Miami Dade Real Estate Scoop

Selling homes in sunny Miami, Florida, means I get to process a lot of documents.  An awful lot.  This would ordinarily mean that I am using a lot of actual paper.  But I try to be responsible and go digital whenever possible.

Just tonight I emailed a listing agreement to one of my sellers and sent it using Transaction Desk.  It's a tool made available to us by the Florida Association of Realtors (also known as FAR to it's members).  Of course, I sent myself a copy as well.  As I was reading the copy I received I noticed a little Go Green, Go Paperless image and it caught my eye. 

It allowed me to see what an impact we are having by using tools such as this one to go green.  I thought it was neat l that it showed actual pages saved as well as CO2, water and trees saved.  It made my small gesture viable.  It wasn't so small any more!

The program also allows the documents to be signed digitally and be returned to me so we can keep everything totally paperless. 

Nice going FAR & Instanet! 

This Friday Prudential Florida Realty will be hosting it's "Sunshine After Dark" event to benefit the Sunshine Kids organization.  Sunshine Kids was formed to help kids with cancer.

Our Sunshine Kids event “Sunshine After Dark” is set for Friday, November 13, 2009 at 7pm. The event will be held in Pinecrest, at our first floor office space-which will be transformed to a chic lounge for the event.

We will have wine, appetizers and a wonderful silent auction with fabulous prizes.

The tickets for "Sunshine After Dark" are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door.  One hundred percent of this goes to Sunshine Kids.  Prudential is footing the bill for all the expenses and we've had gracious donations for the raffles.  Yay Prudential and sponsors!

We are also selling tickets for a 1 in 1,800 chance for a new 2010 Mercedes Benz C Class. Tickets for the car drawing are $50.00 per ticket. Sweet!

Get excited about having a great time and supporting a wonderful cause!

Prudential Florida Realty is committed to the kids.

What: Sunshine After Dark

When: Friday 11/13/09 at 7pm

Where:  Prudential Florida Realty 11525 S. Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest, FL 33156

Cost:  $25 in advance, $30 at door

Please contact me at 305.975.3842 if you wish to attend.

Did you catch the similarity to Joan Jett's classic, I Love Rock 'n Roll?  No?  Well please humor me and say you did. =)

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will be performing at Miami's Ribfest tomorrow.  Also performing will be another classic act, Blue Oyster Cult.  I happen to know that some people are spending Saturday in Homestead just to see them perform.

You can get your Rock 'n Roll fix on Saturday and come back on Sunday for a little Country.  Tracy Lawrence and Chuck Wicks will be the headliners on Sunday.  Now, I've fallen behind on current signing sensations, but even not knowing who he is, Chuck has a smoky look in his eyes that makes me want to head to Homestead on Sunday for some ribs!

So, head on over this weekend.  There will be lots to do and plenty to eat.  Visit the Miami-Dade parks site for RibFest to get more information.

What:  Miami RibFest

When:  Sat. & Sun. 11/8 & 9

Time: 11:00am - 10:00pm on Saturday, closes at 6:00 on Sunday

Where:  Homestead Air Reserve Park (268 St. & 122 Ave)

Cost: $15, kids under 10 FREE.  Ribs extra =)

After a 17 year absence, the "Wings Over Homestead Air Show" is back.  The event hasn't been held since Hurricane Andrew tore through Homestead in 1992.

Headlining the event are the world-famous Thunderbirds.  The Thunderbirds are the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, known world wide as one of the most elite jet fighter performance teams.

In addition to the Thunderbirds, the event will include biplanes, rocket cars, supersonic jets and more.  In addition to the performing aircraft, many vintage warplanes will be on display for up close and personal viewing.

The event is totally FREE and parking is free too.  You've no excuse for not having something to do this weekend. =)  The show is the military's way of thanking the local community for their support of our troops and veterans.

Where: Homestead Air Reserve Base (Go East on 288 St. Approx 1 mile East of Turnpike)

When: Sat. & Sun. 11/8 & 11/9

Time: Doors Open at 9am and close at 3pm. Event lasts longer than 3pm but you must arrive by 3:00

Cost:  FREE

Visit the Wings Over Homestead site for additional information.