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Vicki Restivo

Pinecrest-Palmetto Bay Office
305-960-2600  (Office)
305 793-1365 (Cell)
restivo.v@ewm.com
Personal Website

Fluent in:
  • English
  • Italian
Certifications:
  • Chairman's Club
  • Florida Luxury Homes Specialists

As my buyer or seller, your needs, and building that client relationship with you, comes first and foremost. I have no pre-determined agenda... other than to help you achieve what you are looking for... and to help you find and buy ... or sell your house ...  for the best possible price and terms possible.  I am among the top producing Realtors at EWM, and in the top 2% of Realtors nationwide, and a "Certified Luxury Home Market Specialist".  I specialize in South Florida... from Miami Beach to Coral Gables, Brickell, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Miami Beach and Coconut Grove.

I have a Website and Blog, www.MiamiRealEstateCafe.com, where I post daily South Florida real estate information (local and pertinent!).  Whether you are buying or sellling, I hope you will take a look at my site and the resources there for you. I think you'll  find valuable information about the local real estate market as well as tips for buying and selling property that will make the transition easier! Please contact me here, or just give me a call at (305) 793-1365 whenever it's most convenient for you. 

I'm originally from California, where I graduated from Stanford University ... I've lived in Florence, Italy... as well as in New York (working in International Hotel Sales and Marketing).  I've lived in Miami (Coral Gables and Pinecrest)  since 1990, when I moved here with my husband... three children.... and three dogs... and I still love living here! 

I really look forward to having the opportunity to working with you and helping you!  I invite to preview some of the site's resources here:

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BROKER’S OPEN: *BOAT*SKI*SWIM – Wake up to Private Recreational Lakefront – 9200 SW 140 St.

JUST LISTED:  OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY(noon-2) … and … WEDNESDAY (noon-3)!    Miami’s E-Lake Lakefront RECREATIONAL Resort-Lifestyle.  BOAT.JET SKI. SWIM.FISH.   E-LAKE:  Rarely available waterfront. Private dock. Private white sandy beach.    9200 SW 140 St, Miami Florida…. in the Falls Area.  (Highly sought after CORNER WATERVIEW PROPERTY on navigable E-Lake). BACKYARD WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY! Directions: Property is located just south of [...] Read full article »

Cirque du Soleil… “Corteo” at Miami’s Bicentennial Park

Cirque du Soleil just opened “Corteo” in Miami’s Bicentennial Park, and it’s SO worth seeing!   Cirque du Soleil takes traditional “circus” into a whole new realm of fantasy and imagination…. Dramatic and uplifting, theatrical, with costume design that transport you to another era, somewhere far-far away.   Cirque du Soleil is more akin to New York’s Broadway Theater than to anything [...] Read full article »

Mia Cucina and The Venetian Coral Gables…Wine and Cheese Night!

Join us as we preview the Venetian Coral Gables and marvel at its Italian kitchens and bathrooms, designed by Mia Cucina.  Great Gables’ Robert Burr will be sharing his personal collection of old photographs of the Venetian Pool. Be a part of this special event. Friday November 7, 2008 7-10 PM Mia Cucina Showroom at 105 Miracle Mile in [...] Read full article »

Timing the BOTTOM of the MARKET? … Ready to ride it UP?

It’s shear icing on the cake when you can actually buy real estate at the bottom of the market… especially when you don’t need to sell in that depressed market.   Okay, so you ask: “How?”    Ahhh…  the famous ‘trump card’!   Position yourself.  Lock in a price on your NEXT HOME now. Pre-construction in Miami?   Scoop it up!   Whether you are ’downsizing’ (or looking to ‘grow [...] Read full article »

Burglary Tips…

Most burglaries occur during the day…. between the hours of 9am-3pm …  with access through an open door or window at ground level … or through the garage.   Homes without alarm systems are targeted a third more than those with.   An intruder is often discouraged if it takes them longer than a minute to gain entry…  or… if there is a dog.    Once they have access to the [...] Read full article »

Coffee at Starbucks …

Saturday morning coffee…   meander on over …  Starbucks is a short stroll from WHAT COULD BE YOUR NEW HOME in Palmetto Bay.  From 7469 SW 168th Terrace it’s 1 block (albeit a rather lengthy one) to the  STARBUCKS @ Old Cutler and SW 168th Street.  Great weekend asset … having such a charming and inviting Starbucks literally up the street  ( or… savor Starbucks [...] Read full article »

Luxury Villas going in… In the Biltmore Parking Lot?

Neighbors needing more information, or wishing to discuss the proposed LUXURY VILLA PROJECT slated to go in directly adjacent to the Biltmore Hotel are welcome to join in on what may prove to be a rather lively discussion, Tuesday October 14th.  The meeting will be held at 1240 Anastasia, starting at 6:30pm… and it will be open to the public. Contact Sandra and Jim Pollack [...] Read full article »

Village of Pinecrest Community Center is Closed on Sundays

Anyone wishing that the Village of Pinecrest’s Community Center  (on SW 112th St) were open on Sundays,   Loren Matthews, the Direrctor,  is interested in hearing from you.   She can be reached by e-mail:  matthews@pinecrest-fl.gov Read full article »

Caterer EVERYONE is asking about!

The question keeps coming up:   ”Who was the phenomenal CATERER  The Venetian Coral Gables Villas hired for the event at Cernuda Art Gallery in September?”      After several requests for information … (each of those neighbors and friends subsequently  having hired and reported back with gushing raves) … and  one more request  right now for “Who was that fabulous caterer that everyone is talking about?” I thought I’d put it in [...] Read full article »

Cold Stone Creamery offering Free Ice Cream tonight … (”gelato” portions)

Cold Stone Creamery is offering free ice cream tonight !  To benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, they are offering free “make-a-wish creations” in AMPLE 3oz samplings (delectable “gelato” portions)… Thursday evening, September 25th from 5 to 8pm… at all of their locations.  Donations go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation …  making wishes come true. http://www.ColdStoneCreamery.com Read full article »