The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will be providing a convenient method to renew your driver license, obtain a replacement driver license, change a name or address on a driver license, get an identification card, renew a vehicle registration or purchase a specialty license plate.  To renew an expired or expiring license or obtain a Florida Identification Card you must bring a certified birth certificate or valid passport, Social Security card and two forms of proof of residence e.g. voter registration card, deed or rental receipt.  Fees are based on services.  No appointment necessary.  Pinecrest Community Center 5855 Southwest 111 Street Thursday, September 22 9:30 - 3:00 p.m. For more information please call 305-284-0900 09/20/2011

Pinecrest Gardens will be holding two Volunteer Welcome Receptions on Thursday, September 15th.  Please join us from 10:00 to 11:30 am or 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in our Gardens Gallery Hibiscus Room to meet the staff while enjoying refreshments and the beauty around you. Pinecrest Gardens volunteers have been in integral part of the Gardens history and contribute to every aspect of the Gardens operations.  A diverse group of people, they have a sense of commitment to something greater than their own personal needs.  Pinecrest Gardens volunteer’s learn new skills, make a positive impact in the community and advance the Gardens mission of connecting people to our rich botanical heritage, our historic preservation and our commitment to culture, education and entertainment. Volunteers are needed ... 09/08/2011

What do you do when you don’t know where your septic tank is?  I have a listing with three septic tanks!   When Chapman Septic Service came out to inspect the tanks for the Buyers they couldn't find one of the septic tanks.  And since the area where we thought the septic tank should be has several gas and electrical lines going through it, there was just so much prodding that could safely be done.  But no fear, Rolando to the rescue!  Rolando went to his truck and came back with an electronic transmitter.  We went to the closest toilet to the septic tank and flushed the transmitter down the toilet; then he flushed the toilet two more time.  Outside, with his receiver he walked around the area we thought the tank should be... and his receiver started to chirp - there was the signal!  Tan... 09/07/2011

Pinecrest FL Real Estate Sales Transactions – August 2011 12 homes sold in Pinecrest in August. The lowest closed sale price was $425,000 and the highest was $2,700,000. As of August 31st there were 153 Pinecrest FL homes for sale with 42 homes under contract pending sale. More than 130 properties have SOLD in Pinecrest so far this year. Interest rates are very low, properties are selling - don’t miss this opportunity!  If you want to sell your property, this is the time to get it on the market, our inventory is low.  Properties that are priced correctly for their condition and location are selling - and selling fast!  Call me TODAY, let’s get together to discuss the pricing and marketing of your property… and let’s get is SOLD!   09/07/2011

This morning on the Today Show Ivanka Trump was giving her opinion of the real estate market.  One of her suggestions to Homeowners was to wait a few months before putting their house on the market for sale.  This is the kind of real estate blanket statement that just drives me crazy!  Real estate is local, in New York waiting a few months to put your property on the market might be a good idea, but certainly NOT in Pinecrest (Miami) Florida.  Here in Pinecrest we are down to 6 months of inventory, down from a high of 53 months of inventory.  WAIT – absolutely not.  Currently there are more Buyers than we have inventory to show!  Properties that are properly priced for their condition and location are selling; and selling quickly.  If you are thinking of putting your Pinecrest Florida p... 08/18/2011

Pinecrest FL Real Estate Sales Transactions – July 2011 25 homes sold in Pinecrest in July. The lowest closed sale price was $265,000 and the highest was $1,775,000. As of July 31st there were 151 Pinecrest FL homes for sale with 42 homes under contract pending sale. 08/10/2011

Pinecrest FL Real Estate Sales Transactions – June 2011 15 homes sold in Pinecrest in June. The lowest closed sale price was $270,000 and the highest was $2,475,000. As of June 30th there were 155 Pinecrest FL homes for sale with 43 homes under contract pending sale. 07/14/2011

