Miami-Dade County Florida Home Buyer Assistance Program Process and Time Line 1.  County sponsored home buyer education class is required. 2.  Home buyer is APPROVED and signs contract for home. 3.  Lender sends Reservation Form with contact to county. 4.  With-in 5 days, home is inspected by county staff. 5.  If necessary, lead based paint assessment is completed. 6.  Lender sends loan package to county. IF NO REPAIRS ARE NECESSARY...... 7.  County approves application package. 8.  County contracted appraiser completes appraisal. 9.  Home buyer meets with home buyer counselor. 10. Mortgage package e-mailed to title company. 11. Home buyer assistance check is released by county after HUD 1 is approved. 12. Closing occurs at the offices of the title company. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE V... 06/06/2011

When I first heard about the Reverse Mortgage, or Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), I only learned negative things about the program. I later came to realize that these were all myths or misunderstandings about the way the program used to work. Today, lenders and mortgage companies who offer the Reverse Mortgage are highly regulated by the federal government's lending and housing arms, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) & the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This loan is also insured by FHA, protecting the current homeowners as well as their heirs. There are only two upfront costs, if any. The first is your HECM Counseling, which is usually given over the phone by a third party FHA approved counseling company. Offering an unbiased explanation of the prog... 09/27/2010

True Coral Gables Charm Located in the Platinum Triangle of Coral Gables, this home 4 bedroom 4 bath home plus office, has been expanded and renovated with exquisite taste. Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you! Some of the many features of this home include a cathedral wood beamed ceiling in the living room and wood-burning fireplace. Large formal dining room with butler's pantry. Double French doors  open onto the 15,728 square foot oak-laden backyard with pool. The kitchen has granite top counter-tops, a large center island and is quite modern. The Master bedroom, also with a cathedral ceiling, has a separate office or study, large bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower, and overlooks the oak-laden lot and pool. The recent appraisal shows the house having 3636 square feet. ... 10/21/2009

ENTER 100 ANDALUSIA CONDOMINIUM HOME PAGE Philippe Diener   Email   786-554-3085-Cell   Listing Number: M1188759   Property Details for Listing # M1188759 Address: 100 Andalusia Av Type:  Condo/town Home City, State Zipcode: Coral Gables, FL 33134 School District:   - County:  Dade Price: $899,000 Bedrooms:  2 Bathrooms/Half Baths:   2.00 / 1    Tools: Inquire about this Listing Request a Showing Add to Saved Listings View/Manage Saved Listings My Assistant Email this page to a friend Mortgage Calculator Printer friendly version See a map of this listing Take A Virtual Tour   Listing Features: Address:  100 Andalusia Av Address2:  Ph-12 City:  Coral Gables State:  FL Zipcode:  33134 Listing Price:  $899,000 Property Type:  Condo/town Home Style:  Condo Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms:  2 Half Bat... 09/20/2008

Gables Park Tower - Merrick designed the downtown commercial district to be only four blocks wide and more than two miles (3 km) long. The main artery bisected the business district. Merrick could boast that every business in Coral Gables was less than a two-block walk. The old electric trolley system was replaced by the popularity of modern automobiles; today a new free circulator trolley system, initiated in November, 2003, that runs down Ponce de León Boulevard is in operation. Coral Gables is known as a pedestrian-friendly destination. Located only four miles from Miami International Airport, the 'City Beautiful' boasts more than 140 dining establishments and gourmet shops, plus many notable international retailers. Among the beautiful and distinctive landmarks in Coral Gables are t... 08/21/2008