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Miami Beach, FL, United States
Scott Diffenderfer is a Licensed Real Estate Broker Associate at Compass with 11 years of real estate and over 25 years of marketing, fundraising, sales and management experience. Scott has worked with buyers from around the world to find their dream homes. If you’re not sure which neighborhood is right for you or whether you want a house or a condo, Scott is the agent who can help you figure out what’s best for your needs.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Miami the country's top real estate "turnaround town"

Miami was the top "turnaround town" in the country in the third quarter, according to a report from Realtor.com. The rankings look at median price appreciation, reductions in age of inventory and inventory counts, along with unemployment rates. Miami has one foreclosure for every 407 homes, an improvement over the national rate of one out of every 213. Condo sales have also increased 79 percent in the first five months of the year. Six Florida markets were included on the list, with Fort Lauderdale ranked fourth. [Sun Sentinel]

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Proposed West Avenue Bridge Meeting November 15

Since hearing input from residents in September regarding the West Avenue Bridge proposed over the Collins Canal, FDOT and City officials will be presenting plans for public comment next week.  Several concepts with alternative bridge widths comprised of various lanes, sidewalks and bike lanes will be presented.  An alternative in which no bridge is constructed will also be discussed.  This meeting originally planned for December, but has been moved up to Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 6 to 8 pm at the Miami Beach Regional Library at 227 22 Street.  The formal presentation will begin at 6:15 and residents are encouraged to attend.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Belle Isle Ranks "Very Walkable" as a Neighborhood

According to the website http://www.walkscore.com/, Belle Isle scores 77 out of 100 for its prime location.  The website score is the result of Belle Isle's proximity to restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets, bars and other amenities. 

We all know that walking is good for the environment, but there are other benefits of living in a neighborhood such as Belle Isle.  The website claims that the average resident of a walkable neighborhood weighs 7 pounds less than someone who lives in a sprawling neighborhood.  And a recent study shows that homes in a neighborhood with above average levels of walkability command $4000-$34,000 over homes in areas with average levels of walkability.  Here's a link to that report:  http://blog.walkscore.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/WalkingTheWalk_CEOsforCities.pdf.

Contact me and I can tell you many other things that make Belle Isle a great place to live.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Belle Isle Residents Association Annual Meeting

BELLE ISLE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 7:00pm - 20 Island Avenue (Belle Plaza) Board Room

ALL RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

We will have City of Miami Beach officials present to answer your questions and hear your comments on issues that affect our neighborhood.

The complete agenda will be posted in all buildings and on our website in early January.

If you would like to be added to our e-mail list or wish to apply to serve on the Belle Isle Residents Association Board, please send an email to bod@belle-isle-residents.org or call Scott Diffenderfer at 305-458-3334.

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