Pinecrest FL Real Estate Sales Transactions – May 2011 19 homes sold in Pinecrest in May. The lowest closed sale price was $240,000 and the highest was $2,999,999. As of May 31st there were 160 Pinecrest FL homes for sale with 39 homes under contract pending sale.         06/13/2011

The Pinecrest FL Farmers Market at Pinecrest Gardens will be extended though the summer! 06/04/2011

Today is a excellent time to buy in Pinecrest. The real estate market has is given purchasers a fantastic chance in acquiring superve properties in Pinecrest at a very low price. In real estate in experienced buyers now that real estate is more about "timing" than anything else. Right now you can buy the home of your dreams in Pinecrest for a much lower than what you could of many years ago. Take advange of the time and make the decision to make an fantastic purchase.       If you need a financing to adquire your property at Pinecrest you need to get pre-qualified. One thing that many buyers do not understand is that YES they need to qualify, but the property needs to qualify also. So when you speak to your lender, ask them to prequalify the development you are interested in buying into... 05/26/2011

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Throughout the course of business and selling Miami short sales I speak to lots of consumers about the real estate market. Whenever the topic of short sale fraud comes up, they are always surprised. Then I explain what short sale fraud is and that it's alive and well in Miami, much to the chagrin of those of us who fight constantly to change the reputation that precedes us. It's an uphill battle when scams affecting banks and unsuspecting consumers are still so prevalent. So, what exactly is short sale fraud? It takes various forms. Here are a couple of the more prevalent ones in Miami: The selling agent may line up a buyer for the property at market value, but submit a different, lower, offer to the bank for approval. Oftentimes this requires that others be involved in this as well, as... 05/18/2011

Life happens and you might have no choice but to move from your Pinecrest home before it sells; this is not the best thing for you or your property.  You still have to continue paying your mortgage, property taxes, utilities, etc., and this can add up to some very serious expenses. You will need to worry about vandalism, storm preparation, emergencies, landscaping, mold, pool maintenance, etc.  You really don’t want to move to your new home and have all this baggage with you.  So, give yourself, when possible, enough time to get your property sold. 05/16/2011

When I moved to Miami from New York City ten years ago, one of the many things that were new to me were the canals throughout Miami-Dade County.  New York City has no flooding problems, unlike South Florida, where the canals were added many years ago to help with the flooding problems. A very nice perk to having these canals all over Miami are the ducks they provide paddling space for. =)  I know that ducks can be a nuisance in many Miami neighborhoods which have lakes or back up to canals.  People who don't listen to conventional wisdom feed the ducks and create a problem.  Once accustomed to being fed, they will return for more. Because I don't live in such a neighborhood, I don't suffer from the duck nuisance but can enjoy them from afar.  Today was a treat.  I was driving through a ... 05/16/2011

Pinecrest FL Real Estate Sales Transactions – April 2011 18 homes sold in Pinecrest in April. The lowest closed sale price was $299,995 and the highest was $4,000,000. As of April 30th there were 172 Pinecrest FL homes for sale with 39 homes under contract pending sale.     05/10/2011

You can adquire a wonderful home today in Pinecrest at greatly reduced prices. Who would have imagined that that property values in Pinecrest would be so low? An important number of the transactions are either foreclosures or short sales in Pinecrest closed last year. You have real opportunity to find your new home Pinecrest at very low prices. Take advatage of the low prices and the high inventory! But don't take too long, the market is now picking up and sales are on the rise!     If you have decided that you will finance the purchase of your property, then you need to be speaking to a local mortgage professional. I strongly recommend that you work with a local person that knows that area and is active financing in the community. That is the first step. Find a bank that is active givi... 05/07/2011

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  Pinecrest FL Real Estate Sales Transactions – March 2011 18 homes sold in Pinecrest in March. The lowest closed sale price was $305,000 and the highest was $2,675,000. As of March 31st there were 164 Pinecrest FL homes for sale with 42 homes under contract pending sale.   04/13/2011

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