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Miamism Fridays

You are probably wondering why I would post a photo of a cute raccoon as a Miamism and the answer is simple – I don’t think I’ve ever gone to a park in Miami where these…

Miami Shores Event – Village Place Grand Opening

For all Miami Shores residents – the Village Place is finally having a grand opening, so come celebrate and come support local businesses that have weathered the NE 2nd Avenue Storm.  Friday, October 2nd there will…

Social Media Politics Can Suck You Dry

Great discussions this week on twitter and in the words of my awesome husband and business partner, Rick – (he’s trying to bring this back) …..”things that make you go HMMMMM”. So here’s the deal, we…

Mojito Review – Bacardi Mojitos at The Temple House

youtube://v/jj6-tI1_64M These mojitos were made by none other than BACARDI – at REBarCamp Miami, a real estate event I just organized with the help of some local colleagues. The event was held at The Temple House…

Miamism Fridays

The Grove Bed Races bring fond memories to many locals – one of those events that define Miami and our culture.  Lurkzilla takes amazing photos of Miami and now he does it again, this time capturing…

How to sell your Miami Beach Condo Fixer Upper

Another “Ask A REALTOR®” question was posted that so applies to our Miami Beach Real Estate Market: Is it possible in today’s sluggish real estate market to sell an older condo “as is”; that is, as…

Miamism Fridays

This is what I call The Miami Business District from the eyes of a tourist, but not just any tourist….Mr. Ubiquitous himself, Jeff Turner, taken through my car’s sunroof and a panorama at that! Jeff makes…

A book to get – The Digital Handshake

I don’t usually do book reviews here on Miamism, but this time it’s different – although we write for the real estate consumer, we also know that many of you look to us as a resource…

You think your home is worth how much?

Realtor.com just launched “Ask A REALTOR®”, where you, the consumer, send in questions to be answered by professionals in the industry. We are honored to be selected as their Miami/ Miami Beach representatives and recently answered…

The New YOU in Social Media

I was talking to a dear friend this weekend that I’ve lost touch with and owns a catering company.  While catching up I explained how social media has provided a creative out for me that was…

Miamism Fridays

This photograph was taken by My Little Photo Album from Flickr.  There’s something so Miami about this image, maybe it’s the Sea-Grape, maybe it’s the colorful sunset reflected on the bay waters, maybe it’s the fishermen…..or…

Accidental Eviction

It’s been a roller coaster ride the last few months with regards to foreclosures.  Some of us in the industry, as much as we dont’ want to, have had to deal with these.  We’ve held some…