Monday, July 13, 2009

A very expensive roof leak

I guess this is one of those story that could only take place in our Magic City.
I mean where outs can a roof repair cost this much.

Ernesto Vega.
WWW.rwsf.COM




Developer sued over leaks in $14 million Brickell penthouse
BY JOEL POELHUIS
jpoelhuis@MiamiHerald.com
A Miami jury will decide if Ugo Colombo's case holds water.
The Miami developer is the defendant in a suit that claims he's to blame for leaks in a Bristol Towers penthouse he sold to recording artist Pharrell Williams for $14 million in 2007. Colombo's company built the condo, which is at 2127 Brickell Ave., Miami.
The plaintiffs in the case are PW Continuum, Williams' company; the Bristol Tower Condo Association; and Hector Lopez, who owns the condo unit below the leaky penthouse.
Lopez originally sued both Colombo and the condo association, but the association bought out his $525,000 case against it.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

A Brief Description on Realty World South Florida

At Realty World South Florida we are aware that buying a home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make in your life. It is both an exciting yet daunting process which requires the services of a qualified and savvy real estate agent that can guide and help you avoid common mistakes. In essence, this is our world.

As the fastest growing real estate company in Broward County, Realty World South Florida’s goal is that of pairing a perfect match, whether it be your first apartment, commercial space, or your dream house. With our main office located in Weston, FL, and branches in Hollywood Fl and Fort Lauderdale Fl, Realty World South Florida has quickly emerged as one of the largest realty offices in Florida due to its highly trained agents, attention to detail, and a multicultural staff best suited to meet the needs of a diverse community such as South Florida. Part of a national franchise, Realty World South Florida has extended its services through international projects in countries such as Mexico, Canada, Central America, the Caribbean and
Europe.

Individually owned and operated by Broker and President Ernesto Vega, Realty World’s South Florida headquarters are located in Weston, FL. As runner-up for highest sales in Florida in 2008, Realty World’s 165 associates, attentive staff and over 9 years of experience will assure the best fit for your real estate needs. Look no further, you are home.


About Us
Corporate Information

An individually owned and operated international franchise, Realty World South Florida is helmed by Ernesto Vega, Broker and President. With a presence in Broward for over nine years, we are looking to expand expanding into our newer offices to further meet the needs of eastern Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.

In a mere nine years Realty World South Florida has quickly developed into the third largest realty agency in the city of Weston (located in western Broward county) securing some of the most important real estate deals in the area.

Most of our 165 agents are bilingual, giving our company a specialized focus on the international market. Realty World South Florida serves the immigrant niche in South Florida, making us a company sensitive to international relocation's and the particular needs of the immigrant community. Our global referral relocation service and our unwavering foundation of excellence are further enhanced by the determination and commitment of our realtor associates.

Always focused on properly trained and prepared agents, our committed services aim at exceeding your expectations, not just getting the job done. Realty World South Florida covers it all: from residential to commercial, in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and relocation's abroad.


The Team

The Realty World South Florida team is spearheaded by Ernesto Vega, President and full-time professional realtor since 1996. Specializing in residential and commercial real estate in the area of West Broward, Vega epitomizes the lifestyle he sells. Having resided in South Florida for over fifteen years, Vega is committed to the Weston community and its prosperous future. Married to Realty World South Florida’s Vice President Melissa Vega, the couple are parents of two sons. Residing in the area has helped the Vegas develop an acute awareness to the needs of families in the area.

From the schools, neighborhoods, as well as the services and benefits available to those who are new to the area, the Vegas and the Realty World South Florida team are superbly qualified to assist you when considering these issues.

Vega’s personal experience with international relocation ushered him into the field and prompted his specialization in the international market. Always keeping an eye on evolving changes in the real estate market, Vega keeps abreast on the latest developments and trends. He has earned two of the industry’s most prestigious professional designations, including the GRI (Graduate of Realtor Institute), which is a rigorous course of education, as well as the CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) further certifying Vega’s expertise and focus on the international market. Vega encourages his penchant for continually-updated education to his associates.

Our friendly full-time staff includes Jeniffer Short Sales Manager, Gaston Torres, Network Administrator, Teresa Diaz,Office Manager, Ana Hardesty, Receptionist, Sandra Valencia, Marketing
and P.R. director, Jeimmy Lema, Hollywood Receptionist

Our Agents

With over 180 real estate agents and a projected 300 agents by the end of 2009, Realty World South Florida asserts that its success comes from its real estate agents. Realty World South Florida’s real estate agents are fully supported by the company and its administrative staff, making sure they’re always apprised on the latest trends, technologies, happenings and techniques in the market.

