Now available! Compass Bridge Loan Services, a simple solution to bridge the gap between the home you have and the home you want with no out-of-pocket costs. This innovative service eases the burden of selling your current home too fast just to have the capital you need to buy the one waiting for you. A common dilemma with an innovative solution With Compass Bridge Loan Services, we can offer a...
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”–F. Scott Fitzgerald Yes, this quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald feels right. I like seeing the fall season as an opportunity for new beginnings. We tend to see the time immediately after Labor Day as an extended summer vacation. We hang on to relaxation mode for as long as we can. But now as we roll into October, we’ve reached that sweet spot to...
I’m a fan of the monthly e-news I receive from my alma mater, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. One of this month’s featured pieces struck me. An article, “Adopt These 12 Habits for a Better Work-Life Balance” by Sujan Patel, clarifies two often-overlooked details in the quest for work/life balance. First, the search for balance is a personal journey, and that balance will come by way...
Foodies like me look forward to this time of year when we celebrate Miami Spice a.k.a. two months to explore Miami’s restaurant culture. Happening now through September 30, this is your unique chance to satisfy your inner epi-curious restaurateur by trying the dishes at new and new-to-you places all at bargain lunch and dinner prices. Over 200 restaurants that encompass an entire spectrum of cuisines are...
Meet the Additions to the MJR Groupe I couldn’t be more excited to introduce you to our remarkable new team members at MJR Groupe. Please join me in welcoming Pavel Gonzalez and Rachel Kader. With the addition of Pavel and Rachel – two world-travelers, who, like me, have a passion for applying global experiences to their personal and professional lives – this brings us to three multilingual...
Best Ways to Present Your Home For Sale All sellers want their homes to sell above asking price and in record time. But it takes more than a strong desire to make that happen. It involves a thought-out plan, and knowing the best way to present your home to its future owners. Experienced real estate agents know that visuals matter when trying to connect with people. They also know that a well-designed...
Coming Soon: Compass Bridge Loans With a reputation for the highest levels of professionalism, I am always thinking, “How can we make the real estate experience better for our clients?” I know that moving involves many considerations, and possibly, reasons to hesitate. Often capital is a principal concern. You need to sell the home you’re in to buy the home you want. Knowing the importance of this...
A Healthy New Year In keeping with my New Year’s resolution of exercising and being healthy, I have gravitated to new eating experiences that offer healthier choices. Miami has incredible food concepts all over the city that touch all of your senses. Here are three of my favorites: Astra-Wynwood 2121 NW 2nd Ave, Miami305.573.5778https://www.astramiami.com/ Roof top space is the rage and Astra...
What’s new at Compass As a real estate professional, I pride myself on being aligned with the interests of my clients. As such, I’m honored to be a part of a company that is designing its business model to adapt to consumer needs, changes, and objectives. Compass knows every client transaction is different, which is why the company recently announced four new initiatives designed to directly impact...
All Cash Real Estate Transactions At the end of last year, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which is one of the U.S. Treasury’s leading agencies in the fight against money laundering, announced the renewal of the existing Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) relating to money laundering concerns in connection with all-cash purchases of high-end residential real estate properties. South...