*Foreclosure Opportunity* – 2853 W 73 TER Hialeah, FL 33016 – $212,900

This bank-owned single-family residence in la ciudad that progresses was recently listed for sale by the RED I Realty REO Guys.

Property Characteristics

• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Baths
• 1,440 SF (Living Area)
• 3,396 SF (Lot Size)
• One Car Garage
• Year Built = 1993

This home is in move-in condition and features tile flooring throughout, thermofoil kitchen cabinets with tile counter tops, white appliances and a one-car garage with enough space for 2 additional cars. The HVAC system and washer/dryer hookup are in place.

The property is located in close proximity to I-75, the Palmetto Expressway, Palmetto General Hospital, Leon Medical Center, Carl Slade Park, and Platinum Plus.

Serious inquiries regarding this property can be made at 305-491-7179 (Adrian) or 786-586-5844 (Raul).

News of the Different – Easy, Rider

When Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper created Wyatt and Billy in 1969, they never thought they’d have so much influence over American counterculture. Nearly 40 years later, their influence remains undimmed.

I’m not sure if these two were on their way out of Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery fresh from an LSD binge on their way to Mardi Gras or if they were keeping it local and heading to Calle Ocho. Nevertheless, can anyone explain the Barbie doll posse hanging on for dear life?

Should we ask to check the gas tank?

I can’t quite put my finger on this one.

This photograph was taken by one of our loyal readers. It was shot near the Central Business District on the street that serves as the baseline that divides all the streets on the Miami-Dade County grid plan from north and south. Thanks for sharing, Jorge. You are a true public servant…wink,wink.

Adrian Salgado is a Realtor Associate with RED I Realty in Miami, FL and can be reached at 305-491-7179 or SalgadoA@gmail.com.

*Foreclosure Opportunity* – 8969 SW 27 ST Miami, FL 33165 – $259,900

This bank owned single-family residence in the heart of the Westchester suburb of Miami, Florida was just listed for sale by the RED I Realty REO Guys.

Property Characteristics

• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Baths
• 2,081 SF (Living Area)
• 10,092 SF (Lot Size 50.46′ x 200′)
• Year Built = 1969
• Swimming Pool
• Detached Workshop
• Duplex-zoned lot

This property reflects as a 4/3 single-family home on Miami-Dade’s tax roll. It was last used as a 3/1 with two 1/1 efficiencies. It can easily be converted back to single-family use. The property features tile flooring throughout and is set on an oversized duplex-zoned lot. The property is in need of ceiling repairs due to water damage caused by a roof leak. The HVAC system and water heater are in place.

The exterior of the property features a covered terrace, a swimming pool, a detached workshop and parking for 3 vehicles.

For those not local to Miami, Westchester is a centrally-located first-ring suburb that is home to such fine institutions as St Brendan’s Elemiddle, St. Brendan’s High School, Christopher Columbus Sr. High School, Banyan Elementary, Emerson Elementary, Everglades Elemiddle, Rockway Elementary, Rockway Middle School, Coral Park Sr. High School and Southwest Miami Sr. High School.

It is easily accessible from major roads such as Tamiami Trail (SW 8 ST), Coral Way (SW 24 ST), Bird Road (SW 40 ST) and arterial highways like the Palmetto Expressway and the Florida Turnpike.

This property last sold for $440,000 on June 9, 2005.

Inquiries regarding this unique opportunity can be made at 305-491-7179 or 786-586-5844.

Adrian Salgado is a Realtor Associate with RED I Realty and can be reached at 305-491-7179 or SalgadoA@gmail.com

Eyesore of the Month – Lincoln Marti

Who overfed Rainbow Brite and unleashed her on this corner?

This building, located on the southwest corner of one of the busiest and most visible intersections in Miami (SW 8 ST & SW 27 AVE), is home to one of several branches of Lincoln Marti Schools in Miami-Dade County.

Interlude: You may recall that Lincoln Marti is the same school attended by the poster child for all political pawns – the indelible Elian Gonzalez aka Eliansito. Elian was not only fortunate enough to have been treated to Cheeseburger Happy Meals, a visit to Walt Disney World, and a black Labrador puppy courtesy of United States Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, he was also afforded the opportunity to partake in the Cuban Heritage Program at Lincoln Marti, a program”especially developed to strengthen the Cuban roots of those children born in the United States of Cuban ancestry as well as bridge a deeper understanding among those American and Latin American students who care to know about the history of a country that even though small in size has had an enormous influence in the history of the United States and the world“.

Ladies and gentlemen, children – the ones a sober pre-Bobby Whitney Houston once believed were our future – attend class in a structure with windows and doors purposely “blacked out” with bright reds, blues, yellows and greens. That means no sunshine. That means no view. That means staring at la ticher and the chalkboard – that’s it – for a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Not only are Whitney’s children forced to “learn” in this environment everyday, but thousands upon thousands of pedestrians and motorists alike are forced to witness this on a daily basis as well.

I turn to you, my readers, for ideas on what we can do to improve the quality of life of innocent children and the not-so-innocent adults who allow them to inhabit an environment as such.

The comments section is now open. Please chat amongst yourselves.

Feel free to visit Lincoln Marti online, a one-stop shop where you can learn about the school’s curriculum, see pictures of Elian’s School, pick up “El Album de Elian” in their online store, and purchase mamey/sapote by the pound. While you’re there, don’t forget to make a donation using your very own PayPal account.

Adrian Salgado is a Realtor Associate with RED I Realty in Miami, FL and can be reached at 305-491-7179 or SalgadoA@gmail.com.