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Entries from October 2008

Caution: Transporting Children While Macking Hoes

October 30, 2008 · 6 Comments

I don’t know about you, but 20 years ago this is the guy I wanted taking me home from St. Michael the Archangel (Home of the Crusaders), a catholic school for those holier than thou.

Interlude: My fellow Crusaders, do you realize that for 8 years of our innocent live-inside-a-bubble youth we proudly wore the word “CRUSADERS” across our chest during Physical Education? I feel dirty.

As a matter of fact, I want my parents’ tuition money back, Father Paz.

Sister Carolyn, you were the best principle ever. I remember when you were my substitute teacher one year. I think it was 7th grade. It was one of the funnest days ever. You couldn’t control the students. That was the day I lost what little respect I had left for you. I love the way you used to twirl the back of your hair around while you would speak publicly to the students. It was of way of saying “I feel so insecure right now”. You were nice and soft spoken, though. I appreciate that.

Sister Mary Gil, keep your hands to yourself. If you were to try that now, you’d get your a*s handed to you. Kids nowadays don’t play. You think you got authority cause you’re an adult? Try again. Mary (can I call you that?), I always wondered who your barber was? He would hook you up with the illest flattops, square sideburns and all. I was so jealous.

Parents, the gentleman driving this Chevrolet Express not only assures your child’s safe return from school, he offers a lesson that can only be rivaled by the after school program held every afternoon on the southeast corner of SR 441 and Miami Gardens Drive.

Your children don’t want the oh-so-boring Maranatas, Franmars, and Carlos & Susanas of the world. Give ‘em what they want. Give ‘em the guy who uses caution when transporting children while macking hoes.

Photo Credit: Manuel “Manolete” Vidal

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

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Foreclosure Opportunity – 10820 SW 200 DR #108S Miami-Dade, FL 33157 – $51,300

October 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Another foreclosure opportunity brought to you by the REO Mavens.

Property Characteristics

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 750 SF
  • Year Built = 1974
  • Condo Conversion = 2006

This 2 bed/1 bath condo unit is located on the ground floor of a 4-story building in Cutler Gardens, a gated community with amenities that include a swimming pool and clubhouse.

Unit is in maintained condition and features tile in the foyer, kitchen, and bath and carpet in the living area and bedrooms. Kitchen cabinets are in place. An electric range/oven is in place. There is no refrigerator.

Cutler Gardens is located in very close proximity to the Florida Turnpike, US 1, the South Dade Busway, and Southland Mall.

For more information contact me at 305-491-7179.

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

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*Foreclosure Opportunity* – 8067 W 36 AVE #7 Hialeah, FL 33018 – $183,000

October 23, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Yes, another foreclosure opportunity brought to you by the REO Mavens you all know and love. This time it’s a recently built 2-story townhouse-style condominium unit in very good condition in the Shoma Homes-developed subdivision of Splendido in West Hialeah.

Property Characteristics

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,361 SF (Living Area)
  • Year Built = 2006
  • Rear Patio

This spacious corner townhouse-style unit features an open kitchen with white cabinetry and white appliances that leads to a functional great room with a convenient half bath perfect for relieving unwanted guests. The first floor is completely tiled throughout. A wood-fenced patio in the rear is great for BBQ picnics.

The second floor of the unit houses all 3 bedrooms, a master bath, and a Jack and Jill bath. The second floor is completely carpeted.

This unit is in move-in condition.

Splendido is located in close proximity to I-75 and is easily accessible from SR 826 as well.

For more information, contact me at 305-491-7179.

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

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*Foreclosure Opportunity* – 9240 Fontainebleau Blvd #302 Miami-Dade, FL 33172 – $99,900

October 21, 2008 · Leave a Comment

This well-kept bank-owned 1-bedroom unit in Parkview at Fontainebleau Park was recently listed for sale.

Property Characteristics

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 901 SF (Living Area)
  • Year Built = 1973

This spacious unit on the 3rd floor of a maintained 5-story building possesses a very functional layout and features a large living area, a nice-sized galley kitchen with all cabinetry and appliances in place, and a spacious master bedroom with a Juliet balcony with sliding glass door that provides plenty of natural sunlight.

Updated diamond-pattern tile is laid out throughout the entire unit. A balcony accessible from the living area overlooks the tennis court and open green area. The unit has roll-a-way hurricane shutters.

Community amenities include a swimming pool, clubhouse, tennis court, laundry facilities, and roving security guard.

Parkview at Fontainebleau Park is conveniently located in close proximity to SR 836, the Florida Turnpike, and SR 826.

For more information, contact me at 305-491-7179.

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

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*Foreclosure Opportunity* – 2168 NE 167 ST #1-102 North Miami Beach, FL 33162 – $79,900

October 20, 2008 · 3 Comments

This 2-story townhouse-style condominium unit in the Aqua Vista Townhomes subdivision of North Miami Beach was recently placed on the market.

Property Characteristics

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 966 SF (Living Area)
  • Year Built = 2006

Just two years old, this townhouse features a living area, dining area, kitchen, one bedroom, and one full bath on the ground floor. The entire ground floor is tiled.

Kitchen cabinets are in place and in maintained condition. There are no kitchen appliances and no washer/dryer. Washer/dryer hookup is in place.

The second floor of the townhouse consists of 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The entire second floor, including the staircase, is carpeted.

