Leigh Fortuna

Great news on the real estate front.  On Friday, November 6th, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 was signed into law by President Obama. The three main points are outlined below: Extends deadline for purchasing and closing on a home.  An eligible taxpayer must buy, or enter into a binding contract to buy, a principal residence on [...] Read full article »

First-time home buyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000 since January as part of the economic stimulus package enacted earlier this year.   With the program scheduled to expire at the end of November, the Senate voted Wednesday to extend and expand the tax credit to include many buyers who already own homes. Buyers [...] Read full article »

There is a new store that opened in Coconut Grove with a concept I had not heard of before.  It is called Sale Rack and they buy, sell and trade clothing.  I was there recently and she has some wonderful stuff at fabulous prices.  Much of her inventory is from stores that have gone out of business [...] Read full article »

Extraordinary property offers three living quarters on 14,000 sq ft duplex lot.  Main house is a stunning two bedroom, two and a half bath home with huge master suite that includes office & sitting area.  Updated kitchen, stainless appliances, reading nook, sun-room, wrap around patio & rooftop terrace overlooking pool area surrounded by lush tropical landscaping.   Bungalow has two full bedrooms [...] Read full article »

Extraordinary property offers three living quarters on considerable property.  Main house is a stunning two bedroom, two and a half bath home with huge master suite that includes office & sitting area.  Updated kitchen, stainless appliances, reading nook, sun-room, wrap around patio & rooftop terrace overlooking pool area surrounded by lush tropical landscaping.   Bungalow has two full bedrooms and two baths.  Perfect [...] Read full article »

Fabulous 3 bedroom. 2.5 bathroom pool home with rare basement room.  3,272 sq ft of living area as per appraisal.  Master bedroom opens to large terrace with ivy covered pergola overlooking heated pool surrounded by lush tropical foliage.  Original mosaic tile foyer and Dade County pine wood flooring throughout home.  Vaulted ceilings, decorative molding and spectacular [...] Read full article »

Well as everyone is aware, getting a mortgage for a condo is quite tricky and remarkably rare these days.  I was lucky enough to have a great client, a great building and a great lender. The Crystal House located at 5055 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach is such a good building that we were able to get financing and [...] Read full article »

Live in this lovely neighborhood for less than $89 per square foot.  This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features a large family room in addition to the library/den.  The expansive screened in pool is a delight to the senses.  The roof and screen enclosure were replaced in 2007 and the pool refinished in 2008. This [...] Read full article »

European Style 4 story building in the heart of Coconut Grove.  Spacious  studio with full size kitchen that includes stainless steel appliances and washer/dryer in unit.  Secure building with gated garage and 24 hour fitness center.  Unit comes with one parking space and additional visitor parking. Built in 2004, ideal for anyone desiring to be in [...] Read full article »

European Style 4 story building in the heart of Coconut Grove. Minutes from Metrorail, Downtown Miami, Coral Gables, South Miami and Midtown. This spacious studio has a full size kitchen with stainless steel appliance, washer/dryer and one parking space. Secure building with gated underground garage and 24 hours fitness center. Read full article »