll Free 800.475.3430. Contact us by email if you prefer by clicking on email me on the right side of this page under our profile.

To view all the Miami Shores Homes For Sale Click here. We know the nearby areas in Miami and all of Miami Dade County, as well as most of Broward County; we will help you get your home Sold if you need to Sell your home and help you buy your Miami Shores Home; call us today at 786.553.0697.

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For more information about Miami Shores and real estate in Miami, Miami Beach, South Beach, Sunny Isles and the surrounding areas, contact us at 786.553.0697, email us, or visit our award winning website at www.HomesForVIPs.com. We are here to help you learn more about the different areas and to assist you in buying, selling or investing here in South Florida. As licensed Florida real estate agents, we are also certified as e-PROs and International Real Estate Specialists. We speak English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.

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A lot of people relocating to Miami, especially Miami Shores, always ask me if I can recommend a pediatrician. Obviously, choosing a doctor is always very personal but having a doctor that is close by and responds quickly to emergencies is one of the most important factors when dealing with sick kids.

So here is my plug for an awesome Miami pediatrician and friend. Shores Pediatrics is run by Dr. Laura Fernandez-Ortiz who not only has children of her own, but is an active Miami Shores resident. You will see her at all the community events from the Christmas Lighting ceremony to Unity Day.

Dr. Laura gives her medical practice that personal touch that so many other doctors are loosing because all they think about is money. She will take her time with your children and discuss preventive medicine. She has trained under the best doctors and I trust her with my own without even blinking an eye. You can also tell a lot about the doctor by the staff they choose and you can rest assured that at Shores Pediatrics you will experience the best care possible (I'm not exaggerating), from the nursing staff to the receptionist, they know how to deal with patients and will learn your name as well as your kids' in no time.

Her practice is temporarily located in Hollywood at 4801 Hollywood Boulevard -(which is 15 to 20 minutes away from Miami Shores).

The good news is that Shores Pediatrics will move to their permanent location in Miami Shores on November of 2008. The address will be 209 NE 95th Street, Miami Shores, FL 33138.

You can reach Shores Pediatrics and Dr. Laura Fernandez-Ortiz at (954) 987-8740 and visit her website at www.ShoresPediatrics.com