The David Siddons Group and Charity Habitat for Humanity:  A world where everyone has a decent place to live The David Siddons Group wants to give back to the society we live in. As we always work hard to find our clients the perfect home we also need to stand still from time to time to realize there are people in the USA that do not have this opportunity. Unfortunately our nation still has many families who struggle to find shelter for themselves and their families. It is for this very reason that the David Siddons Group partners with Habitat for…

An Ultra-Luxury Home in Ponce Davis for under $3M! The perfect home for a renovation with huge financial upside once completed! If you are looking for the opportunity to create a high-end luxury home in Ponce Davis, then this is it!  Now and again opportunity comes up to renovate a home that does not require structural work! This is it!  The ceilings are high and the existing floor plan is near perfect. This home does not need walls moving but just flooring, kitchen and bathrooms. The home is perfect for entertaining with a covered bar and BBQ area and a centered pool.…

The Real Deal South Florida analyzed the sales of single-family homes in Miami-Dade in 2017 to establish the cities with the highest sales volumes as well as the highest ranking agents in the area. Within the top 20 of leading agents, we find the David Siddons Group.The David Siddons Group sold for $60M in 2017, which represents more than double the volume of 2016. The Real Deal's study however focused merely on single-family homes and excluded the sales of many of our off-market deals. The David Siddons Group ranked 17th among more than 40,000 Miami realtors with almost $30M in…

This blog is for the CFO's, because you are the 'numbers guys' and if anyone gets it, you will! In essence this is a blog about the substantial personal financial improvements you make to the quality of your life by moving to Miami. Many big company's CFOs travel anyway and if you are currently residing in a high tax state you are hurting yourself to the level of many hundreds of thousands of dollars and in many cases several million dollars over the next few years. I have always operated under the pretext of doing quality research; presenting the facts and the findings and the clients…

 Entrevista com o Advogado Alexandre Piquet da Piquet Law Firm! Entrevista com o advogado Alexandre Piquet, da Piquet Law Firm, com mais de 20 anos de experiência prestando assessoria jurídica à brasileiros e estrangeiros na mudança para os Estados Unidos, e especialidade nas área tributária, de imigração e imobiliária. Quais os vistos mais comuns que podem ser pleiteados pelos brasileiros que querem se mudar para os Estados Unidos ? Existem dezenas de vistos que podem ser usados e cada um deles irá atender à um propósito específico, mas é bem comum que o típico imigrante brasileiro se qualifique para pelo…

1 - Comprar sem ter conhecimento especifíco da região. Quando falamos conhecimento específico estamos falando sobre nível de absorção o qual nos mostra com que velocidade os imóveis vendem em determinada área, meses de inventário que nos dira quais os índices de oferta e demanda, preço do pé quadrado na região atual e anterior além de estudo sócio-econômico. Com todo esse embasamento analítico nossos clientes são auxiliados a tomar decisões baseadas nos números e não somente no marketing do produto. 2 - Escolher um corretor sem saber as qualificações e especialidades dele. Esse é o caso de muitos brasileiros que…

The Worst Condos in Miami! Now we have your attention!! This article provides you with the signs to look for in condos that will not perform well over time. To discuss the actual condos that are most likely to default please give me a call at +1.305.508.0899. For legal reasons we won't mention names in this blog, so just read along and look for the signs! 1.Tenants vs Owners Ratio A Miami condo that has more tenants than owners is an alarming sign. Condos owned pre-dominantly by investors can lead to trouble as investors tend to sell right away once…

Miami Condos for Sale with a Boat dock Many buyers are looking for a condo that allows them to dock their vessel on the premises or at least nearby. They love to boat but they prefer condo life over a single-family home. For those buyers we created this blog. It offers many condos that provide you with either a private marine, boat slips or a yacht club nearby, where you can dock your boat. Click here to see all Miami condos for sale that are listed with an available boat dock Fisher Island Condos with a Boat Dock Arguably the…

Renting vs Selling Miami Beach Real Estate Many Miami Beach owners are ready to leave their current home, but unsure about selling their property. They either want to keep their Miami Beach home for investment purposes or they see neighboring homes being on the market for a long period of time and not selling. This blog is to help those owners who are undecided yet about renting vs selling. To Sell or to Rent a Property | Questions to ask Is the market going up or going down? In an upward market it is better to rent the unit until…

Should I rent or sell? A Guide for Key Biscayne property owners As many property owners are thinking of moving on to their next home, they ask themselves what to do with their current home. To keep as an investment or to sell it and to buy a bigger or better home elsewhere? Many people also see neighboring homes that are on the market for a considerable amount of time and think they won't be able to sell theirs.  This blog looks into the Key Biscayne market and helps you to make a better decision on whether to rent or…

Should I rent or sell? A guide for home owners in Coconut Grove Many homeowners are thinking of downsizing or upgrading to another property. Once owners make the decision to move on, they often wonder whether it is better to hold on to their current property or to sell it right away. There are many factors that affect this decision and this blog will discuss whether it is better to rent or to sell your Coconut Grove property. To Sell or to Rent a Property | Questions to ask Is the market going up or going down? In an upward market it is better…

Is it better to rent or to sell your Coral Gables home in case you are moving out? Many Coral Gables home owners are sure they want to sell, but undecided on whether they should sell their current home or wait for a later moment in time and rent until then. As I'm known as a Miami market analyst, I get many of these calls to help home owners make a financially sound decision. In this blog I discuss the questions one needs to ask in order to make the best decision on whether to rent or to sell a…

The Best Schools in Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay We all know how important it is to find a good school for our children. Many people argue that the Pinecrest / Palmetto Bay area offers the best public and private schools in Miami and therefore many young parents are looking to move to Pinecrest or Palmetto Bay. As a local expert I have taken several school tours with my own family as well as with clients. Below I share everything there is to know about Pinecrest schools, Palmetto Bay Schools and other nearby private schools PRIVATE SCHOOLS ⇒ PALMER TRINITY ⇒…

I want to move to my next property! Should I sell my Brickell condo or rent it out? I very often go to listing presentations during which the owners tell me they are undecided yet between renting or selling their property. They are unsure of the market and unsure about where they get the best value. This big decision can be made easier by answering a few questions. When to Rent or Sell a Property? Is the market going up or going down? In an upward market it is better to rent the unit until the market is about to…

The Best Miami Condo in 2018 (If you don't want to be on Miami Beach) First off is our initial caveat. We are here to report the facts, but of course we have our personal opinion on every project, which is based on our experience and holistic knowledge of the market. If you like to hear my personal opinion about any of the below projects, please give me a call at +1.305.508.0899. Are you looking for an oceanfront luxury condo in Miami? For those looking to live outside of Miami Beach in a large waterfront residence, we selected three of…