Our real estate agents receive weekly coaching classes, workshops, computer training, seminars, and also attend lectures offered by experts in the field. President Ernesto Vega says, “We provide our agents with all the industry knowledge, tools and support they need to build their thriving business. This creates an experienced team of professionals that achieve a higher level of success in the real estate industry.” He adds, “We are looking for individuals wanting to challenge themselves and increase their sales. They need to have the drive to take the initiative, be motivated and committed to excellence.”

Some of the real estate agent courses provided free of charge to Realtors include:
-Real Estate 101: A two week boot camp session of real estate knowledge.
-Listing Masters: A ten week hands-on training to develop inventory.
-Mentoring Program: A three to six month experience working and learning from an experienced top producing agent.
-Round Table discussion: Bi-weekly discussions on current market topics.
The emphasis on training and education at Realty World South Florida creates an energetic, productive environment. It has led to the creation of a microcosm, with successful real estate agents from all over the world specializing in distinctive niches

Ernesto Vega
www.RWSF.com

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Dream a little Dream Amreicas top Homes

For those who enjoy looking at great real estate, the following is a list of the current top 10 luxury properties on the market in the country.

These are all incredible homes from $75,000,000.00 and up. I know, I know...This is crazy, but
like my headline says, "Dream a litle dream."
E.V

Ultimate Homes Lists Most Expensive Houses in U.S.

RISMEDIA, July 2, 2009-A helipad, private vineyard, two bowling alleys, 341,175 square feet, 123 bedrooms, 146 bathrooms, 80-plus horse stalls and a traditional Turkish spa. This is just a sampling of what you would get if you purchased each of the 11 most expensive homes for sale in the U.S., according to Ultimate Homes, an annual publication that ranks the country’s priciest residential real estate offerings.
The 2009 Ultimate Homes list begins with the $150 million Spelling estate in Holmby Hills, California. The prestigious “Top 10″ list includes 11 properties this year because of a tie at “the bottom,” with four properties listed at $75 million. It would take more than $1 billion to buy each of the 11 top offerings at list price.
“The homes at the Ultimate level are not subject to normal market fluctuations,” said publisher Rick Goodwin. “This is our fifth edition of Ultimate Homes - in 2005, $75 million topped the list. This year, there are seven properties more expensive than that.”
Ultimate Homes is published within the June/July issue of Unique Homes magazine. Editors identified 314 homes for sale in the U.S. for $20 million or more. These are featured in the print edition. The entire list of more than 1,000 properties, down to $10.5 million, is available in the digital version of the magazine at UniqueHomes.com [1]. To view the exclusive video tour of the Top properties, visit http://www.youtube.com/user/UniqueHomesMedia [2].
Here’s a look at this year’s Top 11:


1. Candy Spelling, widow to the late producer Aaron Spelling, has put her Holmby Hills, Calif., estate on the market for $150 million. Known as The Manor, this French-style mansion rests on approximately 4.7 acres and offers roughly 56,500 square feet of luxurious living. Built in 1991, the home features a bowling alley, wine cellar/tasting room, a flower-cutting room and a silver storage room. Represented by Sally Forster Jones of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, and Jeff Hyland and Rick Hilton of Hilton & Hyland Real Estate, the property boasts a swimming pool, a citrus orchard and a tennis court.


2. Also in Holmby Hills, the $125 million Fleur de Lys is represented by Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, and Robert Kass of Hilton & Hyland Real Estate. The 45,000-square-foot mansion lies on 5 acres boasting a pool house, a three-bedroom manager’s house, a nine-car garage and living quarters for 10 staff. The owner, Suzanne Saperstein, is the recently divorced wife of Texas millionaire David I. Saperstein. Fine touches such as gold-leaf crown molding, gold-embossed leather wall coverings, Italian marble walls and French limestone floors reportedly embellish the main house, which is modeled after France’s Versailles palace.


3. Sequestered in a pine and aspen forest on 210 magical acres of seclusion, Tranquility is one of the largest private landholdings at Lake Tahoe, Nev. The centerpiece of the property is Lake Tranquility, a serene private lake stocked with brown trout. Complementing the grand main residence, with more than 20,000 square feet of elegance, is a replica of the grand staircase built in the S.S.Titanic. Offered for $100 million by Shari Chase and Susan Lowe of Chase International, the estate’s furnishings, sumptuous textiles, distinctive porcelains, antiques and oil paintings in their original carved-wood frames are included in the sale.


4. Encompassing an unheard-of 12.5-acre parcel in prestigious Newport Beach, Calif., Villa del Lago is a world unto itself. The main residence brings pleasing Classical lines to the traditional Italian villa, featuring approximately 18,000 square feet of casually elegant living and enjoying ocean, canyon and city light views. The luxurious estate also boasts garaging for 20 cars, a private lake, guesthouse, guard house, stables and dressage arena, tennis compound and vineyard. Villa del Lago is presented by John McMonigle of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at an asking price of $87 million.


