Good News!

I have some good news to share with you, the number of homes on the market continues to fall, inventories dropped 27 percent in December 2012 compared to December 2011, according to Movoto Real Estate. The lower inventory is giving a boost to the real estate market in South Florida, and home values have increase.

The chart below indicates the percentage of home values increased per city and the number of houses in the market, as a result we have a low inventory.

If you need to know what your house is worth, even if it has lost value and you are trying to avoid Foreclosure, a Short Sale could be an option, the Short Sales guidelines has changed, and some banks are offering cash incentives to homeowners, so please feel free to contact me Maria Medina Your Realtor at mariamedinayourrealtor@gmail.com or 305-905-3370.

City	Home Increased Value	Single family homes active as of January 13, 2013
Coral Gables	36%	289
Pinecrest	20%	114
Palmetto Bay	40%	75
Cutler Bay	51%	82

Speaking about cities, there will be some events happening in Palmetto Bay.
What do we have for February? The Month of Love.

Free kids workshops with Home Depot
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Time: 9:00 am -12:00 pm
13501 S. Dixie Highway Miami, Fl. 33156
Come with your kids and build a Valentine card holder.

Moonlight & Music Concert at Deering Estate

Featuring Allan Harris
$20 General admission
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Time: 8:00 pm
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72 Av. Miami, Fl. 33157
For more information, please call at 305-235-1668 ext. 233

  

Valentine's Bay Cruise

Admission: $35 all ages
Space is limited, reservations required.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Time 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (please arrive at 1:30 pm)
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72 Ave. Miami, FL. 33157
To reserve your space, please call the Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233

 

Winter Wednesdays at Deering Estate

Come and see the sunset, enjoy the evening and a glass of wine.
Admission: $5
Date: February 6, 2013
Time: 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72 Ave. Miami, FL. 33157
 

Ghost Tour

"Voices of the Past"
Psychic Impressions
Admission: $15
February 21, 2013 
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72 Ave. Miami, FL. 33157
More information call (305) 235-1668, ext. 233

 

Eco-Academy

Fun and educational program for children.
Parents are required to assist (Free).
Age: 5 years old and up.
Fee: $50 per kid (5 weeks)
Cost of material is included.
Time: 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm (Saturday) 2 hours session.
Start February 9, 2013
Deering Estate 16701 SW 72 Ave. Miami, FL. 33157

2^nd Health and Wellness Fair

Boomers Got Talent.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ludovici Park 17641 Old Cutler Rd.
For more information call 305-259-1234

Reading Ready Toddler Storytime

Age: 19 months -3 years old
Date: Friday, February 1-8-15- 22, 2013
Time: 10:15 am
Place: Palmetto Bay Library
17641 Old Cutler Rd, Palmetto Bay, FL. 33157

 

 

On Friday, January the 25th, a group of children had the opportunity to enjoy Gerald Hausman's great stories at the Palmetto Bay Library.
To learn more about Gerald, visit his website www.geraldhausman.com

January 2013 Events in Palmetto Bay

Making a search in the Internet, I found this quote "No one can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending" (Unknown), so let's take this new year, as a new opportunity to better ourselves, we just need to work and focus in our new resolutions.


As a blogger, I tried to assist all the Palmetto Bay events and the last month, I had the opportunity to go to the "Holiday by the Bay" at Ludovici Park, my kids and I had so much fun, also it was nice to meet with the Mayor Mrs. Shelley Stanczyk.

Continuing with my goal to inform the Palmetto Bay community, the following activities will be taking place in the month of January:

Family Campfire and Owl Walk
Great experience, you will learn about nocturnal native wildlife and hike on the trail looking for these nocturnal animals.
January 11 & 18/2013
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Fee: $6 per person
Bill Sadowsky Park 17555 Southwest 79th Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Phone  number:(305) 255-4767

Matheson Mangrove Canoe trip
January 13/2013
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: $10 all gear is provided
Bill Sadowsky Park 17555 Southwest 79th Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Phone number:(305) 255-4767

Big Cypress Bromeliad Photo Excursion
January 19/2013
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: $15 bring your own camera.
Bill Sadowsky Park 17555 Southwest 79th Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Phone number:(305) 255-4767

Everglades Photo Safari
January 20/2013
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fee: $15 bring your own camera
Bill Sadowsky Park 17555 Southwest 79th Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Phone number:(305) 255-4767

Matheson Moonlight Canoe Trip
January 26/2013
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee: $10 all gear is provided
Bill Sadowsky Park 17555 Southwest 79th Avenue, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Phone number:(305) 255-4767

Reading Toddler Storytime
January 18/2013
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Age: 19  months - 3 years
Palmetto Bay Library
17641 Old Cutler Rd.
305-232-1771

Native Florida Folktales with Author and Storyteller Gerald Hausman
January 25/2013
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Age: 19 months - 3 years
Palmetto Bay Library
17641 Old Cutler Rd.
305-232-1771

Girl Scout Flower Garden
January 14/2013
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30 pm
All ages.
Palmetto Bay Library
17641 Old Cutler Rd.
305-232-1771

Nite Hike
January 9/2013
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
$12 for adults and $7 for children (ages 4-14)
Free for foundation members
Deering Estate: 16701 Southwest 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33157
Phone number:(305) 235-1668

Bird Walk
January 12/2013
Time: 7:30 am - 10:30 am
$12 for adults and $7 for children (ages 4-14)
Free with Estate admission.
Deering Estate: 16701 Southwest 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33157
Phone number:(305) 235-16682

Ghost Tours
January 17/2013
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$25 per person
"Be your own investigator"
Deering Estate: 16701 Southwest 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33157
Phone number:(305) 235-16682 ext.233

Picnic in the Park
January 20/2013
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$7 per person.
Deering Estate: 16701 Southwest 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33157
Phone number:(305) 235-16682

If you have thinking about putting your house on the market, I will be happy to provide a market analysis, please feel free to contact Maria Medina, Your Palmetto Bay Realtor at 305-905-3370.


* This information is intended for guidance, please confirm time and dates of events, also if you want share any additional event, please contact me at mariamedinayourrealtor@gmail.com