Aqua Vista Townhomes is a canal-front community with 95 units that features a community pool. It is located in the City of North Miami Beach and is in close proximity to the shops of 163 ST Mall, public transportation, major arterial highways (I-95, 826, 441, Florida Turnpike), the beaches, and highly rated elementary and middle schools.

For more information on this townhouse, contact me at 305-491-7179.

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

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*Foreclosure Opportunity* – 9221 SW 208 TERR Cutler Bay, FL 33189 – $270,000

October 19, 2008 · 3 Comments

Not all foreclosures are created equally. This 5 bedroom/3 bath home set on a corner lot in Cutler Bay is in immaculate condition.

Property Characteristics

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,555 SF (Living Area)
  • 5,250 SF (Lot Size)
  • 2-Car Garage
  • Year Built = 2007

This 2-story single-family home on a corner lot with voluminous ceilings is completely tiled throughout. First floor features a living room, formal dining room, open kitchen, family room, a ground floor bedroom, and a full bath.

Kitchen cabinets and kitchen appliances are in place and in maintained condition.

The second floor features 3 bedrooms, one bath, a spacious master bedroom with a walk-in closet, and a master bath with separate tub, shower and double sink.

The home also features a 2-car garage and a brick-paved driveway. Two central A/C units and a water heater are in place.

Home is located in close proximity to Old Cutler Road, US 1, the Florida Turnpike, Black Point Marina, Biscayne National Park, and Deering Estate.

For more information on this home, contact me at 305-491-7179.

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.

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MLS Photographs of the Month

October 18, 2008 · 6 Comments

WARNING

What you’re about to witness are real photographs of a real listing posted on the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Location: Hialeah Gardens, FL

EXTERIOR FRONT

LIVING/ DINING AREA

KITCHEN

COVERED TERRACE/ENTRANCE TO “IN-LAW QUARTER”?

CHILLIN’ IN THE COVERED TERRACE

I’m not sure what to make of this. Does this mean that the sale of the home includes Yellow Shirt Guy? Was Yellow Shirt Guy’s real estate agent too lazy to take his/her own photographs, hence a request to the homeowner to provide him/her with photographs of the home? Did Yellow Shirt Guy and his real estate agent kill two birds with one stone: MLS photographs y fotos pa’ mandar pa’ Cuba pa’ que vean el gao de Amarillito?

Please help.

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

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*Foreclosure Opportunity* – 1631 SE 17 AVE (Keys Landing) Homestead, FL 33035 – $159,000

October 14, 2008 · 1 Comment

This single-family home in the Keys Landing subdivision of Homestead, FL (known as The ‘Stead to some) was recently listed by the guys you all know and love.

Property Characteristics

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 1/2 Baths
  • 2,099 SF (Living Area)
  • 6,028 SF (Lot Size)
  • 2-Car Garage
  • Year Built = 2004

This well-kept home features an open kitchen with upgraded Mahogany thermofoil cabinets, a formal dining room, living room, family room, and a separate laundry room with full-size washer and dryer.

The home is tiled throughout. Tile is damaged in certain areas of the home and needs to be replaced. Other than that, this home is in maintained condition.

Keys Landing is a gated subdivision in close proximity to the Florida Turnpike and US 1. It is a short drive to Key Largo.

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

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*Foreclosure Opportunity* – 8116 NW 162 ST Miami Lakes, FL 33016 – $474,000

October 13, 2008 · Leave a Comment

This spacious single-family residence with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a 2-car garage, and a pool with a gazebo was just placed on the market.

Property Characteristics

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 4,159 SF (Living Area)
  • 8,720 SF (Lot Size)
  • 2-Car Garage
  • Year Built = 1991

Located in the Royal Oaks subdivision of Miami Lakes, this 2-story home on a dead end tree-lined street offers loads of living space.  A double door entry leads into an ample-sized living room graced with plentiful natural sunlight made possible by a row of windows set high upon vaulted ceilings that open to above. An intimate family room with a gas-powered fireplace is directly adjacent to the living room followed by a ground floor bedroom and guest bath perfect for hired help. A formal dining room, fully equipped island kitchen, laundry room with full-size washer and dryer, and a 2-car garage occupy the remainder of the first floor.

The second floor of the home consists of a loft area with bedrooms split to each side. The spacious master bedroom with a large walk-in closet and a private master bath are split to the right, while two bedrooms and another full bath are split to the left of the loft area. All second floor bedrooms feature private balconies.

Additional features include a covered terrace, a swimming pool with spa, and a gazebo.

This home is located west of the Palmetto Expressway and is easily accessible from SR 826 (Palmetto Expressway) and I-75. It is located in a highly desirable school district.

For more information on this home, contact me at 305-491-7179.

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.

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Sign o’ The Times?

October 9, 2008 · 4 Comments

This is Vista del Rio, a 7-story condominium building located at 624 SW 1 ST in the Riverside neighborhood of Miami (one of the first neighborhoods established in the city) and one of several residential projects (along with Neo Lofts, Havana Lofts, Morrison Condos, etc.) that are/were to serve as catalysts for the renaissance of the neighborhood (specifically SW 1 ST).

At one point, the project was marketed for sale on-site as well as online. Pre-construction prices for one and two bedroom units were starting at $179,900.

As I drove by several days ago, I noticed a banner hanging from a second floor balcony railing of the nearly completed condominium project.

A closer look brought yet another sign to my attention.

I know very little about this project. A quick Google search didn’t turn up any relevant information either.

Are there any Vista del Rio contract holders out there who can share their story with us? Inquiring minds, specifically those who bought and/or live in the area, would like to know.

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.

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