5. Le Belvédère, a 3-story, roughly 48,000-square-foot Bel Air, Calif., masterpiece, offers 280-degree views of the city below and the surrounding mountains. With a price tag of $85 million, the residence includes a professional screening room that seats 60 people, a grand ballroom that seats 250, a 5,000-bottle wine cellar, three sumptuous master suites, seven additional bedrooms, 19 fireplaces, an elevator, a Moroccan room, Turkish hammam and a commercial kitchen. Listed by Joyce Rey and Stacy Gotulla of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the 2.2-acre property is embraced by a massive 1,000-foot-long by 36-foot-high hand-chiseled Jerusalem stone wall. Le Belvédère was selected for the cover of the June/July issue of Unique Homes.


6. In the early 1950s, this estate in Honolulu, Hawaii, was the home of Henry J. Kaiser, who created Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical, Kaiser Steel, Kaiser Cement & Gypsum and Kaiser Aerospace. He also founded Kaiser Jeep and created the Kaiser and Henry J. cars. The private, gated acres include a private boat dock, boathouse and an estate home with a diving pool. Represented by Mary Worrall and Elizabeth Worrall Daily of Mary Worrall Associates Sotheby’s International Realty, the entire offering is $80 million but can be sold in 3 parts at $28 million, $18 million and $34 million, respectively.


7. Along 396 feet of oceanfront, this gated residence in Del Mar, Calif., overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Built in 1937, the two-story home-listed by Brian D. Guiltinan, Prudential California Realty-offers nine bedrooms and six baths. Take in panoramic views from the stone patio or plunge into the shimmering pool. On more than 5.5 acres, there is plenty of space to make additions to the current home or build a second residence. Offered at $76 million, this magnificent, secluded estate is within a close proximity to Del Mar Village and the shops of Solana Beach.



8. Grand and elegant in its design, this neo-Italian Renaissance mansion is one of the largest and most important townhouses in New York. On the market for $75 million, the mansion was commissioned in 1922 by Julius Forstmann, a prominent German merchant. Behind a limestone façade, a dramatic entry foyer welcomes one to five floors-including a garden level-of original detailing. The home’s sweeping marble staircase, a breathtaking reception hall and grand-scaled rooms with soaring ceilings and hand-carved molding are most impressive. Serena Boardman and Meredyth Smith of Sotheby’s International Realty have the listing.



9. The Hummingbird Nest Ranch, located in Simi Valley, Calif., was built on 123 acres in 2004 and is currently on the market for $75 million. Listed by Brooke Knapp and Drew Mandile of Sotheby’s International Realty, this world-class equestrian estate features a Mission Revival-style mansion of approximately 17,000 square feet, six guesthouses, 10 staff houses and hunter-jumper equestrian facilities. A grand prix arena, rubber and sand mixed ring, a derby grass field, a large main barn and a mare barn round out the grounds. A helipad provides easy access to the property.


10. With a listing price of $75 million, the Portabello Estate-meaning “beautiful door” in Italian-offers five-star luxury across three oceanfront lots. The magnificent estate in Cameo Shores, Corona del Mar, Calif., offers 30,000 square feet of pure opulence, including breathtaking water views from almost every room. Entertain within the bowling alley or the Art Deco theater. A multi-tier grotto with a pool, two spas and a swim-up bar help to characterize the charm of the Portabello Estate. Sengdao Vongruksukdi of Starlight Realty is currently marketing this magnificent beachfront property.



11. Iron gates open to the ultimate of all great estates in Greenwich, Conn. This 40-acre property listed by David Ogilvy of David Ogilvy & Associates, Inc., features an unforgettable Jacobean manor and a fabulous winter garden. On the market for $75 million, the home’s interior is defined by a library with a 15th-century fireplace mantel, a glass-walled music room, a wine cellar, a 52-foot indoor pool and a dining room that leads to a solarium. Custom materials are found throughout the residence, including marble flooring, carved stone and woodwork, and tracery ceilings.



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*** In Florida Beware of Rescue Mortgage Scams ***

Like in that old saying, "If it sounds to good to be true--it probably is."

In this moment where some many families are going through such difficult financial times, it's incredible that scam artists are running around preying upon those struggling. But the good side is that the state of Florida is beginning to crack down on all of this.


Word to the wise: Beware of false prophets.
If you are facing foreclosure, before accepting rescue services...

Remember if they ask you for $ money $ up front,

they probably, and I mean probably, are false.

Take a look at the following article. E.V


State gets tough on foreclosure-rescue scams - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

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